In continuous efforts to expand innovative product offerings in Sub-Saharan Africa, Primedia Outdoor today announced Radio-to-Road initiative in Zambia, an integrated multi-channel solution that enables audio and visual channel synchronicity allowing clients to create high-impact campaigns. To build memorable content that is appealing and engaging, Primedia Outdoor has partnered with the local Zambian commercial radio […]
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Seizing opportunities in Zimbabwe’s new era
As Zimbabwe courts investors and ramps up efforts to create a business-friendly environment, connectivity and communication will be key to forging a path towards the country’s digital future, says Never Ncube, CEO of Dandemutande, a licensed Internet Access Provider and ISP, which has been operating since 1996 in Zimbabwe. Dandemutande is owned by Gondwana International […]
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AfricaOnline Launches JET-Powered Wireless Network to Deliver Fast Broadband in Namibia
Marc Gregan, MD, AfricaOnline: “We have launched a new 5GHz JET and customer feedback is that they are ecstatic with the 100Mbps they’re getting” AfricaOnline, one of the largest ISPs in Nambia, has launched a wireless broadband network powered by RADWIN’s JET 5GHz Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) smart Beamforming solutions. AfricaOnline has complemented its’ long-standing WiMAX service […]
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How Africa lives online and why it matters?
By Dirk Visser: Head of Digital and Brand Strategy at Instinctif Partners For centuries Africa has been seen as the dark continent, it has never been seen as place that is on the forefront of industry let alone technology but that has all changed. When it comes to Africa, the future has already happened and […]
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Zwelethu Radebe directs new Mutzig ad
Egg Films’ Zwelethu Radebe directed Batik Success, M&C Saatchi Africa’s new ad for Mutzig beer. The spot tells the story of the rise of a fashion designer, Pascal, from the perspective of his best friend. “I really fell in love with the poetry of having Pascal’s story told through the perspective of his long-time friend,” says […]
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BBM Signs Eskimi as Exclusive Mobile Advertising Partner in Nigeria
BBM and Eskimi, a global programmatic platform, today announced an exclusive mobile advertising partnership in Nigeria. The combined market-leading, mobile first solutions of Eskimi and BBM enable brands and advertisers to reach and engage with mobile audiences on both Android and iOS across Nigeria. “BBM works with best-in-breed partners globally, in a continuous effort to […]
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South African Tourism and FCB Joburg have successfully completed the rebranding of ‘Indaba’ as ‘Africa’s Travel Indaba’ at this year’s event, which drew to a close in Durban on May 10. Key reasons for the rebrand included further entrenching Indaba’s position as the world class tourism show in Africa as well as maintaining an upward […]
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YPO is the premier leadership organisation for chief executives in the world. With over 25, 000 members in over 130 countries across all industries and businesses, it is a global network that creates powerful connections to foster business and personal growth. Reserved for the highest performers, these chief executives must be leaders of businesses with […]
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Organising events in other countries is exciting yet poses challenges in innumerable forms and can develop into situations which often require diplomacy and tact. Recently creating an event in Mozambique for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, the team unpack (pun intended) the experience and share some of their learnings Crossing borders Make friends on all sides. The […]
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A little-considered consumer practice that is frequently ignored in the advertising business should properly be known as the industry’s ultimate loyalty programme: Habit. This was one of the key messages from Chicago-based FBC Red Retail Strategy Director, Curt Munk, to FCB Africa staff during a recent visit to Johannesburg and Cape Town. Although commonly disregarded […]
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