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The 5th Edition of the Toyota Fortuner Challenge goes ahead
The 5th edition of the annual Toyota Fortuner Challenge is going ahead this year, albeit under South Africa’s COVID-19 regulations. While the usual live event will take place without spectators cheering on participants in the flesh, two lucky people will still drive away with a brand-new Toyota Fortuner: the winning contestant and one of the... Continue reading→
FCB Joburg launches new ‘star’ in Toyota SA’s galaxy
FCB Joburg has created a 360° through-the-line campaign for the new ‘star’ in Toyota South Africa’s galaxy the Toyota Starlet, utilising television, radio digital and social, out-of-home, print and below-the-line print collateral in dealerships. The Toyota Starlet, an affordable buy with great tech and outstanding safety features, will compete in the highly-competitive Sub B segment... Continue reading→
How a new start up is making touch safe again
South Africa has entered Level One of lockdown. Many people now need to weigh the risks of contracting the Coronavirus, on their own, without imposed restrictions from the government. It isn’t easy. Information about what is safe and what isn’t can be contradicting and confusing. What is clear is that the scientific understanding of how... Continue reading→
What is the soundtrack to 2020?
Maggie Pronto, (Business Unit Manager) at The MediaShop takes us down the biggest moments of 2020 so far, with an accompanying soundtrack. Yes, 2020 is a cassette! And no-one in the world has the right pencil to wheel this one back in! I am not here for another “How Covid-19 has impacted us” discussion –... Continue reading→
Mohammad Ali brought back into the ring for Showmax ‘Game Changers’
Egg Films’ Adrian de sa Garces had the impossible task of resurrecting the greatest boxer of all time in his latest spot for Showmax, ‘Game Changers’. As if that wasn’t already a massive undertaking, it all had to be done during lockdown level 4 while the country was declared a national state of disaster. Showmax... Continue reading→
Moments to melt into with the Good Things Guy #AeroFeelGoodFridays
South Africans love feel-good stories, they bring so much joy and often add a smile to our faces. Good Things Guy loves sharing these stories too, which is why teaming up with Nestle Aero for some feel-good Fridays was a great choice! Aero has launched a campaign to celebrate the good things in South Africa... Continue reading→
Brands Need Activations to Take Back the Market
There’s more than enough evidence to confirm that consumers aren’t brand loyal and nothing about lockdown changed that. In fact up to 36% of consumers have tried a new brand since the pandemic started and 73% of those consumers plan to incorporate the brands into their new routines1. Recognising this, and that there are no... Continue reading→
Boomtown enhances its digital service offering
Following the promotion of Cayleigh Zambonini to Digital Integration Manager, Lisa Snyman to Digital Project Manager and Liesl Silverman to Digital Copywriter, as well as the appointment of Brenda Ulay as Community Manager & Content Creator, Boomtown has enhanced its digital service offering to ensure a ‘digital first’ mindset across the business and for its... Continue reading→
FCB Joburg tweaks concept approved before lockdown for Debonairs
FCB Joburg has tweaked a concept originally conceived, approved and shot before lockdown for Debonairs Pizza, the country’s leading quick service restaurant in the pizza segment. According to the agency’s Creative Director Mbeu ‘Snooze’ Kambuwa, who worked on the TVC with Copy writer Marvin Mpanda and Art Director Kabelo Mabaso, Debonairs Pizza’s Marketing Executive, Toni... Continue reading→
Old habits die hard – or do they?
Sean Sullivan – Associate Media Consultant at The MediaShop Changes in consumer habits have taken place on a massive scale due to lockdowns and social distancing decrees. Consumers have had to adapt to work without offices, fitness without gyms and schooling without classrooms. Evergreen trends of cocooning and wellness have intensified as consumers spend more... Continue reading→