Lessons from Everest: Protecting your reputation doesn't have to be like climbing a mountain

[James Wilson] In the wise words of Warren Buffett, "It takes twenty years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it." Reputation has and will always be an incredibly important facet within a brand or organisation and that is why managing it is vital to a brand's success...

The truth will set you free

[Damon Stapleton] Nothing reminds you of your love for advertising more than lying next to a man discussing the insertion of his catheter with his best friend...

Were the travel predictions for 2016 correct?

[Mareike Long] We looked at the predicted travel trends for 2016, and investigated if they did indeed come true by chatting to tour consultants and industry influencers.

This Christmas we may have to dig a little deeper for something to inspire us - Pert Industrials

[Peter Horszowski] Generally, I am rather poor at all practical tasks, so I carefully read and rigorously follow every instruction, and am especially careful with the quantities and measurements...

Entrepreneurs with multiple business interests become more common

[Anton van Heerden] Many young professionals and entrepreneurs are embracing the idea of pursuing multiple professional interests in search of better earning power or satisfaction that is more personal...

Gamification can ease contact centre pressure

[Bruce von Maltitz] Contact centres need all the help they can get during the busy peak season, and gamification could be the answer...

Artsmith - SMITH Studio's Amy Ellenbogen on curating, 2016 and Marsi van de Heuvel

[Maroefah Smith] SMITH Studio curator, Amy Ellenbogen, talks about 2016, the allure of Van de Heuvel's work and the state of art in SA.

#TRENDING: Will going 'green' bring hope to 2017?

[Louise Burgers] Louise Marsland unpacks whether Pantone's colour of the year can really make the world a better place in 2017...

#DesignIndaba2017: Grid appointed as brand agency

[Leigh Andrews] Stop the press, Design Indaba has appointed a new brand agency! Heléne Lindsay, general manager of Grid Cape Town, shares how they're bringing Design Indaba to life ahead of the 2017 Festival in March...

Five tips to break through a noisy media landscape

[Charlie Wannell] Most media owners agree that selling advertising is tougher than ever in an industry that has become cluttered and fragmented...

Are you making these five deadly CV mistakes?

[Charles Mburugu] Knowing how to write a resume is an important skill for any job seeker. Even if you have the right qualifications, a poorly crafted CV could cost you the job...

How to prevent ads from killing your website

[Sven Hammar] We've all seen it and we've all hated it. Your webpage begins to load and then, right in mid-load it stalls out. It's not just a brief hiccup, you stare at half a page for an eternity while an ad loads. Get past that ad and then the next one starts...

#BizTrends2017: Four film trends to look forward to

[Charles Siboto] The year 2016 shall go down as just the worst - seriously, just the worst. But enough of that, take my hand and let's look ahead towards 2017 and see what good things will fill our movie loving hearts with gooey goodness.

#BizTrends2017: Top five mobile trends to help you plan for 2017

[Lynette Hundermark] This is not another "year of the mobile" trends piece - that ship sailed five years ago. If you do not have a mobile presence then you really should not be playing in the digital space...

#BizTrends2017: The auto industry will face its biggest disruption yet

[Jeff Osborne] The auto industry has always faced massive disruption. The heart of the industry has always been engineering, and advances have shifted the balance...

Pop-up and prosper

[Morné Stoltz] With retail space becoming ever more expensive and the viability of long-term tenancy no longer what it was, the traditional shopping environment is undergoing a huge shift as retailers look to capitalise on the growing popularity of pop-up shops...

Bringing great ideas to digital life with Swipe.Apps

[Leigh Andrews] With the tag line, "Great ideas deserve to live", Swipe.Apps was born. Swipe Interactive's CEO Hendri Lategan explains why they aim to lead native app development in South Africa and why user experience is crucial in keeping users engaged for longer and coming back for more...

The importance of webinars for lead generation

[Charles Mburugu] Webinar marketing has become increasingly popular with many companies all over the world. Webinars can be very effective tools for strengthening bonds with existing customers, generating new leads and increasing conversions...

[Orchids & Onions] Ad may not be finger-lickin' good but it's out of this world

[Brendan Seery] Regular readers will know that, when it comes to advertising, local will always be lekker for me...