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What’s wrong with Digital Marketing?
By Jaco Lintvelt, Managing Director, Incubeta Africa Those involved in the industry often forget that digital marketing is still relatively nascent. Its dependence on rapidly evolving technology, constantly shifting user expectations, and the burden of privacy regulations can make it challenging for marketing leaders to keep pace. But more importantly, digital marketing professionals are often... Continue reading→
Printing SA partners with DWYPD
The printing industry in South Africa is evolving, contributing R60 billion per annum to the economy. Contrary to the belief that print is dying, the sector is thriving with new innovations such as 3D printing and sustainable practices. Printing SA, representing the interests of the printing, packaging, and signage industries, has a rich history of... Continue reading→
A guide to digital marketing for SMBs
By Danielle Senekal, senior digital campaign lead at new-age solutions and systems integrator, +OneX When you board a plane, you trust the crew to follow a set of behind-the-scene checks that will ensure a safe journey. You generally don’t need to think too much about how the air traffic controller is guiding your flight or... Continue reading→
85% of Sales Teams in South Africa are using AI
Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, released the new State of Sales report, sharing insights from 5,500 sales professionals across 27 countries — including South Africa. The report highlights how sales teams are balancing technological advancements and building trusted customer relationships as they seek growth in a crowded marketplace. Key insights from the... Continue reading→
AFCON 2024 Viewership sets new records for African Sport Audiences
Whether you call it football, soccer, or “The Beautiful Game,” it remains the world’s most-watched sport, with around 40% of the global population interested in it. It’s no wonder then that the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), hosted in Côte d’Ivoire in 2024, has emerged as a monumental success story in sports broadcasting. The... Continue reading→
Automation and AI: Super-Tools to level up your business
Automation is something that humans have been innovating and developing for centuries to improve the way something works, and make it easier for the human resources doing the work. One of the oldest known automations is the spinning mill, developed for Richard Arkwright in 1771, which was driven by water power, the concept of which... Continue reading→
Salesforce Launches First Autonomous AI Agent
Salesforce today announced Einstein Service Agent, Salesforce’s first fully autonomous AI agent. Einstein Service Agent makes conventional chatbots obsolete with its ability to understand and take action on a broad range of service issues without preprogrammed scenarios, helping make customer service far more efficient. Unlike traditional chatbots — which can only handle specific queries that... Continue reading→
WPP champions inclusive creativity at inaugural Unite South Africa Awards during Pride Month
WPP last month celebrated the power of inclusive creativity at the inaugural Unite South Africa Awards, recognising the best LGBTQIA+ affirming work from WPP agencies in South Africa over the past three years. Presented in partnership with Mamba Online and The Other Foundation, the awards were spearheaded by WPP Unite, the company’s global LGBTQIA+ community, championing inclusion and... Continue reading→
Social Media Managers need a seat at the table
Whether you’re ready to admit it or not, social media managers are indispensable to modern business communications; by granting them a more influential role in the initial strategic planning process, businesses can leverage their deep understanding of digital landscapes and audience engagement. Yet their potential remains grossly underutilised in the planning process – Dean Kriel,... Continue reading→
Gen Z needs new approach to skills development
The solution to address youth unemployment and the skills crisis lies in how we upskill and empower youth with relevant digital skills of the future before they enter the workplace. ICT certifications are not enough to meet the rate of change needed in the workplace and secure sustainable job creation. As a result, South African... Continue reading→