[2013 trends] Africa's dynamic markets

[Obaika Consulting Team] The year 2013 for most brands, especially the ones coping with saturated markets in developed countries, will be a decisive one. Incorporating Africa into their corporate brand strategy, if they haven't done so, will be the better part of valour, so to speak. 31 Jan 2013 13:20

[2013 trends] Out-of-the-box branding

[HKLM Exco Team] No, the concepts of "tribalism", "gamification" and "engagement" aren't a promo for the latest computer game, but are in fact the trends that will characterise the way companies and consumers interact in 2013. The branding industry is constantly developing and. while the following trends are evolutions rather than dynamic, short-term changes, we believe there are 10 areas that will define the brandscape over the next year. 31 Jan 2013 12:33

Africa's five major trends for potential growth

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] Population growth, rapid urbanisation, adoption of new technologies, unlocking of abundant resources and the deepening of the financial sector are the five major trends that are set to drive Africa's economic growth, Simon Freemantle, Standard Bank Africa senior analyst, told a media roundtable in Johannesburg, South Africa, yesterday, Thursday 6 October 2011. 7 Oct 2011 09:56

Bizcommunity.com

How to contribute to Bizcommunity, from op-ed pieces to news

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity.com has now expanded its operations into 16 new sectors and will soon venture into another 17, providing a whole new range of target audiences for advertisers. The most critical aspect of this is the quality of content and this is a formal invitation to you to become a recognised contributor on Bizcommunity. 3 Oct 2011 14:57

[2011 trends] It's a Wild. Wired. Wellthy. World!

[Gisele Wertheim Aymes] The recent global recession has changed our world forever. In a new digital age, characterised by oversupply and too many product types in almost every market, the challenge for companies will be to locate and capture pools of high-profit demand and be able to move with speed and flexibility to take advantage of them. Here are 11 trends for 2011. 18 Jan 2011 14:17

Training essential in IT sales environment

[Daniel Silke] I am a good example of a connected, discerning customer who already has done most of his research even before entering a store and I usually shop around looking for the best deals from different vendors. Therefore, I was armed with all the information I needed and I knew the different offerings from the two major outlets selling the new Apple iMac. I was setting the outlets up for a bit of healthy competition by visiting both just before making my decision where to lay down my credit card. 29 Dec 2010 16:25

Investment in speech analytics in call centres set to double

[Published by Ovum, part of the Datamonitor group] GLOBAL: Call centre spending on speech analytics is set to double worldwide, growing from around US$95 million in 2009 to US$180 million (about R720 million to about R1.36 billion, respectively) by 2014 according to Ovum. 23 Jun 2010 11:03

Right Stuff

Markex Parasol special

[Issued by Right Stuff] Right Stuff is currently exhibiting at Markex and World of Events 2008, where several of its portable advertising products are on display. In conjunction, there is a special running on the 1.9m Parasol for June 2008. The show runs until 12 June at the Sandton Convention Centre. 10 Jun 2008 13:31

Right Stuff

Dart Ad June special

[Issued by Right Stuff] The Dart Ad, which is a rotating pole system with three double-sided banner panels, has become very popular over the past couple of years, which could be attributed to its unique appearance and functionality. Right Stuff is running a special offer on the Dart Ad for June 2008. 5 Jun 2008 15:36

Right Stuff

Micro Dart Ad revolutionises point-of-purchase

[Issued by Right Stuff] The Micro Dart Ad is the latest addition to Right Stuff's ever-growing, ever-popular Dart Ad range. Standing at around 50cm in height, the Micro Dart Ad enters the point-of-purchase sector with an impact far greater than its diminutive size suggests. 13 May 2008 15:40

Right Stuff

Rope barrier system makes a grand entrance

[Issued by Right Stuff] Book your space in the queue with our all-new stylish and practical rope barrier queue management systems, the ideal solution for crowd control, queue management and point-of-purchase. 9 May 2008 11:20

Right Stuff

Nothing shady about our parasols

[Issued by Right Stuff] There is clearly an unrelenting demand for umbrellas in the commercial sector, as can be clearly seen in their extensive use at outdoor cafés, beaches and sporting events. It therefore comes as no surprise that we offer a product which not only exceeds the expectations of our clients, but also fulfils the urgent need for value for money. 17 Mar 2008 13:44

Right Stuff

A little imagination goes a long way...

[Issued by Right Stuff] The Linear Stand is a dynamic display system which can be set up in a variety of configurations to achieve the desired effect. It is the next generation of showroom stands, doubling as a banner display as well as a product holder. 3 Mar 2008 16:48