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Planning agency relationships for 2018: Timing is key for marketing professionals
As South African companies head towards the summer holidays, many are winding down. Not so for Marketing Directors, says IAS Managing Director Johanna McDowell, as this six-month period has come to be known as “review season”. “Just as individuals review their year toward the start of a new one, CMOs and marketing managers begin... Continue reading→
Homegrown App-Based Eventing Platform A Reality In 2018
A homegrown eventing platform harnessing the power of app technology will become a reality in South Africa when it launches early in 2018. Currently in Beta testing, the Flock Eventing Platform is an app that event attendees – be they regular or ad hoc – download to their smartphones or tablets and which houses all...
Ads24 offers customers creative tailor-made packages
With a wide range and reach of publications across the mass market, Ads24 has proven itself time and again for providing innovative 360 platforms that allow its clients to get their message across effectively, providing great return on investment through tailored campaigns across digital and print. An example of a campaign, where 360 degree integration... Continue reading→
Meet Tinqoh – Lebogang Rasethaba’s new superhero for Brothers For Life
Conceptualised by Joe Public, the ad introduces Tinqoh, a hero born and bred in the lush hills of ‘Indaweni.’ Fire, water and gravity are no match for this local superman who always answers the call of his community, until the day he’s faced with a completely different kind of challenge. Brothers for Life promotes positive... Continue reading→
Tribeca PR provides content support for Batsumi Travel
Batsumi Travel, a Pretoria-based travel agency providing corporate and leisure travel management services, has appointed Tribeca Public Relations (Tribeca) to develop a monthly digital newsletter as part of its stakeholder communications strategy. Tribeca’s services include content development, design and distribution of a monthly email newsletter, as well as support in growing Batsumi’s client database. “Tribeca’s... Continue reading→
Why I studied a business degree at a ‘creative school’
The future of business is by no means a straight line, with companies now expanding their recruitment criteria to include candidates with creative backgrounds and skill sets. As a result, young people entering the job market are beginning to take a more comprehensive, unconventional approach to their studies to become ‘all-rounders’ in their chosen field.... Continue reading→
10th Street Media appoints Tribeca Public Relations
10th Street Media has appointed Tribeca Public Relations (Tribeca) as its public relations partner to position the company as a leading creative production agency in South Africa. 10th Street Media is a strategic content production agency that specialises in the conceptualisation and creative execution of content, and offers strategic guidance, concept generation, creative implementation, design,... Continue reading→
Rugby goes rural with Land Rover
Land Rover’s Hope Crosses Any Terrain headed to Belvue Primary School in Belhar, Western Cape, for a very special rugby activation. The Land Rover Brand Ambassadors from DHL Western Province brought joy and inspiration to the 1 100 learners. Amid roars and squeals of delight, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Steven Kitshoff, Scarra... Continue reading→
McCain South Africa unveils new kitchen at Kwa-Thema Primary School
McCain South Africa recently donated R220 000 towards building a brand-new kitchen and storeroom at the Kwa-Thema Primary School in Springs. McCain South Africa wanted to help the school to continue doing the work that they are doing by helping to feed over 1185 children each day. Kwa- Thema Primary School was established in 1953... Continue reading→
Beautiful Smiles all round for 13 Gauteng children
With the festive spirit beginning to make its presence felt, 13 deserving children will receive the gift of a lifetime this November – a chance to look a little more like their friends and enjoy a more comfortable life. A series of surgical operations will be undertaken as part of the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic... Continue reading→