DStv took scare factor to the streets this Halloween

[Leigh Andrews] It's no longer good enough to just slot some 'scary movies' into your Halloween programming schedule. Here's how the inaugural DStv Halloween Night Run also fed consumers' desire for experiences they can sink their teeth into...

#Behind the Selfie with... Vanessa Baard

[Leigh Andrews] This week, we find out what's really going on behind the selfie with entrepreneur Vanessa Baard, currently director and co-founder of ByDesign Communications...

Dove and P&G: two brands that really rock video storytelling

[Joseph Neusu] Let me confess, I am in love with Dove and P&G videos and I have repeatedly watched them on YouTube. I love them as a person and a marketer, in that order...

[BizTrends 2016] Movements in motoring

[Mike Whitfield] Despite a challenging year for the automotive industry, car manufacturers remain upbeat and eager to embrace the trends set to dominate...

The auto industry's state of flux - autonomous, electric, connected

[Mike Whitfield] "It appears that 'tomorrow' is coming sooner than many think." This is how influencer Carlos Ghosn describes the dramatic change...

Are you making these product packaging blunders?

[Charles Mburugu] The packaging of your product is as important as what you are selling. Having attractive and functional packaging can enhance your brand image and even result in higher sales...

At the very top of the top

[Brian Berkman] If you are after the very best views of the rolling mountains that lead to Worcester and the privacy of being billeted in a private 30-acre estate with vineyards and plum tree groves, La Residence is your only option...

#BizTrends2017: Why more than ever, sustainability is good business

[Justin Smith] South African companies, including those in the retail sector, continue to experience a significant change in mindset among customers. The reality is that doing business is no longer just about profit, but also about creating shared value and meeting responsibilities to contribute to inclusive economic development, and to give back to communities and our planet...

#BizTrends2017: Renewed focus on value in e-tailing levels the playing field

[Kevin Tucker] The online retail space in South Africa is often categorised as underperforming, but while there is plenty of room for improvement, this perspective might be a little shortsighted...

Q&A with 'Unwritten' creator Shukri Toefy

[Tim Leibbrandt] 'Unwritten: A Visual Journey of Nepal' is a visually stunning cinematic account of The Rainmakers Journal founder Shukri Toefy's journey across the Kathmandu Valley.

Does size really matter?

[Khuthalani Khumalo] In recent weeks, I've had occasion to ponder on whether size really does matter. Is bigger really better; or is it all about the level of superiority that one enjoys, the bigger you are..?

Nissan workhorse scores a cool-as-ICE update

[Lauren Hartzenberg] Nissan SA revealed a special edition of its well-loved NP200 half-ton bakkie last week. Locally produced at the Rosslyn plant...

Desktop dining: to lunch or not to lunch

[Aphelele Tapile] I have never been exposed to a corporate culture where it was deemed "normal" for people to actually take the break legally allotted to them and have lunch away from the office...

Pendoring Awards 2016: A diverse affair

[Danette Breitenbach] The Pendoring Awards highest accolades, the Prestige Award and Umpetha Award truly reflects the diverseness of South Africa...

#BizTrends2017: The shift from the experience economy to the transformation economy

[Claudia Roth] The world is in a silent revolution. Global consciousness is growing. Passion for mindless luxury is waning. Consumers are increasingly mindful of not only what their chosen product gives them, but how it makes them feel...

Bring your own slippers and explore deep into the heart of a luxury villa

[Brian Berkman] The Explorers Club is aimed at the discerning traveller with an adventurous heart. If you bring your own robes and slippers, there won't be a single luxury amenity you will miss...

Three essential tips you don't get from a marketing degree

[Antoinette Pombo] Market conditions are becoming ever more challenging for youth marketers. The economy is straining under political pressure, technology has enabled one of the most powerful youth generations in history...