#FairnessFirst: Unboxing diversity in advertising

[Leigh Andrews] 'Thinking outside the box' is a good way to improve your creativity skills. If you're a creative by profession, here's why Kantar Millward Brown says you need to see that bounding box as 'diversity', and how to go beyond it in your advertising...

#DigitalMarketing: How to get your business found online in local search

[Graham van der Merwe] Mobile takes the lead in local store marketing (LSM) and for this reason, investing in quality local SEO is key. Here are seven quick steps for getting your store found online in local search...

The social side of recruitment

[Shan Radcliffe] While technology has radically changed the face of recruitment and expanded access to the available talent pool, the core basics still remain...

#MobileCommerce: From search to checkout, the top 5 features likely to make your user tap "buy now"

[Lynette Hundermark] Mobile, and increasingly apps, are core to the success of any retailer's strategy through all stages of the path to purchase or shopping customer's experience...

What does the shuffling of the big guys mean for smaller agencies?

[Andrew Macfarlane] The big players in the industry are making some major moves. But does this mean better opportunities for the smaller agencies...

Energy transition's impact on jobs needs standardised metrics

[Nicci Botha] In March this year the National Union of Metal Workers went to court to prevent the energy minister from signing the much-delayed renewable energy purchase agreements on the basis that there would be huge job losses...

25% tax on international branding services?

[Giles Shepherd] Whether it be research, strategy, identity design or communication, the 'big guys' are often importing the services of agencies from the UK, Europe and/or The States, at mammoth cost, and with often lacklustre results...

Should you sell in a down market, or wait it out?

[Stuart Manning] With the Ramahoria-effect waning fast, it is clear that it has not had the desired and anticipated effect on the economy and property market...

SA needs an injection of confidence to stimulate the economy

[Dr Andrew Golding] With inflation still within the target range, but with concerns following a round of fuel price increases and other potential inflationary impacts, the Monetary Policy Committee has kept the repo rate unchanged...

Meet the Maker: Pienaar and Son Distillery

[Samantha Snedorf] What do the erstwhile indie band- Ashtray Electric and my favourite juniper spirit have in common? Andre Pienaar of course!

Get high: Why Elgin's Cape Canopy tour is bucket list worthy

[Lauren Hartzenberg] It's no small wonder why people head to the mountains to recharge. The clean air and refreshing sense of space are like natural remedies for a mind bogged down with city smog and strife...

Brands: taking centre stage at festivals

[Andrew Gibson] Brands need to become part of the festival conversation, and grab opportunities to connect with revellers with both hands...

Good things happen in 3s - just ask Groot Constantia

[Ilse Burger] Friday the 13th is a bit of an urban legend, eerie day for many. I remember my great-grandmother refused to set a foot out of bed on Friday the 13th. Perhaps she had a good reason...

HiiL announces Southern Africa Innovating Justice Challenge finalists

[Tom Jackson] The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) has announced the Southern African finalists for its annual Innovating Justice Challenge...

#WomensMonth: Challenging stereotypes, Q&A with artist Billie Zangewa

[Ruth Cooper] Malawian-born yet Joburg-residing Billie Zangewa is the featured artist for the upcoming FNB Joburg Art Fair, which will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 6-9 September 2018.

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is a charming sequel

[Daniel Dercksen] Don't believe anything you hear or read about Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, just trust your inbred Abba instincts and your fond memories of Mamma Mia. This charming sequel meets all expectations and more and delivers a sensational cinematic experience that hits all the right chords.

Has technology truly diminished the value of estate agents?

[Ronald Ennik] "Given the rise in technology, the value offering of real estate agents has fallen - as reflected in their compensation."

What is PR really?

[Thoriso Kolobe] PR is undoubtedly many things to many people. The focus of this article will look at what is PR to a small business owner, an independent artist and a marketing manager in a big corporate company...

The digital landscape of South Africa

[Ellen De Matos Silva] Ellen De Matos Silva shares her thoughts on the digital landscape of South Africa as well as the rise of e-commerce...