The Marketing Research Foundation’s (MRF) latest iteration of MAPS (Marketing All Product Survey) data has been released. Interesting changes in consumer behaviour has come to light, especially over the past two years. The July release which, for the first time, enables users to compare two calendar years of data, delivers a national survey of 20 […]
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The value of internships in our industry culture
It’s a global problem: Many qualified young people struggle to find jobs despite having degrees because they lack experience. Of course, how can they gain experience if no one is prepared to employ them? Research from the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (Statistics South Africa) shows that South Africa’s unemployment rate in the first quarter of […]
Continue readingMore TagDashDigital secures 16 Finalists in the 2023 IAB Bookmark
Finalists for the 2023 IAB Bookmark Awards were recently announced and DashDigital Studio, a specialised design studio, has secured 16 finalists across four categories. A relative newcomer to the SA awards programme scene, DashDigital has rapidly risen to prominence as a leading design and digital studio, competing with top global names and delivering strategically-sound, compelling, […]
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In the spirit of both recognising and nurturing talent, as well as future-proofing South Africa’s up-and-coming generations with dynamic and versatile skills, youth marketing specialist, Student Village, proudly hosted its Youth Month for Reels collaboration at InstaNation, in Rosebank on Wednesday, 14 June 2023. Co-sponsored by Standard Bank, Mamelodi Sundowns and Heineken, this electrifying event […]
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Citizen-of-the-world beer brand Sol has opted to speak up against the most challenging dilemma facing South Africa’s youth state of mind – this in a bid to break through the advertising clutter that characterises the beer category. By creating a message that urges South Africans to, despite their challenges, live life with a ‘Live from […]
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It’s hard to think of life without technology. From being able to stream movies on Netflix, asking Alexa to play our favourite songs or just being able to Google the weather, latest soccer scores or answers to life’s most puzzling questions – technology is playing a central role in the way we work, play, and do business. […]
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A ten-point checklist before you start trading on Amazon
If Amazon follows previous global patterns, all indications point to the global marketplace launching in South Africa around October 2023. This doesn’t leave local brands with much time to lock down their marketplace strategies if they hope to take advantage of Amazon’s first Black Friday. Head of Operations (Marketplaces) at Incubeta, Anouck van Rietschoten, shares […]
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How your social media behaviour can impact your insurance risk profile
In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. We use it to stay connected with friends and family, share our thoughts and experiences, and even conduct business. However, many people are not aware of how sharing personal information on social media can impact their insurance. “Social media has […]
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Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world’s largest AV and systems integration exhibition took place in Barcelona, Spain earlier this year, and showcased global leading technology innovators and solutions providers across the industry. Kevin Bierman, Head of Digital Signage at Moving Tactics, South Africa’s leading digital signage solutions company, and member of the Global Signage Alliance (GSA), attended this […]
Continue readingMore TagThe Digital Shift in Media Strategy – An Opportunity Boom
For more than a decade, media industries the world over have grappled with disruptive and persistent change. A major factor in this tumultuous state of play has been the rise of digital, which has challenged and inspired marketers, media planners, buyers, and strategists, to look beyond traditional media channels to incorporate digital media channels through […]
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