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We are honoured to announce the following speakers who will share their vision of the trends shaping our region, from culture to connectivity and fintech to fashion at BizTrendsLIVE!2020, in association with Ster Kinekor, at the Mall of Africa IMAX theatre on Thursday, 30 January 2020...
A data science expert, mind science practitioner and advertising strategist walk into a bar... When that trio actually comprises Shavani Naidoo of Primedia, Anne Thistleton of Light Consultancy and 'everyone's favourite ad commentator' Andy Rice, it must be the bar at IMM Graduate School's second annual 'marketing the future' event...
With a growing young population coupled with rapid urbanisation and fast-growing consumer expenditure, Africa offers attractive opportunities for entities wishing to expand into new frontier markets...
Marketing the future: Unlocking the human element in a digital world
A data science expert, mind science practitioner and advertising strategist walk into a bar... When that trio actually comprises Shavani Naidoo of Primedia, Anne Thistleton of Light Consultancy and 'everyone's favourite ad commentator' Andy Rice, it must be the bar at IMM Graduate School's second annual 'marketing the future' event...
By Leigh Andrews 12 Sep 2019
Key trends across retail channels in Africa
With a growing young population coupled with rapid urbanisation and fast-growing consumer expenditure, Africa offers attractive opportunities for entities wishing to expand into new frontier markets...
By Christy Tawii 31 Jul 2019
#PR2020: Trends in the PR influencer, recruitment, reputation and measurement space
Held at the new 44 on Long venue, above Tiger's Milk, the PR2020 Summit shared top insights into PR trends set to continue into 2020. Here are highlights from the five speakers of the day: Robin Tindall of Lead Genius; Regine Le Roux of Reputation Matters; Sasha Knott of Job Crystal; Jody Kolbee of Writers Hand Studios; and Jaco Pienaar of PEAR...
Leigh Andrews 2 days ago
What will advertising be like in 500 years?
This is an article that chief strategy officer Rupert Price and I recently wrote for Idealog Magazine. We were asked a simple question: "What will advertising be like in 500 years?" Now, Rupert and I are not very good at thinking ahead. Even when it comes to what we want for lunch. And 500 years is a bloody long time. But we gave it a go. And then we went to an unplanned lunch. Enjoy...
Damon Stapleton 3 days ago
#FMAdFocus2019: Creativity holds keys to exciting solutions for old problems
Creativity is a word that carries a magical, if not mystical, aura. Creatives are often seen as different people, in a different room, while the suited folk get on with the business of running companies and the country...
Neo Mashigo 28 Nov 2019
#EntrepreneurMonth: Simon Dingle on how media is being reimagined in the 21st century
With his characteristic dry, wry wit in full force, I sat down with entrepreneur-at-heart Simon Dingle for an exclusive interview after his Catalyst Africa presentation, on why an open internet that connects people is a winner for every industry...
Leigh Andrews 25 Nov 2019
#AskAfrikaAhaMoment: The brand loyalty shift explained
At Ask Afrika's 'Aha moment' market research intelligence Cape Town Roadshow, MD Sarina de Beer combined insights from their latest Ask Afrika Icon Brands benchmark report to isolate the latest customer loyalty trends. Here's what your business needs to know...
Leigh Andrews 21 Nov 2019
The PRC on why the future of data is fusion
Get ready for a wealth of acronyms! The newly refreshed Publisher Research Council (PRC) showcased the power of the PAMS Brands and People, Products and Platforms (PPP) fused data, providing a teaser of insights on consumer media habits and preferences, media usage throughout the day on different devices and usage of different media at the same time. Here's what you missed...
Leigh Andrews 19 Nov 2019
Top strategic predictions for 2020 and beyond
Gartner revealed its top strategic predictions for 2020 and beyond...
29 Oct 2019
The digital dash for Africa
There are three weeks to go to AfricaCom 2019, Africa's biggest technology conference and expo...
25 Oct 2019
Know your business inside out with a Biz Office
New expectations of transparency and authenticity in business means things like organisational purpose, brand stories, how your company does things, what it believes in and what it stands for, can all play a part in how your company sees itself and how it is seen by others...
Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2019
Top ratings for Biz Rate Card 2019
Bizcommunity is excited to announce the relaunch of our Biz Product and Rate Card, featuring all-new product infographics, descriptors and more...
Bizcommunity.com 27 Sep 2019
Social media can make or break your tourism business
While the tourism industry is arguably one of those that has most benefited from the advent of social media, it hasn't arrived without pitfalls for owner-managed tourism businesses...
25 Sep 2019
3 data trends shaping digital marketing in the next 18 months
Datacore Media MD Grant Lapping outlines three data-related trends that will change the game for brands over the next year to 18 months...
Grant Lapping 30 Aug 2019