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HOW TO BE AT EASE WITH NOT BEING AT EASE IN BUSINESS ANYMORE

In times of flux, empowering teams to be honest about what they don’t know and giving them the support to explore can lead to unexpected breakthroughs

Article published in businesslive.co.za/redzone – 09 June 2025 - 08:00 by Tarryn Knight IMAGE/PICTURE SOURCE: Unsplash/Kyle Glenn   The world is in flux, with unprecedented geopolitical upheaval and long-standing alliances in tatters. For many professionals...

#BURNINGPAPER: WHY ARE INDEPENDENT AGENCIES WINNING?

A cheat sheet from Jarred Cinman on how to consider the right agency partner.

Article published in marklives.com - 22 May 2025 By Jarred Cinman CEO of VML South Africa IMAGE/PICTURE SOURCE: Marklives.com If you’re in a big network agency like I am, you can’t have failed to notice the uptick in client and award wins going to...

THE SECRET INGREDIENTS REVEALED BY KANTAR’S MOST EFFECTIVE CREATIVE AWARDS

The world’s most effective ads highlight four rising creative trends in the industry

Article published in businesslive.co.za/redzone - 9 April 2025 - 12:28 by Lynette Dicey IMAGE/PICTURE SOURCE: 123RF/rawpixel Marketing data and analytics company Kantar has announced that Coca-Cola, Desperados, Freya’s and Deliveroo are the winners of its annual Creative Effectiveness Awards. The awards showcase the most effective ads across digital...

LOYALTY PROGRAMME USAGE SOARS AS COST OF LIVING BITES

More than 80% of South Africans are using loyalty programmes — up from 76% in 2023

Article published in businesslive.co.za/redzone - 27 March 2025 - 11:56 by Lynette Dicey IMAGE/PICTURE SOURCE: Alaister Russell Cash-strapped consumers are using loyalty programmes more than ever before to combat the impact of rising food and energy costs each month. The latest South African Loyalty...

The Transformational Duo: The Brave Code & Ladders and Trampolines

A powerful journey of personal growth and professional success......

Immerse yourself in a powerful journey of personal growth and professional success with this compelling combo of Musa Kalenga’s high-impact books.  
BOOK 1  -  THE BRAVE CODE:
Africa is rich with potential and renowned for its innovation. However, with the long shadow of the Berlin convention ever...

Africa’s Biggest Marketing Conference

Marketing is Business® - 18th September 2025

ONE HARD-HITTING DAY SHOWCASING HOW MARKETING DRIVES GROWTH! At Africa’s biggest marketing conference over 2000 communicators gather each year to be motivated and inspired. One day. One hard-hitting agenda. 20+ local and international innovators sharing how marketing drives business growth. Marketing is the bridge between ideas and profits. Marketing is at the heart...

CELEBRATING A MILESTONE

Driving success for Independent Agencies.

23 JANUARY 2025 - By Mark Smith
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We are thrilled to share some major milestones: ✅  31 Independent Agencies have joined IAN, reinforcing the strength of independent voices in the industry. ✅  We have formed a strategic relationship with the Alliance of Independent Agencies in the UK, representing over 1,800 Independent Agencies. ✅ ...

LESSONS FROM DIGITAL MEDIA AS AI TAKES HOLD

Skilled people will remain relevant, as human qualities such as creativity, empathy, interpretation and judgment are still not within reach of the new technology.

Article published in businesslive.co.za/redzone - 13 JANUARY 2025 - By Grant Lapping
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Because automation and AI is are nothing new to digital media professionals, we bring a different perspective to AI than...

WHY SOUTH AFRICAN ADVERTISING NEEDS TO REDISCOVER ITS STORYTELLING ROOTS

The South African advertising industry is filled with creative and brilliant individuals who used to love what they do: Why? Because their job was made up of storytelling.

Article published in bizcommunity.com - 07 NOVEMBER 2024 - By Stephanie Davis
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Brand stories Telling brand stories, telling product stories and most importantly telling consumer...

DIGITAL ADVERTISING SPEND CONTINUES TO GROW, IAB REPORTS

Companies are relying on AI to create targeted campaigns, especially because of the looming phasing-out of third-party cookies.

Article published in businesslive.co.za (redzone) - 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 - 12:06
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Digital advertising spend grew 21.5% in 2023, with revenue increasing from R14.5bn in 2022 to R17.7bn,  according to the IAB’s latest “Online AdSpend Report”. Internet...

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