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 | STACY SAGGERS, ISSUED BY KANTAR Just over one in four South Africans has experienced a negative impact on their household income since early 2020, which, when coupled with the increasing inflation rate (7.1% nationally, 17% for an FMCG basket, 6M Feb 22 vs. 6M Feb 23), has forced South Africans to reconsider their household spend and prioritise opportunities to maximise savings...read |
|  | BRENDAN SEERY Hands up all those who believe the Springboks' "alternate" jersey - featuring the colours of turquoise and white - was designed essentially with colour-blind people in mind...read |
|  | | Avatar has announced Philip Ireland's appointment as its chief creative officer, as Veli Ngubane, shifts to the role of chief growth officer...read |
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 | ISSUED BY IMC CONFERENCE The Nedbank IMC Conference once again confirmed its top spot as Africa's leading marketing conference on 15 September. Over 2,000 delegates joined the hybrid event with the Joburg in-person venue being sold out two months in advance... Read |
 | Zayd Abrahams, chief marketing and strategy officer, Tiger Brands, discusses the relationship between clients and agencies at the recent @NedbankIMC... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Doug Place, chief marketing officer of Nando's shares 3Cs for marketers at the recent #NedbankIMC... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Nick Law creative chairperson, Accenture Song, New York, US gives 7 principles to base your business on at the recent #NedbankIMC2023... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Brian Mtongana, executive creative director for Woolworths gives 120 dimensions of a brand at the recent #NedbankIMC2023 Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Mteto Nyati, executive chairperson of Business Systems Group (BSG) emphasised the importance of leadership at the recent #NedbankIMC... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Anganathi Beyile, a student from the Red and Yellow Cape Town, chats about purpose pandering at the recent #NedbankIMC... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Mzamo Xala, the group CEO of Avatar Johannesburg talked about an African-focused future at the recent #NedbankIMC... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Dustin Chick, partner of M&C Saatchi Group and MD of Razor discusses the importance of the future of reputation at the recent #NedbankIMC... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Roanna Williams, chair of the Creative Circle and independent creative says one moment of creativity can change the world, at the recent #NedbankIMC2023... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Shayoni Lynn, CEO of Lynn, UK, says brands need to be proactive in guarding their reputation at the recent #NedbankIMC2023... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Luca Gallarelli CEO of TBWA South Africa says we need to embrace chaos to bring magic back to the industry at the recent #NedbankIMC2023... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY DELTA VICTOR BRAVO Following our written thought piece on the New Rules for Good Business (published in Brands & Branding in 2021) we have developed a video series to unpack each of the ideas: Embracing Chaos, Being Playful and Showing Care... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NFOLD The exploration of a lost bid is often a humbling experience, inviting us into the stark revelation that, quite simply, the customer chose an alternative... Read |
| Advertising |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC Joe Public celebrates eight wins at this year's Effie Awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOORAH DIGITAL In the sprawling landscapes of rural South Africa, beauty is often contrasted by harsh realities. One such reality is the lack of access to clean drinking water, a crisis that disproportionately affects children... Read |
 | ISSUED BY POINT Amid the excitement surrounding the Rugby World Cup 2023 (#RWC2023), the Iconic Collective team, part of The Point Group, found a parallel between the world of high-performance sport and the high expectations of today's men... Read |
 | Instagram, affected by Apple's 2021 App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy and a subsequent dip in the digital advertising market, is now making a more robust recovery compared to its counterparts in social media... Read |
 | Ogilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons has made it onto The Care Awards shortlist... Read |
 | WPP has launched of a new video podcast series, Screaming Creativity hosted by WPP's chief creative officer, Rob Reilly.... Read |
 | Award winning creative and driving force of TBWA\RAAD, Alex Pineda has been appointed as chief creative officer of TBWA\Helsinki... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOWARD AUDIO New work alert! Howard Audio loved crafting the original music and sound design for Carbon Films and director Bruno Bossi's latest KFC TV campaign fresh from Bangkok, Thailand "Time Bomb"... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING The third instalment of the Effie South Africa 2023 dialogue series sees yet another notable panel of senior advertising and marketing leaders exploring the relationship between technology and its role in achieving marketing effectiveness... Read |
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 | As the hospitality landscape continues to evolve, Club Med takes yet another step by unveiling a refreshed brand identity that embodies its commitment to excellence and innovation... Read |
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 | WAYNE TOMS Modernising customer communication is key to improving customer experience... Read |
 | LIEZEL JONKHEID Delivering exceptional customer experiences has become a top priority for companies across industries, particularly in highly competitive environments where there is a relatively level playing field when it comes to product features and pricing... Read |
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 | ADRIAN WHINES, ISSUED BY BRANDDNA Contrary to the popular notion that physical banking will disappear in the wake of digital transformation, the value of a well-designed, engaging, and functional banking space, that encourages human to human interaction, has never been higher... Read |
| Digital |
 | ISSUED BY V5 DIGITAL If the Daily Maverick calls it "Africa's most prestigious marketing conference", it's a given that V5 Digital would be in attendance, ready to immerse ourselves in unparalleled insights and inspirations at the 2023 Nedbank IMC Conference... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU AI in the workplace isn't just a buzzword; it's the secret sauce for maximising business potential. Whether it's streamlining processes, personalising customer experiences, or predicting market trends, AI is a driving force... Read |
 | Spanish family-owned fashion retailer Mango has expanded its online sales in 20 markets, most of them in Africa... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BRAND AVATAR In the quest to break through the noise of today's saturated markets, brands are turning to an unexpected hero: avatars... Read |
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 | The Square Shopping Centre in Sunninghill, in partnership with Mix 93.8 and the Yabashe initiative, launched the 'Light Up a Mind' campaign to help learners study through load shedding during the exam period this year... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OFM RADIO This October, OFM's #PinkTober campaign aims to raise awareness of and support for those affected by breast cancer... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | The 10th-anniversary celebration of African creativity at the Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival takes place from 26 September to 1 October 2023 and is a virtual feast of Africa's best creative showcases, digital workshops, talks, music, and digital art exhibitions. Read |
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 | DANETTE BREITENBACH #TheGranBoks episodes have delighted South Africans... Read |
 | Business and Arts South Africa's (Basa) 26th Annual Basa Awards' 48 finalists have been announced... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LUMICO Lumico, an integrated agency with offices in Stellenbosch and Pretoria, has been announced as a finalist in 10 categories at this year's New Gen awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OGILVY SOUTH AFRICA At this year's Effies, Ogilvy shone brightly as the Most Effective Agency for 2023, reflecting our continued commitment to creating positive impact for our clients' brands. Retaining the title in 2023, makes this the second year in a row that Ogilvy has won this prestigious accolade... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ROCKET CREATIVE DESIGN & DISPLAY Following its recent 25-year anniversary and expansion to larger premises to accommodate its growth, Rocket Creative Design & Display is excited to announce its full conversion to solar energy... Read |
 | ISSUED BY INCUBETA In today's competitive environment where personalisation, privacy, automation and media efficiency reign supreme, creative emerges as the cornerstone to your strategy - one that elevates your marketing and helps you to cut through the noise... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ROCKETSEED Rocketseed, a pioneer in the email signature and branding space, announces a brand refresh to align with market trends and customer needs... Read |
| Media |
 | ISSUED BY APO GROUP Bloomberg's prestigious terminals are the gateway to the international financial community, and APO Group's clients have had access to them since 2013... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING Trailblazing South African-based media and entertainment company the Primedia Group has delivered on the promises made a year ago to pivot the company into content through innovation and collaboration... Read |
 | ABDI SHEIKH People often laugh when Fathi Mohamed Ahmed tells them she runs the first and only all-female newsroom in Somalia, one of the most dangerous places on the planet to be a reporter... Read |
 | CHOLA MAKGAMATHE, ISSUED BY MULTICHOICE Fighting the scourge of content piracy emerges as a crucial step in safeguarding the vibrancy of African creativity and ensuring that creators receive their due recognition and rewards for their endeavours... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Dentsu Africa proudly welcomes a seasoned financial expert to their ranks, Wenbo Zheng, who will steer their fiscal strategies to new horizons as their newly appointed regional financial controller... Read |
| Media Freedom |
 | Standard Bank security, Sanef Sikuvile Journalism Awards sponsors, manhandle Daily Maverick reporter... Read |
 | Daily Maverick has accepted an apology from Standard Bank over an incident involving one of its journalists earlier this week... Read |
| Online Media |
 | In August sporting titles fared well, but across the board, online publications have seen a decrease in pageview Read |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA The country's top companies advertise on BusinessTech thanks to its highly-effective marketing packages and powerful audience... Read |
| OOH |
 | ISSUED BY MAMELA MEDIA Digital has dominated marketing spend and continues to surprise and delight marketers around the world with its ever-growing capabilities and measurability... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | ISSUED BY MACHINE_ The 2023 South African Loyalty Awards took place on 14 September, awarding SA's top loyalty rewards programmes and initiatives... Read |
 | South African travellers are becoming increasingly diverse, with a rise in black luxury travellers. However, do these travellers see an industry that mirrors their aspirations, dreams, and identity? Read |
| Promotions & Activations |
 | Three high-profile Nigerian personalities, Dadaboy, Tola Joseph Fadugbagbe and Winnerbet, have been signed by Sportsbet.io as part of its ongoing jointhecryptoexperience.io campaign... Read |
| Publishing |
 | Burkina Faso's military junta on Monday suspended the French news magazine Jeune Afrique for publishing "untruthful" articles that reported tension and discontent within the country's armed forces, it said in a statement... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY EAST COAST RADIO East Coast Radio is bidding farewell to Jane Linley-Thomas after an incredible two decades on the airwaves... Read |
 | The SABC's Limpopo based radio station Thobela FM, has launched a limited edition sneaker through a collaboration with Bomma sneakers... Read |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE In 2001, Roger Goode was first introduced to the radiowaves with his first single In The Beginning, which featured on 5FM's Top 40. A year or two later, Goode started hosting and producing music shows for 5FM and has never looked back... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SMILE 90.4FM Smile FM has embarked on an ambitious plan to ensure that thousands more families enjoy Christmas this year, by helping 10,000 unemployed Capetonians find gainful employment, all before the 25th of December... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING Kfm 94.5 is excited to announce that Tarryn Lamb will be joining The Flash Drive team from Monday, 2 October. The musician and Safta Award-winning actress will be joining Carl Wastie on the popular drive-time show... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY BATELEUR BRAND PLANNING As South Africa eagerly celebrates Heritage Day on 24 September 2023, the nation's vibrant tapestry of culture and heritage comes to life through fascinating insights... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KLA Over time, South Africa has experienced significant growth in its middle-class population, having a major impact on the country's economy and consumer market... Read |
 | New research finds only 10% of CMOs strongly believe their marketing investments position them ahead of the competition... Read |
| Retail |
 | GEORGINA CROUTH The unnamed retailers say they are being unfairly prevented from selling the official gear... Read |
 | Albany is turning the tables on expectations of an aspired picture-perfect life and encouraging more people to celebrate their 'realness' with its refreshed brand positioning... Read |
 | Consumers are calling the shots. And the fresh produce industry can't afford to ignore their demands... Read |
 | The Shoprite Group has opened its 10th Uniq store in Rosebank Mall, just in time to launch the clothing brand's first Spring/Summer collection... Read |
 | Builders officially opened its doors for the community of Silver Lakes with its bespoke store nestled in Pretoria East... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MSPORTS MARKETING Simba combines Chef Benny's braai culinary finesse with its snack expertise to create a flavour profile that is nothing short of extraordinary... Read |
 | NIKKI QUINN, ISSUED BY GFK - AN NIQ COMPANY Given the diversity of the market - with varying levels of digital maturity, lifestyle and income - it's important to understand the evolving needs and key purchase drivers of diverse consumer segments as one size doesn't fit all... Read |
 | Uber Eats has launched the Uber Eats Merchant Awards in South Africa with the aim to recognise small, medium, and large restaurant businesses as well as new vertical merchants that have provided outstanding service to consumers throughout the year... Read |
| Social Media |
 | Instagram verification has traditionally been an exclusive status symbol, typically reserved for celebrities and influential personalities... Read |
 | Elon Musk is contemplating on charging users of X (formerly Twitter) for using the social media app... Read |
 | According to data from AltIndex.com, Nike has the most followed Instagram account of all publicly listed companies, with over 305 million followers... Read |
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| Sponsorship |
 | ISSUED BY SAPPI Spring heralds the return of the Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run on Saturday, 23 September 2023. It also sets the scene for a memorable South African Heritage weekend, filled with braaivleis, rugby and sunny skies... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BUSINESS AND ARTS SOUTH AFRICA Business and Arts South Africa (Basa) proudly reveals the exceptional finalists for the 26th Annual Basa Awards, honouring transformative partnerships between the realms of business and the arts... Read |
| The One Club of Creativity |
 | Ally Young, CMO at mobile company Skinny NZ has been declared as winner of The One Show 2023 CMO Pencil... Read |
| Youth Marketing |
 | DR ISOLDE LUBBE Dr Isolde Lubbe (Ward) from UJgives 4 strategies Generation Z gamers can teach brands... Read |
| Behind the Selfie |
 | This week we catch up with Thuli Mkhwebane who is the business unit director at IMA SA... Read |
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 | Fast Accelerator's cohort of 12 startups will progress to a five-week comprehensive acceleration experience in Silicon Valley, California... Read |
 | Ongoing discoveries confirm a growing energy opportunity for the continent in export markets and to power domestic development... Read |
 | Miranda Abraham, RMB's head of loan syndications, joins LMA board, bringing African bank representation. LMA aims to enhance loan markets across EMEA, fostering diversity and growth... Read |
 | The annual AWIEF Awards is an initiative to recognise, honour, and celebrate women entrepreneurs and business owners in Africa across various industries... Read |
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 | TANIA BROUGHTON The draft amendment bill was gazetted earlier this month by the transport minister. It proposes major changes to how the fund operates and how it will pay claims.... Read |
 | It is the second meeting in a row that the bank has left its repo rate on hold. Nearly all analysts polled by Reuters had forecast that the rate would be left unchanged... Read |
 | At 0733 GMT, the rand traded at 18.8250 against the dollar, nearly 0.3% stronger than its previous close... Read |
 | The incumbent, William Dachs, will step down at the end of his tenure on 31 January 2024... Read |
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