Does advertising need to catch up with the internet? Do brands need to understand their influencers? Avtaar Mohanlall, Digital Media Strategist at The MediaShop says “Hell Yes!” Word of Mouth is probably one of the oldest and most trusted methods of marketing because there’s nothing like a good recommendation of a product from someone […]
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New Marketing Manager for Mattel South Africa announced
Mr Andrea Ziella has been appointed as the Mattel South Africa Head of Marketing and Trade Marketing as of the beginning of May 2017. Ziella, former Senior Business Unit Manager (Infant & Pre-School) and Digital strategy at Mattel Italy, will be head of Trade, Marketing and Digital development for South Africa to boost the growth […]
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Sub–Saharan investment and development company, Arise appointed Brand Union late last year to create and launch its new brand into Africa. The African holdings of three cornerstone investors, namely, Norfund, FMO and Rabobank joined forces to create Arise as a locally based and locally focused company. And in February, the launch took place in Cape […]
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Golf Course media specialist Golf Ads™ has recently added 2500 in-cart screens to its highly engaging Golf TV™platform. The national Golf TV™ network is now available not only in the clubhouse but also in the golf cart as part of the on-cart GPS system, offering advertisers another key touch point for capturing the attention of […]
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I’ve been in a few meetings over the years where it became very evident that a lot of teams, whether public relations, creative agencies, media agencies or even in marketing, are just not familiar with the mindset of the very consumer they are trying to reach. It’s not always necessary to work through piles of […]
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As the MD of a marketing agency, I’ve had my share of client and team interactions. Coming from the perspective of both a team member – before I was promoted – as well as a team manager, and now as MD, I’ve had the opportunity to witness and learn a lot about being part […]
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With the first edition of AGENCY SCOPE South Africa completed in 2016, Spanish-based independent research company SCOPEN and the Independent Agency Search & Selection Company (IAS) are well on the way to getting the research required to produce the 2017 edition. “In highlighting 15 key trends in the South African communication, marketing, procurement and advertising […]
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Outdoor Network has launched its latest state-of-the art digital rotating billboard in Durban, and will be rolling out this innovative platform to numerous other sites around the country in the months to come. Ideal for advertisers seeking national coverage, the new digital billboard from Outdoor Network provides brands and advertisers with an exciting new offering […]
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The ultimate goal of all marketing is to generate sales, which means that every cent of marketing spend needs to be reaching the right people with the right message in order to give companies worthwhile returns on investment. Lead generation is the foundation of all marketing, and it seems obvious that successful marketing, with good […]
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The annual agencies and consultants’ get together– the 2017 AdForum Worldwide summit, promises to place the Independent Agency Search & Selection Company (IAS) at the forefront of global issues facing the marketing, communication and advertising industry and the complex world of agency selection. The 2017 AdForum summit will take place in New York between 24th […]
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