The programme will comprise of dynamic content, interesting case studies, research updates, future trends, innovative ideas and networking opportunities.
Following the huge success of last year's conference, Knowledge Resources is proud to present the 2nd Annual Branding Conference, taking place in Johannesburg on the 11th – 12th June 2008.
Media partners: BizCommunity.com and BRAND magazine.Don't miss the opportunity to equip yourself with up-to-date knowledge and to engage with some of the most prominent industry experts.
Some of the leading experts and hot topics that will be covered include:
• Integrated marketing – the causal influence and impact that every employee of the organisation has on brand reputation and customer loyalty
Tom Fraser, Group Brand Executive, Murray & Roberts Limited
• Branding in emerging markets – Africa and beyond
Sean McCoy, Founder and Director, HKLM
• PEP case study: brand repositioning and the use of branded entertainment
Marcus Banga, Marketing Director, PEP
• Pick n Pay case study: rebranding a South African icon
Lyndsay Webster-Rozon, General Manager of Strategic Marketing, Pick n Pay
• Stormhoek case study: the legendary success story of making blogging work for a small company
Graham Knox, Owner, Stormhoek Wines
• Getting in the game: brand activation helps Castle to sell more beer and optimise their sport sponsorships
Morne Fourie, Head of Activation: 34 and Grant Hillary, National Activation Manger: SAB
• Brand value creation
Jan Hofmeyr, Global Head of Insights, Synovate
• The new battlefield – defining and managing the customer experience
Terry Behan, Managing Director, The Fearless Executive
• Brand citizenship
Professor Derick de Jongh, Founding Director, Centre for Corporate Citizenship, UNISA
• The power of archetypes at the bottom of the pyramid
Wendy Cochrane, Director, Consumer Insight Agency (c.i.a)
• Generation Next 2008: the ultimate South African youth study
Liesl Loubser, CEO, HDI Youth Marketers
• Can brands save the world?
Mike Freedman, Freedthinkers
• Virtuality of brands
Patrick Collings, Partner, Sagacite Brand Agency
• Challenger brand thinking
Abey Mokgwatsane, CEO, VWV Group
You cannot afford to miss this event!For more information, contact Maureen Joubert on +27 83 226 6657 or email:
maureen@knowres.co.za To book your seat contact Magdeline Matlatse on +27 11 880 8540 or email:
magdeline@knowres.co.za