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Mbulelo Mashilo shares some insights. Source: Supplied.

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: A day in the life of Douwe Egberts' Mbulelo Mashilo

Karabo Ledwaba 1 day

Local company puts SA on global map as world celebrates Herb & Spice Day

FMCG

Local company puts SA on global map as world celebrates Herb & Spice Day

Issued by Libstar 2 days

No market research? You’re throwing good money after bad

Research

No market research? You’re throwing good money after bad

Issued by BMi Research 5 Jun 2025

Pan African marketing just got easier for global brands: Connect with BA:KO By EchoHouse

Marketing

Pan African marketing just got easier for global brands: Connect with BA:KO By EchoHouse

Issued by BA:KO by EchoHouse 4 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Join The Marketing Research Foundation’s (MRF) webinar on Thursday, 22f May as they announce the upcoming release of the latest Marketing All Product Survey (Maps)

Media

Maps shows radio and TV's resilience

21 May 2025

Research highlights travel trends and market growth in the Middle East

Tourism & Travel

Research highlights travel trends and market growth in the Middle East

8 May 2025

Agri Tech

Agri Tech Conference: AI and technology take center stage

24 Mar 2025

Study reveals South Africans, specifically females, are big tequila fans

Research

Study reveals South Africans, specifically females, are big tequila fans

20 Mar 2025

The digital roadmap of South Africa’s automotive market

Research

The digital roadmap of South Africa’s automotive market

Issued by Rogerwilco 19 Mar 2025

Changing systems to reduce obesity in SA

Education & Training

Changing systems to reduce obesity in SA

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 4 Mar 2025

How technology is shaping South Africa's retail landscape

Technology

How technology is shaping South Africa's retail landscape

Bonga Gumede 5 Feb 2025

$Andre Le Roux, head of strategy: TBWA\Coastal, talks about trends that drive culture to understand SA shopper (Image supplied)$

Marketing

#BizTrends2025: TBWA\Coastal's Andre Le Roux - Understanding the SA shopper

Andre Le Roux 4 Feb 2025

New year, new you: How to refresh your professional mindset and achieve more in 2025

Advertising

New year, new you: How to refresh your professional mindset and achieve more in 2025

Issued by Penquin 3 Feb 2025

Natasha Lopes named GM of consumer products division at L’Oréal SA

Health & Beauty

Natasha Lopes named GM of consumer products division at L’Oréal SA

20 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: South Africa’s cannabis market: preventing misuse or missed opportunities

Trends

#BizTrends2025: South Africa’s cannabis market: preventing misuse or missed opportunities

Christopher John Day 13 Jan 2025

Retail

From local is lekker to hyper-localisation: Township consumer trends to watch this festive season

Mongezi Mtati 12 Dec 2024

Branding

3 questions to identify your brand’s strategic priorities for 2025

Cynthia Vega and Piers Lindsay-Taylor, Issued by Kantar 5 Dec 2024

Pernod Ricard introduces SIP, a support system for SA's hospitality industry

Food & bev. services

Pernod Ricard introduces SIP, a support system for SA's hospitality industry

27 Nov 2024

Ambush marketing will play a significant role in Black Friday sales. Don't be caught out

Marketing

Ambush marketing will play a significant role in Black Friday sales. Don't be caught out

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 20 Nov 2024

Woodlands introduces a new range of First Choice Double Cream Dairy Snacks

FMCG

Woodlands introduces a new range of First Choice Double Cream Dairy Snacks

20 Nov 2024

BabyYumYum Parent Choice Product Awards 2024 announced

Lifestyle

BabyYumYum Parent Choice Product Awards 2024 announced

Issued by BabyYumYum.com 18 Nov 2024

Top global consumer trends for 2025 - Euromonitor Intl

Trends

Top global consumer trends for 2025 - Euromonitor Intl

14 Nov 2024

Marketing

Discover key township consumer trends: Free webinar on authenticity, connectivity and brand support

Issued by Rogerwilco 12 Nov 2024

How global and local markets shape SA consumer behaviour leading up to Black Friday

Research

How global and local markets shape SA consumer behaviour leading up to Black Friday

Issued by KLA 12 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf South Africans are demonstrating resilience and adaptability in response to inflationary pressures, but this has led to a decline in alcohol and fast food purchases

Retail

Inflationary pressures see alcohol and fast food purchases decline

Danette Breitenbach 12 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Competition for viewership remains fragmented across various platforms, as multi-platform behaviour highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching television and radio listening

Media

Maps highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching TV and radio listening

Danette Breitenbach 11 Nov 2024

Media24 starts transition to a fully digital media company

Media

Media24 starts transition to a fully digital media company

31 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf People are increasingly seeking depth, authenticity, and sensory richness in their experiences, aiming to engage with the world in meaningful ways. this is one of five macro trends identified by the Accenture Life Trends 2025 report

Digital

5 global macro trends and consumer insights from the Accenture Song's Life Trends 2025 report

22 Oct 2024

What South Africans want from bars and restaurants

Trends

What South Africans want from bars and restaurants

21 Oct 2024

How innovative payment solutions are shaping South Africa’s retail sector

Banking & Finance

How innovative payment solutions are shaping South Africa’s retail sector

Shaun Holley & Rory Bosman 30 Sep 2024

Agribusiness

Boosting South Africa’s agribusiness: Practical strategies for growth and success

Phumla Mavundla 26 Sep 2024

Kidult trend shows growth

Trends

Kidult trend shows growth

10 Sep 2024

Are air fryers a trend or a revolution?

Research

Are air fryers a trend or a revolution?

Issued by BrandMapp 13 Aug 2024

How consumer demand is driving change in food packaging

Packaging

How consumer demand is driving change in food packaging

Issued by KLA 5 Aug 2024

Fashion & Homeware

The Evolution of E-Commerce with Jockey South Africa

Issued by Jockey South Africa 16 Apr 2024

Source: ©ExpatCapeTown.com The journalists affected by the closure of four Media 24 print newspapers will be retained by the company

Newspapers

Media24 to retain the 66 journalists affected by newspaper closures

1 Aug 2024

Retail

Non-alcoholic beer: More than just a passing trend

26 Jul 2024

Source: © PYMNTS Major sporting events such as the Uefa Euros and the Paris Olympics are are expected to drive economic growth in 2024

Marketing

Live events, like Paris Olympics, 1 of 5 trends shaping consumer spending

25 Jul 2024

Sbu Sitole takes us through Day two of Cannes Lions. Source: The Odd Number.

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2024: Creative Circle at Cannes - a glimpse into the future

Sbu Sitole 19 Jun 2024

May the future force be with you... a thinking session that will redefine your approach to tomorrow

IMC Conference

May the future force be with you... a thinking session that will redefine your approach to tomorrow

Issued by IMC Conference 28 May 2024

SA wine industry charts path forward at inaugural summit

Agriculture

SA wine industry charts path forward at inaugural summit

27 May 2024

AutoTrader Convention inspires dealers to see things differently

Events & Shows

AutoTrader Convention inspires dealers to see things differently

Issued by AutoTrader 23 May 2024

Source: © 123rf Streaming video and social platforms carving out their space in the video viewing universe, shows the Maps May 2024 release

Research

Maps May 2024: Media consumption stable despite increasing financial strain on consumers

23 May 2024

The rise of retail media in marketing strategies

Marketing

The rise of retail media in marketing strategies

Ruchelle Mouton, Issued by Tractor Outdoor 8 May 2024

The dynamic trends shaping Africa in 2024 and its impact on brands for the future

Marketing

The dynamic trends shaping Africa in 2024 and its impact on brands for the future

Roxanne Graber, Issued by Omnicom Media Group 16 Apr 2024

Africa’s consumer market set to hit 1.7bn users by 2030

Retail

Africa’s consumer market set to hit 1.7bn users by 2030

20 Mar 2024

Africa’s Big 7: Celebrating and elevating the food and beverage sector across the continent

Exhibitions & Events

Africa’s Big 7: Celebrating and elevating the food and beverage sector across the continent

15 Mar 2024