It's been just over a year since South Africa went into lockdown. At the time, there was still hope that the country could isolate and contain the disease, allowing economic activity to continue as normal. Few could've forecast the toll the following months would take on our lives and livelihoods...
Philani Sangweni, Issued by Irvine Partners 2 days ago
Visitors to Mentholatum SA's online store will be able to access the company's full range of brands including Deep Heat, Oxy, Happy Event and Softlips...
Bombay Sapphire announced that all 10 of its botanical ingredients are on track to be certified sustainable in 2021...
Issued by OnPoint PR 2 days ago
Sara Didiza has been in the position since March and leads a multi-disciplinary team that includes product management, public relations, and more...
Merchant Capital's collection data suggests early signs of recovery in several key categories...
Domestic and regional tourism is the light at the end of the tunnel, that holy grail that governments, tourism industries and stakeholders hope will ensure the sector's survival until international travel resumes...
Jenna Berndt 3 days ago
The people have spoken, and Tiger Wheel & Tyre has once again been awarded top spot in the Best of Zululand Readers' Choice Awards...
Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre 3 days ago
With more people choosing online as their preferred shopping channel, now would be the right time for the e-commerce sector to adopt telematics technology...
Justin Manson 3 days ago
In a business landscape that has undergone a major metamorphosis, the role of communications has become critical...
Jacki McEwen-Powell 3 days ago
The Bitcoin price has surged up to $60,000. There are a few influencing factors that have contributed to this phenomenal rise in the cryptocurrency's fortunes...
Fred Razak 3 days ago
Price is the final barrier or motivation to purchase, says Nevo Hadas from DYDX...
Nevo Hadas 7 Apr 2021
In current times, people are searching more and more for a trustworthy online insurance analysis resource, such as InsurerLab...
Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library 7 Apr 2021
Tiger Wheel & Tyre recently launched its incredible new promotion where customers have the opportunity to cash in on their share of R1m in premium wheels and tyres...
Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre 7 Apr 2021
The newly launched Kwikmart app provides a sales platform for local food businesses, whilst serving up consumers more wholesome and healthier choices...
At home, online and ready to engage - this is the consumer in the new normal. During their prolonged time at home, consumers have become more willing and able to use digital methods of engagement...
Ntombi Mhangwani 7 Apr 2021
Private Property's innovative Sherlock Homes competition is well underway, with thousands of people joining in the hunt every week...
Issued by Private Property South Africa 7 Apr 2021
Driven by powerful AI that is continuously validated by GfK's experts, gfknewron gives instant access to GfK's independent, predictive analytics for tech consumer goods across 27 countries...
Issued by GfK South Africa 7 Apr 2021
Elevator Agency is partnering with the global Intermarketing Agency (IMA) and will rebrand, becoming the South African chapter of IMA, effective April 2021...
Live events are set to make a welcome return as the UK moves out of lockdown in the coming months. Parklife and Wireless are the latest events to confirm that they will go ahead this year, both for September, in Manchester and London respectively. Wireless has yet to announce artists, but Parklife's bill includes rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Dave, and electronic stars Disclosure.
Nick Davies & Daniel Baxter 7 Apr 2021
Borderless Access surveyed consumers and marketing professionals across 11 countries to understand how these shifts have changed the industry - and what they mean for the future of media and marketing...
Issued by Borderless Access 7 Apr 2021
Actress, model and TV personality Amanda du-Pont has ventured into the beauty business, launching a locally-made skincare brand...
Lauren Hartzenberg 6 Apr 2021
Easter is the biggest chocolate-buying time of the year. But who's really paying for the cost of that chocolate?
John Dumay and James Guthrie 6 Apr 2021
Jameson revealed on 1 April that the product launch was simply the start of a Comedy Month campaign...
As part of ongoing expansion plans, Tiger Wheel & Tyre recently opened its newest store located at Festival City in Kempton Park...
Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre 6 Apr 2021
The marketplace has been described as a likely Takealot competitor, with an extensive product range spanning electronics and appliances, furniture, fashion, beauty, fitness, DIY...
With maize production estimates expected to be adjusted in the coming month with farmers on the ground continuing to express optimism about yield prospects, will likely add downward pressure on maize prices, which bodes well for SA's consumer food price inflation...
Wandile Sihlobo 1 Apr 2021
The Marketing Achievement Awards (MAAs) took place last night by way of a premium virtual event, giving everyone the opportunity to safely participate in the evening's festivities...
Issued by Marketing Achievement Awards 1 Apr 2021
More than half of African companies are delaying their energy transition targets, leaving them in danger of missing the Paris Agreement target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050...
The new association will enhance member services, increase advocacy before government and the public, help members grow their businesses and drive consumption of fresh produce and demand for floral products...
Social Places has released the stats from the second edition of their annual online local landscape survey. These stats offer insight into how South African consumers engage with businesses online...
Issued by Social Places 31 Mar 2021
The National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) has fined Up Money (PTY) Ltd an administrative fine of R1 million for conducting a pyramid scheme and contravening Section 43 (2) of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA)...
Africa's e-commerce platform Jumia has announced the launch of its Food Festival Campaign. The campaign, which will run until 11 April 2021, is organised in partnership with local restaurants and supermarkets, as well as blue-chip international restaurant chains such as KFC, Pizza Inn and Burger King...
Luzuko Tena, head of IAB SA Youth Action Council, rejoins Ogilvy Sociallab as paid social campaign manager...
Evan-Lee Courie 31 Mar 2021
Metropolitan briefed Superunion to design a new digital-first sub-brand GetUp, specifically targeting young adults...
Issued by Superunion 31 Mar 2021
Not only did the pandemic cause local manufacturing output to drop by nearly 50%, manufacturers also faced a squeeze from retailers looking to provide the best possible value to customers...
Greg Gatherer 30 Mar 2021
Lance Dodgen, Heineken South Africa Marketing Manager: Cider is the custodian of the Dutch brewing company's Strongbow and Fox Cider brands...
Jessica Tennant 30 Mar 2021
Brands in all sectors of the economy have come through Covid-19 with varying degrees of success. The liquor industry was of course hard hit...
Beatrice Marfleet 30 Mar 2021
South Africans can now shop online and pay later, interest-free over six weeks; Payflex customers can shop at over 500 well-known stores like Cotton On, Superbalist and The Pro Shop...
Issued by Payflex 30 Mar 2021
Aquaculture is a growing source of healthy protein for millions of people around the world, but there are big differences between farming fish on land and at sea.
Ben Belton, Dave Little and Wenbo Zhang 30 Mar 2021
As in the case with Kia, the key to any rebranding process is research, write KLA's Tessa Nowosenetz and Christine Nyatsmbo...
Tessa Nowosenetz and Christine Nyatsambo, Issued by KLA 30 Mar 2021
Levi Strauss & Co is drawing attention to the environmental challenge of water pollution and how the company is actively trying to be part of the solution...
The Marketing Achievement Awards (MAAs) has announced the finalists for its Rising Star of the Year Award - the best and the brightest under the age of 35 who have consistently demonstrated excellent performance and who have the potential to become outstanding leaders in their profession...
Does your small business have a website? If not, 2021 could be a great year to consider getting your business online. Statistics show that a large majority of consumers research companies and their competitors before engaging with a few. Not having a website means you are not even in the running.
Issued by Domains.co.za 29 Mar 2021
In a digitally connected world, positive customer opinions and recommendations can tilt scales in the favour of a particular project, product or service...
Heath Muchena 29 Mar 2021
The Franchise Co has set its sights on developing a whole new category of entrepreneurs by offering a franchised mobile restaurant...