#FairnessFirst: #Sona2018 leaves SA's social media set hopeful of real change

[Leigh Andrews] The recent State of the Nation Address, given just a day after coming to power by newly minted president Cyril Ramaphosa, left many SA netizens satisfied and optimistic about the future as he promised one where hard work would triumph over past inequalities...

#Newsmaker: Esther Hoogstad steers Spree's customer journey

[Lauren Hartzenberg] Newly appointed as head of customer interaction and marketing at Spree, Esther Hoogstad will be taking charge of the online retailer's end to end customer experience...

Kia Sportage gains EXtra appeal

[Henrie Geyser] South African roads are densely populated by family-hauling SUVs, cross-overs, station wagons and MPVS which is hardly surprising, considering that there are about 650 variants on the market...

The Goddesses of the past and present (Part 2)

[Jessica Tennant] This a continuation of Dutch trend forecaster Li Edelkoort's presentation at Lisof, on her latest trend book, Goddesses for spring/summer 2019...

The Goddesses of the past and present (Part 1)

[Jessica Tennant] Dutch trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort presented her latest trend books for 2019, namely Goddesses (trends S/S 2019), On Safari (activewear S/S 2019) and Spiritual House (home and lifestyle 2019), as part of Design Indaba 2018 at Lisof in Johannesburg yesterday...

#LoeriesRanking with... Robroy Music

[Leigh Andrews] Independent music company Robroy Music's founder, Rob Schroder, lets us in on their successes on the award track and the intricacies of composing music and sound design for all formats of advertising...

#BizFinFocus: PwC's economic take on what #Budget2018 will hold

[Danette Breitenbach] While there has been an upward revision in growth for the year - 1.5-1.8% for South Africa - with business confidence also increasing, the country is still not where it needs to be by a long shot...

Viral video success in 2018

[Jon Ratcliffe] Jon Ratcliffe writes about why he believes that the best way to communicate marketing messages today is through data-driven social video on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram...

Smart building data makes business sense

[Neil Cameron] Buildings have become so much more than brick, mortar and glass...

#MusicExchange: Acoustic Element

[Martin Myers] Jody Abel and Callen Petersen formed the dynamic duo that is Acoustic Element on Christmas Day in 2010.

#IABDigitalSummit2018: The ultimate 'state of the industry' event

[Leigh Andrews] How will the advertising industry adapt AI at a larger scale? Can we innovate with data analysis and profiling without creeping out customers? I discussed the possibilities and explored the power of digital with three of this year's scheduled female powerhouse speakers for the fourth IAB SA Digital Summit, taking place next week on 1 March 2018 at the Theatre on the Track...

Ten global graduates at Design Indaba

[Juanita Pienaar] Kicking off on Wednesday, 21 February - Friday, 23 February, the 23rd edition of the Design Indaba will see ten global graduates presenting projects that speak to the water crisis, the power of sound, social entrepreneurship and so much more...

Littlegig 2018 delivers on the hype

[Terry Levin] Respect and a thousand thank you's to every single soul involved in Littlegig 2018 festival. Apart from the online hype, I had no real expectations, which is always the best way to have them surpassed and Littlegig does...

South Africa's #SaveWater mascot Splash is scarier than the drought

[Andy Walker] While the City of Cape Town is using apps, Twitter campaigns and Mmusi Maimane's bucket delegation skills to remind South Africans to save water, the nation's Department of Water and Sanitation is taking a - ahem - different approach...

IPAF 2018 uplifts community with nature themed street art

[Robin Fredericks] Dubbed "We need nature", this year's IPAF focused on creating awareness around climate change, which affects everyone in the world. Through this message, IPAF hopes to alter behaviours toward nature...