Johanna McDowell shares insights from 2018 AdForum Summit

[Juanita Pienaar] Having recently attended the AdForum Worldwide Summit in New York, Johanna McDowell of the IAS, presented a detailed and in-depth report with case studies on global trends and up-to-date information on agencies at a masterclass session...

Ultimate romance at Emily Moon River Lodge

[Jessica Tennant] Legend has it that Harry Mallard built a magical place for his Emily, and the love they share is said to touch all who visit Emily Moon River Lodge today...

Taking telecoms to the next level: Who needs a long-term contract?

[Ilse Burger] The average South African has experienced the sheer frustration that comes as part of the service provider package once you sign on the dotted line, especially when it comes to telecoms service providers...

#YouthMonth: How Jigsaw is boldly revolutionising the below-the-line space

[Leigh Andrews] Dane Prinsloo, director of marketing and sponsorship at Jigsaw Agency, explains the power of choosing to do the right thing every single day and the importance of building trust with clients so they take the leap with unconventional event experiences...

#YouthMonth: The curious case of millennials and their money

[Nicci Botha] To the older generations, millennials are an enigma. They are the first true digital natives, and in South Africa they are also the first generation to bear the fruits of democracy and empowerment...

Transformation isn't a programme - it's a way of life

[Werner Lindemann] Werner Lindemann looks at ways that you can drive transformation across your organisation in a way that is sustainable...

#TriedAndTested: VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0TDI 4Motion Comfortline

[Ilse Burger] Volkswagen's new Tiguan Allspace model is spacious, elegant, and smooth. The main highlight of the Allspace is the fact that it has an extra row of seats, making it a large and versatile seven-seater SUV...

#TriedAndTested: Renault Clio R.S. 18 F1

[Ilse Burger] We recently had the opportunity to test Renault's new collector's edition, the Clio R.S. 18 F1, at Zwartkops Raceway in Gauteng...

Aware.org launches responsible drinking campaign

[Danette Breitenbach] The new consumer campaign of the Association for Alcohol Responsibility and Education (Aware.org) turns the saying "drink like there's no tomorrow" on its head...

#Newsmaker: Adrian Miller, ECD at Riverbed

[Jessica Tennant] Having consulted for Riverbed since the beginning of the year, the agency recently made Adrian Miller's appointment official as ECD...

A long golden run for used vehicle sales is slowing down

[Jeff Osborne] The second-hand market has been a "buy-at-any-price" space for quite some time due to macro-economic pressures on consumers, over-priced new cars and online trading sites developing an increasingly accessible marketplace for used vehicles...

#YouthMonth: Equipping unemployed youth aboard the SA Agulhas vessel

[Ilse Burger] According to Trading Economics the youth unemployment rate in South Africa increased to 52.40% in the first quarter of 2018 from 51.10% in the fourth quarter of 2017. Luckily the maritime industry is doing its part in lowering these numbers...

Mobility to rule video in 2018

[Priscilla Kennedy] Video production and viewing become more challenging as goldfish attention span proves longer than a human's...

Could this be the end of Chrysler?

[Ilse Burger] NEWSWATCH: Rumours have been circulating this week that Sergio Machionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), could announce the closure of one of America's oldest remaining automakers...

Authentic African experiences with Tented Adventures

[Cari Coetzee] Wynand Du Toit saw a gap in the tented safari market and approached Jonathan Cohen with the idea of starting a backpacker tented camp in the Pilanesberg. Together they raised funds and with a lot of hard work, the idea became a reality...

#FairnessFirst: What you can learn from Starbucks' anti-bias diversity training

[Leigh Andrews] Starbucks made the drastic move of shutting all 8,000 of its stores across the US on Tuesday afternoon for compulsory 'anti-bias' diversity training sessions. Here's what other brands can learn from this...

The West Coast is a wondrous place for a wine-tasting

[Ilse Burger] Five hours on the N7 in a van is unnerving even to the most easy-going traveller. Even so, the scenery is pleasant on the eyes and good for the heart. Philadelphia, Malmesbury, Morreesburg, Piketberg for a quick pitstop to stretch legs, and off we were again...

Designing the future of self-adapting sportswear using bacteria

[Lauren Hartzenberg] Puma and MIT Design Lab have been collaborating on a research project that looks at how bacteria can be used within sportswear design to improve performance and sustainability...

Relax in the 5-star fairytale charm of Franschhoek Country House

[Leigh Andrews] Here's how the Franschhoek Country House (FCH) experience exceeded our expectations and why you need to take advantage of their 'Local is lekker' package...