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Retail

From local is lekker to hyper-localisation: Township consumer trends to watch this festive season

Mongezi Mtati 12 Dec 2024

Source: Pexels.

Mental health

Corporate burnout: what the stats reveal about hidden stress

Anja van Beek 2 Dec 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Yen hits six-week high on growing BOJ rate hike bets

29 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Dollar rises after Trump tariff vows jolts Canada and Mexico

Ankur Banerjee and Harry Robertson 26 Nov 2024

The 2024 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards winners revealed

Fashion & Homeware

The 2024 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards winners revealed

22 Nov 2024

The Simba Dragon Ball Z in the early 2000s gave Millennials a childhood they will never forget (Image supplied)

Youth Marketing

Exclusive: Is the teen culture dead? How to find and revive the teen market

Keorapetse Mokoena 22 Nov 2024

The 2024 Township CX Report is here

Research

The 2024 Township CX Report is here

21 Nov 2024

2024 Township CX Report: Insights for brands navigating South Africa's township economy

CRM, CX, UX

2024 Township CX Report: Insights for brands navigating South Africa's township economy

Issued by Rogerwilco 20 Nov 2024

Branding

Getting to the purpose of brand purpose

Nolwazi Radebe, Issued by Silverbullet 19 Nov 2024

Why Netflix’s fight night flop is actually a strategic win

Streaming

Why Netflix’s fight night flop is actually a strategic win

Adelaide Tshabalala 19 Nov 2024

Zebra Technologies unveils 17th Annual Global Shopper Study

Research

Zebra Technologies unveils 17th Annual Global Shopper Study

13 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Financial Services

Stocks slip, bitcoin nears $90,000 as 'Trump trade' whipsaws markets

Amanda Cooper 12 Nov 2024

Harnessing the power of SEO: Revitalise your newsroom for increased media attention

Digital

Harnessing the power of SEO: Revitalise your newsroom for increased media attention

Sasha Kupritz, Issued by TenacityPR 8 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Asia stocks sputter as focus shifts to China stimulus

Kevin Buckland 8 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Trump's approach to global trade: Market uncertainties rise

Andre Cilliers 7 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

South African rand nosedives as Trump wins US election

7 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Oil falls on stock build, firm dollar as Trump win projected

Emily Chow 6 Nov 2024

Cezanne Joynt, is the client services manager at Achievement Awards Group.

Marketing

Why personalisation trumps segmentation in understanding your audience

Cezanne Joynt 6 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Dollar slips as FX traders gird for US election outcome

Amanda Cooper 5 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf This month VML's strategy director Antonio Petra gives a practical guide to using AI to improve the way your agency operates with your clients and internally

AI in Advertising

AI in Advertising Part 1 of 3: How to transform agency workflows with AI

Antonio Petra 4 Nov 2024

Image source: Boris Vasilenko –

Management & Leadership

Humility: A human advantage AI can’t compete with

Celeste Sirin 1 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

US dollar rally pauses before jobs data, bitcoin trades near record

Kevin Buckland and Harry Robertson 30 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

Oil hovers at one-month low with supply drivers back in focus

Laila Kearney 30 Oct 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

Source: © Central News Finance Minister Godongwana will present the MTBPS on Thursday, 30 October, at 2 pm

Markets & Investment

The 2024 #MTBPS and other critical factors that could influence the market

Andre Cilliers 28 Oct 2024

Marketing

A Comic Con experience: Platforms change but the basic rules of marketing don’t!

Eve Pennington 23 Oct 2024

#Loeries: Emuron Alemu wants you to start a cult

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries: Emuron Alemu wants you to start a cult

Lindsey Schutters 11 Oct 2024

The Unilever masterclass was a deep discussion about changing AI's understanding of beauty. Source: Gallo Images

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries: Teaching AI what real beauty looks like

Lindsey Schutters 11 Oct 2024

Markets & Investment

Fed cuts by 50bps but with a less dovish outlook

Andre Cilliers 19 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

The changing rules of engagement at work

HR & Management

The changing rules of engagement at work

Andrew Solomon and Gordon Wilson 17 Sep 2024

How customer reviews are shaping e-commerce: Join Rogerwilco’s free webinar

CRM, CX, UX

How customer reviews are shaping e-commerce: Join Rogerwilco’s free webinar

Issued by Rogerwilco 9 Sep 2024

A first of its kind women’s retreat to relax, reflect and connect

Marketing

A first of its kind women’s retreat to relax, reflect and connect

Issued by Think Leverage 2 Sep 2024

Markets & Investment

How Investec's new ESG guidebook can transform your investment strategy

29 Aug 2024

Image supplied. For Courtney Mocke, integrated strategist, Joe Public, Women’s Month is a profound reminder to honour and celebrate the incredible women who have surrounded her in every area in her life.

Women's Month

Courtney Mocke, Joe Public: #WomensMonth - A reminder to honour the women in your life

Danette Breitenbach 27 Aug 2024

The Loeries unveils diverse 2024 youth committee from Africa and the Middle East

Loeries Creative Week

The Loeries unveils diverse 2024 youth committee from Africa and the Middle East

27 Aug 2024

Markets & Investment

Canadian trade tariffs weigh on Chinese and commodity markets

Andre Cilliers 27 Aug 2024

7 performance marketing lessons in 7 years

Digital

7 performance marketing lessons in 7 years

Issued by Correlate 19 Aug 2024

Image source: bolina –

Management & Leadership

5 lessons in leadership from the Olympics

Anja van Beek 15 Aug 2024

Source: © 123rf

Marketing

Warc research: A clear customer promise is even more effective in B2B than B2C

15 Aug 2024

What are the best career paths in marketing?

Marketing

What are the best career paths in marketing?

Issued by MO Agency 14 Aug 2024

Female African creatives to lead conversations at Fame Week Africa

Events

Female African creatives to lead conversations at Fame Week Africa

13 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Anna Collard, senior vice president, content strategist and ambassador of KnowBe4 Africa.

Fintech

In chatbots we trust—but should we?

12 Aug 2024

Image: Supplied

Skills Development & Training

Induction vs onboarding: Why the distinction can make all the difference for new hires

Anja van Beek 8 Aug 2024

Promotions: Because who needs job satisfaction anyway? Unpopular opinion by a CEO

Advertising

Promotions: Because who needs job satisfaction anyway? Unpopular opinion by a CEO

Petra Mc Cardle, Issued by Wetpaint Advertising 7 Aug 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Currencies stabilise as stock markets recover

Andre Cilliers 7 Aug 2024

A women must, nothing… Momentum shines a spotlight on social codes impacting women’s finances

Women's Month

A women must, nothing… Momentum shines a spotlight on social codes impacting women’s finances

Issued by MSports 1 Aug 2024

Google's vision for AI depends on the prompt

Cloud

Google's vision for AI depends on the prompt

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jul 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

US data takes focus, People's Bank of China cuts rates, yen firms

Andre Cilliers 25 Jul 2024

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award and Bold Future Award winners named

Women's Month

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award and Bold Future Award winners named

24 Jul 2024