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Vol. 07 - Welcome to On the Dot Insights Newsletter

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Vol. 07 - Welcome to On the Dot Insights Newsletter

Issued by On the Dot 30 Oct 2025

Wesgro's #MadeInTheCape initiative drives R50m in trade deals for WCape exporters

Import/Export

Wesgro's #MadeInTheCape initiative drives R50m in trade deals for WCape exporters

11 hours

Alwyn Strydom: Back to basics

Marketing

Alwyn Strydom: Back to basics

Issued by Lumico 12 hours

Source: Disney Advertising.

Advertising

Disney's Oscars ad inventory sold out

12 hours

Marketing & Media

Kagiso Connect appoints new strategic digital growth and revenue partner

12 hours

The quiet paradox: Media's lack of executive attention

Media

The quiet paradox: Media's lack of executive attention

Bongi Mvuyana 1 day

The Hospital Show 2026: Learn, network and earn CPD points

Hospital Groups

The Hospital Show 2026: Learn, network and earn CPD points

Issued by COHSASA 2 days

Dentsu SSA adds transformation firepower with Laurelle Simonetti

Branding

Dentsu SSA adds transformation firepower with Laurelle Simonetti

Issued by Dentsu 2 days

Image source: wayhomestudio from

4th Industrial Revolution

Soft skills aren't soft: Automation puts human capabilities to the test

3 days

Early planning is the secret to Mother’s Day retail success

Retail Marketing

Early planning is the secret to Mother’s Day retail success

Caitlin Perry 2 days

The 2026 edition introduces “Irreplaceable Instinct” as the defining theme. Source: Supplied.

Social Media

Emotional ROI and curiosity-driven discovery lead TikTok’s 2026 trends

3 days

South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court

Angela van der Berg 3 days

Spar Group uses data and tech to re-engineer retail logistics in SA

Supply Chain

Spar Group uses data and tech to re-engineer retail logistics in SA

Arno Haigh 3 days

Post-graduation planning: next steps for final year students

Higher Education

Post-graduation planning: next steps for final year students

Issued by Waterfall School of Business 9 Mar 2026

MultiChoice Talent Factory spotlights African storytelling at Joburg Film Festival

Film & Cinematography

MultiChoice Talent Factory spotlights African storytelling at Joburg Film Festival

Issued by MultiChoice 6 Mar 2026

5 ways an MBA can accelerate your tech career

Higher Education

5 ways an MBA can accelerate your tech career

Issued by Richfield 6 Mar 2026

African developers are blending mythology, culture and technology to create a new genre of interactive storytelling and South Africa’s gaming industry. (Source: )

Media

Why Africanfuturist gaming is becoming a powerful new voice in global entertainment

6 Mar 2026

19 March marks the start of something big as Jumbo Mall opens in Emalahleni

Retailers

19 March marks the start of something big as Jumbo Mall opens in Emalahleni

Issued by Catchwords 6 Mar 2026

Creative Circle Best of the Year 2025 winners

Advertising

Creative Circle Best of the Year 2025 winners

6 Mar 2026

Bridging the last metre: Where skills funding fails small business

SMEs

Bridging the last metre: Where skills funding fails small business

Vanessa Perumal 5 Mar 2026

Natascha Torres, head of digital media strategy at iqbusiness examines the power of micro communities (Image source: © 123rf )

Media

The power and relevance of micro communities for B2B brands

Natascha Torres 6 Mar 2026

Top 3 reasons to book a photography tour as your next holiday abroad

Tourism

Top 3 reasons to book a photography tour as your next holiday abroad

Issued by Travex 5 Mar 2026

Primedia unveils transformative digital vision at industry showcase

Radio & Audio

Primedia unveils transformative digital vision at industry showcase

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 5 Mar 2026

Own the moment that matters. Powered by Vicinity Media Occasion IQ and Omnichannel Analytics

OOH

Own the moment that matters. Powered by Vicinity Media Occasion IQ and Omnichannel Analytics

Sharné Daniels, Issued by Vicinity Media 5 Mar 2026

CMOs drowning in data, starved for decisions

Marketing

CMOs drowning in data, starved for decisions

Max Flajsner, Issued by Incubeta 5 Mar 2026

Time Out South Africa names Aisha Mohamed as new MD amid expansion plans

Lifestyle

Time Out South Africa names Aisha Mohamed as new MD amid expansion plans

3 Mar 2026

Nkateko Khosa has been appointed business unit director of the Brave Group’s specialist reputation and public relations agency, Bold (Image supplied)

PR & Communications

Nkateko Khosa appointed business unit director of Brave Group's Bold

3 Mar 2026

Radio & Audio

Why the smart money in 2026 is on digital radio streaming

Issued by United Stations 12 Dec 2025

Radio & Audio

OFM celebrates 40 years of helping brands connect where it matters

Issued by United Stations 29 Jan 2026

Hostex 2026 brings the industry together for 3 days of food, drink and hospitality in action

Events

Hostex 2026 brings the industry together for 3 days of food, drink and hospitality in action

Issued by Hostex 2026 2 Mar 2026

Vodafone teams up with Amazon's satellites to connect masts in Europe and Africa

Telecoms & Networks

Vodafone teams up with Amazon's satellites to connect masts in Europe and Africa

Paul Sandle 2 Mar 2026

Neglecting customer experience is stunting small business growth

CRM

Neglecting customer experience is stunting small business growth

Liezel Jonkheid 2 Mar 2026

MediaHeads 360 strengthens leadership to accelerate client growth

Media

MediaHeads 360 strengthens leadership to accelerate client growth

Issued by MediaHeads 360 27 Feb 2026

One-click Linux VPS templates launch in Africa

Internet

One-click Linux VPS templates launch in Africa

Issued by HOSTAFRICA 27 Feb 2026

The Rand Show is switched on with an exciting new Tech and Gaming Arena

Events

The Rand Show is switched on with an exciting new Tech and Gaming Arena

Issued by Rand Show 27 Feb 2026

Truecaller Ads Platform now directly available to advertisers in South Africa and Kenya via 365 Digital

Digital

Truecaller Ads Platform now directly available to advertisers in South Africa and Kenya via 365 Digital

Issued by 365 Digital 26 Feb 2026

Sibanye wins court battle for 50MW solar plant as Eskom studies judgment

Energy

Sibanye wins court battle for 50MW solar plant as Eskom studies judgment

26 Feb 2026

Carat South Africa named Media Agency of the Decade by Scopen

Advertising

Carat South Africa named Media Agency of the Decade by Scopen

Issued by Dentsu 25 Feb 2026

Source: Pexels.

Education & Training

#Budget2026: The case for financial health education in South Africa

Nelo P. Spies 25 Feb 2026

Uganda plans new rail link to Tanzania for mineral export boost

Railway

Uganda plans new rail link to Tanzania for mineral export boost

Elias Biryabarema 24 Feb 2026

Supplied image: Sarah Arnot, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles

Management & Leadership

SA's war for talent: Filling leadership gaps amid brain drain

Sarah Arnot 24 Feb 2026

Kagiso Media Radio rebrands to Kagiso Connect

Branding

Kagiso Media Radio rebrands to Kagiso Connect

23 Feb 2026

Epic Outdoor unlocks the final piece of the funnel with national Shell Retail Network

OOH

Epic Outdoor unlocks the final piece of the funnel with national Shell Retail Network

Issued by Epic Outdoor 23 Feb 2026

The MDDA elevates indigenous languages on International Mother Language Day 2026

Media

The MDDA elevates indigenous languages on International Mother Language Day 2026

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 20 Feb 2026

Absa CSI and CIE Thabiso showcase impact of youth upskilling programme in Reiger Park

Skills Training

Absa CSI and CIE Thabiso showcase impact of youth upskilling programme in Reiger Park

Issued by OnPoint PR 19 Feb 2026

Sir Richard Branson opens Virgin Active SA's first Collection Country Club

Wellness

Sir Richard Branson opens Virgin Active SA's first Collection Country Club

Evan-Lee Courie 19 Feb 2026