by Skhumbuzo Tuswa. We can’t rely on people who benefit from a lack of transformation to be its drivers.
Tag archives: BBBEE
Black (owned) agencies left behind by MAC Charter
by Mxolisi G Buthelezi. In her book, “Who’s Afraid of Affirmative Action”, Christine Qunta laments that black people still find themselves in need of affirmative action. Adland is no exception.
Hermaneutics: Adland in review — restructuring after industry shakeout
by Herman Manson. Having initially failed to adapt internally to the rapidly changing agency environment, ad agencies are being forced to restructure.
#AgencyFocus: Banyana Banyana & a boatload of awards
by Carey Finn. Sports and entertainment specialist Levergy is neither short of ambition nor achievements.
#TheInterlocker: Solving issues • Skills • Advice • Digital PR • BBBEE
by MarkLives. Jessica Yellin, Michelle Cavé, Tanya Kovarsky and Maciek Dubla each share something they believe their PR peers would benefit from reading. Cian Mac Eochaidh also gives some insight into BBBEE.
Did the MAC Charter lie to us?
by Jarred Cinman. Did the MAC Charter lie to us? Have we, as an industry, been sent off on a wild-goose chase? Even those of us who’ve actually caught the geese find ourselves empty-handed.
#BigQ2018: Marketers to take digital in-house at unprecedented rate
by MarkLives. What are the expectations of South Africa’s marketing and advertising leaders for the industry in 2018? Next up is Johanna McDowell of Independent Agency Search and Selection Company.
The heart of BEE is our own minds
by Jarred Cinman. This piece on black economic empowerment (BEE) is for those who desire transformation but for whom it keeps feeling just out of reach.
Agency Life: The black elephant in the room — part 3
by TJ Njozela. My people, I’m just going to go straight into it. Sorry, not sorry.
Transforming adland — straddling the line between utopia & reality
by Lynn Madeley. The transformation conversation in marketing and comms in South Africa has had much less engagement from us white ad execs. Why?