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So Interactive created a bold new identity for Fore Group

Digital

So Interactive created a bold new identity for Fore Group

Issued by So Interactive 19 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: Bettabets Mathabo Sekhonyana - Dispelling the dazzle: A closer look at AI's real potential

Digital

#BizTrends2025: Bettabets Mathabo Sekhonyana - Dispelling the dazzle: A closer look at AI's real potential

Mathabo Sekhonyana 30 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: 5 trends that will transform the forensics and compliance sector in 2025 and beyond

Trends

#BizTrends2025: 5 trends that will transform the forensics and compliance sector in 2025 and beyond

Zaakir Mohamed and Mawande Ntontela 20 Jan 2025

Peter Andrew, CEO, CCI South Africa

Trends

#BizTrends2025: BPO industry ready for transformation

Peter Andrew 20 Jan 2025

“Of the nine cases referred to and cited, only two could be found to exist, albeit that the citation of one was incorrect,” wrote Judge Elsja-Marie Bezuidenhout about an application for leave to appeal. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Law Practice

Lawyers in deep trouble for using AI to draft court papers

Tania Broughton 9 Jan 2025

Source: © 123rf Amanda Chikara, marketing specialist, FamilySearch – Southern Africa says the changes we’re witnessing are not mere trends but foundational shifts that will define the future of marketing

Marketing

Marketers be warned: Adapt or become obsolete

Amanda Chikara 30 Dec 2024

This is what retailers should prioritise this silly season

Retailers

This is what retailers should prioritise this silly season

Mark Thomson 17 Dec 2024

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Law Practice

Pros and cons of gen AI in the legal sector

Melissa Steele 2 Dec 2024

Cassava Technologies CMO Ifeoma Jibunoh went from beers to broadband

Marketing

Cassava Technologies CMO Ifeoma Jibunoh went from beers to broadband

Lindsey Schutters 18 Nov 2024

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Management & Leadership

Humility: A human advantage AI can’t compete with

Celeste Sirin 1 Nov 2024

PR & Communications

#Exclusive: Dustin Chick: Enough of the OMGs – it’s time to ask, ‘what now?’

Dustin Chick 18 Sep 2024

SMEs

AI-powered reputation management: The next big thing for SMBs

Kim Napo 6 Sep 2024

How e-commerce brands can win in the age of customer expectation

CRM

How e-commerce brands can win in the age of customer expectation

Khosi Ncube 22 Aug 2024

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Management & Leadership

Change management: 4 pitfalls to avoid

Jeff Ryan 22 Aug 2024

Source: Image generated by Karabo Ledwaba using Leonardo.AI

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2024: AI, audacity and the human touch

Karabo Ledwaba 20 Aug 2024

Source: © 123rf Peer reviews continue to gain momentum as a key source of information when making purchase decisions

CRM, CX, UX

Part 2: Peer reviews more important for purchase decisions than company information

31 Jul 2024

Image: Supplied

4th Industrial Revolution

How to become indispensable in an AI workplace

Lyndy van den Barselaar 24 Jul 2024

Source: © 123rf PwC South Africa’s Voice of the Consumer Survey 2024: South African findings report found six key imperatives to shrink the consumer trust deficit

Research

6 key imperatives for consumer companies to shrink their consumer trust deficit

18 Jul 2024

PR & Communications

#WPRD2024: The role of AI in PR: Augmenting human judgment, not replacing it

Ethel Ramos 16 Jul 2024

Are AI and telemarketing competitors or allies? How they work together to boost sales

Marketing

Are AI and telemarketing competitors or allies? How they work together to boost sales

Issued by Database360 12 Jul 2024

Logistics & Transport

Can artificial intelligence revolutionise the logistics sector?

20 Jun 2024

Jhene Nel is the divisional head of sales at Webfluential. Source: Supplied.

Artificial Intelligence

Navigating AI buzz: enhancing, not replacing human skills in marketing

Jhene Nel 11 Jun 2024

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Law Practice

AI and how it can affect the arbitration process

Siphokazi Kayana and Nomfundo Mkatshwa 6 Jun 2024

Avoid 'fexting' to promote healthy communication

Wellness

Avoid 'fexting' to promote healthy communication

4 Jun 2024

Eduvos embraces AI to shape the future of higher education

Higher Education

Eduvos embraces AI to shape the future of higher education

Issued by Eduvos 30 May 2024

Marketing

From mention to movement: The influencer marketing evolution

30 Apr 2024

The Southern African market research industry gathers once again for the annual SAMRA Conference

Research

The Southern African market research industry gathers once again for the annual SAMRA Conference

Issued by SAMRA 15 Apr 2024

Frank Madikologa, Legal Assistant & Researcher at Thulamela Chambers

Law Practice

Could AI replace the human element in arbitration?

Frank Madikologa 10 Apr 2024

Mauro DelleMonache, CEO of Geovia

Architecture & Design

Q&A: How Geovia is reimagining mining efficiency with digital twins

Lindsey Schutters 12 Mar 2024

#BizTrends: Kate Wolters - 3 trends that will impact B2B marketing in 2024

Marketing

#BizTrends: Kate Wolters - 3 trends that will impact B2B marketing in 2024

Kate Wolters 22 Feb 2024

During a panel discussion at the Mining Indaba, Nishen Hariparsad argued that the mining sector needs repositioning to attract young talent. Source: Supplied

Mining

#MI24: Mining industry is ready to embrace future trends

15 Feb 2024

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Hospitality

SA hospitality sector a target for new malware campaign

Ross Anderson 15 Feb 2024

#BizTrends2024: Lebo Madiba – The future lies in harmonious marriage of AI and human creativity

Marketing

#BizTrends2024: Lebo Madiba – The future lies in harmonious marriage of AI and human creativity

Lebo Madiba 29 Jan 2024

Moving toward Industry 4.0 - the convergence of BPO and transformative trends in 2024

Technology

Moving toward Industry 4.0 - the convergence of BPO and transformative trends in 2024

Tennille Bell 25 Jan 2024

Social media trends: Just an annual echo?

Social Media

Social media trends: Just an annual echo?

Sean Cavé, Issued by Brandfundi 25 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: Mike Saunders - The tension between technology and humanity

Digital

#BizTrends2024: Mike Saunders - The tension between technology and humanity

Danette Breitenbach 12 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: Intelligent assistants can bridge generative AI gap

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Intelligent assistants can bridge generative AI gap

Henda Scott 9 Jan 2024

Lyndy van den Barselaar, managing director at ManpowerGroup South Africa

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Trends impacting the ‘world of work’ in 2024

Lyndy van den Barselaar 8 Jan 2024

Navigating the digital realm: Asus' role in South Africa's business evolution

Technology

Navigating the digital realm: Asus' role in South Africa's business evolution

Issued by ASUS 19 Dec 2023

The Future of HR Summit 2023 zooms in on practical insights for workplace transformation

Management & Leadership

The Future of HR Summit 2023 zooms in on practical insights for workplace transformation

Issued by Topco Media 29 Nov 2023

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Property

How the evolution of the real estate industry has reshaped the role of agents

14 Nov 2023

The future of retail banking design: More than just a space to keep your cash

Banking & Finance

The future of retail banking design: More than just a space to keep your cash

Adrian Whines, Issued by BrandDNA 26 Sep 2023

How business mentorship could save your company

How To Start Up

How business mentorship could save your company

Issued by SME Advice 21 Sep 2023

From potential to powerhouse: South Africa's opportunity in embracing technology - Accenture

Technology

From potential to powerhouse: South Africa's opportunity in embracing technology - Accenture

Vukani Mngxati, Issued by Stone 4 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. Jackie Smith, head of Buyers Trust.

Fintech

It's official: South Africa is the cybercrime capital of Africa - here's how to protect yourself from becoming a statistic

Jackie Smith 18 Jul 2023

High pressure modern business environment. Source: Fauxels/Pexels

Cybersecurity

4 ways to manage the human threat to cybersecurity

Carey van Vlaanderen 18 Jul 2023

World Youth Skills Day: 4IR skills aren't all digital

Skills Training

World Youth Skills Day: 4IR skills aren't all digital

14 Jul 2023

Image by Danette Breitenbach. 2022 AdFocus Award over agency of the year winners, TBWA SA

Advertising

The Financial Mail AdFocus Awards 2023 open for entries

6 Jul 2023