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Novus Media recently acquired Media24’s 21 community newspaper titles, and Kick-Off and Soccer Laduma. says community newspapers and magazines are thriving (Image supplied)

Newspapers

Print is not dead as community and special-interest media thrive

1 day

Orange Ink's Portia Mvubu examines the shift in influencer marketing from popularity to genuine influence, referred to as “social opinion leadership" by some brands (image supplied)

Social Media

#BizTrends2025: Orange Ink's Portia Mvubu - Redefining influence, from popularity to leadership and other influencer marketing trends

Portia Mvubu 1 day

Peter Andrew, CEO, CCI South Africa

Trends

#BizTrends2025: BPO industry ready for transformation

Peter Andrew 2 days

Albert Makoeng, managing director, influencer division at Nfinity says the rise of creator-led commerce is a profound shift in media consumption (Image supplied)

Media

#BizTrend2025: Nfinity’s Albert Makoeng - The rise of creator-led commerce a profound shift in media consumption

Albert Makoeng 17 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: PR Powerhouse’s Lebo Madiba - Breaking through in 2025: Trust, personalities, and the new rules of engagement

Media

#BizTrends2025: PR Powerhouse’s Lebo Madiba - Breaking through in 2025: Trust, personalities, and the new rules of engagement

Lebo Madiba 16 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: ACA’s Gillian Rightford - Navigating the smile curve; reinventing agency value in 2025

Advertising

#BizTrends2025: ACA’s Gillian Rightford - Navigating the smile curve; reinventing agency value in 2025

Gillian Rightford 14 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Rapt Creative's Melanie Campbell - Advertising in 2025

Marketing

#BizTrends2025: Rapt Creative's Melanie Campbell - Advertising in 2025

Melanie Campbell, Issued by RAPT Creative Agency 13 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Joe Public Engage's Mandlakazi Mpahlwa highlights 3 factors driving PR

PR & Communications

#BizTrends2025: Joe Public Engage's Mandlakazi Mpahlwa highlights 3 factors driving PR

13 Jan 2025

Source: © Alphi Social media and content creation can be a lucrative activity, but the transition from full-time corporate employment to independent content creator is not easy says Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi, who gives 10 tips to help with the transition

Digital

10 tips to pivot from corporate to full-time content creation

Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi 8 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied.

Property

Understanding the luxury property market: what sets it apart is more than price

24 Dec 2024

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

Source: © Pew Reserarch Center With podcast listener numbers expected to surpass half a billion by the end of the year, a lot of companies are turning to podcasting says Serpple

TV

5 tips to starting a successful podcast

31 Dec 2024

5 top tech innovations of 2024: A recap of groundbreaking technologies introduced this year

Technology

5 top tech innovations of 2024: A recap of groundbreaking technologies introduced this year

Kgang Moloke, Issued by BET Software 23 Dec 2024

Pictured: Buyi Mafoko

Marketing

Dynamic businesswoman bags glorious international marketing accolade

Issued by Matte BLK 17 Dec 2024

How to stand out in a sea of influencers

Marketing

How to stand out in a sea of influencers

Issued by Dentsu 12 Dec 2024

Two athletes running in the Las Vegas speed project campaign. Source: apple.com

Hardware

Apple sprints ahead of Garmin in wearables race

Lindsey Schutters 10 Dec 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Is Jaguar's "Type 00" a risky gamble or a marketing masterstroke?

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Is Jaguar's "Type 00" a risky gamble or a marketing masterstroke?

Brendan Seery 9 Dec 2024

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Career Advice

3 benefits of being an independent consultant - do you have what it takes?

Johann van Niekerk 6 Dec 2024

2025 travel boom: South Africans plan more holidays, Marriott study shows

Travel

2025 travel boom: South Africans plan more holidays, Marriott study shows

5 Dec 2024

Spar to open first upmarket store in second quarter

Retailers

Spar to open first upmarket store in second quarter

Nqobile Dludla 4 Dec 2024

Time to get creative about raising standards in the creative industry

Advertising

Time to get creative about raising standards in the creative industry

Luca Gallarelli and Carl Willoughby, Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 4 Dec 2024

Recycling influencers - Are we just following the herd? Unpopular opinion by a HOD

Marketing

Recycling influencers - Are we just following the herd? Unpopular opinion by a HOD

Suwi Kabwe, Issued by Wetpaint Advertising 4 Dec 2024

South Africa’s first Influencer Benchmark Report sets the stage for more impactful campaigns in 2025

Marketing

South Africa’s first Influencer Benchmark Report sets the stage for more impactful campaigns in 2025

Issued by YOUKNOW Technologies 3 Dec 2024

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Environment & Natural Resources

Alien vegetation and migratory birds: The overlooked environmental impact

Anthony de Villiers 27 Nov 2024

Unlocking the wild this Black November: Career pathways beyond field guiding

Environment & Natural Resources

Unlocking the wild this Black November: Career pathways beyond field guiding

Issued by Our Salad Mix 25 Nov 2024

Radio still connects like no other

Radio & Audio

Radio still connects like no other

Elzette Boucher-Krüger, Issued by OFM Radio 25 Nov 2024

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Markets & Investment

Gauteng's stagnant property prices make it the best market to get into right now, says Seeff

25 Nov 2024

How to fund your next big project

SMEs

How to fund your next big project

Issued by Lula 22 Nov 2024

Ambush marketing will play a significant role in Black Friday sales. Don't be caught out

Marketing

Ambush marketing will play a significant role in Black Friday sales. Don't be caught out

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 20 Nov 2024

Mastering marketing basics for medium to large businesses

Marketing

Mastering marketing basics for medium to large businesses

Issued by Hoorah Digital 20 Nov 2024

How personalisation is reshaping the future of MICE events

MICE

How personalisation is reshaping the future of MICE events

15 Nov 2024

From start-up to industry contender – VCCB set to disrupt the credit bureau landscape

Financial Services

From start-up to industry contender – VCCB set to disrupt the credit bureau landscape

Issued by VeriCred Credit Bureau 13 Nov 2024

Unlocking opportunities in South Africa's growing online grocery segment

Trends

Unlocking opportunities in South Africa's growing online grocery segment

6 Nov 2024

5 audience segments brands should prioritise this holiday season

Retail Marketing

5 audience segments brands should prioritise this holiday season

5 Nov 2024

Fashion & Homeware

Daliwonga named Diesel South Africa brand ambassador

5 Nov 2024

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Marketing

Seth Godin: Ethical marketing and the importance of real value over short-term attention grabs

Mongezi Mtati 28 Oct 2024

Black Friday 2024 might be the economic boost SA needs

Retail

Black Friday 2024 might be the economic boost SA needs

24 Oct 2024

Andani.Africa spotlights the success of the leading contemporary African art fair, FNB Art Joburg

Research

Andani.Africa spotlights the success of the leading contemporary African art fair, FNB Art Joburg

Issued by Andani.Africa 18 Oct 2024

Driving supply chain innovation and efficiency

Technology

Driving supply chain innovation and efficiency

Carli Venter and Nicolé Mey, Issued by Unitrans 18 Oct 2024

Cracking Google's AI search: Key strategies for SGE success

Artificial Intelligence

Cracking Google's AI search: Key strategies for SGE success

Wouter Kritzinger, Issued by Dentsu 17 Oct 2024

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Aesthetic Medicine

How the science of epigenetics will supercharge skincare: Biohacking your skin's future

Nicole Sherwin 15 Oct 2024

Inflation is impacting coffee prices and consumption in South Africa

FMCG

Inflation is impacting coffee prices and consumption in South Africa

2 Oct 2024

Will South Africans buy a R1m Chinese double cab?

Dealers

Will South Africans buy a R1m Chinese double cab?

Lance Branquinho 1 Oct 2024

Retail media: Shaping the future of e-commerce

E-commerce

Retail media: Shaping the future of e-commerce

Daniel Malan, Issued by Dentsu 25 Sep 2024

Use Black Friday to set your business up for success with these 7 insights

Digital

Use Black Friday to set your business up for success with these 7 insights

Zaida Kamish, Issued by Incubeta 23 Sep 2024

Jordan Rakei announces The Loop SA tour dates

Music

Jordan Rakei announces The Loop SA tour dates

23 Sep 2024

Human8 and L’Oréal win 2024 Esomar Award for pioneering consumer empathy programme

Research

Human8 and L’Oréal win 2024 Esomar Award for pioneering consumer empathy programme

Issued by Human8 20 Sep 2024

The hidden power of eventing in boosting direct business sales

Sales

The hidden power of eventing in boosting direct business sales

Terena Chetty 18 Sep 2024