by MarkLives. The hottest primetime shows on SABC 1 in South Africa revealed: TV ratings for July 2019.
Author archives: Simone Puterman
The Suit: Why most job descriptions for suits are rubbish
by Jason Harrison. “YOU are the strategist,” said the strategist after I asked who’d be doing the strategy for the launch of a challenger brand. “But I’m just an account manager,” I stammered.
Fair Exchange: Experienced vs newer models — both have merit
by Erna George. Experience is not a predetermination for success. Are you adapting your experiences and extending your learning?
Human moving on from Loeries
by MarkLives. Andrew Human is leaving The Loeries at the end of March 2020.
Q5: Marcus Sorour on the changing face of corporate comms [interview]
by Carey Finn. This South African living in London talks evolving skillsets, the role of social platforms, and media relations in the age of the influencer.
Only Connect Podcast: How to win in the attention economy • Ep 5
by Bradley Elliott. We speak to advertising veteran, Danni Dixon, who now heads up marketing at Investec SA, in this fifth Only Connect podcast episode.
Gestalt: Rethinking what customers want & are willing to share in return
by Leeya Hendricks. Self-storing/transformer furniture provides fascinating case studies of a new generation of successful data-gathering products.
Zeitgeist of Now: Why we crave & love nostalgia so much
by Jason Stewart. Our mental and emotional wellbeing, knowingly or not, is under siege. When that happens, we look for safety, security, comfort and protection.
EXCLUSIVE: Gallarelli off to TBWA\SA
by MarkLives. Luca Gallarelli will be replacing Sean Donovan as TBWA\South Africa group CEO, effective 1 December 2019.
Gold for Africa at 2019 Clios
by MarkLives. South Africa is taking home one Gold, two Bronzes and four Shortlists, and Egypt two Silvers so far.