MultiChoice: Feedback on Dish Magazine poll

In response to subscriber feedback about the recent changes to the Dish Magazine, MultiChoice recently conducted a poll amongst its subscribers to determine each subscriber's preference for the Dish Magazine. With the poll now closed, we would take this opportunity to give feedback to our subscribers on the way forward. 23 May 2012 10:54

Analytix BI

South Africans' love for fast food grows...!

With a changing lifestyle and sluggish economy, fast food consumption is becoming almost universal as South Africans embrace affordable, large-portioned and immediate consumption fast food, according to a new report released by Analytix BI "South Africa Country Report: Fast Food Consumer Trends (2007-2011)". 28 May 2012 11:35

SME Survey 2012: SMEs slow to harness cloud

Despite the clear benefits of Cloud computing, ranging from reduced costs to improved efficiencies, small and medium enterprise (SMEs) have yet to embrace this approach to technology use. 25 May 2012 10:11

Research released on mobile app users in the News24 space

The SpaceStation has recently released research results from over 1000 Blackberry users of the brand's mobile app in the News24 space, which has had over 300 000 downloads since the app went live just over a year ago. 22 May 2012 13:05

Analytix BI

Young, emerging 'Middle Class' boosts SA internet growth

According to the latest Analytix BI report "South Africa Country Report: Internet User Profile", the increase in Internet use has been strongly driven by younger South Africans between the ages of 16-29 years and those who live in 'Middle Class' (LSM 5-7) households. 23 May 2012 09:58

The best companies to work for in SA

JobCrystal shows happiest employees and best places to work in South Africa - and surprisingly these aren't always at the same places. 24 Jun 2010 07:47

Customer feedback analytics offers real time knowledge

Centim, an integrated customer feedback and sentiment analysis solution, is available in South Africa through a partnership between Consulta Research and Clarabridge Inc. 24 May 2012 13:08

New CEO for SAMRA

The Southern African Marketing Research Association (SAMRA), has announced the appointment of Leonie Vorster as its new CEO. Formerly the MD of Evolutions Research Solutions, Vorster is also a former SAMRA chair, council member and accredited researcher. 22 May 2012 09:18

Average urban household income at R14 000

The Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB) and Caxton/CTP's urban retail and readership consumer research survey, Roots 2010, shows an average monthly household income of just over R14 000, with an estimated total household monthly income of South Africa's urban homes at approximately R45-billion or R540 billion per annum. 22 Jun 2010 09:50

All the 2011 Sunday Times Top Brands

A few weeks ago, TGI held its top three Icon Brand winners at its second Icon Brands awards. Last night, Thursday, 4 August 2011, Avusa Media and TNS Research Surveys announced their version of South Africa's most icon brands in the 13th annual 2011 Sunday Times Top Brands Awards, held at Helderfontein Estate in Johannesburg. 5 Aug 2011 12:40

SAARF-RAMS issues first release for 2012

SAARF-RAMS has issued its first release for 2012, covering the period October 2011 - March 2012. 15 May 2012 08:27

Fifth Thought Leadership Digibate on marketing, media trends to be in Joburg

Following the recent publication of the 2012 Biz Trends Report, sponsored by Aegis Media, some of the key trend topics will be brought alive at the fifth Thought Leadership Digibate on Friday, 4 May 2012. Hosted by Aegis Media in conjunction with Bizcommunity.com, for the first time this monthly debate will be held in Johannesburg and broadcast live via mobile or pc audio-streaming, 9.15am-11am. 25 Apr 2012 10:00

Black diamonds: all that glitters is not gold

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] A thought-provoking research conducted by TNS Research Surveys has revealed what many marketers have all along ignored - that the black diamonds are not always what they seem to be and therefore they cannot be judged by their superficial cover (posh cars, suburban homes, designer clothes and shoes and many more). Instead, experts warn sellers to have a deep understanding of this market before reaching out to them. 18 Aug 2010 12:31