by Skhumbuzo Tuswa. We can’t rely on people who benefit from a lack of transformation to be its drivers.
Tag archives: BEE
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.
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.
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?
BEE myths & facts in adland
by Jarred Cinman. Following on from my introduction to black economic empowerment, here’s a collection of BEE myths and facts.
Agency Life: The black elephant in the room — part 2
by TJ Njozela. Previously, we looked at why the pachyderm is in the room; now, we’re going to talk about the challenges of having one in an ad boardroom.
Agency Life: The black elephant in the room — part 1
by TJ Njozela. Yes, this is another article about transformation. No, it’s not a rant. Yes, it’s going to be controversial.