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#Loeries2018: How brands with purpose unlock true business value

There's no denying purpose-led marketing is a hot topic at the moment, here's how your business can strive towards shared value...

By Leigh Andrews 3 days ago

5 thoughts to bear in mind when targeting women this Women's Month

With August being Women's Month, we are receiving the annual barrage of feel-good corporate PR, advertising and social media campaigns celebrating and targeting female consumers. Yet all too many campaigns miss the mark...

By Cindy Diamond 3 days ago

Suhana Gordhan, outgoing Loeries chairperson.

#Loeries2018: "Step into your power, find your voice" - Suhana Gordhan

With Suhana Gordhan's two-year tenure as Loeries chair aunty coming to a close this Women's Month, I caught up with her to find out what she's learned herself from the past 24 months of creative leadership...

By Leigh Andrews 3 days ago

Women's Day reminds women that through their example they can play pivotal roles in nation-building

On 9 August, 14,500 women, supported by some men, gathered at Universal Churches nationally to celebrate National Women's Day...

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God 15 Aug 2018

The Cape's biggest baby shower: Kfm Mornings celebrates with Inga Mafenuka

On 6 July 2018, Cape Town celebrated the birth of its four newest residents when Inga Mafenuka delivered four healthy babies at Tygerberg Hospital...

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 10 Aug 2018

Hellocomputer and FCB Cape Town Helps WCG address bullying in 5 questions

The Western Cape Government is striving to put an end to bullying at schools across the province by launching a mobile toolkit and campaign called 5 Questions to End Bullying...

Issued by Hellocomputer 8 Aug 2018

Vee Station helps a young prodigy find his entrepreneurial feet

From time to time you meet someone and get the feeling that they possess that spark. You know, the spark that could set the world alight...

By Peter Vee, Issued by Vee Station 7 Aug 2018

Eat Out, Woolworths looking for SA's most sustainable restaurant

Entries for the 2018 Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Award are now open...

7 Aug 2018

Image supplied. L to R: Chad Nelson, Eugene Nkundlande, Jarrod Pretorius, Wesley Wolf, Michelle Mckenna, Katlego Ditlhokwe, Chan-Yue Ma, Tshepo Mogorosi, Laurie Sloan, Dave McCullough, Jed Mowat. Missing: Matthew Quarta.

#Loeries2018: Joe Public on running for the creative future

When you think of Loeries Creative Week, you're likely to picture glitzy award nights and networking with industry colleagues over drinks in Durban. If you work at Joe Public United, it's more likely a picture of sweat and the satisfaction of improving SA's creative future...

By Leigh Andrews 3 Aug 2018

MTV Shuga launches three new campaigns

The MTV Shuga drama series has launched three new 'edutainment' campaigns to target its audience and educate them regarding HIV prevention and self-testing...

1 Aug 2018

Nkanyezi Masango is The Skulls 2018 chair of judges

The Perth Advertising and Design Club (PADC) has announced Cape Town as The Skulls 2018 judging city with King James CD Nkanyezi Masango as chair of judges...

31 Jul 2018

Sum of 21 flying high

An increase in the uptake of young creatives, steady client growth and an expanding footprint has positioned empowerment agency Sum of 21 Academy as a creative force to be reckoned with...

Issued by Etiket 30 Jul 2018

#FairnessFirst: Golden 'Fearless Girl' says yes, she McCann!

There's much to be said for dressing up as your role models and picturing yourself in their shoes. Here's why you can officially call British advertising graduate Jade Delaney 'Fearless Girl' after she painted herself gold, planted herself in front of the agency responsible for the Wall Street statue and went on to work there...

By Leigh Andrews 30 Jul 2018

But what happens after Mandela Day?

One has to wonder if the general population really understands the true meaning of Mandela Day or what this great legend really stood for...

By Cosmos Mashego 24 Jul 2018

Sappi commits to significant investment programme in KwaZulu-Natal economy

Sappi Limited has provided further details regarding capital investments at its Saiccor Mill in Umkomaas, south of Durban...

Issued by Sappi 24 Jul 2018

Consol Glass appoints Mindshare SA as media partner

Consol Glass South Africa has appointed Mindshare South Africa as their strategic media agency partner for it's media requirements...

Issued by Mindshare South Africa 24 Jul 2018

OFM staff embraces Mandela Day by prettifying house of safety

Central Media Group (CMG), home to OFM, embraced Mandela Day on 18 July by improving the living conditions of the 24 boys and girls living at the House of Compassion, a registered youth care centre offering a place of safe residence...

Issued by OFM Radio 24 Jul 2018

The One Club and the 3% Movement call for entries for Next Creative Leaders

The One Club for Creativity and the 3% Movement opens global call for entries for their joint Next Creative Leaders programme...

24 Jul 2018

Members of Stop Funding Hate were invited to the United Nations in Geneva to talk about the role of business in tackling xenophobia. © .

190 countries agree to proposal to stop funding hate against migrants

190 UN states have approved the final text of a new international agreement that outlines a range of measures for tackling xenophobia...

23 Jul 2018

'South Africa Matters' in the spotlight at 2018 In Good Company Conference

The annual In Good Company Conference will take place 21 August at the Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria...

20 Jul 2018

#Mandela100: Centenary of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela's birth - a tribute in poems

The centenary of the birth of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela offers a rich opportunity to reflect on the life of South Africa's extraordinary political leader...

By Louise Bethlehem and Karin Berkman 19 Jul 2018

#Mandela100: 'We have no choice but to move forward' - Obama

"Let me tell you what I believe. I believe in Nelson Mandela's vision, I believe in a vision shared by Gandhi and King..."

18 Jul 2018

Change a life through education this Mandela Day

East Coast Radio is teaming up with UKZN to mobilise the people of the KwaZulu-Natal to assist underfunded students complete their studies by donating as little as R67 this Mandela Day...

Issued by East Coast Radio 17 Jul 2018

#Mandela100: What NPOs wish corporates knew before Mandela Day

In a recent poll of over 200 NPOs, we asked them what their biggest challenge was when it came to working with corporates...

By Joanne van der Walt 16 Jul 2018

Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse celebrates Mandela 100 with tribute playlist on Deezer

South African musician Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse has compiled a special tribute playlist for Nelson Mandela's centenary birthday on music service Deezer...

16 Jul 2018

#FairnessFirst: Not-so-secretly supporting Pride Month with Russia's #thehiddenflag

The Fifa World Cup settled the global gaze on Russia for the past few weeks. While July 2018 has been a time of football celebration, it's also Pride Month. So while 'gay propaganda' is still banned in Russia, that doesn't mean there's been a lack of rainbow support - where there's will, there's a way...

By Leigh Andrews 16 Jul 2018

Beautiful News renews partnership with Mercedes-Benz to continue sharing inspiring stories

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