Time Out South Africa has launched the local edition of Time Out’s world-famous The Joy Revolution insight series, a powerful, community-led study that calls on brands to prioritise real, meaningful joy in their advertising, content, and experiences. The Joy Revolution, proudly sponsored by Jacaranda FM, proves that authentic human connection is the most potent driver […]
The last stretch of the year often pushes creative teams to the edge, says Darren Morris, CEO of Lucky Hustle. Every year, as the festive season approaches, the advertising and creative industries face a familiar tension. Brands push out campaigns and year-end content at full speed, while creative teams feel the growing pressure of constant […]
Viewers might go on holiday, but viewing certainly doesn’t. Leslie Adams, Sales Director at Reach Africa, says for years, the industry has repeated the same old December cliché: Come the unofficial start of the summer holidays with the long weekend of the 16th, expect all audiences to pack up, head out and ‘switch off’, leaving […]
Laura Rapson, PR and Communications Lead at Stardust Global, says that in recent years, fractional executives have become a familiar part of the business landscape. Fractional CMOs, CFOs and CTOs offer senior strategic expertise without the overhead of full-time employment. Increasingly, a new kind of consultant is joining their ranks: the fractional communications leader. In […]
According to Jill Mulligan, Head of Marketing at 1st for Women, there’s a pattern in how we talk to women, and it’s become such a habit that we barely notice it anymore. The truth is, we’ve built an entire commercial and cultural ecosystem that sees women primarily as doers, as holders of things, as performers […]
According to Madelene Cronje, digital campaign lead at midnight, the innovation agency of iqbusiness, most South African marketers have experienced how well digital works for marketing campaigns, where the goal is to get prospects to move from awareness and interest to consideration and conversion. However, many still cling to TV and radio as their primary channels for the big-branding campaigns, believing [...]
The Influencer Playbook, based on a survey of 560 influencers conducted over a three-month period, aims to provide transparency in the marketing landscape, particularly concerning influencer rates and expectations. The Racket Club, in collaboration with YOUKNOW, are proud to reveal the findings of their comprehensive influencer report, which sheds light on influencer engagement and industry benchmarks in South Africa. Braden Smulders, [...]
According to Madri van der Westhuizen, Campaign and Social Media Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, many marketers are using AI-generated content to reach potential consumers. As a result, the uniqueness and originality of messaging have diminished. Most content is becoming the same, filled with the similar keywords and lacking substance, making it harder for brands to stand out and connect [...]
According to Vanessa Bosman, Managing Director at Just Design SA, following numerous local and international design awards in 2024, the creative industry is once again confronting longstanding issues: the legitimacy of these awards followed by the true value of creative work, and consequently, the issue of unfair compensation. While these topics have been discussed for decades, nothing has changed, and we [...]
Custom inflatables are an effective tool for engaging audiences at events. At the Modern Marketing Expo at Gallagher Convention Centre, a giant inflatable ink bottle with waving arms – a new innovation that has never been done before in South Africa – could be seen at the NUtec Digital Ink stand. The unique inflatable was produced by Expand a Sign, while [...]