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Loyalty programmes aren’t fit for purpose: here’s how to fix them

Sales

Loyalty programmes aren’t fit for purpose: here’s how to fix them

Alex de Bruyn 10 hours

Why most loyalty programmes fail to turn customers into lifelong fans

CRM

Why most loyalty programmes fail to turn customers into lifelong fans

Riaz Galant 15 Jul 2025

Coca-Cola rolls out 2-litre returnable PET bottles

ESG

Coca-Cola rolls out 2-litre returnable PET bottles

9 Jul 2025

Sappi boosts local enterprise with MSME investment

SMEs

Sappi boosts local enterprise with MSME investment

Issued by Sappi 1 Jul 2025

#YouthMonth: How 2 CAs built a tech startup to disrupt recruitment

ICT

#YouthMonth: How 2 CAs built a tech startup to disrupt recruitment

Imran Salie 30 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Kyla Booysen, senior partner manager, Special Effects Media, says Brands looking to stay culturally relevant can no longer ignore the power of gaming, especially when it comes to engaging Gen Z

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: Gaming - A gateway for Gen Z

Kyla Booysen 19 Jun 2025

Boundless and Engen go Xtremely South African with Xtreme Oils and Lubricants

Advertising

Boundless and Engen go Xtremely South African with Xtreme Oils and Lubricants

Issued by Boundless 5 Jun 2025

Achievement Awards Group and Heineken Beverages partner to empower tavern owners

Regulatory

Achievement Awards Group and Heineken Beverages partner to empower tavern owners

Issued by Achievement Awards Group 20 May 2025

Campbell Meas named 2025 National Playwright Competition winner

Theatre

Campbell Meas named 2025 National Playwright Competition winner

23 Apr 2025

Hot 102.7FM makes strategic appointments

Radio & Audio

Hot 102.7FM makes strategic appointments

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 12 Mar 2025

Gamification: The game-changer of 2025

Marketing

Gamification: The game-changer of 2025

Issued by Brandfundi 28 Feb 2025

Advertising

5 Super Bowl commercials that deserve places in the advertising hall of shame

Matthew Pittman 10 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied | Maureen Phiri, GM Sales, Oxyon People Solutions

Logistics & Transport

Preparing SA’s transport and logistics workforce for the future of mobility

Maureen Phiri 5 Feb 2025

Bold vision and renewed energy for 2025 - Isilumko Activate

Marketing

Bold vision and renewed energy for 2025 - Isilumko Activate

Issued by Isilumko Activate 30 Jan 2025

Quantum computing is not as futuristic as it sounds

Technology

Quantum computing is not as futuristic as it sounds

Issued by Perfect Word 15 Jan 2025

Suzuki Partners with 947 & Kfm 94.5 for Pop Quiz Finale

Radio & Audio

Suzuki Partners with 947 & Kfm 94.5 for Pop Quiz Finale

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 18 Dec 2024

IATA launches IATA Connect: a hub for aviation safety and compliance

Aviation

IATA launches IATA Connect: a hub for aviation safety and compliance

7 Oct 2024

BluLever Education opens new 2,000sqm campus in Braamfontein

Construction & Engineering

BluLever Education opens new 2,000sqm campus in Braamfontein

25 Sep 2024

Crafting memorable experiences: Effective branded merchandise strategies for events

Events & Conferencing

Crafting memorable experiences: Effective branded merchandise strategies for events

Issued by Tradeway 28 Aug 2024

Three major events to boost Futuroad Expo 2024 experience

Logistics & Transport

Three major events to boost Futuroad Expo 2024 experience

26 Aug 2024

#WomensMonth: Tarryn Knight shares her journey as Audi SA's marketing and PR leader

Dealers

#WomensMonth: Tarryn Knight shares her journey as Audi SA's marketing and PR leader

Imran Salie 23 Aug 2024

Gamification: The game-changer in your marketing mix

IMC Conference

Gamification: The game-changer in your marketing mix

Issued by IMC Conference 19 Aug 2024

Why work integrated learning prepares your business for a better future

Higher Education

Why work integrated learning prepares your business for a better future

Issued by False Bay College 16 Aug 2024

Image source: Aidan Howe from

Legislation & Regulation

SA legislative hold-up and its impact on the online gambling industry

Sihle Bulose and Zanrie Linstrom 16 Aug 2024

Skilled and qualified youth can greatly benefit SA business and the economy!

Higher Education

Skilled and qualified youth can greatly benefit SA business and the economy!

Issued by False Bay College 12 Aug 2024

Source: © 123rf Part 1 of the South African Customer Experience Report discusses the giant disconnect between businesses and consumers

CRM, CX, UX

Part 1: South African Customer Experience Report - The giant disconnect

30 Jul 2024

Image source: Khaosai Wongnatthakan –

ESG & Sustainability

Change is coming to ESG disclosures in SA - what to expect

Dalit Anstey 18 Jul 2024

Sleep quality is becoming a rising crisis

Technology

Study finds that better sleep starts with a good pillow

5 Jul 2024

Revolutionising retail in South Africa through gamification

Technology

Revolutionising retail in South Africa through gamification

Rakhee Naik, Issued by KLA 27 Jun 2024

Car brands in SA are not sticking to repair guidelines, R2RSA research finds

Maintenance

Car brands in SA are not sticking to repair guidelines, R2RSA research finds

26 Jun 2024

Andrew Egan, Africa regional sales director at Infobip, with Stephan Naudé, operations manager at Ship Logic. As Infobip’s first RCS client in South Africa, Ship Logic is entering a new chapter in its technology journey.

Mobile & Apps

Infobip partners with Bob Group for first RCS implementation in SA

25 Jun 2024

E-learning

Inspiring South African youth in STEM

19 Jun 2024

Fears over future of the car industry as sales fall and spare parts become scarce

Automotive

Fears over future of the car industry as sales fall and spare parts become scarce

David Bamford 31 May 2024

The science of business

Climate Change

The science of business

Issued by ActionCOACH SA Business Coaching 13 Mar 2024

Image: Bizcommunity., Lesley Svenson. The ABC audited circulation figures show a significant annual decline of 12% for the magazine sector

Magazines

ABC Q4 2023: Magazines: Sporting events fuel growth despite overall magazine circulation decline

Danette Breitenbach 21 Feb 2024

Branding

Beyond AI-deas: Data-led brand activations for lasting consumer loyalty, trust and advocacy

Issued by Tradeway 14 Feb 2024

The team used the sensitive MeerKAT radio telescope, located near Carnarvon in the Northern Cape Karoo. Source: SARAO

Construction & Engineering

MeerKAT discovery could advance our understanding of Einstein’s theory

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jan 2024

In charge of the family vehicle this holiday? Use this tyre information to protect your family

Safety

In charge of the family vehicle this holiday? Use this tyre information to protect your family

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 20 Dec 2023

Source: Supplied. Blue Mountain Berries, a profitable and fully operational berry and avocado farm just outside of George that is being sold via sealed bid after being placed in business rescue.

Markets & Investment

What buying a commercial property in business rescue means for new owners

29 Nov 2023

The ABC has released the Q3, 2023 circulation figures for magazines (Image: Lesley Svenson)

Media

ABC Q3 2023: A quarter marked by stability as magazines show resilience

Danette Breitenbach 21 Nov 2023

Manufacturing & Parts

CityScaper or CityEscaper? Win big in Dunlop's Pick Your Profile challenge this summer

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 14 Nov 2023

Tradeway Promotions wins with Jacobs at inaugural Shop! South Africa Awards

Marketing

Tradeway Promotions wins with Jacobs at inaugural Shop! South Africa Awards

Issued by Tradeway 9 Nov 2023

Promotions & Activations

Festive season frenzy: How to activate brand awareness this Black Friday and beyond

Issued by Tradeway 1 Nov 2023

Billboards give digital wings

OOH

Billboards give digital wings

Issued by Mamela Media 22 Sep 2023

Suzuki unveils new 5-door Jimny at the Festival of Motoring

Launches & Reviews

Suzuki unveils new 5-door Jimny at the Festival of Motoring

Aa-isha Hassiem 28 Aug 2023

Image: Bizcommunity. The star of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) of South Africa's Q2 2023 is digital magazines

Magazines

Magazines ABC Q2 2023: Digital magazines the star of the Q2

Danette Breitenbach 23 Aug 2023

AI is a reflection of human bias. Source: Supplied.

Digital

Humans are the dark side of AI

Richard Frank 8 Aug 2023