Latest Industry News
ROOTS 2019 is loading!
South Africa’s largest urban community quantitative survey, ROOTS, is currently in field. ROOTS 2019 is set to launch in the first quarter of next year. The new instalment of the survey balances trendability while keeping up to date with current industry developments. “ROOTS 2019 shows what consumers look like, how they behave, where they shop,... Continue reading→
BBM Messenger update – Customise Chat Background
Experience the latest BBM version for Android and coming soon for iOS. In this latest BBM release, you’ll enjoy the expanded experience of customising chat background, BBM Desktop (Android only), a new Album Tab in Official Accounts, the easy way to upgrade to new and improved Groups, and be able to “like” your Contacts’ posts and status updates.... Continue reading→
New creative digital sports marketing agency, Retroactive, launches
Former Springbok Bryan Habana and Mike Sharman, co-founder of Retroviral Digital Communications, have launched Retroactive, a new creative digital sports marketing agency. The new agency will manage fully integrated digital marketing campaigns for customised sport sponsorships and events, combined with its strategic, creative, digital and analytical capabilities that will drive measurable business growth for clients.... Continue reading→
Primedia Outdoor wins Huawei’s P20 mall advertising campaign contract
Primedia Outdoor, the leading outdoor media provider, has been awarded a one-year contract to deliver a memorable and high-impact promotion for Huawei’s newest smartphone, P20. As part of this landmark collaboration which launched in September 2018, the campaign is currently rolling out in nine different shopping malls across South Africa, in determination to enhance shopper... Continue reading→
Debuting The All New CNN Business
New Look, New Editorial Focus, New San Francisco Bureau CNN Business launched today with a new site, design, editorial focus and San Francisco bureau in our mission to chronicle the biggest business story of our time – the digital transformation of business disrupting every corner of the global economy. From retail to media to energy and everything in... Continue reading→
Blurred Media Lines
By Victor Koaho, Business Unit Manager, The MediaShop I remember growing up on the dusty streets of the Vaal as a radio addict who used to love listening to Radio Bop. Radio Bop had some of the coolest voices on radio, and was broadcast out of the then Bophuthatswana. I could only catch Radio Bop... Continue reading→
Joe Public Connect Scoops “Digital Agency Of The Year” At This Year’s New Gen Awards
Gold was certainly on the cards for Joe Public Connect at last night’s New Generation Social & Digital Media Awards ceremony that honours innovative technology and inventive social and digital media. Brand and advertising group Joe Public United continued their winning streak with its integrated digital agency, Joe Public Connect, breaking new ground in the... Continue reading→
Guzzle launches app for SME retailers
On the back of a successful website re-launch, South Africa’s premier online retail aggregator Guzzle, which allows consumers to browse the best deals from South Africa’s largest retailers, has just launched its business-to-business app that will allow local businesses to create catalogues on the fly. “Not many small to medium businesses have the capital available... Continue reading→
Actor Spaces Masterclass Session In Partnership With Ster-Kinekor Theatres
In partnership with Ster-Kinekor Cinemas, Actor Spaces held a successful masterclasses session led by industry masters such Pamela Nomvete, Camilla Waldman and Renata Stuurman amongst others who are loved and respected. With the next masterclasses scheduled for March 2019, these masterclasses aim to bring impact and insight to upcoming practitioners in the South African film... Continue reading→
Experiential eventing lengthens the consumer’s brand journey
In the competitive world of retail, shopping centres need to provide exposure for their tenants in unique and innovative ways. One such offering is experiential events. Over the last few years, Caxton Magazines has partnered with many shopping centres all over South Africa to offer their readers bespoke retail experiences in an everyday setting. Although... Continue reading→