Black is the new Gold if the Oscars are anything to go by. There were big wins for Black Panther securing three Oscars and BlacKkKlansman which won best adapted screen play. While the Marvel mega-hit showcased Africa’s greatest superhero from Wakanda, the film from the prodigious black director, Spike Lee, is based on the true […]
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London-based thenetworkone joins the 2019 Nedbank IMC Conference as sponsor and partner.
The debate over independent agency versus global holding company network rages on in the communications world. However, one company is challenging the concept of bigger is better by creating the largest global network of independent agencies worldwide. London-based thenetworkone, advocates for independent agencies and the benefits that go along with working with owner-managed, less cumbersome […]
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The 2019 Rand Show – celebrating 125 years!
Joburg’s Best Day Out, the Rand Show, will take place from 19 – 28 April 2019 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. The Show is an incredible 125 years old this year, making it one of the oldest and longest running lifestyle events in the world. The Rand Show, Joburg’s Best Day Out, has […]
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Controversial Trends And Tough Question To Be Asked At The 2019 Nedbank IMC Conference
The 2019 Nedbank IMC Conference’s agenda will be jam-packed with powerhouse players in the marketing and advertising world who will be sharing their views on trends driving the space in 2019. The conference takes on a TED-talk style format on 14 March 2019 at Joburg’s iconic Fox Junction in Newtown. Here are a few insights […]
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Entry deadline for inaugural Marketing Achievement Awards extended
The entry deadline for the inaugural Marketing Achievement Awards, which celebrate excellence in the science and art of marketing, has been extended to from 22 February to 28 February 2019. “We have been inundated with requests for an extension from various busy marketers – we recognise that sometimes, we just need to be flexible, and […]
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Four lucrative career options for anyone considering a job in gaming
The global gaming industry is worth over $138 billion, making it one of the most lucrative commercial markets in the world. With global revenues increasing year-on-year, young gamers and students interested in a career in gaming are increasingly looking at how they can turn their passion into a career allowing them to make a living […]
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South African photographer beats worldwide competition to be shortlisted at the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards
The 2019 Awards’ first shortlist announcement shows exceptional single images from around the world Katherine Young from South Africa is shortlisted in the 2019 Awards’ Open competition All Open and Youth shortlisted images announced today are available at worldphoto.org/press Ten Open category winners will be revealed on 26 February, with overall Open and Youth winners […]
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Spitfire Inbound is the winner of the international Happiest Customers award
For the first time ever, a South African inbound marketing agency – Spitfire Inbound – has won HubSpot’s annual prestigious international Happiest Customers award in 2018 for the EMEA region. Beating out some international giants, Spitfire Inbound was selected by international marketing software giant HubSpot, the market leader in marketing automation software, because of our […]
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Bayeza: breaking boundaries
The Boomtown Bayeza internship programme achieved a 100% employment rate for its 2018 graduates, and it’s looking to recruit talent for 2019. In its seventh year, Boomtown is looking to take on five graduates to expose them to the magic of the ad world, and mould them into outstanding, employable advertising professionals who can break […]
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The Super Bowl – the story you didn’t know
By: Richard Lord, Media & Operations Director, Meta Media So, the Super Bowl, the world’s biggest televised sporting event, was played this past Sunday with the New England Patriots winning a record equalling 6th title, beating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in the lowest scoring game in NFL history. This was Super Bowl LIII which, […]
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