Andy Rice says ad agencies should have communicators across all age demographics to give the brands they serve the best exposure.
Category archives: Columns
Ad of the Week: Courage defines tomorrow
by Oresti Patricios. Net#work BBDO and Kevin Fitzgerald of 0307 present an inspirational story of true courage in this latest TVC for Unisa.
Brand Experience: When agencies should show up at pitches
by Mike Silver. One of the most powerful things a mentor once said to me is, “No is a full sentence.”
Beyond Borders: The case for mobile programmatic in Africa
by Craig Page-Lee. It’s clear that advertisers are going to pursue more-targeted audiences.
New matchmaking service for brands, PR professionals
by Herman Manson. marcusbrewster’s service will match a curated pool of comms professionals with brands requiring such expertise short-term.
SA TV Ratings: SABC 1, SABC 2, SABC 3 — top 20 June 2016
by MarkLives. The hottest primetime television shows on SABC 1, SABC 2 and SABC 3 in South Africa revealed: TV ratings for the month of June 2016!
MagLove: The best magazine covers this week (29 July 2016)
Getaway, Mad Magazine, MyKitchen, POLITICO Magazine and Woolworths TASTE — MediaSlut’s weekly pick!
The Real McCoy: Rebels with a cause
by Sean McCoy. Here are some thoughts and insights from a leading conservation business in Africa that’s been shaping the industry for 30 years.
Homegrown: Man-vertising, the shifting codes of masculinity
by Lynne Gordon. Marketers need to embrace new constructs to create “man-vertising” that speaks to new ideas of masculinity.
Ad of the Week: How many friends, exactly?
by Oresti Patricios. DDB South Africa and Honda Motors Southern Africa have created two compelling print ads promoting road safety.