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 | BRENDAN SEERY I was watching a fascinating YouTube documentary this week on Edward Louis Bernays, the man many credit as being "the father of public relations"... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | Rooted deeply in generosity, Cadbury has been a cornerstone in South African households for generations, not merely through its rich chocolate indulgences but through initiatives that touch lives... Read |
 | Aquafresh latest campaign Every day can be a big day based on the insight that everyday confidence can begin with good oral health... Read |
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| Branding |
 | THANDISIZWE MGUDLWA A brief online search for the number of supporters of Kaizer Chiefs will yield a range of estimates, with figures spanning from over 15 million to more than 20 million supporters... Read |
 | PARUSHA PARTAB The IAB South Africa Transformation Council has rebranded to the IAB Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Council... Read |
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| CRM, CX, UX |
 | MONGEZI MTATI Mongezi Mtati, brand strategist at Rogerwilco says customers give away data about themselves every time they get online... Read |
 | LIEZEL JONKHEID There is no disputing that customer experience is the key differentiator for companies looking to stay ahead of the competition, especially for those where product parity is the norm... Read |
 | LEN LUBBE Over the past 25 years, I have witnessed a remarkable transformation in the customer loyalty landscape, largely attributed to technological advancements and evolving customer expectations... Read |
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| Design |
 | ISSUED BY MPACT Mpact is resolute about ensuring that packaging meets the design requirements that enable optimal recycling which is in line with macro packaging trends... Read |
| Digital |
 | GREG BAILIE Greg Bailie: sales lead, global business solutions, TikTok - sub-Saharan Africa gives five ways brands can seize the advantage of digital communities this festive season... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BRAND AVATAR Generative AI continues to be the most talked-about technology, however, one can't help but wonder who owns the work created by generative AI models... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TDMC Caleb Shepard might be just 25 years old, but his list of accomplishments reads more like someone two decades his senior... Read |
 | TikTok's #MentalHealthAwareness: Better Together campaign raises awareness about mental health... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NEW MEDIA New Media scored a trifecta at the prestigious 2023 Eddie & Ozzie Awards, taking top honours in three hotly contested categories... Read |
 | ISSUED BY INCUBETA International digital marketing partner, Incubeta, has announced the appointment of Victoria Webb as the new managing director of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region... Read |
 | TOBIE VAN SCHALWYK The events of the past several years have seen the physical in-store retail experience enhanced by the growth and availability of digital solutions... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BRAND AVATAR Let's be clear - I'm not referring to Gen Y or Gen Z, nor am I referring to the next step in the evolution of digital nomads, or your virtual presence in the metaverse... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LOCATION BANK Have you ever pondered the secret behind some branches consistently outshining the competition? The answer is simple yet powerful - the art of feedback!... Read |
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| Education |
 | ISSUED BY OPPO Oppo South Africa, has announced an offer to award 50 Reno Academy Bursaries to young women in the Amy Foundation entrepreneurship Development Programme... Read |
 | ISSUED BY STYLE ID Style ID Africa's commitment to empowering Africa's influencer marketing industry has manifested into a series of free webinars aimed at revolutionising the way we use social media for our brands and businesses... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RED & YELLOW Want to take the first step to supercharging your career? It starts at Red & Yellow's Online Education Virtual Open Day - and here's why... Read |
 | Recently the Creative Careers Acceleration Program (CCAP) launched a new mentorship programme... Read |
 | The Unesco King Sejong Literacy Prize recognises contributions to mother-tongue-based literacy development... Read |
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| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING Brace yourself for the ultimate party experience as Kfm 94.5 proudly presents Galaxy KDay 2024, set to take place on 2 March 2024, at the stunning Meerendal Wine Estate... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MEDIA24 LIFESTYLE The winners of the ninth annual Santam Women of the Future Awards in association with Fairlady and Truelove were announced on Friday, 13 October... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA Standard Bank Top Women Conference day one highlights... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OPTIMIZE AGENCY The 'Southern Africa Europe CEO Dialogue' is a powerful forum that has stimulated billions of rands in business and investment and, as it marks its 10th anniversary, it has attracted over 200 CEOs and influential public and private sector leaders this year... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BUSINESS AND ARTS SOUTH AFRICA Business and Arts South Africa gears up to host the 'My Debut Story' panel discussion, an integral part of our Debut Programme... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA The Assegai Awards Gala has always been an extraordinary celebration of excellence in marketing and advertising. This year, we promise to set the bar even higher... Read |
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 | IMRAN SALIE Here we uncover more about Ngcobo and her role as the marketing executive at Isuzu SA... Read |
 | The Warc Awards for Effectiveness 2024, in association with Lions are now open for entries... Read |
| Media |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Dentsu (brand: dentsu; head office: Dentsu Group Inc.; Location: Tokyo; representative: president and CEO Hiroshi Igarashi) today announced the appointment of André Andrade as CEO, dentsu EMEA overseeing the integrated growth strategy and business execution for dentsu within the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region... Read |
 | The 34th annual Galliova Awards winners were announced on Friday, 20 October 2023, with a total of R214,000 in cash prizes awarded... Read |
 | The international commentary arm of Reuters News, Reuters Breakingviews, has launched a new daily column, The Big View... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA Sponsored articles on Daily Investor are the best way to reach South African investors, finance professionals, and high-income earners... Read |
 | Reporters Without Borders (RSF) preliminary findings say Reuters visuals journalist Issam Abdallah was killed a "targeted" strike... Read |
| Mobile |
 | LESLIE ADAMS Sales director at Reach Africa, Leslie Adams discusses the boom in mobile gaming across the continent - and why audio is the future for in-game advertising... Read |
| Newspapers |
 | Pakistan's first female correspondent has died at the age of 79... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | James Hewes, the president and CEO of FIPP, is set to depart the media trade association in early the following year... Read |
| Publishing |
 | The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has announced the winner of the UJ Prize for Translation... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY OFM RADIO OFM can once again proudly say that it is the best local radio station in Bloemfontein!... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JACARANDA FM Jacaranda FM has been voted Best Local Radio Station by 55% of all votes tallied, outpacing Groot FM and Pretoria FM as local radio station favourites... Read |
 | The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA), the organiser of the SA Music Awards (SAMA), has issued a statement on the decision by the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) in KwaZulu-Natal to withdraw from SAMA29... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY KLA In a constantly evolving retail landscape, understanding consumer behaviour is paramount for home brands seeking to stay ahead... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ASK AFRIKA There is clear evidence that customer experience is the key differentiator when it comes to both overall business success as well as the ability of organisations to attract and retain customers... Read |
 | ISSUED BY VERVE Verve, the experts in cultural, human and artificial intelligence for supercharged insight and communities, have made a number of promotions across their European team... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BRANDMAPP Why knowing 'why' is sometimes more important than 'what'... Read |
| Retail |
 | Redro and Peck's Anchovette is now available in over 50 Pick n Pay's across the Western Cape and will be available in stores nationwide within the next two weeks... Read |
 | Starbucks South Africa has opened a new double-story store in Sea Point, Cape Town... Read |
 | Despite a weak economy, the trading densities of stores selling luxury brands in South African shopping centres are dwarfing all other dominant merchandise categories... Read |
| Social Media |
 | HAMZA MUDASSIR X, formerly known as Twitter, is testing a subscription plan called "Not a Bot" of $1 equivalent per annum in New Zealand and the Philippines... Read |
 | CHRISTIA SPEARS BROWN Forty-one states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against Meta... Read |
| Streaming |
 | When the Springboks won a tough game against England on Saturday at the Rugby World Cup in France, on the music front, the Spotify playlist Rugby Musiek's streams surged by 191%... Read |
| TV |
 | ISSUED BY DSTV MEDIA SALES The History Channel Africa (DStv 186) is excited to launch My History Moments, a poignant short-form series that sees notable South Africans share pivotal moments from their lives that have historical significance and profound personal meaning... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DSTV MEDIA SALES Mzansi Wethu brings you the comeback of two of its most talked-about reality shows. Which shows, you ask? Both shows unravel the very fabric of family and romantic relationships, casting a spotlight on deep-seated issues that many dare not discuss. But on Mzansi Wethu, we dare - and we care!... Read |
 | On 6 November, a world of excitement and learning awaits local children as the new Play Room children's channel debuts on DStv Channel 300... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DSTV MEDIA SALES Trace Urban, the leading destination for urban and contemporary music entertainment, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone for its viewers... Read |
| Behind the Selfie |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Lebo Mothobi-Tilo is the marketing director at Tetra Pak, a food processing and packgaing solutions company. She chats to us about her role and what keeps her inspired daily... Read |
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 | TAREK AMARA The Freedoms Committee in the Tunisian Parliament on Tuesday approved a draft law criminalising the normalisation of relations with Israel, amid ongoing protests in solidarity with Palestinians in the country... Read |
 | SCHANTAL TEICHMANN Namibia is a beautiful and diverse country with a stable political and economic climate, making it a prime destination for property investment. South Africans are particularly drawn to Namibia due to its close proximity, similar culture, and affordable property prices... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Cybercriminals ramped up their nefarious activities during the first half of 2023, EMEA receives most DDOS attacks... Read |
 | MACDONALD DZIRUTWE Nigeria's Supreme Court will rule on Thursday whether to uphold President Bola Tinubu's disputed election victory, a court notice showed on Wednesday, after two of his main contenders challenged the decision of a lower court last month... Read |
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 | Industry leaders unpack their thoughts on mental health in the workplace... Read |
 | DEON VISAGIE, JOANI VAN VUUREN, JAMIE JACOBS AND NKOSINATHI THEMA On Wednesday, the High Court handed down a judgment indicating a significant change in parental leave rights Read |
 | KOPANO GUMBI Kuben Naidoo, South African central bank deputy governor, has requested resignation. and the Impact of this decision on interest rates is unclear... Read |
 | Oil prices rose over $1 on Friday due to US military strikes on Iranian targets in Syria, escalating Israel-Hamas tensions, raising supply concerns... Read |
 | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana warns of a looming financial crisis in South Africa due to reduced tax income, household budget constraints, and other economic challenges. Urgent action is needed to address the budget deficit. Read |
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 | Nedbank has firmly declined to comment on media speculation that the South African Reserve Bank's Kuben Naidoo could be a great fit for its open CEO position... Read |
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