Chester Missing – South Africa’s most vocal and politically-opinionated puppet – is joining eNCA with a brand new show, Almost News with Chester Missing, which will air weekly at 19h30 from this coming Sunday, 25 November. The show will take an irreverent look at the current affairs landscape and put high-profile politicians through their paces […]
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The media needs to start questioning itself more
Following Media Freedom Week hosted by Media Monitoring Africa last week, Chris Louw, Digital Strategist at Caxton Local Newspapers says that the rise of fake news, anonymous advertising and the influence of political leaders on the media is concerning. As a guest on the panel discussion ‘Are we “post truth” or “post journalism, and does […]
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The Sunday paper has a longstanding tradition of being an important part of a complete weekend the tradition continues as new generations inherit the habit from their elders, but with the choice of being able to digest their particular news flavour in print or on digital platforms. A lazy Sunday affords a leisurely dollop of […]
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3 Reasons why Pop Up stores are reinventing Brand engagement
John Faia, GM: Mall Ads™ says, Pop Up stores have become a trend that has stuck and one that keeps evolving, bringing something new and exciting to shoppers. The worldwide Pop Up phenomenon is a consequence of a culmination of factors, and is working effectively for both brands wanting the bricks and mortar element and […]
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High Fives All Round For FCB Africa Clients On Top Brands Lists
Palms are stinging at FCB Africa’s offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg from high-fiving the myriad client/agency teams after their phenomenal performance in the Sunday Times 2018 Top Brands survey. With 16 brands mentioned a total of 27 times across 18 different categories, FCB Africa group’s clients certainly proved their marketing mettle. In particular, FCB […]
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Only advertise on trusted publisher websites!
A large media company recently published an expose on fake news websites and advertisers that mistakenly landed up advertising on these platforms. SPARK Media’s solution to online advertisers is practical while offering solutions and ideas to help brands be safe and stay safe. “While fake news is a global problem and very difficult to identify […]
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The beauty of local ROP is everything
An oft neglected advertising space is a newspaper’s ROP (Run of Print) space. It’s a very powerful platform that Caxton Local Newspapers is unlocking for local and national businesses. “ROP is still a very powerful space,” says Jaco Koekemoer, MD of Caxton Local Media & Coldset Printing, “and one of the most powerful elements within […]
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Following the success of the Food for Thought event held at Hyde Park in Johannesburg earlier this year, Ads24 is taking its mouthwatering lineup of speakers to Media24’s Nasdak headquarters in Heerengracht Street, Cape Town on Wednesday for a feast of fresh ideas, intriguing thinkers and stimulating discussion. The VIP lineup of media professionals on […]
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Official trailer for new Leon Schuster film released!
“An epic adventure between an old man and a loveable young boy, with a captivating storyline and the cutest baby rhino that will make you want to laugh and cry. It is a kickass visual comedy about villains that get outsmarted in the African bush. Come and experience this unforgettable journey on the big screen […]
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Cinemark first to bring hologram advertising to Africa Cinema advertising has been the advertising medium of choice for brands because it can engage various demographics successfully by creating the right conversations, with the intended target market at the right time. Strategic movie scheduling will ensure that a brand’s key message will be received by the […]
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