Rust-Oleum, the number one branded aerosol manufacturer in the world with a presence in 89 countries across six continents, was quick to recognise that it needed to create great content to remain top of mind during COVID, to keep sales up, and to help consumers ride out the lockdown. So it was that Crazy Cool […]
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Video didn’t kill the radio star
by Boomtown CEO, Glen Meier In 1979, the Buggles released the hit single ‘Video killed the radio star’, a commentary on the changing world of technology. It was chosen to be the first song to be played on MTV, which also happened to be the world’s first music video broadcasting channel. By late 2019, we […]
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PMG partners with TAPTAP to launch Ground-Breaking Geo-Location Technology to Drive Greater Integration of Mobile and OOH
Provantage Media Group has taken its digital offering to the next level with the launch of ‘Sonar’, an audience powered mobile geo-location offering that will allow for the extension of campaigns from Out-of-Home (OOH) into the digital realm. PMG, through its various divisions, will be offering this geo-location service to all its campaigns to create […]
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Mass Personalisation – A Targeting Paradox
Isla Prentis, Head of Tirisano Consulting at The MediaShop If you are anything like me, then you start your year off by reading all the different trends and predictions for the upcoming year – 2020 was no different except that there were trends for the entire decade! In amongst these trends was one that received […]
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Superbalist challenges the norm in ‘Impress Yourself’ campaign from M&C Saatchi Abel & Egg Films’ Lebogang Rasethaba
Egg Films’ Lebogang Rasethaba joined forces with M&C Saatchi Abel on the latest campaign for South Africa’s leading online fashion destination, Superbalist. The result is a fresh reimagining of fashion advertising underpinned with the powerful message that style is an attitude that starts within. The creative team at M&C Saatchi Abel tasked Rasethaba to direct […]
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Toyota SA evolves Toyota Hilux’s strategic positioning with launch of 8th generation
Coinciding with the unveiling of the 8th generation of its market-leading range of super tough bakkies, Toyota South Africa has evolved the Toyota Hilux’s ‘Tough, Tougher, Tougher-er’ strategic positioning to claim ‘Legendary Toughness’. The Toyota Hilux debuted in South Africa in 1969 and, with its 2nd generation launching in 1973, quickly became the country’s favourite […]
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Sovereign’s quirky ‘Be a worry boob’ campaign raises funds for PinkDrive
With COVID-19 taking centre stage this year, Boomtown had to think of a truly engaging breast cancer awareness campaign for South African poultry producer, Sovereign, that would successfully remind women that checking their breasts is a top priority The annual Sovereign breast cancer awareness campaign not only raises general awareness but also funds for the […]
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The 5th Edition of the Toyota Fortuner Challenge goes ahead
The 5th edition of the annual Toyota Fortuner Challenge is going ahead this year, albeit under South Africa’s COVID-19 regulations. While the usual live event will take place without spectators cheering on participants in the flesh, two lucky people will still drive away with a brand-new Toyota Fortuner: the winning contestant and one of the […]
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FCB Joburg launches new ‘star’ in Toyota SA’s galaxy
FCB Joburg has created a 360° through-the-line campaign for the new ‘star’ in Toyota South Africa’s galaxy the Toyota Starlet, utilising television, radio digital and social, out-of-home, print and below-the-line print collateral in dealerships. The Toyota Starlet, an affordable buy with great tech and outstanding safety features, will compete in the highly-competitive Sub B segment […]
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Mohammad Ali brought back into the ring for Showmax ‘Game Changers’
Egg Films’ Adrian de sa Garces had the impossible task of resurrecting the greatest boxer of all time in his latest spot for Showmax, ‘Game Changers’. As if that wasn’t already a massive undertaking, it all had to be done during lockdown level 4 while the country was declared a national state of disaster. Showmax […]
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