2023-05-25 00:00
Plus: Brave Group wins Wits; MultiChoice for VMLY&R SA; senior moves at Meta Media CT, Wavemaker SA, Tribeca PR; Moya Quiz opens up MoyaApp; Khensani Nobanda for Loeries board; SA's One… Read More
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2023-05-25 00:00
Our pick for May 2023 is Lux’s “Change the Angle” from Wunderman Thompson and Scholars & Gentlemen Read More
2023-05-25 00:00
Veli Ngubane finds out more about the founder of Lerato Agency and Pat on Brands Read More
2023-05-25 00:00
Anne van Rensburg on the role of artificial intelligence in media planning Read More
2023-05-25 00:00
Everyday Zulu with Melusi Tshabalala Read More
2023-05-22 00:00
Absa is close to concluding the first of a two-part pitch process Read More
2023-05-18 00:00
Jarred Cinman shares his five-point readiness plan Read More
2023-05-18 00:00
Plus: FCB Africa regains Bonitas; Video Cartel's new post studio; SA's ADC winners; and Cape Town for Loeries Creative Week Read More
2023-05-18 00:00
Andrew Miller on rethinking the standard sponsorship template Read More
2023-05-18 00:00
We analyse local banking, honing in on brand performance, ad spend, customer sentiment, and share of internet search Read More
2023-05-11 00:00
Many an agency works on a challenger brand but how many SA agencies position themselves as one? Read More
2023-05-11 00:00
History is littered with the agonies of brands large and small which felt the heat of public disfavour, writes Cliff Madamombe Read More
2023-05-11 00:00
Plus: HLS wins new biz; Pressure Cooker Studios refreshes brand; taking South Africa's Best to Netherlands; Mastercard informal sector research; Takealot’s The Jenny Ruyter Saga campai… Read More
2023-05-11 00:00
Johanna McDowell's key observations and learnings from last month's worldwide summit Read More
2023-05-04 00:00
Brand values aren't slogans, writes Tiffany Markman, so stop treating them as such Read More
2023-05-04 00:00
Plus: People moves at Demographica, IMA; The Ocean on 76 buys Digiworx; Youknow, mParticle partner; SA's TDC69 winner, ADC finalists; Joe Public duo off to Young Lions; Cannes Lions to honou… Read More
2023-05-04 00:00
The agency has been gaining traction and influence under Mukondi Ralushayi Kgomo and Nkgabiseng Motau Read More
2023-05-04 00:00
Megan Sayle and Graham Deneys of Carat compare ad spend during January 2023 to the same period in 2022 Read More
2023-04-26 00:00
Our pick for April 2023 is Capital Legacy's “Where there’s no will, there’s drama” from Halo and Patriot Films Read More
2023-04-26 00:00
Veli Ngubane finds out more about this designer's love for the art of storytelling, plus why personal brands are important Read More
2023-04-26 00:00
Plus: Diageo wins back IP from Two Tone; Hoorah wins Lancewood; WARC releases Lessons from the Effective 100; SA's One Show 2023 finalists Read More
2023-04-20 00:00
Individuals, brands, and business are becoming too… showy, writes Taazima Kala-Essack Read More
2023-04-20 00:00
We analyse the local motor industry, zooming in on top sellers, ad spend, branded share of internet search, and more Read More
2023-04-20 00:00
Plus: New MDDA caretaker CEO; Human8 opens in Dubai; Brand Finance's Top 10 most valuable SA brands 2023; WARC's Global Advertising Trends: Search 3.0; new Loeries sub-categories Read More
2023-04-20 00:00
Much like a good club sandwich, TV planning requires a solid stacking approach, writes Anne van Rensburg Read More
2023-04-13 00:00
This year marks a decade since the publication of one of marketing’s most influential books, writes Charlie Stewart Read More
2023-04-13 00:00
Plus: Khoury moving to Amsterdam in global promotion; 2Stories, The Stellar Effect merge; Clean Creative's The SA F-List 2023; earn MASA CPD points with MarkLives; SA's Cannes Lions jurors… Read More
2023-04-13 00:00
We speak to local brands and entrepreneurs about the setup and strategy involved, as well as the barriers to success Read More
2023-04-13 00:00
The hero leader construct throws up interesting communication questions. Andrew Miller explores Read More
2023-04-06 00:00
Veli Ngubane finds out more about the value of being the hardest working person in the room Read More
2023-04-06 00:00
Plus: Top moves at Point Group, Tractor Media, MultiChoice; Riverbed wins GBVF Response Fund; MultiChoice Group's new technology division Read More
2023-04-06 00:00
Leagas Delaney in South Africa is gearing up to grow its business beyond that of founding client Investec Read More
2023-04-06 00:00
Pitches are, frankly, the lowest form for marketers to choose an agency partner, contends Dean Oelschig Read More
2023-04-06 00:00
We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with MASA to further professional development for marketers Read More
2023-03-30 00:00
TV planning right now depends on Eskom’s heart-racing input, writes Anne van Rensburg Read More
2023-03-30 00:00
Our pick for March 2023 is Fatti’s & Moni’s “Always Eat'alian” from The Odd Number and Triple Story Content Read More
2023-03-30 00:00
Ideas are funny things, writes John Davenport Read More
2023-03-30 00:00
Plus: Uncle.Snitch wins Mars SSA; Bateleur Vantage Point on loadshedding; call to enter Prism, Effies SA awards shows Read More
2023-03-23 00:00
Plus: Participate in the second Global DEI Census for adland; new Triggerfish kids’ TV series for Hasbro Read More
2023-03-23 00:00
Because empathy is a tool that any black woman in marketing knows all too well, writes Gugu Shabalala Read More
2023-03-23 00:00
The year-old MAC Charter Council has released info on its sector code review for public comment Read More
2023-03-16 00:00
Johanna McDowell reports on what marketers are looking for in this time of accelerated change Read More
2023-03-16 00:00
Let’s focus less on selling car parts and more on selling the whole car, writes Tom Manners Read More
2023-03-16 00:00
Plus: Flume opens in Amsterdam; Labyrinth joins Selbey Labs; Joey Khuvutlu quits FCB; Muzi Mthombeni joins Wonder; Bianca James joins Flow; Castle Lager by-product repurposed for NGO bread;… Read More
2023-03-16 00:00
How a tension point shifted the marketing tone of Distell's brand portfolio and helped fuel growth Read More
2023-03-09 00:00
Plus: New EssenceMediacom SA COO, Tractor Media sales director; Acceleration SSA opens; Riverbed wins BP SA comms; call to enter Loeries, Ster-Kinekor EYE; Amex ZA Graphic Arts Challenge win… Read More
2023-03-09 00:00
It was the people who attracted Koo Govender to Publicis Groupe, an industry rival she’d always admired Read More
2023-03-09 00:00
Like the salmon tartare at Tasha’s, what you put into ChatGPT is precisely what you get out, writes Tiffany Markman Read More
2023-03-09 00:00
Everyday Zulu with Melusi Tshabalala Read More
2023-03-02 00:00
Jarred Cinman tackles the real story arising out of AI tools — the steady march toward consensus thinking Read More
2023-03-02 00:00
Plus: New McCann Joburg chief of strategy; Provantage Media Group rebrands; MultiChoice Africa Accelerator shortlist; Online Retail in South Africa 2023; B2B Future Shopper Read More
2023-03-02 00:00
MarkLives asked Bateleur to research which payment methods consumers prefer, and why Read More
2023-02-23 00:00
88 Eleven Concepts' founder and CD talks to Veli Ngubane about building small agencies and gaining client trust Read More
2023-02-23 00:00
Plus: Hot Radio Academy's Class of 2022; top moves at InSites; new IAS director; fears & fantasies of SA shoppers; IMC Conference goes hybrid; Advertising Week Africa’s Future is F… Read More
2023-02-23 00:00
Our February pick is a cheeky campaign run by Checkers and 99c in newspapers abroad, coupled with PR and social in SA Read More
2023-02-16 00:00
How an Eastern Cape agency has built an international reputation, helping Gqeberha’s adland punch well above its weight Read More
2023-02-16 00:00
Surely we should be pushing for and working on growth and self-improvement all the time, writes Taazima Kala-Essack Read More
2023-02-16 00:00
Plus: McDonald’s SA for TBWA\ Hunt Lascaris; Clockwork wins Canon SA; new biz x3 for SoulProviders Collective; the Hunts 40th birthday party; Good Hope FM's brand revamp; call to enter… Read More
2023-02-09 00:00
We also reveal the most admired brand of the year in our last set of results to be announced right now Read More
2023-02-09 00:00
The global launch is more than just an opportunity to rebrand the local Mediacom agency, says Claudelle Naidoo Read More
2023-02-09 00:00
Charlie Stewart asked ChatGPT for 500 words on how AI can improve the effectiveness of adland Read More
2023-02-09 00:00
Plus: New Demographica head of strat, OFYT head of PR; Nutty Nys for 5FM; new editors at TechCabal; new MMA SA Smarties categories Read More
2023-02-09 00:00
We announce the most admired marketer of the year in our annual #AgencyLeaders Most Admired poll Read More
2023-02-02 00:00
We announce the most admired creative leader of the year in our annual #AgencyLeaders Most Admired poll Read More
2023-02-02 00:00
Plus we introduce a new category for tracking which agency's culture is most admired by peers in our annual #AgencyLeaders Most Admired poll Read More
2023-02-02 00:00
We also reveal the most admired agency leader of the year in our annual #AgencyLeaders Most Admired poll Read More
2023-02-02 00:00
People go where they are seen, inspired and empowered, says Zanele Zwane, so do we need to overhaul our industry? Read More
2023-02-02 00:00
Plus: MDDA CEO fired; Delia Conde to lead Wavemaker DnA; top Edelman moves; Hunts wins Windhoek SA; GroupM merges Essence, Mediacom; CBR Marketing, Headlines PR partner; Marawa Sports Worldw… Read More
2023-01-26 00:00
We announce the most admired production house of the year in our annual #AgencyLeaders Most Admired poll Read More
2023-01-26 00:00
We also reveal our most admired pitch consultant of the year in our annual #AgencyLeaders Most Admired poll Read More
2023-01-26 00:00
Our pick for January 2023 is Cadbury Dairy Milk's “Going Home” from Ogilvy South Africa and Egg Films Read More
2023-01-26 00:00
Please submit your work for consideration for our February feature! Read More
2023-01-26 00:00
Plus: AMA's database for black media owners; primetime repeat viewing TV channels; Ad Talent salary survey; Advertising Week Africa lineup; call to enter Cannes Lions; Bookmarks jury nominat… Read More
2023-01-19 00:00
We reveal the most admired agency of the year in our annual #AgencyLeaders Most Admired poll Read More
2023-01-19 00:00
Veli Ngubane finds out from this PR strat director about how to get into strategy, as well as the move to an alternative to AVE Read More
2023-01-19 00:00
Plus: Senior moves at Flow, Dentsu Creative, Nielsen Sports; The First Order Group buys Refinery; Meltwater's Global State of Social 2023 report Read More
2023-01-19 00:00
Two agencies have tied for the most admired PR agency of the year title in our annual #AgencyLeaders Most Admired poll Read More
2023-01-19 00:00
We also announce the most admired media agency of the year in our annual #AgencyLeaders Most Admired poll Read More
2023-01-12 00:00
Jarred Cinman gives a brief run-down of some of the biggest emerging trends, and why adland needs to care Read More
2023-01-12 00:00
We kick off our annual #AgencyLeaders Most Admired poll with the reveal of the SA agency to watch this year! Read More
2023-01-12 00:00
When you opt for obvious or easy ideas, you’re being “basic”, writes Tiffany Markman Read More
2023-01-12 00:00
Plus: Grey's interior redesign; Podium joins Matrix Group; InMobi appointments; Amex ZA Graphic Arts Challenge; Google SA’s Year in Search; Cannes Lions jury presidents; One Show judge… Read More
2022-12-15 00:00
Everyday Zulu with Melusi Tshabalala Read More
2022-12-15 00:00
Charlie Stewart's sure he's not the only person utterly confused by the metaverse — but it does represent progress Read More
2022-12-15 00:00
As if this year’s end couldn’t come quickly enough, it's still caught us by surprise Read More
2022-12-15 00:00
The best of Young, Gifted & Killing It 2022 with Veli Ngubane Read More
2022-12-08 00:00
Veli Ngubane talks to this year's 2022 Loeries Young Creative about his work and getting a foot in the door Read More
2022-12-08 00:00
We’re thrilled to announce our choices for Ad of the Year 2022 Read More
2022-12-08 00:00
Our proverbial straightener in this global permacrisis can take many a form, writes Taazima Kala-Essack Read More
2022-12-08 00:00
Plus: SAIPA for Tribeca; Sasko's brand refresh; Ultra Pet's My best friend; Colours of Africa from Design Indaba, Google; 0307 wins at One Screen; AdFocus winners; SA's ADC, Gerety judges Read More
2022-12-01 00:00
ACA members voted resoundingly to keep Jarred Cinman on its board. We get his take on the result Read More
2022-12-01 00:00
Our pick for December 2022 is FNB’s “Change needs you” from Grid Worldwide and Darling Films Read More
2022-12-01 00:00
FCB Joburg and Cape Town-based HelloFCB+ are to form one agency united under a single brand Read More
2022-12-01 00:00
Plus: Senior promotions at dentsu SSA; Cobb for 8909 Digital; Epica shortlist Read More
2022-12-01 00:00
Leading ad agency executives set out their lessons from 2022 and their expectations for the new year for us Read More
2022-11-24 00:00
The two will trade as OFyt from next year and there will be no retrenchments during the process Read More
2022-11-24 00:00
Veli Ngubane finds out how the influencer and podcast host embarked on her own entrepreneurial journey Read More
2022-11-24 00:00
Our pick for November 2022 is AB InBev’s “Castle Lite Lite’n Up” from Ogilvy SA and Patriot Films Read More
2022-11-24 00:00
Megan Sayle and Graham Deneys of Carat compare ad spend during September 2022 to the same period in 2021 Read More
2022-11-24 00:00
Plus: Top moves at Tiger Brands, Wavemaker SA, The MediaShop; Labyrinth Behaviour Collective from Demographica; SAB refreshes logo, purpose Read More
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