The Digital Edge - Creativity in a can

This week we've got a bumper edition of The Digital Edge. Our theme for the week is how a Creative Director approaches the world of digital and, for this segment we speak to Mike Shalit from Network BBDO. Mike is one of the top Creative Directors in the country and gives us his thoughts on the crazy new field that is digital. We start off the show with a roundup of interesting news items and discover why Bill Gates might have lost his mind. We then move on to agency of the week, Unity Design and hear about their alternative approach to the corporate life. Finally Heather Ford gives us her take on the South African Blogosphere with this weeks Blogedge. Our ever irreverant top 10 this week is the worst Idols competitors we could find online.

EXCLUSIVE: "You know, there is a billboard that says Never heard of Pineapple? Honestly same.”

At the recent Effies SA, hosted by the Association for Communication & Advertising (ACA), the Grand Effie was awarded to Halo, for its campaign for its client, Pineapple.

10 Dec 2024 12:35

LISTEN: Drinks Federation SA revises Communications Code of Conduct

Angela Russell, CEO of DF-SA, discusses the newly relaunched Communications Code of Conduct, and the important step forward that it takes in encouraging ethical and responsible communication, promotion, and brand marketing in the alcohol industry.

18 Jun 2024 10:25

Lettie-Basani Phume on Momentum Metropolitan's certification as Top Employer and why it matters

On this episode of BizTakeouts, group human capital executive at Momentum Metropolitan Lettie-Basani Phume discusses the company’s global benchmark recognition having earned its 4th consecutive certification from the international Top Employer Institute, as well as the ever-evolving workplace, employee expectations and the future of working-from-home....

28 Mar 2024 09:33

#BizTrends2024: Bronwyn Williams – Techno-optimism not acceleration: How to make friends with machines

This exclusive #BizTrends2024 interview is with future thinker and Flux Trends partner, Bronwyn Williams.

17 Jan 2024 10:36

#BizTrends2024: Ndeye Diagne - Africa at a crossroads: Threads of gold

This exclusive #BizTrends2024 interview is with Ndeye Diagne, the managing director West, East and Central Africa at Kantar.

16 Jan 2024 13:37

LISTEN: Digify Africa COO Qhakaza Mohare discusses Digify Pro Online program and benefits

Qhakaza Mohare, the chief operations officer at Digify Africa, a youth-led organisation at the forefront of shaping Africa’s digital future, tells us about the Digify Pro Online program and its benefits to those looking to get into the tech space.

15 Feb 2023 13:00

LISTEN: Short courses are changing the education landscape

We chat to Professor Beatrys Lacquet, the director and head of Wits Plus, about part-time Wits degrees as well as a range of business and language short courses….

23 Nov 2022 12:29

LetsTalkDigital: EP72: FutureTech Media Women series: Zumi Njongwe - Nestle

The Women's Series ends with guest Zumi Njongwe discussing her journey as a leader and how she views digital transformation in the media industry.

22 Sep 2022 13:02

LISTEN: Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month with Wits Plus

September is Deaf Awareness Month. The Language School at Wits Plus offers courses in South African Sign Language and they have put together a series of short videos to introduce viewers to the Deaf community and culture in South Africa. We chat to Helga Louw, business development manager at Wits Plus to find out more.

20 Sep 2022 11:33

LetsTalkDigital: EP70: FutureTech Media Women Series: Lana Strydom - Vodacom

This series is being sponsored by Futuretech Media providing next-generation technology solutions. The first digital leader is Lana Strydom executive head of digital, content and social marketing at Vodacom.

18 Aug 2022 15:25

LetsTalkDigital: EP69: Is SA ready to hop onto the Metaverse Train with Tymon Pinto

The guest in this week’s podcast is Tymon Pinto, creative strategist at Ad Dynamo, talking to us about the Metaverse, Web 3.0, Blockchain, AR & VR and all things digital.

28 Jul 2022 13:13

LISTEN: Part-time degrees that still offer full-time knowledge

Professor Beatrys Lacquet, the director and head of Wits Plus, tells us about the part-time degrees available at Wits Plus….

26 Jul 2022 14:03

Cape Union Mart’s Odile Hufkie on The Adventure Film Challenge

In this episode of BizTakeOuts, Odile Hufkie, the marketing manager of Cape Union Mart, chats about the Adventure Film Challenge, including the great opportunities it offers content creators and film makers as well as how to enter and stand a chance to win some incredible prizes!.

20 Jul 2022 10:53

LISTEN: Wits Plus part-time degree alumni share their experiences

In this episode of BizTakeouts, three alumni who completed their BA degrees part-time through Wits Plus share their experiences.

6 Jun 2022 09:56

Addressing skills shortages with the Wunderman Thompson Data Learnership Academy

Richard Mullins, managing director of Wunderman Thompson across Africa, Europe and the Middle East, Odwa Makhalima, analytics implementation specialist at Wunderman Thompson, and Beth Casey, country director for marketing and commerce cloud at Salesforce, discuss Wunderman Thompson’s Data Learnership Academy, how it addresses skills shortages and what the future holds for the academy and the jobs market….

12 May 2022 09:27

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