Thirty minutes with Morné van Emmenes
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In SA’s economic environment of consumers being strapped for cash and brands doing their best to retain their customers and make sales, it’s harder to think creatively. Yet it’s also more essential than ever; in fact, it is in these times that creative thinkers find the greatest opportunities for their brands. This is the view of Morné van Emmenes, newly appointed marketing manager for Kimberly-Clark’s Baby & Child Care category, which is responsible for Huggies. Van Emmenes says digital marketing is finally creeping into everyday conversations and marketers are starting to realise that it offers a larger reach and greater engagement than more traditional means. “There’s widespread awakening across all sectors of what digital can do for a brand. It’s taken some time, but there are now a host of companies in SA creating digital conversations that forge relationships with their consumers,” he says. Moreover, he adds, as technology becomes smarter so do the people who use it. “Personal...
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