Samkelisiwe Dlalisa shares some insight on how Facebook has once again updated its competition guidelines and why this is making the lives of social media managers so much easier. On the branding front, Diane Charton says that consumers take a central role in brand stories. According to her, today's customers also want to play a role in shaping the narratives, experiences and even the values of the companies they interact with. Finally, the Johnnie Walker Blue Label CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) has announced the finalists for the Southern African round of the awards to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 19 September. Cheers! Ilse van den Berg, Editor: Marketing & Media Africa (@Biz_Africa) PS Take a look at the latest ads in the Ornico ad showcase.
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