https://www.bizcommunity.com/Branding Africa Branding news 15 Branding news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Branding en-us Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:20:05 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ogilvy-namibia-ceo-megan-pritchard-the-industry-has-changed-the-responsibility-hasnt-303508a When Ogilvy Namibia opened its doors in 1996, the industry looked almost nothing like it does today. The fundamentals of building a great brand have changed far less than we’d like to think. 1-272853 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/google-sa-kabelo-makwane-in-africa-a-phone-is-a-pocket-pc-858063a From an adtech or martech perspective, how can marketers shift from how they used to market to how they now need to reach consumers in a digital space? This is the question Google South Africa's country director, Kabelo Makwane, addressed at the recent Nedbank IMC conference. 1-272849 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/provoke-media-sabre-awards-close-for-entries-this-week-525060a Provoke Media’s Sabre Awards competitions for Africa, Australia & New Zealand, and MENAT have an early deadline of 16 October 2026, which is fast approaching. 1-272526 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/net-75-of-marketers-plan-to-increase-investment-in-ai-visibility-including-ads-303668a Kantar’s annual Media Reactions study shows marketers are betting on AI, but many remain uncertain they have the right media mix or right data to deliver growth. 1-272093 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pepsicos-mirinda-brings-smile-delivery-service-to-uganda-525820a As consumers navigate rising living costs, higher petrol prices and an increasingly negative news cycle, brands are looking for ways to create more meaningful moments of connection. 1-272056 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inside-the-gerety-grand-jury-winners-2026-story-telling-makes-an-impact-520710a A recent panel discussion saw members of the Gerety Grand Jury talk about this year's winning work, offering some insights on what made these pieces so remarkable. 1-271866 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zambia-cultural-confidence-is-becoming-its-greatest-creative-asset-186516a As someone who works with brands in Zambia every day, one of the most interesting shifts I have observed is not technological. It is cultural. 1-271618 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding Africa https://www.bizcommunity.co.ke/article/africa-first-dedicated-creator-intercontinental-network-launches-in-kenya-967334a Sound On Africa (SOA) has launched an intercontinental network built to connect brands with vetted creators across Africa, starting in Kenya. 1-270604 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wpp-results-beat-analyst-forecasts-sees-shares-jump-up-745222a WPP has posted first-half results that beat analyst forecasts on revenue, organic growth and profit margins, leading to a jump of as much as 30.2% in WPP shares - its highest intraday level since September 2025. 1-270582 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/amc-conference-exploring-the-influence-of-ai-and-afcfta-on-african-marketing-967874a African marketers are navigating two forces at once: AI reshaping how brands are built and reach audiences, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) opening new routes to trade across the continent. 1-270444 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding Africa