Based on a recent poll conducted using KLA’s YourView tool, there are six main reasons why consumers in South Africa are hesitant to shop online. Security Concerns A staggering 44% of respondents expressed concerns about the security of their personal and financial information while shopping online. Security threats, including scams and phishing attacks, deter many South Africans from engaging in online [...]
According to Peter Verster-Cohen and Rob McCulloch of The Video Cartel, embracing video marketing in a strategic and tailored manner will not only yield significant return on investment (ROI), but also ensure that brands stay relevant and thrive in this visually driven landscape. Video has emerged as the powerhouse for brands seeking to captivate audiences […]
Montserrat Petit, writing for drupa, is the founder and managing director of the Barcelona-based marketing agency MOND Marketing On Demand. She writes that in today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with all kinds of information in all possible formats, shapes, colours and sounds. Our brains receive thousands of messages every day and are constantly switching […]
Koo Govender, CEO at Publicis Groupe Africa, says that she want us all to take a long, hard look in the mirror as an industry, and ask the question: are we truly honouring the cultural and historical days of significance? Women’s Month is once again gaining incredible traction in South Africa and consumers are being […]
Rob Garden, Strategy and Communications Director at Levergy, discusses how passionate purpose can forge powerful connections, using Nedbank’s new content piece, titled #Run4Avos, as an example. We open on a quiet suburban street. The dull thud of soles on tarmac draws our attention towards the runner at the top of the picture. As the inspirational music […]
Mali Motsumi-Garrido, Sales Director at Tractor Outdoor, says that when it comes to outdoor media, both static out of home (OOH) or digital out of home (DOOH) media can both play a role in your media strategy. Within media circles, you often notice that the average ‘water cooler’ conversation grows somewhat vehement when it comes […]
Caleb Shepard, Digital Media Director at The Digital Media Collective, outlines why email should be prioritised when setting out your e-commerce marketing strategy, and why direct ownership of your customer data can empower your brand and increase revenue. Email marketing can yield a more than 4% sales conversion success rate around key sales dates like […]
According to Casey Mantle, Head of Chatterbox at 8909 Digital, in this fast-paced digital landscape, the impact of influencer marketing is constantly evolving. With the introduction of Threads, a standalone app by Instagram, the landscape has been transformed yet again. This article explores the impact of Threads on influencer marketing and how it is revolutionising […]
Nontokozo Madonsela, Group Chief Marketing Officer at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, addresses how to lead with purpose, using three lessons we can take from the movie, Jerry Maguire. Nearly 30 years after its release in 1996, Jerry Maguire is still one of the most quotable movies of all time. Who can forget, ‘Show me the money’? […]
According to Times 3 Technologies, having a robust tech foundation is no longer a nice to have, it has become a must-have as retailers look to do things differently without blowing their budgets. By optimising everything from inventory management and order fulfilment to finances, supply chain and customer engagement, the right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) […]