Editor's column

Top company and news stories 12 November 2018 - 12 Nov 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

November means #BizTrends2019 contributions:

Mail us on moc.ytinummoczib@swengnitekram;

Subject: #BizTrends2019;

Final deadline: 15 November!

November is also #EntrepreneurMonth

Jessica Tennant meets SA's robotic nurse Abby

Dive into the DMASA 2018 Assegai Awards winners

Meet the 2018 MMA SA Smarties winners

Scroll through VJOY's regional winners

7 SA entries are shortlisted for the 2018 Epica Awards

The IAB SA's 2019 Bookmark judges are announced

The [[https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/692/184033.html 2019 Prism Awards]] are open for entry

The Advertising Regulatory Board is open for complaints

Tennant talks to #Newsmaker Giant Films on anti-poaching

Ruth Cooper gives a taste of Kamini Pather's healthy food-delivery service

Brendan Seery shares the Joe Public story: Africa's number one ad agency

In #OrchidsandOnions, Seery finds Mediclinic's marketing is sick

I unpack how to launch an independent TV news channel with Open News MD Nisa Allie

My #DigitalAgencyShowcase ends with advice on how to find your toothpick in a world of sameness

I share the CX conversation with SA's first-ever BrandZ winners

I discover why Daniel Ting Chong's computer is the real hero of the 2019 Design Indaba campaign

In #FairnessFirst, I explain #FairnessFirst: why investigative journalism and media freedom matters

Louise Marsland finds that detained CPJ media activist Angela Quintal is reported safe

Marsland also reports from AWIEF: 'Women of Africa - most valuable, untapped resource'

We have the ABC's Q3 2018 results for newspapers and magazines

Breitenbach also reports from #ShopperInsights2019: Innovation drives brand success at shelf

Juanita Pienaar attends the ZANews House of Cronies boardgame launch

Pienaar also interviews Sandras Phiri, director for Startup Grind SA

Lauren Hartzenberg reports from #GoogleRetail: No room for silos in omnichannel

In #NewBiz: BDO appoints The Looking Glass, Alphabet Soup

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with Trent Key, MD of MoonSport Content and Entertainment Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 5 November 2018 - 5 Nov 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

November means #BizTrends2019 contributions:

Mail us on moc.ytinummoczib@swengnitekram;

Subject: #BizTrends2019;

Deadline extension: 15 November!

November is also #EntrepreneurMonth. read more

Top company and news stories 29 October 2018 - 29 Oct 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

October means #BizTrends2019 contributions: Mail us on moc.ytinummoczib@swengnitekram; Subject: #BizTrends2019; Final deadline: 1 November!

Results are in from the Sunday Times Top Brands survey 2018; Danette Breitenbach chats to the winners

Meet the new Amasa Joburg committee for 2018/19

SA Press Ombudsman Johan Retief resigns

Media Inflation Watch 2018 Q2's latest findings

CT nominated as world's top events destination

SA can't switch off... read more

Top company and news stories 22 October 2018 - 22 Oct 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

October means #BizTrends2019 contributions:

Mail us on moc.ytinummoczib@swengnitekram;

Subject: #BizTrends2019;

Final deadline: 1 November!

Marie Claire SA's last issue will be December 2018

All the Veuve Clicquot Elle Boss 2018 Awards winners

Meet the LinkedIn Yes Talent Award winners

First Epica Creative Leaders Tribute to Mark Tuttsel

Student Village reveals Centennials: Born from 1993+

Sars' Nugent inquiry interview goes viral

Have your say on the Copyright Amendment Bill

I report on putting truth first in information-sharing

In #FairnessFirst, I share tips for freelancers to get paid enough and on time

On media literacy, I also share five fact-checking tips for the fake news era

Jessica Tennant chats to #Newsmaker Marilyn Nel, new research manager at BMi Research

In #OrchidsandOnions, Brendan Seery finds the latest Absa ad is on the money

Contributor Bronwyn Williams unpacks what Generation Z wants from your brand

Carmen Murray shares youth pet peeves and thrills of brand content on social media

Devin Ross feels campaigns with finite shelf life no longer cut it

Alistair Duff writes about #ShopperInsights and the future of marketing

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 15 October 2018 - 15 Oct 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

October means #BizTrends2019 contributions:

Mail us on moc.ytinummoczib@swengnitekram;

Subject: #BizTrends2019;

Final deadline: 1 November!

Sunday Times is 'deeply' regretful for 'failing SA'

Attend memorial services for Keith Rose this week

Meet the 2018 Pendoring Awards finalists

We have all the #AmasaAwards2018 winners

Get ready for the new Advertising Regulatory Board

LinkedIn will host the first SA Talent Awards

Facebook warns of 'cloned account' viral hoax

Cord cutters still need to pay for SABC TV licences

Ford appoints BBDO as global creative lead;

Wonderland Collective acquires Studio Aura; and

SACAA appoints Artifact SA as communications partner

In #FairnessFirst, I report on Dr Dawie Roodt's preso: Sending girls to school changes the economy

I also reported: Ads24 shares literal and figurative Food For Thought; and

Shared insights from Clem Sunter on the benefits of being a 'business fox' when scenario planning

Jessica Tennant chats to Newsmaker Kojo Baffoe, who returns as Destiny Man editor

Louise Marsland finds that AWIEF is about empowering women in Africa as entrepreneurs, innovators

Kantar Millward Brown reveals SA's Best Liked Ads for Q1 and Q2 2018

Danette Breitenbach reports back from the 2018 Ask Afrika Orange Index results

Contributor Carmen Murray says it's time to 'get phygital'

Alice Jakins asks whether running social media remotely works

Mike Salomon explains how to make the most of your marketing budget

Anne Dolinschek warns that fake followers are still rife

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with Terry Murphy, publisher at Marketing Mix Conferences Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 8 October 2018 - 8 Oct 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

October means #BizTrends2019 contributions: Mail us on moc.ytinummoczib@swengnitekram; Subject: #BizTrends2019; Final deadline: 1 November!

Keith Rose, director of some of SA's most iconic TV ads, passes away

All about the ASA's notice of liquidation

Hot 91.9 FM's Sasha Martinengo is fired for calling Malema the m-word

Scroll through the 2018 D&AD Impact Awards winners

Facebook Africa launches third-party fact-checking with Africa Check, AFP

SABC, MultiChoice urged to comply with ConCourt ruling

Meet new creative digital sports marketing agency: Retroactive

In #FairnessFirst, I explain how Standard Bank commits to #HeForShe and how you can too

I explore themes of mob justice and media freedom in the #DrosRape case

I talk African design inspo and that almost 100-issue strong Visi vision

I report back from Creative Mornings CT's September session: The chaos of collaboration in creativity

Discover Dlala Nje, the 'New York of Africa', in Sindy Peters' #5ForChange series

Contributor Wynand Smit shares why knowledge is power in customer service

Contributor Rebecca Nowland questions whether social media is to blame for young people's loneliness

Contributor Vicky Gillan shares how to get the most out of your pitch process

In #OrchidsandOnions, Brendan Seery writes about the message behind ads

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with Lexi Hall, founder and director of Tinkwe PR

Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 1 October 2018 - 1 Oct 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

October means #BizTrends2019 contributions: Mail us on moc.ytinummoczib@swengnitekram; Subject: #BizTrends2019; Final deadline: 1 November; Click here for sponsorship opportunities, deadlines and more!

All the New Generation Social & Digital Media Awards winners

Creative Circle monthly winners for June to August 2018

Also revealed: The MMA SA Smarties 2018 shortlist

WPP merged VML and Y&R to create a new brand experience agency

Tiso Blackstar is set to play a lead role in the SA film sector

Africa's first LGBTIQ+ network launches a forum

The PRC and Nielsen launch Fusion 101 survey

Jessica Tennant chats to #Newsmakers Bailey Schneider and Kevin McLennan

In #NewCampaign, Tennant chats to Giant Films' Ian Gabriel on the new Carling Black Label ad

Louise Marsland writes about the evolution of Discovery in Africa

Damon Stapleton writes about the rise of the internet class

In #OrchidsandOnions, Brendan Seery writes 'From Japan, with love'

Contributor Daniella Shapiro shares how to stay afloat when fake online reviews could sink your business

Contributor Shaune Jordaan shares recession-hit marketing budget tips

I report back from #BI4Gov: Day Zero was less nudge, more kick-in-the-butt

In #FairnessFirst, I unpack what we need to climb the career ladder of the future

I talk to Narrative about winning UX after their SA Publication Forum Awards win

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with Luke Peters, CEO and founder of Gone Digital Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 25 September 2018 - 25 Sep 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

September means #BizTrends2019 contributions: Mail us on moc.ytinummoczib@swengnitekram; Subject: #BizTrends2019; Final deadline: 1 November!

#PwCOutlook: Africa's entertainment, media industry is experiencing Convergence 3.0

Nando's responds to that fake 'azishe' poster

Meet the 30% Club's Gender Mainstreaming Award winners

I question: multiple choices for MultiChoice after Naspers' unbundling, or going the way of the dinosaur

I report back from Spark Media's event on the role of memory and media in converting consumers

In #FairnessFirst, I explain how females can future-proof their careers

Jessica Tennant interviews 2018 Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair curator Cassandra Twala

Tennant also talks to #Newsmaker Kia Johnson on joining Smile 90.4FM

Danette Breitenbach reports back from SingularityU's press conference on future-proofing Africa

Contributor Nicholas Kuhne writes about the recent Uber rebrand

Contributor Lynette Hundernark shares tips for customer engagement on mobile

Contributor Keenan Bouwer explains presentations: the marketing factor

Contributor Elena Protulis writes on dark social and the abyss

In #Orchidsand Onions, Brendan Seery says Nike's Caster Semenya ad just does it

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with SA export Damon Stapleton, now CCO at DDB New Zealand. Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 17 September 2018 - 17 Sep 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

September means #BizTrends2019 contributions: Mail us on moc.ytinummoczib@swengnitekram; Subject: #BizTrends2019; Final deadline: 1 November!

Mathe Okaba is the new CEO of the ACA

In #FairnessFirst, I unpack how Nike inspires others to #justdoit with commodity activism

Damon Stapleton also explains the tango of Donald Trump and Nike

Jessica Tennant chats to Joe Public's founders: Medium Business Entrepreneur of the Year

Tennant also talks to #Newsmaker Trevor Ndhlovu, promoted to MD of Black River FC

The #MostAwards2018 had a bumper year for celebration

Meet the 2018 Diageo SA Responsible Drinking Media Awards winners

Danette Breitenbach reports back from the Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2018. read more

Top company and news stories 10 September 2018 - 10 Sep 2018

[Jessica Tennant]

September means #BizTrends2019 contributions:

Mail us on moc.ytinummoczib@swengnitekram;

Subject: #BizTrends2019;

Final deadline: 1 November!

Joe Public founders named 2018 Medium Business Entrepreneur of the Year

The Warc Prize for Mena Strategy winners

The New Generation Social & Digital Media finalists

#NewBiz: Wudnerman acquires 2Sales;

Hoorah Digital lands Flight Centre and Sanofi

Leigh Andrews finds out who those 'SA millennials' you're marketing to are

Andrews chats to the Mann Made brothers re. read more

Top company and news stories 3 September 2018 - 3 Sep 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

September means #BizTrends2019 contributions:

Mail us on moc.ytinummoczib@swengnitekram to enquire;

Subject: #BizTrends2019;

Final deadline: 1 November!

Catch the tail-end of our August #WomensMonth coverage:

I find out how Elevator's female leaders have shattered the glass ceiling

Jessica Tennant interviews Tammy Menton, co-founder of the 7% Tribe

Eleni Giokos shares how to focus on your talents and ignore the noise

Juanita Pienaar chats to Thando Ntsinde of Edelman SA

Pienaar and Zaza Motha talk through the Pout Movement

Wimpy terminates contract with The Odd Number

Why M&C Saatchi and M&N Brands are parting to grow independently

Tennant talks to #Loeries2018 Grand Prix winner Ogilvy Joburg; and

Agency of the Year Joe Public

Tennant also chats to #Newsmakers:

Nwabisa Makunga and Desiree Oliphant-Hilmer at The Herald and Weekend Post; and

Skulls 2018 chair of judges Nkanyezi Masango

Lauren Hartzenberg reveals the Pricecheck Tech and E-commerce Awards 2018 winners

Mike Stopforth writes about tactical war rooms as the key to sponsorship success

Danette Breitenbach shares the Ask Afrika Icon Brands research findings:

All the winners!

In #FairnessFirst, I report back on the second SheSays event

I also went #BehindtheSelfie with the directors of The Bread and Bakery

Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 27 August 2018 - 27 Aug 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

K-word user: social media pariah, may escape prosecution

Andy Walker of Memeburn adds #AdamCatzavelos challenge is a meme

I interview Pepe Marais on his Growing Greatness book launch

Jessica Tennant interviews #Loeries2018 Grand Prix winners:

M&C Saatchi Abel on Nando's '#rightmyname'; and

King James Group on 2-Minute Shower Songs

An advertising code of conduct for social media is being drafted

Media Inflation Watch 2018 Jan-Mar data is released

Our August #WomensMonth coverage continues:

Keshia Patchiappen shares a history of women in advertising

I report back on the inclusive, unstoppable power of SheSays

In #FairnessFirst, find out why the Future Females celebrate failure

Tennant chats to latest #Newsmaker, FCB Durban MD Clive McMurray

In #StartupStory, Juanita Pienaar explains why Sum of 21 addresses transformation, skills development

Pienaar also shares key outtakes from #TheGathering on the business of the media

Mike Saunders explains social media strategies beyond content plans

Tom Jackson reports on Africa transitioning towards the on-demand, gig economy

Keenan Bouwer says agencies and brands are battling for the market

Bogosi Motshegwa shares a conversation about the role of strategists in ad agencies

I also went #BehindtheSelfie with Trish Taylor, CEO for Primedia Broadcasting Western Cape

Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 20 August 2018 - 20 Aug 2018

[Jessica Tennant]

The 40th Annual Loerie Awards' winners have been announced, but we're by no means done with our Loeries Creative Week coverage:

#Loeries2018: All the Friday night winners

#Loeries2018: All the winners

Danette Breitenbach reports on Magazines and Newspapers ABC Q2 2018

I attended the 2018 Fairlady Santam Women of the Future Awards

Leigh Andrews waves goodbye to 'pale, stale, male' industry events in an interview with Andrea Opoku

Angie White covers the WiM Africa masterclass moderated by Andrews

New in our #WomensMonth special section

I chat to Grid's Yatish Narsi on taking branding to new heights

In #NewCampaign: Shield's Sbonis' iDiski

Juanita Pienaar continues her #DesignIndaba2019 speaker announcements

In #FairnessFirst, Andrews celebrates the Future Females' entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and side-hustlers

Andrews went #BehindtheSelfie with Nikki Taylor, CD at TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris Johannesburg

Jessica Tennant Editor: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 13 August 2018 - 13 Aug 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

It's Loeries Creative Week, don't get stuck in your filter bubble

100% Design SA announces 2018 Design Awards winners

New in our #WomensMonth special section...

How to cocreate a brighter female tech future with #InspiringFifty SA

Miantha Roux says "there's no such thing as too ambitious"

Female entrepreneurs could boost the SA economy by R175bn by 2022

Jessica Tennant chats to #Newsmakers: Vicki Buys, Tassin Albertyn

Tennant reports on Jane Raphaely's Marie Claire Power session

In #StartupStory, Tennant says hello to Social Path

Lauren Hartzenberg shares Israel's rise as a 'startup nation'

Juanita Pienaar explains the importance of failure

In #FairnessFirst, learn how to deal with queen bees in the workplace

In #NewBiz: King James wins Bob Martin; GroupM wins Mars

I went #BehindtheSelfie with Dianne Makings of the CTIAF and Tulips and Chimneys

Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 6 August 2018 - 6 Aug 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

Alistair Mokoena says the advertising industry needs to modernise

Linda Graham asks who owns your LinkedIn profile?

John Sanei shares 10 steps on the road to conscious capitalism

Media24 CEO Esmaré Weideman retires, Ishmet Davidson to succeed

Nkanyezi Masango is The Skulls 2018 chair of judges

Avatar appoints Grant Sithole as new CCO

#Loeries2018 is next week, so I jog with Joe Public

Our #WomensMonth special section has daily fresh content

Jessica Tennant chats to the following #Newsmakers: Samantha Cowen, on joining Hot 91.9FM's breakfast show; Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, the new voice on Jacaranda FM; and Atisha Gopichund, on embracing femininity to boost her career

Discover 2018's Fairlady Santam Women of the Future Awards finalists

Louise Marsland unpacks Reporters without Borders' report on dealing with troll armies

In #FairnessFirst, find out how to avoid cultural appropriation in advertising

Juanita Pienaar gets the young insiders' scoop on Cannes Lions 2018 from Cinemark's Young Lions competition winners

In #NewBiz this week, Shell places four WPP agencies on its creative agency roster

I went #BehindtheSelfie with Abigail van Zyl, MD and founder of remote-based agency, The Digital Thread

I also report back from #CEMAfrica2018 on storytelling that creates emotional relevance; talking about emotion in the boardroom; and why customer loyalty is becoming a thing of the past

Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

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