The 18-24 urban youth space is one that many brands have struggled to crack because the audience is very a fickle and hard to please market with more access to information than any other generation. Bonga Mpungose has identified three young urban creatives we believe are a personification of the new 'cool'...
Bonga Mpungose Smanga 5 hours ago
Brett Rogers explores the edges of culture and how things are changing, providing valuable insights for brands wanting to understand who and what is shaping culture...
Brett Rogers 3 days ago
The following fine-dining restaurants are all currently offering forms of gourmet hampers and multiple course meal deliveries during the lockdown...
Ruth Cooper 28 May 2020
Brands cut $50bn from global adspend in wake of Covid-19, according to Warc's new report; Global Advertising Trends: The impact of Covid-19 on ad investment...
28 May 2020
The Hope Project SA is a non-profit organisation that's building a community creating job opportunities and relief for artists and crew members who find themselves in dire financial trouble during our current economic climate...
Evan-Lee Courie 27 May 2020
Local sensations December Streets have climbed to fame over the years with their dynamic and addictive indie-pop hits, most recently resulting in singles such as "Wild Heart", "Summertime" and "Messed Up"...
Martin Myers 27 May 2020
Simphiwe Ngema has achieved a following of over 1,6 million people on Instagram - here she shares some insights for aspiring social media influencers as well as a few tips on improving your following and brand...
Simphiwe Ngema 27 May 2020
Chris Ogden, the CEO of RubiBlue shares his account of work-life in the time of Covid-19...
Evan-Lee Courie 26 May 2020
Thursday, 28 May 2020, marks the last day of Uncaptured hosted by Kgomotso Matsunyane and Ndumiso Ngcobo on Kaya FM, due to the ending of both parties contracts...
Issued by Kaya FM 95.9 26 May 2020
Independent, full service, integrated media agency, Nybble launched last week...
Jessica Tennant 25 May 2020
Covid-19 struck without notice. Some have found a way to harness their cookie jar. Here are their stories. We hope you find them inspiring, practical, and encouraging...
Issued by Doughgetters 22 May 2020
The fifth and final season of The Magicians is now available to binge first on Showmax. Season 5 has a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is "without a doubt a satisfying conclusion to an amazing five-year series," according to TV Fanatic...
Issued by Showmax 22 May 2020
New York Festivals AME Awards has announced the 2020 award winners, with AMVBBDO UK earning AME Best of Show and Regional Platinum - Europe...
22 May 2020
Viu South Africa has teamed up with MTN South Africa to offer MTN Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) on its app for Viu Premium payments...
Issued by Viu 21 May 2020
Many South African business owners, side-hustlers and freelancers know that it's more urgent than ever to accelerate their digital journey, to help stay active during the Covid-19 pandemic...
Selina Bieber 21 May 2020
Mmusi Maimane, the chief activist of 'One South Africa' Movement (OSA), recently launched its digital platform to connect and engage with South Africans through these unprecedented times...
Evan-Lee Courie 21 May 2020
Singer, songwriter Jann Klose commemorates his dearly departed manager in an emotional lockdown-produced music video...
Martin Myers 20 May 2020
Covid-19 has brought many changes to various industries including marketing. Zubeida Goolam, co-founder and creative partner at Brandtruth//DGLT unpacks the new dawn of influencer marketing...
Zubeida Goolam 20 May 2020
TBWA\Media Arts Lab Los Angeles was a big winner on the final day of the week-long online ADC 99th Annual Awards, taking home the best-of-show ADC Black Cube for "Bounce" on behalf of Apple and Agency of the Year honours...
19 May 2020
A total of 68 Cubes were presented in Motion/Film/Gaming Craft and Publication Design on the fourth day of the week-long online ADC 99th Annual Awards...
19 May 2020
Social media has proven to be a devastatingly effective spreader of false information, far faster and to a far wider audience than was ever possible before...
Issued by Ogilvy South Africa 19 May 2020
A total of 38 Cube winners were announced in Packaging Design, Product Design and Typography on the third day of the week-long online ADC 99th Annual Awards...
19 May 2020
Artur Schaback, one of the co-founders and COO of Paxful, shares how the company has adjusted to life under lockdown...
Evan-Lee Courie 19 May 2020
The 15th year anniversary of Rocking the Daisies Music and Lifestyle festival has been postponed to the 1-3 October 2021...
19 May 2020
This week, we go behind the selfie with Jineil Kandasamy, creative director and partner at Grid Worldwide...
Jessica Tennant 18 May 2020
The grassroots experience and insights of NPOs have not always been recognised: the traditional thinking has been that NPOs should learn from the private sector's excellence and sustainability, not the other way around. The Covid-19 pandemic is changing that...
Keri-Leigh Paschal, Issued by Nation Builder 18 May 2020
The New York Time Magazine wins four Gold Cubes on the second day of ADC 99th Annual Awards...
18 May 2020
Winners in Fashion Design and Illustration were revealed on the first day of the week-long online ADC 99th Annual Awards, part of The One Club for Creativity and the world's longest continually-running program celebrating excellence in craft and innovation in all forms of design and advertising...
18 May 2020
The Virtual National Arts Festival, due to kick off on 25 June 2020, has announced a new digital platform created especially for artists wanting to showcase their work and earn an income online during the Virtual National Arts Festival, vFringe...
18 May 2020
Media is experiencing the aftershocks of the pandemic with fast-tracked digital transformation causing seismic shifts in media consumption. In turn this is impacting media spend, creating a 'new normal' in the South African media and advertising industry...
Amanda Rogaly 18 May 2020
Sue Green, co-founder of RISE Academy of Entrepreneurship, shares how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the academy...
Evan-Lee Courie 18 May 2020
In the last two months, a wide range of Covid-19 news stories have provided multiple perspectives on the scale and impact of the pandemic in the Kenyan context...
Wambui Wamunyu 18 May 2020
Countries that have suffered the most severe outbreaks of Covid-19 are seeing infection rates level off as lockdowns and widespread restrictions on movement take effect...
Michael Aldridge 15 May 2020
In the Chinese language the word crisis is composed of two characters, one represents danger and the other one represents opportunity. What possible opportunity can be hidden amid the economic crisis South Africa and the world is facing?...
Brend Badenhorst, Issued by Entrepreneurship School 14 May 2020
As many small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa reel from the financial repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic...
14 May 2020
As online learning becomes more prevalent and children become more active online, there are risks. Cyber bulling, hacking, phishing, credential theft - these are all risks that come hand in hand with any login, virtual conference or platform. But this does not have to be another thing to worry about...
14 May 2020
We all know the danger for many organisations is that, as the lockdown lengthens, consumers' connection with their old faithful and trusted go-to brands will begin to wane, so now is not the time for brands to shy away - it is time for brands to be bold...
Kelly Byrne 14 May 2020
In honour of Africa Month, Between 10and5 is curating and hosting an Instagram auction. Reminiscent of Between 10and5's auction that kicked off its Creative Women Week in 2019, the auction is a charity initiative and 100% of proceeds will go towards the next round of BASA's Artists Relief campaign...
Issued by Business and Arts South Africa 14 May 2020
With few warning signs, and in a mind-bending and staggering short space of time, the human species, in a fight for survival, has been jolted into a state of isolation and social distancing...
Mike van Eck 14 May 2020
Grid Worldwide celebrated Mother's Day 2020 by inclusively inviting all members of the Grid team to submit pictures of their moms, proudly declaring virtually and personally each team member's mother as their CEO...
Issued by Grid Worldwide 14 May 2020
Spottmedia recently conducted their first free live Marketing Workshop for Entrepreneurs over a period of 4-5 days and found it to be cost efficient, effective, and convenient.
13 May 2020
The Tomorrow Trust has launched a social media campaign to assist its beneficiaries or their caregivers stay connected to support during the lockdown. The campaign was led by FCB Joburg who partnered with Nfinity, Webfluential and theSALT...
Issued by FCB Joburg 13 May 2020
This week, we go behind the selfie with Brian Oxley, entrepreneur, marketer and radio presenter at Magic 828 Radio...
Jessica Tennant 12 May 2020
Tommy Hilfiger has launched a collection of T-shirts and sweatshirts designed in collaboration with consumers, and 100% of the proceeds will go towards Covid-19 relief...
11 May 2020
From junior marketing managers to C-level executives, response to the pandemic and its disruption of our day-to-day lives will leave a significant mark on our lives...
Issued by GO Content Lab 11 May 2020
Aramex South Africa manager of e-commerce services Mark Mahoney explains how the company is offering access to massive global online sales and providing special offers to customers using the www.aramexglobalshopper.com service during lockdown level four...
Issued by Aramex 11 May 2020
Whether you're looking to understand the world of TikTok to build your next digital campaign or to become an influencer yourself, follow the steps in this guide to get a headstart on TikTok influencer marketing in South Africa...
Lama Abdelbarr 11 May 2020
Susan Goldberg, editor in chief of National Geographic magazine, tell us more about this special Earth Day issue and provides a global perspective on the impact of the pandemic on the publishing industry and the magazine specifically, and how they're responding...
Jessica Tennant 8 May 2020
Influencers are increasingly affecting the purchasing decisions of consumers, but are they more than just marketing tools and will they hold as much influence post-Covid-19? Nikho Rudah and Ashleigh Sayle, account executives at Vizeum, weigh in...
Issued by Dentsu Aegis Network 8 May 2020
A wunderkind with the Midas touch, Jaydon Lewis has continuously astounded listeners with his powerful and dynamic production...
Martin Myers 8 May 2020