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[Trends 2015] TREND: The experience brand

From 'Me' brands, to category collapse in the retail sector, mindful business and new definitions of power; and design-led experiential public spaces - JWTIntelligence has produced a superlative vision of current consumer culture and expectations in 2015...

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First 'Brand Wars' initiative evaluates pizza

The recently launched 'Brand Wars' initiative, spearheaded by Andrew Ross, MD of Havas Sports & Entertainment South Africa, seeks to find consumer brands and pit them against each other...

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S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 is filled with a taste of Africa

The 10 regional finalists from Africa and the Middle East have been selected for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015, seven of which are South African...

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Retail Trends
[Trends 2015] The year of transformation

Abey Mokgwatsane

The pressure is on the local advertising industry in 2015 with the implementation of the new Triple BEE codes, warns Abey Mokgwatsane, CEO of Ogilvy & Mather South Africa... read more>>
[Trends 2015] Avoiding 'Infobesity' and harnessing opportunity

Sid Peimer

When asked if I have a crystal ball, my response would be: "No, it's just the way I walk." Predictions may not make us walk funny, but we certainly need to know where we're going... read more>>
Commercial Property
Major refurbishment of Nelson Mandela Square
Nelson Mandela Square is currently undergoing a major refurbishment to restore the precinct as one of the premier lifestyle and dining destinations in Gauteng... read more>>
FMCG
Five ways pitching out creative briefs will kill your brand

Brett Horn

Over the past few years, we have witnessed an ever growing trend in which large FMCG brands attempt to generate savings through aggressive procurement policies... read more>>
Retailers
Retailers note a fair festive season's trade

Zeenat Moorad

Christmas trading for SA's retailers proved fair to middling, with more of the same expected as the year goes on... read more>>
Security
Tips on how to protect your business earnings
For cash-handling micro, small or medium businesses, the consequences of robberies are as obvious as they are often deadly; they can easily bring companies to their knees... read more>>
International
Midas Awards reveals inaugural Brand Rankings Report
NEW YORK CITY, US: MasterCard, Absa, Citibank Top the List. read more>>
South Africans join juries at Dubai Lynx
DUBAI, UAE: Three South African judges, Ana Carrapichano, Collette Wasielewski and Fran Luckin, will serve on the jury at the Dubai Lynx, MENA's leading awards and festival of creativity, taking place from 8-10 March 2015... read more>>
Top 10 global consumer trends of 2015 by Euromonitor
LONDON, UK: The top 10 global consumer trends for 2015 were revealed by leading market research company Euromonitor International... read more>>
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Government news
SA to deploy healthcare workers to help contain Ebola
South Africa has deployed its first batch of trained healthcare professionals to work in Sierra Leone, in an effort to help contain the spread of Ebola Disease Virus in the country and other parts of West Africa... read more>>
Budget 2015: Have your say
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has asked South Africans for their views on the upcoming Budget Speech and the general state of the economy... read more>>
Rural rail network needed

Patrick Cull

Registration process going well at higher learning institutions
More Government news
Jobs offered


New events to diarise
Retail Banking Digitalisation Conference 2015
Trade Conferences International - 4 Feb 2015 to 5 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

Emirates Uniform and Workwear exhibition
Global Expo Middle East - 11 Feb 2015 to 13 Feb 2015 Dubai

Fleet management course
TransAuto Academy - 16 Feb 2015 to 19 Feb 2015 Cresta Randburg

Stokvelex Bokone Bophirima (North West) 2015
7colors Communications - 20 Feb 2015 to 21 Feb 2015 Mafikeng

Wholesale Banking Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 25 Feb 2015 to 26 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

Expo4Brides
Expo4Brides - 28 Feb 2015 to 1 Mar 2015 Pretoria

Working World Exhibition
Inkanyezi Event Organisers - 4 Mar 2015 to 6 Mar 2015 Port Elizabeth

18th Kenya International Trade Exhibition
Expogroup - 7 May 2015 to 9 May 2015 Nairobi

The East Rand Wedding Show
East Rand Wedding Show - 25 Jul 2015 to 26 Jul 2015 Johannesburg

IFAT Environmental Technology Forum
MMI South Africa (Pty) Ltd - 15 Sep 2015 to 18 Sep 2015 Johannesburg

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