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 | DAMON BUSS In October 2023, Amazon confirmed their entry into the South African retail market, with the launch of Amazon.co.za planned for early 2024. But what impact will Amazon have on the local retail market, specifically the listed retailers?read |
|  | EVAN-LEE COURIE South African music sensation Tyla has won a Grammy for her hit song Water in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards...read |
|  | BRENDAN SEERY There’s a marketing/advertising theory that one of the best ways to get a consumer to buy into your product or service is to push the aspirational angle, loading on the glitz and glamour so a potential customer sees themselves in that fake little scenario...read |
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| |  | SENAMILE ZUNGU, ISSUED BY KANTAR Despite persistent load shedding and various other economic pressures, Kantar research has shown that South Africans have remained committed to staying connected... Read |  | GRAHAM DENEYS Graham Deneys, chief strategy officer at Dentsu Media Brands, asks what meerkats, rabbits and Phil Collins have in common... Read |  | DALE HEFER Dale Hefer, CEO of the Nedbank IMC, says in 2024, the year of shrinking marketing budgets, marketers will have to get more from less... Read |  | LEILAH POTTER Sprout Performance Partners’ strategic growth manager, Leilah Potter, says while the use of AI by local agencies is still very much in the early stages, its potential is huge... Read |  | REGINE LE ROUX Regine le Roux of Reputation Matters says poor ineffective communication has external stakeholders feeling disconnected from organisations... Read |  | Global market research company Euromonitor International has released the Top Five Digital Consumer Trends in 2024 report... Read |  | ISSUED BY HUMANZ Influencer marketing is one of the fastest evolving industries in the world and 2024 is no different, with South African marketers poised to witness some absolutely transformative trends this coming year... Read |  | SPHELELE MJADU In the ever-evolving world of public relations, 2024 marks a significant shift in strategy and approach, as highlighted by the latest trends presented by Defined PR. Read |  | ROAN MACKINTOSH Roan Mackintosh, managing director, Africa, Incubeta says tight budgets and data complexities can be overcome in 2024... Read |  | JUDITH MUGENI Sponsorships must be fit for purpose and business in 2024, says Judith Mugeni... 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 |
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 | Two African creatives have earned coveted spots on the distinguished Grand Jury for the 2024 AME Awards... Read |
 | Neo Segola of Le Pub South Africa was named a jury president, with six more South Africans selected to various D&AD Awards juries for 2024... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GREY AFRICA Grey announced their appointment by Krispy Kreme MENA as their strategy and creative agency partner, leading on all communications across the UAE, KSA, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait... Read |
 | The 2024 PHNX Awards have announced that entries are open until 5 April. Entry is free until the work is shortlisted... Read |
| CRM, CX, UX |
 | ISSUED BY PUBLICIS GROUPE AFRICA PXP, Publicis Groupe’s future-facing content production solution, expands its global footprint with a newly launched hub in South Africa... Read |
| Design |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Dentsu Creative (DC), a leading global creative agency, proudly announces its recent success in securing the Unilever OMO Future Markets category account in the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region... Read |
| Digital |
 | Online sports readership increased in December 2023 according to the IAB Industry Measurement Dashboard... Read |
 | 2024 is the year to get uncomfortably excited as a digital marketer says Alex Okosi, managing director, Google Africa… Read |
 | ISSUED BY CARRY1ST Carry1st, Africa’s leading game publisher and digital commerce platform, announces a strategic investment by Sony Innovation Fund, the venture capital arm of Sony Group Corporation... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AFRIGIS Retail company sharpens sales strategy and boosts growth with GIS platform from AfriGIS... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA News24, editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson announced the platform's induction into the 100,000 Club... Read |
 | HENDA SCOTT, ISSUED BY HELM The impact of AI on jobs has been a hot topic at last week’s annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, with IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva revealing that almost 40% of jobs around the world will be impacted by the advancement of AI... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ATKASA - DIGITAL AGENCY ATKASA Digital Agency, a trailblazer in the realm of digital marketing, is thrilled to celebrate its 15th anniversary as one of the oldest and most successful full-service digital agencies in South Africa... Read |
 | MADELENE CRONJE Madelene Cronje, digital campaign lead, +OneX, says machine learning is powerful, but it is not a substitute for human insight... Read |
| Education |
 | ISSUED BY RED & YELLOW This continued industry recognition reinforces the school’s place as a leader in private higher education... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | The pan-African event is set to take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal from 13-16 May 2024, uniting professionals from around the world in the field of travel... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RAND SHOW Grab your tickets to the ultimate South African consumer exhibition... Read |
 | The growth in men’s Rugby World Cup viewership is a testimony to the tournament’s popularity and relevance in a highly competitive global entertainment market.. Read |
 | ISSUED BY RAND SHOW The Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec) and Rand Show proudly introduce Renard van Blerk as the new head of marketing at Rand Show... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | Submissions for Jumpstart, an incubator programme designed to introduce emerging filmmakers to writing and packaging, are open... Read |
| Marketing |
 | WPP's Mark Read says AI is transforming the industry but they see it as an opportunity, not a threat... Read |
 | DAMIAN HAMP-ADAMS, ISSUED BY ROCKETSEED Mastering 2024's top marketing trends with better business email signatures!... Read |
| Media |
 | ISSUED BY MACHINE_ Machine_, a creative solutions agency, celebrates five shortlists at The International Andy Awards Regional Competition – marking a strong start to 2024... Read |
 | CANDY DEMPERS, ISSUED BY MEDIAHEADS 360 What is true generosity? Oprah's profound definition from Oprah.com struck a chord with me... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY OASIS DIGITAL NETWORKS We are super excited to share that Africa Padel has chosen Oasis Digital Networks as it’s media partner for the roll-out of our DigiMax digital billboards at their super-fast expanding network of Padel locations across SA... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | MICHELLE CAVé, ISSUED BY BRANDFUNDI While navigating last year’s convoluted global challenges, it’s evident that the nexus between PR strategies and real-world issues is inextricable... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BRANDFUNDI Brandfundi, a leading boutique communications agency, has been honoured as the Boutique Brand Communications Agency of the Year – South Africa in the MEA Business Awards 2023... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HOWARD AUDIO The Loerie Awards happened in Cape Town last year where Howard Audio had its name on no less than 21 finalists, two Campaign Craft Gold Loeries, a Campaign Craft Bronze and a craft certificate... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, Topco Media, a leading B2B media and events company committed to profiling businesses in South Africa and giving voice to excellent leadership, announces the release of the 23rd annual edition of its Impumelelo: Top Empowerment publication... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY OFM RADIO In 2024, OFM, the Sound of Your Life is bringing you so much more by going beyond the airwaves to meet our valued listeners in person and celebrate the diversity that makes each one more than just a number to us... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY ASK AFRIKA The 2023/2024 Ask Afrika Icon Brands Insights and Winners announcement will take place on 5 February, 2024, during a webinar at 2pm... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KLA Veganism and vegetarianism are impacting dietary preferences in South Africa, driven by a surge in environmental and health-conscious decisions... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HUMAN8 Human8, the human-driven consultancy, just announced the appointment of Amy Perifanos, previously VP of Commercial Solutions North America, to global chief portfolio officer (CPO)... Read |
| Retail |
 | Pick n Pay recalls No Name Smooth Peanut Butter, Eden Smooth Peanut Butter and Eden Crunch Peanut Butter over possible health risks... Read |
 | A concept store in Johannesburg's Play Braamfontein precinct is KFC’s latest move to remain at the forefront of innovation and connected with the consumer of today and tomorrow... Read |
 | PETER LUDI While the environment for South African consumers will likely improve gradually throughout the second half of 2024, this reality means retailers will need to stay ahead of competition to compete for valuable customer spend... Read |
 | NATASHA PARMANAND While many African e-commerce markets are in their early stages, demographic trends show they are ripe for expansion... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Coca-Cola in the UK will temporarily remove labels from their Sprite and Sprite Zero on-the-go bottles in a limited trial that will test the brands marketing strength... Read |
| Social Media |
 | Anna Collard, SVP of content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa weighs in on the risks of AI in light of Taylor Swift's explicit AI-generated pictures... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Universal Music Group have not renewed a licensing agreement with TikTok and will pull its music from the social media platform... Read |
| Sponsorship |
 | ISSUED BY OPTIMIZE AGENCY Mahindra South Africa has joined forces with Kgothatso 'KG' Montjane, South Africa's top women's wheelchair tennis player... Read |
| Streaming |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA MultiChoice and NBCUniversal to invest $177m in Showmax to win the South African front of the streaming wars... Read |
 | PRERNA BEDI MultiChoice Group on Monday said it will not continue talks with Vivendi's Canal Plus... Read |
| The One Club of Creativity |
 | The Type Directors Club has opened the call for entries for its global TDC Ascenders 2024 competition, celebrating international typographers, letterers, and type designers aged 35 and under... Read |
| TV |
 | The 2023 TV Establishment Survey (ES) has revealed significant shifts in South Africa's TV viewing landscape... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AFRICA The newest installment of National Geographic’s Emmy Award-winning anthology series, Genius, returns this February. For the first time, the docu-drama series explores the lives of two iconic geniuses: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X... Read |
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 | DUNCAN MIRIRI Bayer will outsource pharmaceutical distribution in Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Ghana to a third party, minimising job impact. Crop science division remains unaffected. Read |
 | Global payment trends merge with local innovations to create a diverse African financial ecosystem. "Super apps" and embedded finance drive digital integration, vital for financial inclusion... Read |
 | The $40m cash injection into the Ressano Garcia railway line will help speed up mineral exports from SA's mining belt... Read |
 | South African lender Absa Group anticipates gains from increased Chinese private investment in Africa... Read |
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 | South African manufacturing saw a sharp decline in January as the Absa Purchasing Managers' Index plummeted to 43.6 from December's 50.9, indicating a substantial contraction in activity... Read |
 | Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services is calling for applications and nominations for the position of deputy public protector... Read |
 | Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination which will go up from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked... Read |
 | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board has extended the deadline for applications for student financial aid to 15 February 2023... Read |
 | Mining Indaba 2024 explores the just energy transition and asks what it means to be just… Read |
 | With another clean audit for 2022/2023 and nearly R7bn in infrastructure investments, Cape Town is not only a hotspot for property but a magnet for investors and tourists alike... Read |
 | Maimane of Build One SA aims to create 2 million jobs in five years, unveiling a jobs-focused manifesto... Read |
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