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Meeting the South African modern car buyers where the customer experience matches the expectation

South Africa, Jan. 8 -- In this environment, automotive organisations, from manufacturers and dealerships to finance and mobility service providers, can no longer default to old engagement models. Re... Read More


Why the future of retail calls for a checkout revolution

South Africa, Jan. 8 -- And still, I walk into stores where the line at checkout makes me want to turn around and leave. It's not for lack of effort or intention - retailers are working hard. But some... Read More


From sun safety to sex appeal: what sunscreen ads reveal about beauty ideals andpower

South Africa, Jan. 8 -- For decades, sunscreen advertising has shaped beauty ideals, dictated how women's bodies should look and reinforced social norms. Our recent study analyses historical and cont... Read More


SA's Glenda Venn on Art Directors Club jury

South Africa, Jan. 8 -- South Africa's Glenda Venn who is a global director at JLL Design is on the Architecture / Interior / Environmental Design Jury. A sampling of just some of the confirmed jury ... Read More


In Africa, beyond traditional public affairs, corporate diplomacy is the missing tool

South Africa, Jan. 8 -- When a large multinational spent nearly eighteen months negotiating a major infrastructure deal in West Africa, it followed what many global firms still consider best practice.... Read More


The Carling Black Label Cup and the campaign that changed fan engagement

South Africa, Jan. 7 -- The Carling Black Label Cup, hosted by SAB's Carling Black Label and supported by Caxton Media's FoneWorx, took a simple idea and turned it into a social catalyst that reframed... Read More


January is an opportunity for brands: 11 social media marketing ideas

South Africa, Jan. 7 -- The start of a year is a strategic advantage, as most competitors go silent after the holidays, which lowers noise and gives strategic brands a window to dominate attention. I... Read More


Meta's Manus acquisition: A strategic play for advanced AI agents

South Africa, Jan. 7 -- Meta Platforms' acquisition of the Singapore-based AI startup is one of the most significant moves in the company's recent history, and is expected to have deep implications fo... Read More


Liverpool FC secures Old School retail deal in SA

South Africa, Jan. 7 -- Multiple stores Plans are also in place to open multiple official standalone LFC Retail stores in the country, bringing the club even closer to its passionate local fan base. ... Read More


Online retailers push back against Amazon's Shop Direct

South Africa, Jan. 7 -- The Shop Direct and Buy for Me tools are designed to help shoppers find products beyond its marketplace, but retailers argue the experiment exposes a deeper tension over data o... Read More