As newer and more innovative technologies change how content is created, distributed and consumed, the entry of global players is threatening the local South African market share and compelling local media organisations to rethink their traditional business models to take up the competition in the global context...
Roman Magis 15 Jul 2020
'The Commodore' shares insights into Christopher Africa, the platform that offers brands the opportunity to tap into consumer micro-moments and conversations on social media using AI...
Evan-Lee Courie 20 May 2020
Journalists need to be taught how to be entrepreneurs so they can contribute to the survival of the media industry, said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, chairman of the APO Group...
Louise Burgers 16 Dec 2019
Sanlam Reality, the Sanlam Group's loyalty programme, was awarded Best Use of Data Analytics/CRM Application at the inaugural Loyalty Awards South Africa recently held in Cape Town...
Jessica Tennant 3 Dec 2019
In the face of an immensely challenging digital skills gap on the continent, Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde, head of brand and reputation at Google Africa, remains optimistic...
Sindy Peters 2 Dec 2019
Google has launched a new platform called My Storytime, which aims to keep families in touch with pre-recorded audio via Google Assistant...
Shereesa Moodley 28 Nov 2019
The next technological evolution is advancing at an exponential rate and by leaving out some on this journey, we allow the current societal divides and inequalities to deepen...
Sindy Peters 15 Nov 2019
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is on the rise, but it's important to know which reputation management processes should and shouldn't be automated...
Ashleigh Wainstein 15 Nov 2019
Free fast internet is a game-changer, but while public Wi-Fi is highly valued by South Africans, deploying a sustainable service can be challenging...
Danette Breitenbach 13 Nov 2019
Publicis Machine's Amanda Alves elaborates on why human creativity and innovation are still needed to navigate 4IR. She also lets us in on which skills will be most at risk of commoditisation, as AI and machine learning enter the workplace...
Juanita Pienaar 4 Nov 2019
Facebook on Friday announced that it has begun testing a new "dedicated place" for news on its platform called Facebook News...
Shereesa Moodley 28 Oct 2019
Competition amongst suppliers and retailers are at an all-time high, and today's consumer is much less predictable than in the past...
Lauren Hartzenberg 15 Oct 2019
As someone has so aptly said, when you are in any doubt as to the appropriateness of something you intend posting, apply the golden rule: WWGT (what would Granny think?)...
Jessica Barrella 15 Oct 2019
It's June. In Durban. In a clothing store in the main street, a 26-year old marathon-runner buys a bowtie and, seemingly randomly, adds a board shorts...
Vian Chinner 11 Oct 2019
In light of the Cambridge Analytica data breach, we should all take a more active role in our online activities, writes digital content curator at Joe Public Connect, Grace Cooper...
Grace Cooper 4 Oct 2019
In many articles I have written, I have taken a closer look at not just what's trending in 2019, but how adopting some of the featured marketing methods can work for your business or brand...
Talitha Spykerman 26 Sep 2019
A finalist for the 2019 SAB Foundation Social Innovation Award, Vollar has been making waves on the social enterprise scene since its inception. The new digital currency, as its name suggests, comes with an interesting twist...
Sindy Peters 25 Sep 2019
Ah, social media marketing - the buzz words of today...
Jessica Barrella 18 Sep 2019
Artificial Intelligence and other technologies are changing the way organisations work. To be successful in this new way of work, requires more than just implementing new technologies...
Danette Breitenbach 13 Sep 2019
Here are five mistakes even grown-up brand blogs make...
Louisa Douwes Dekker 2 Sep 2019
Google launched the Google News Initiative, followed by the GNI Innovation Challenge to aid publishers in Africa transition to digital. We speak to Google's Mich Atagana about the initiative...
Louise Burgers 28 Aug 2019
The completion of the third edition of Agency Scope UK 2018/2019 enable us to note where South Africa stands in comparison...
Johanna McDowell 19 Aug 2019
Facebook on Wednesday announced a partnership with fact-checking company Africa Check to bring local African language support to its third-party Fact-Checking programme...
Shereesa Moodley 16 Aug 2019
Looking to the future, Nunu Ntshingila, head of Facebook Africa, shared the four Cs - which are key trends directing their business for the next few years...
Elouise Kelly 23 Jul 2019
AccuraCast director Jérôme Divecha offers clear advice to see if AI could help your business make the next big step forward...
Jérôme Divecha 17 Jul 2019
The live-action release of The Lion King promises to be one of the most spectacular highlights of 2019..
Daniel Dercksen 15 Jul 2019
Masterclasses on programmatic advertising buying have been held by 365 Digital in Nigeria, as well as other African markets...
Louise Burgers 11 Jul 2019
Thea Sokolowski, head of brand and marketing at MEST Africa, talks to Bizcommunity.Africa about how the African tech ecosystem continues to grow on the continent...
Louise Burgers 10 Jul 2019
With the continued increase of the prosumer, many brands are struggling to control messaging around who they are and what they offer. By having a savvy social media strategy, a brand is able to better communicate with and understand who their audience is, what it is they want and how to engage with them positively, while still building resonance...
Zubeida Goolam 13 Jun 2019
Accenture Digital MD Wayne Hull presented a keynote on 'Leading in the new' at this year's IAB Summit, which took place on Thursday, 30 May at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein, looking at digital transformation through three critical lenses...
Jessica Tennant 4 Jun 2019
