R3 sale: Africa Padel faces scrutiny over third anniversary promotion

[Karabo Ledwaba] The complaint raised concerns about the misleading nature of the advertising, particularly regarding the availability of items at the advertised price...

McKinsey restructures, 3% of workforce to go

[Danette Breitenbach] McKinsey will let 360 employees, around 3% of its workforce, go...

Big representation from Africa at Cannes Lions 2024

[Karabo Ledwaba] Cannes Lions has revealed its 2024 jury lineup, featuring several bigwigs from Africa...

#OrchidsandOnions: Auto and General sets the standard in insurance claims

[Brendan Seery] Brendan Seery talks insurance and mentoring in his weekly Onions & Orchids column...

The importance of jury duty: Creative award shows essential in fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration

[Tanya de Jongh] Tanya de Jongh, integrated creative director, Rapt Creative contemplates her career and the invaluable lessons she has gained after being nominated to serve on the 2024 Bookmarks jury…

SpendTrend 2024: Resilient South Africans adapt to challenging economic conditions

[Danette Breitenbach] The SpendTrend 2024 report, a collaboration between Discovery Bank and Visa, analysed credit card spending behaviour to understand consumer spending habits...

Albany Bread Girl joy sours to disappointment for content creator and brands

[Danette Breitenbach] Miss Albany or the Albany Bread Girl photographer has hit out at the brand on social media...

Capitec Bank's journey to becoming one of the world's strongest banking brands

[Karabo Ledwaba] Leading the charge at Capitec is François Viviers, the group executive of marketing and communications, boasting more than a decade of experience within the bank's ranks...

#OrchidsandOnions: Checkers pranks commuters over holiday weekend, Curro Holdings faces backlash

[Brendan Seery] No one likes being stopped by the cops, so it was quite a brave move on the part of Checkers to pull a bit of a “Leon Schuster”...

Building lasting connections: The art of brand equity

[Mongezi Mtati] In today’s increasingly globalised and hyper-competitive marketplace, it’s difficult to overstate the importance of a strong brand...

Dimension Data fully rebrands to NTT Data in MEA region

[Karabo Ledwaba] Since its inception in South Africa four decades ago, Dimension Data swiftly rose to prominence in the IT industry, earning accolades and expanding its reach. As the company approaches its next chapter, a significant transformation looms on the horizon...

The Future is Female: Reframing the future, recognising women's impact on society and the economy

[Khensani Nobanda] Representation of women in marketing and advertising has sometimes lagged a bit behind in reflecting our lived experiences says Khensani Nobanda, Nedbank: group executive for marketing and corporate affairs...

Penny Ntuli leaves Gagasi FM over R2,800 salary

[Karabo Ledwaba] Gagasi FM, a popular radio station in South Africa, found itself at the center of attention after radio host Penny Ntuli revealed on social media that she turned down an offer of R2,800 per month...

7 South African PR agencies on Provoke Media 2024 EMEA campaign shortlist

[Danette Breitenbach] Seven South African PR agencies listed in the Provoke Media 2024 EMEA campaign shortlist...

#MDPMI: Open AI's ChatGPT surprises founders with mass adoption

[Karabo Ledwaba] The surprising mass adoption of ChatGPT by everyday users caught the founders off guard...

#OrchidsandOnions: The Boswell family's multi-generational journey with Ford SA

[Brendan Seery] When it comes to CSI, there are companies that put their money where their mouths are when it comes to beneficial environmental programmes...

DStv Chasing the Sun 2 spoof campaign, #SACMAD, that urges men to be "stronger teargether" goes viral

[Danette Breitenbach] Retroviral and Panther Punch Productions The Chasing the Sun 2 spoof for DStv has gone viral, hitting one million views in the first 24 hours...

#OrchidsandOnions: Audi and Ogilvy's AI-generated ad is a piece of art

[Brendan Seery] The “next big thing” in marketing – after programmatic advertising and “influencers”, both of which consume billions and deliver little real benefit – is “Artificial Intelligence”...

Shopping like a billionaire - What's the deal with Temu?

[Karabo Ledwaba] The omnipresence of Temu has left consumers wondering if there is anywhere this retail giant can't reach...

Carl Willoughby named chairperson of Creative Circle

[Karabo Ledwaba] The Creative Circle has named TBWA\Hunt Lascaris’ Carl Willoughby as the new chairperson with Ogilvy’s Kabelo Moshapalo as his deputy...