Marketing & Media South Africa

#FestiveForward 2022 - 12 Dec 2022

[Bizcommunity]

As Bizcommunity's 21st year draws to a close, we thank you for your support throughout 2022. read more

Top company and news stories 4 March 2019 - 4 Mar 2019

[Jessica Tennant]

For all our #DesignIndaba2019 coverage, visit the special section and look out for the newsletter later today

The IAB has announced its finalists for the 2019 Bookmarks

The Midas Awards have announced the 2018 winners which included three local agencies: King James, Mortimer Harvey and FCB Africa

Houtlander's curvilinear Interdependence II bench is the Most Beautiful Object in SA

Nick Efstathiou has been appointed as new CEO of Central Media Group

In #FairnessFirst, Leigh Andrews looks at how Nike 'dreams crazier' with Caster and Serena

Andrews goes #BehindtheSelfie with Jerry Mpufane, chairman of the M&C Saatchi Group

Juanita reports back on the IAB Insight Series, highlighting the trends transforming the digital economy

In #NewCampaign, Mpho Nojiwa talks us through Libresse's #BloodNormal

#Newsmakers: HKLM's creative director for 3D environmental projects, Nobethu Jolobe;

Riverbed's ECD, Bridget Johnson.

In this week's #OrchidsandOnions, Brendan Seery thinks Toyota pushes the right 'hipster' buttons

We Communication's Sarah Gooding explains why these rolling blackouts are an opportunity for brands Jessica Tennant Editor: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 25 February 2019 - 25 Feb 2019

[Leigh Andrews]

Jose Dos Santos steps down as CEO of Cell C

Bridget Johnson joins Riverbed

Meet SA's One Show 2019 and 98th ADC jurors

Virginie Viard succeeds Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel

3 female SA creatives on 2019 Dubai Lynx jury

Pippa Green appointed as the new Press Ombud

SA's Five Fingers for Marseilles lead 2019 RapidLion nominations

I report back on Kantar's AI = 'man loves machine'

I report back on Amy Kleinhans-Curd's entrepreneurial gifts from Madiba and other 'giants'

I also get 'brandalytical' with global brand strategist Nadia Boersch

Juanita Pienaar chats to Jacquin Botha about what makes award-winning work

In #OrchidsandOnions, Brendan Seery explains Investec's 'Partner with Out of the Ordinary' campaign

Terry Levin writes of landmarks and brand marks

Evan Courie finds where art and cars meet with Steve Erwin

Irina Herf asks if broadcast media can disrupt traditional buying structures to accommodate startups

JG Bezuidenhout explains the digital headaches of franchise marketing

Ryan Knipe shares 6 Ds of disruption and how employees can conquer them

Louise Hunt says thought leadership is integral to modern PR

Devin Ross presents the profile of a modern agency strategist

Robert Gentle asks, "Has PR become a dirty word?"

Daniella Shapiro shares four product packaging trends for 2019

Wayne Flemming and Zubeida Goolam unpack new ARB influencer governance

Quinn Lubbe writes about the professionalism of autheniticity

In #FairnessFirst, I welcome the most diverse emoji set yet

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with Gail Schimmel, CEO of the ARB

Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 18 February 2019 - 18 Feb 2019

[Leigh Andrews]

Get your 2019 IAB Bookmark Awards tickets

FCB Africa wins best foreign film at The One Club's One Screen Film Festival

RIP Brendan Boyle and Terry Dempsey

Danette Breitenbach unpacks the ABCs Q4 2018 for newspapers and magazines

We have all the nominees for the 13th annual SAFTAs

I report back on John Maytham's #WorldRadioDay talk

Another small business accuses Woolies of plagiarism

Mastercard Love Index shows SA spends more on Valentine's experiences than traditional gifts

Lauren Hartzenberg details Zando's coming of age

Riaan Sunny introduces outstream video - goodbye five-second waiting period

Belinda Kayton explains the usefulness of factual comparative advertising

#NewBiz: Distell appoints WPP; Kagiso Media acquires Jacaranda FM, Mediamark

In Brendan Seery's #OrchidsandOnions, SA boykie's Super Bowl ad shines

Andy Walker shares the EskomSePush success story

Mike Sharman says 2019 is the year of 'internal-influence'

Jessica Barrett says the strategy debate rages on

Kelly McGillivray shares the 7 don'ts of event catering

Charlie Stewart explains how to boost your sales in a bear market

In #FairnessFirst, I welcome the most diverse emoji set yet

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with Leigh-Anne WIlliams, presenter on Good Hope FM and Expresso Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 11 February 2019 - 11 Feb 2019

[Leigh Andrews]

#Loeries2019 are open for entry

Creative Circle reveals Nov to Dec 2018 winners

Coca-Cola responds to that "vagina" can incident

Fran Luckin on 2019 NYF jury

Woolworths pulls "gender stereotyping" Valentine's campaign

Ackermans' #IAmMe lingerie celebrates self-love

SABC's retrenchment plan has been put on ice

I find out why Mastercard is becoming a sonic brand

I learn from YPO member Julia Raphaely how global CEOs reskill, redefine and recycle

I report back from Creative Mornings CT, where Dan Mace says to embrace your otherness

In #NewBiz, Clay Creative wins City & Guilds

Jessica Tennant talks to #Newsmakers: Jared Kushner of Digitas Liquorice; Kagiso Musi of Meta Media

Tennant also chats to Microsoft MEA CMO on the transformation of digital marketing

In #OrchidsandOnions, Brendan Seery says the comrades brings sexy back

Marc Kornberger explains why influencer marketing sucks right now

Pieter Geyser shares 3 shifts marketers need to consider

Raleen Bagg writes of the rise of the digisexuals

Sid Peimer asks, "Oh no, what have I done to outbound call centres?"

Sylvia Schutte writes about mindful marketing

Mongezi Mtati shares ways for political parties to win on social media

Carmen Murray shares the top 8 youth wonders under 30

Marco Broccardo says savvy instant messaging campaigns can drive global brand awareness

In #FairnessFirst, I share how the Gerety Awards aim to readdress advertising gender equality

And I go #BehindtheSelfie with Auryn Hiscock, CD at Fort Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 4 February 2019 - 4 Feb 2019

[Leigh Andrews]

Kick off your week with the latest #BizTrends2019 reads:

Jessica Tennant's overview of #BizTrendsLIVE!;

Louise Marsland's 9 Africa Trends for 2019; and

I share Melissa Attree's top content marketing trends.

Also revisit our #BizTrends2019 launch newsletter; and

Keep an eye out for our special overview newsletter, hitting inboxes later today!

I find out how SA's own Melusi 'Mloo' Mhlungu got to make a Super Bowl ad

Kantar Millward Brown pays tribute to Erik du Plessis

Why we need to limit screen time for the young

40 SA finalists announced for 2018 Midas Awards

Pernod Ricard looks into conviviality of consumers

Danette Breitenbach shares findings from PwC's 22nd Annual Global CEO Survey

Li Edelkoort's 2019 trend seminars; Ikea's African Överallt unveiling at Design Indaba

In #NewBiz, Jessica Tennant finds out about Hoorah Digital winning Hi-Tec, Pizza Hut Tanzania

In #OrchidsandOnions, Brendan Seery enjoys the latest duo of ads for Tops@Spar

Jennifer Stein writes an open letter to guide potential PR recruits in finding a job

Rachel Thompson asks if Gillette's 'We Believe' is the best a brand can do

Wynand Smit says to rethink the relevance of big data

Leago Monareng shares key lessons in crisis communication from 2018

In #FairnessFirst, I find diversity behind the scenes makes for better reporting

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with Grant Sithole, CCO at Avatar agency Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 28 January 2019 - 28 Jan 2019

[Leigh Andrews]

Kick off your week with the latest #BizTrends2019 reads:

Heidi Brauer says being 'on purpose' is nothing more (or less) than strategy;

Matt Ross on two anti-trend predictions that will be true in 2019, and 2119;

Sharon Piehl on whether you're marathon fit;

Eben Esterhuizen on 5 CX tech trends we can't ignore;

You can also revisit our #BizTrends2019 special newsletter; and

Click here to book your seat for BizTrendsLIVE! at Ster-Kinekor Sandton this Thursday, 31 January!

Entries are open for the inaugural Marketing Achievement Awards

Polls are open for Design Indaba's Most Beautiful Object in SA 2019

Brand Finance releases the 2019 Most Valuable Brand Report

Michael Page releases the 2019 SA Salary Survey

Mobile adspend is expected to top TV across key markets

Ubuntu Baba saga knocks public perception of Woolworths

Ogilvy SA, King James, TBWA ranked in AdForum Business Creative Report '18

SABC 8 outraged over Bosasa funding allegation

In #NewBiz, Jessica Tennant finds out what's happening with the M&N Entertainment launch

This week's #Newsmakers: Glen Bo of Conversion Science; Terry Mckenna of The Odd Number

In #OrchidsandOnions, Brendan Seery explores a cutting-edge campaign

Sheila Afari offers take-home lessons from #VWDriveDry

In #FairnessFirst, I ask if the shift towards a cashless society finally decreases inequality

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with Gillian Rightford, MD of Adtherapy, speaker at the 2019 Nedbank IMC Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 21 January 2019 - 21 Jan 2019

[Leigh Andrews]

Kick off your week with the latest #BizTrends2019 reads:

Bogoso Motshegwa on ad agencies of the future building new models;

Carmen Murray on feeling the pain if you don't know what customers want;

Greg Benatar on a new golden age of OOH media in Africa;

Kelly McGillivray on 19 event trends for 2019;

Mark Tomlinson on business-changing themes to embrace;

You can also revisit our #BizTrends2019 special newsletter;

Click here to book your seat for BizTrendsLIVE! at Ster-Kinekor Sandton on 31 January!

RIP SJ Myeza of 7 Films

RIP travel blogger Meruschka Govender, AKA MzansiGirl

Gillette's 'We Believe' ad receives mixed feedback

Sydney Mbhele steps up as CEO for Sanlam brand division

Net#work BBDO has six entries shortlisted for One Show's 2019 Awards

Thandiswa Mazwai is announced as a speaker for #DesignIndaba2019

In #NewBiz, Serviceplan, Hakuhodo and Unlimited form a global strategic alliance

Ad Talent's Salary Survey for 2019 is revealed

Andy Walker writes about the record-breaking egg, with more than 24m likes on Instagram

In #NewCampaign, Jessica Tennant finds out why what matters to you, matters to Metropolitan

Chris Botha of Park Advertising asks why the wall?

Nick Grubb calls deception the lowest form of marketing, writes of radio's recipe for growth

In #FairnessFirst, it's time to stand for purpose-led marketing and social impact advertising

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with Elaine Rumboll, keynote speaker for the 2019 Nedbank IMC Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 14 January 2019 - 14 Jan 2019

[Leigh Andrews]

Kick off your week with the latest #BizTrends2019 reads: Kirigo Kamore on embracing the digifem consumer Alan Knott-Craig on what's holding back the value of 4IR Sam Swaine on the revival of print Godfrey Parkin on giving brand building a CX focus You can also revisit our #BizTrends2019 special newsletter Click here to book your seat for BizTrendsLIVE! Ster-Kinekor Sandton, 31 January

RIP Wunderman co-founder, Lester Wunderman

Dimitri Jansen is appointed Pernod Ricard SA's new marketing director

Read our newswatch on magazines glamourising suicide

Five Africans are selected for The One Club for Creativity's ADC jury

Andy Walker reviews the biggest stories of 2018

In #NewBiz, Colourworks and Designers Ink merge to form CWDi

Contributor Vumani Ncube shares digital lessons for brands following the Woolworths-Ubuntu Baba saga

Contributor Chris Botha writes on 5 things that keep the advertising industry stagnant

In #FairnessFirst, I unpack the secret to career success in 2019 and beyond

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with Dale Hefer, CEO of the IMC Here's to a successful work week! Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 7 January 2019 - 7 Jan 2019

[Leigh Andrews]

Welcome to the new year! #BizTrends2019 is here to inspire your strategy over the coming months: Dion Chang and Khumo Theko on the state we are in Bronwyn Williams on how not to be evil in 2019 Bongani Chinkanda on the reality of future proofing Juanita Pienaar on the problem with personalised messaging Lisa Steingold shares 3 tips for SA marketers, from Europe We'll cherry-pick content in our newsletters so as not to bombard you. read more

Top company and news stories 18 December 2018 - 18 Dec 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

Welcome to our final newsletter for the year!

We'll be back on 7 January but will be posting content to the site throughout

For now, here's our #BestofBiz 2018

Ndalo Media will shut its doors, come 2019

Scroll through SA's trending 2018 Google searches

Andy Walker writes that the internet thinks YouTube Rewind 2018 is pretty terrible

In #StartupStory, Evan Courie introduces 'fuel wallet' Bunkr

In #OrchidsandOnions, Brendan Seery commends Western Cape Government's EMS thank you messages

In the #NewCampaign spotlight: #FightPlastic; 'Wear it Forward'

Jessica Tennant talks to #Newsmakers Sean Donovan and Mninawa Ntloko

Bronwyn Williams reports on bio-punks and democratic DIY design of the human body

Jennilee Peremore reports back from the PE Global Leadership Summit 2018

Gareth Grant offers a warning on smartphone behaviour

In #FairnessFirst, I explain being 'the only' in the boardroom; and effective digital transformation

I share Heavy Chef's insights into how to start winning at YouTube

This week, I go #BehindtheSelfie with Gareth Marshall, senior brand manager for Shield at Unilever

Don't forget to RSVP for our BizTrendsLIVE event

Mail moc.ytinummoczib@pvsr to book your seats at Ster-Kinekor, Sandton City on 31 January 2019

Lastly, don't miss our #RecruitmentFocus for end-of-year career tips Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 10 December 2018 - 10 Dec 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

We've announced our speaker lineup for BizTrendsLIVE!

Mail moc.ytinummoczib@pvsr to book for the event taking place January 2019

McCann SA and 1886 Advertising merge to form McCann1886

Unilever CMO Keith Weed has announced his retirement

APO Group has appointed Lionel Reina as CEO

Pantone's #ColorOfTheYear for 2018 is Living Coral

#NewCampaign: Jawitz Properties' #RealLifeRealEstate

Leigh Andrews goes #BehindtheSelfie with Dillon Warren of The Brand Cartel

Andrews chats to Ryan McManus on orchestrating experiences for connected brands

Evan-Lee Courie interviews Mike Butcher of TechCrunch on the African startup battlefield

Maroefah Smith explains how to localise global trends for the SA consumer in two parts

Andy Walker shares SA's hottest Twitter hashtags

Sheida Neman unpacks Facebook's 2018 Year in Review

Sinesipho Maninjwa questions whether influencer marketing offers a financial ROI

Leago Monareng expresses his opinion on PR metrics

Jarred Mailer-Lyons shares his thoughts on Comic Con, YouTubers and the business of gaming

In #FutureFit Yourself Carmen Murray talks to Kimberleigh Stark on the art of persuasion Jessica Tennant Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

Top company and news stories 3 December 2018 - 3 Dec 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

Walter Pike's family announce his memorial service

RIP Robin Parker, former Bizcommunity MD

Read through all our #EntrepreneurMonth coverage

December = #16Survivors for #16DaysOfActivism

Danette Breitenbach reports on #FMAdFocus2018

Juanita Pienaar shares secrets of blogging success

Pienaar explains how to get to the top of the talent pool

Pienaar talks to Clayton Morar Media's founder

Jessica Tennant chats to ACA CEO Mathe Okaba

In #StartupStory, Tennant unpacks Double Apex Media

In #NewCampaign, Tennant reports on Vodacom #SummerGigs and the sound of Russell Hobbs

In #NewBiz, Wunderman and J. read more

Top company and news stories 26 November 2018 - 26 Nov 2018

[Jessica Tennant]

Marketing specialist Walter Pike has passed away

Nando's today released its new ad: You People

I attended #StartJLM in Israel; my coverage so far:

Meet robotic nurse Abby;

Build, move fast and break things;

The rise of the startup nation;

Reinventing healthcare.

Turner revealed its content plans for Africa 2018/19

All the Ask Afrika Da Vinci Awards 2018 winners

All the 2018 National Business Awards Winners

Local photographer Adrian Steirn received top international conservation award

Leigh Andrews explains how Daily Maverick is driving community with Maverick Insider

Andrews went #BehindtheSelfie with Carl Wastie

Juanita Pienaar covered a SheSays panel on what it takes to break into the advertising industry

Pienaar interviewed Ennock Mlangeni, winner of the 2018 Bic Art Master competition

Ruth Cooper chatted to Ash Heeger about Netflix cooking show The Final Table

Lauren Hartzenberg shared the deals retailers offered on Black Friday

Colleen P. read more

Top company and news stories 19 November 2018 - 19 Nov 2018

[Leigh Andrews]

I find out how to run a social performance ad agency

Apply for the SA press ombud position

The Ventureburn 2018 Startup Survey results are out

One Show 2019 selects five SA creatives as judges

The 2018 Epica Awards results are announced

Trade, Industry Committee adopts copyright bills

The Black Twitter Awards return

Gartner releases the CMO Spend Survey 2018/19

November is #EntrepreneurMonth, and we're sharing the success stories of startups and self-starters:

Shan Radcliffe chats to 'Trusted Interns'

Evan Courie writes that RentMyRide owns the adventure

Bogosi Motshegwa tells Juanita Pienaar why quitting his job was the best thing

Pienaar shares the best and worst of times for journalism

The Open News team tell me they love it when chance meetings roll into 'you're hired'

You can now go to jail for sending these social media messages

Angela Quintal lets us in on her nasty encounter with Tanzanian repression

I report back from Africacom2018: What's really chewing up your data; leapfrog when improving CX

Evan Courie reveals the changing telco strategy for 4IR

And in #FairnessFirst, I share how Africa's digital divide is being diminished, one innovation at a time

I kick off my #LoeriesBrandRankings feature and reveal how Sanlam took top spot - again

Contributor Carmen Murray shares the power of the podcast

Contributor Paul Mitchell explains how blockchain will disrupt the media industry

Contributor Andy Walker reports: Malusi Gigaba taunts Ndlozi with his little finger in Parliament

I also go #BehindtheSelfie with Boni Mchunu, GM for East Coast Radio Leigh Andrews Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA read more

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