by Khethiwe Makhubo. In this letter, I am choosing to speak out about some painful experiences and stories that demonstrate how this industry really is to the black female body, voice and narrative.
Tag archives: transformation
Young, Gifted & Killing It: Jabulani Sibiya
by Veli Ngubane. Jabulani Sibiya is now calling Joburg home as he takes on the lead strategist role on one of South Africa’s most-iconic brands. We find out more.
#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.
#BigReads2017: Transformation, ratings, circulations & other issues
by Herman Manson. We list the best-read media and marketing stories on MarkLives during 2017.
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.
New agency BE catapults young talent into owner-managers
by Herman Manson. Digital agency Conversation Lab has taken seven of its young black managers and given them majority ownership in their own agency: BE.
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.
Letter to the South African advertising industry — part 1
by Khethiwe Makhubo. I am writing this letter to you as a black woman who has worked for you short of three years, and in my time here I have experienced how hostile, violent and resistant you are to the black female creative voice.
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.