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What makes an icon?
What do a controversial singer, a boxer and an archbishop have in common? The answer is not the punch line to a comedy skit but the fact that all three are highly revered as South African icons. Brenda Fassie rose from modest beginnings to stardom and was adored for giving voice to a marginalised community.... Continue reading→
From start-up to 700% growth in just a year
Happy birthday to Hubble, a company that in under a year has achieved phenomenal growth nationally and internationally, and was quickly appointed Uber’s preferred in-vehicle entertainment partner. “Excuse the pun, but it’s been an amazing ride,” says David Taitz, Sales and Commercial Director at Hubble. “In just one year, we as a company have grown... Continue reading→
Park Inn by Radisson partners with Skript for new breakfast campaign
The new Park Inn by Radisson’s breakfast is giving hotel guests every reason to smile. Following the launch of the hotel’s new breakfast offering, Park Inn by Radisson is running an exciting, colourful social media campaign #MyParkInnBreakfast during the month of October. Motivated by special breakfast moments, the #MyParkInnBreakfast campaign celebrates the Park Inn by... Continue reading→
Wits University appoints a CEO for the Tshimologong Precinct
Wits University has announced the appointment of Lesley Donna Williams as the CEO of the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct. Vice Chancellor Professor Adam Habib, says: “Through Tshimologong, Wits is enabling the development of a new generation of digital technology experts, innovators and entrepreneurs. The Precinct is providing space for our country’s most creative young minds... Continue reading→
Digital marketing agency Spitfire wins international Inbound Marketing award
It’s no secret that consumers are doing everything they can to avoid as many ads as possible. This ad avoidance, while hampering the traditional advertising efforts of marketers, has led to a relatively new tactic – Inbound Marketing. Recognising exceptional success in this area, Hubspot has named Spitfire Inbound Marketing with the grand prize... Continue reading→
Media Maven Phil Molefe inducted into the SABA hall of fame
Executive Director of immedia and broadcasting stalwart, Mr Phil Molefe, was inducted to the Hall of Fame of the Southern African Broadcasting Association (SABA) in Windhoek, Namibia on Thursday, 28th September, 2017. This follows the week-long General Assembly of broadcasters from the SADC countries, including commercial private stations and business associates. A renowned journalist and... Continue reading→
Vega students thrives in Brand Union challenge
One of the biggest challenges for many graduates is getting a foot in the door in the working world. Lack of work experience is a major contributing factor and, when an opportunity presents itself, it’s sometimes a trade-off, i.e., working for free, in exchange for the opportunity to gain some experience. In partnership with Vega... Continue reading→
Artifact wins
Artifact Advertising walked away with three gold, one silver and a bronze award at the 2017 New Generation Awards in Montecasino, Johannesburg, for its client the Lufthansa Group. Founded in 2012, the New Generation Social & Digital Media Awards honours South African creative agency teams for their innovative use of social and digital media,... Continue reading→
Seed Academy making strides in the development of female entrepreneurs
WDB Seed Fund continues to creatively address funding scarcity At a time when South Africa faces a number of significant economic challenges from slow growth to high unemployment, creating suitable funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses has never been more important. “The question of funding is not just about entrepreneurs getting the support... Continue reading→
Video production boosted in growing CBR stable
CBR Marketing Solutions has boosted its already comprehensive stable of digital offerings with the launch of a new video production department, CBR Productions, headed by young and dynamic film duo, Chace Geyer and Devin Risely. Says MD of CBR Marketing Solutions Craig Munitz, “Video production has been one of the services we’ve offered to clients... Continue reading→