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Broadcast media measurement through collaborative transparency

The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) has confirmed a comprehensive update to its television and radio audience measurement programs, reaffirming its commitment to producing valid, reliable, and stable data that reflects the evolving South African broadcast media landscape. “The media industry in South Africa has long relied on world-class research as the foundation... Continue reading

MullenLowe launches 7 Days 7 Ways with Spekko Rice

MullenLowe recently launched a social media campaign for Spekko, called 7 Days 7 Ways. The campaign was a collaboration with twelve influential, energetic foodie and chef influencers, with the aim of positively altering consumer perceptions of rice. Influencers, targeting different consumer groups and with a combined follower base of over 5 million, included Chef Zanele... Continue reading

Upcoming Effie dialogue to focus on Influencer Marketing

Effie South Africa is thrilled to announce the upcoming dialogue exploring the effectiveness of influencer marketing. ‘Beyond the Hype – Influencer Marketing and the Search for Marketing Effectiveness’ is the topic of discussion scheduled for 22nd August at the Discovery Group HQ in Sandton. This instalment of the Effie dialogue series continues the thought-provoking discussions... Continue reading

Insights into fans and audience behaviour

2023 was an eventful year for sports fans. Highlights include the Africa Cup of Nations, which achieved record-breaking viewer numbers and reinforced football’s status as the continent’s favorite sport. The Springboks celebrated another historic victory, claiming their fourth Rugby World Cup Championship and their second consecutive win. According to the latest 2023 South African Sports... Continue reading

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

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