Sidelining chief marketing officers is shortsighted

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Winners of the 2024 Smarties Awards have been announced

Pep clinched the Brand of the Year prize, while Yonder claimed the title of Agency of the Year

How to get storytelling right

Five ways brands can use stories to resonate with an audience and create a connection

MTN is SA’s most valuable brand, says Brand Finance

Brand consistency and investment fuel growth of South African businesses as telecoms giants rank first and second

Beyond viral: the new era of influencer marketing

Specialist agencies are emerging that navigate the intricacies of influencer partnerships, algorithm changes and campaign analytics

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Customer loyalty is at risk as the economy limps along

Companies who keep their existing client base happy are in a better position to grow than those who do not

AI can improve business results, says MMA South Africa

The organisation plans to provide access to information and insights that will empower CMOs to make more informed decisions and take decisive action

Mike Abel on making Sens of what customers want

Ad guru Mike Abel tells how science and technology enhance  market research

SA’s top marketers announced at Marketing Achievement Awards

The MAAs are an opportunity for entrants to prove the positive impact of marketing and brand building as critical commercial tools for growth and change

Is the creator economy past its sell-by date?

A look at what is and isn’t working for both influencers and brands, and what the future of brand-influencer partnerships is likely to look like

Creative agencies are adding more to clients’ business growth, study shows

This comes despite advertising spend having  dropped, says Scopen co-founder and global CEO

These are South Africa’s most popular loyalty programmes

Getting cash back remains the preferred benefit of economically active consumers

Breaking the ‘good enough’ barrier in customer experience

Relatively simple changes can help marketers overcome the substandard service, quality and reliability that consumers have become used to

What it will take to win the 2024 national elections in South Africa

Political parties need to restore faith in the democratic process by demonstrating their efficacy in a way that feels real and attainable

Top 500 banking brands’ total brand value doubles over a decade

Brand Finance rankings show the strength of local African bank brands