CG Consulting

Streamlining business into Africa

[Issued by CG Consulting] Offering local knowledge and African expertise, Database 360 recently helped its hundredth client overcome the obstacles of breaking into African markets with accurate and up-to-date databases for businesses across the continent. 17 Apr 2013 11:49

CG Consulting

Now is the time to invest in Africa

[Issued by CG Consulting] For too long, Africa has been at the centre of negative publicity, partly promoted by foreign biased media reports and Afro-pessimists, scaring away potential investors and hampering its development. 12 Apr 2013 12:34

CG Consulting

Top five tips on doing business in Africa

[Issued by CG Consulting] The process of doing business in Africa can prove difficult for the uninitiated. Louise Robinson, Sales Director at Database 360, says there are few things companies should bear in mind as they expand their operations on the continent. 10 Apr 2013 11:35

CG Consulting

Take the pain out of breaking into new markets

[Issued by CG Consulting] A major international company decided to focus on its database, looking at leveraging its information and breaking into new markets. However, the database was outdated and yielded very few real results, despite being only a year old. 8 Apr 2013 09:51

Analysing the CRM needs of a midsize business

[Paul Anderson] NEWARK, US: CRM is key to any business's success, so how does one analyse the CRM needs of a midsize business to ensure that business will succeed and grow? 2 Apr 2013 11:24

[2013 trends] Africa poised for a great future

[Nandkishor Buty] As 2013 commences, afro-pessimism seems to cede to afro-optimism. There is a global consensus: Africa is poised for a great future. What will be the impact of Africa's growth on our industry? What will be the major trends of the year? In the business world, predicting the future is a crucial exercise. 30 Jan 2013 12:39

[2013 trends] Africa finding its own solutions using mobile tech

[Dr KF Lai] There are several key trends that will present themselves in 2013. From m-payments to HIV/AIDS prevention, emerging markets are leading the way when it comes to innovative uses of mobile technology. Marketers, too, are seeing their roles and responsibilities expand. 25 Jan 2013 10:57

2013 at a glance: Five crucial consumer trends business leaders should know

[*David Mattin and Saint-Francis Tohlang] LONDON, UK / JOHANNESBURG, SA: Turbulent times were predicted on the back end of 2012. The ANC Mangaung conference precipitated very little stormy seas other than an anti-climactic conclusion. The Mayan apocalypse materialised into nothing but an ordinary day. In fact with so many forecasts for change and a chasm of chaos, one may tend to be a bit sceptical with further predictions of change. 8 Jan 2013 07:55

Millward Brown's Futures Group: Top 10 emerging digital, media trends for 2013

NEW YORK, US: Millward Brown, a global research agency, expert in helping companies grow great brands, has released its annual top 10 digital and media predictions, highlighting growing trends in the media sector. 7 Jan 2013 06:22

Fundamo reports mobile financial services growth

Fundamo, a Visa Inc. company and a global specialist mobile financial service provider, have reported accelerated growth of mobile financial services in Africa. In 2012, Fundamo has launched three new services - FirstMonie with First Bank Nigeria and Celpay with Celpay International in Uganda and Zimbabwe. 13 Nov 2012 10:50

Mobile money drives demand for financial services

Visa Inc and Fundamo, the Visa-owned mobile money platform, recently announced the results of a study that reveals consumers in six developing countries are already highly aware of mobile money services - the ability to make payments or send funds simply by accessing an account on their mobile phone. Nearly 90% of consumers surveyed by Visa expressed interest in making use of these services in the future. 29 Oct 2012 10:15

GlobalEDGE

Growth from knowledge indeed!

[Issued by GlobalEDGE] GfK (SA) is pleased to welcome Joe Boniaszczuk to the team as the head of the Marketing Sciences Division. Joe is considered quite the marketing sciences stalwart by both peers and clients alike, which makes him an abundantly obvious fit for the team at GfK (SA). 26 Oct 2012 10:43

TMKG launches PostarTrack, an OOH audit tool

TMKG Media Audit, Nigeria's specialist in out-of-home and outdoor media monitoring has launched Postartrack, a web-based media monitoring tool for tracking, evaluating and reporting all types of out-of-home media displays. 24 Aug 2012 10:37

APO launches new website

The African Press Organisation (APO), a press release wire in Africa, and global media relations related to Africa, on Friday, 8 June 2012, unveiled its new website, www.apo-opa.org. 11 Jun 2012 11:30