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Tag archives: diversity
Herding Words: Uncomfortably numb
by Wendy Shepherd. The recent world has presented a whole lot more for us to feel uncomfortable about. We can do three things with this: ignore it, walk on eggshells, or sit with it.
Young, Gifted & Killing It: Lameez Mohd
by Veli Ngubane. The Ogilvy PR CT powerhouse unpacks this changing world as we talk about covid-19, transformation, #BlackLivesMatter and the role of women in today’s landscape.
Fair Exchange: Diversity in marketing critical for growth, positive outcomes
by Erna George. We all know SA has a highly diverse consumer base, yet the marketing and advertising focus on building diverse thought and inspiration is still too slow.
#Transformers: Structural transformation matters. Just do it!
by Charlie Mathews. As the world watched ordinary Americans courageously face off a Trumpian display of violent, systematic racism backed by police brutality, Nike made an ad.
EDITORIAL: Mapping a changed world, and finding new ways to thrive
by Herman Manson. With the support of the ACA and HumanInsight, MarkLives is setting out to explore how brands and marketers started on the path to transforming.
Q5: Brand conscience, with Lebo Madiba [interview]
by Carey Finn. The Ogilvy Joburg managing partner PR and influence talks about the real value of communications, PR and branding in times of both crisis and calm.
Q5: EQ will get you everywhere, says Khanyi Mpumlwana [interview]
by Carey Finn. The FCB Joburg creative director and Find New Words co-founder has a few words for young women — and everyone else — in advertising.
#BigQEmployers: When it comes to young talent, adland needs to be agile
by MarkLives. Unati Moalusi is our next panellist to tackle: “How successful have local ad agencies been in creating positive employer reputations?”
#BigQNarratives: SA adland can’t champion what it doesn’t understand
by MarkLives. Veli Ngubane is our third panellist to tackle: “Are SA ad agencies and brands embracing an authentically African narrative and aesthetic or do they continue to imitate US and European work?”