Apple marks an historic milestone, becoming the world’s first trillion-dollar brand, according to the newly released Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands Report 2024. Holding the No.1 position for the third consecutive year, Apple is joined at the top of the ranking by Google, Microsoft,and Amazon reflecting technology’s enduring place in everyday life. McDonald’s also retains its position in the top five, with its...
Day: <span>14 June 2024</span>
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The top 10 brands that have shaped South Africa and its identity in the last 30 years
To celebrate 30 years of democracy in South Africa, Brand Africa and Brand South Africa orchestrated a gathering of 30 distinguished brand builders. These individuals have contributed significantly to the creation of iconic brands and impactful campaigns, both before and after the democratic transition. Facilitated by Brand Africa founder and chair, Thebe Ikalafeng, this session...
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Navigating the Future of Customer Loyalty: Trends, Benefits, and Essential Platforms
Consumer loyalty is more volatile than ever. Hence, businesses globally, and notably in South Africa, are reinventing their loyalty programmes to meet and exceed customer expectations. At Payment24, we are seeing some interesting trends emerge, and even amidst economic challenges, loyalty programmes are evolving to offer more than just points; they’re becoming a lifeline for...
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Coursera and African Leadership University partners to Expand Access to Education in Africa
Coursera, a leading online learning platform, has partnered with the African Leadership University (ALU), the institution dedicated to shaping Africa’s future leaders with ethics, entrepreneurship, and solutions for the continent’s challenges, to enable learners from across Africa to access world-class education and equip them with the necessary skills to thrive in a digital economy. Education...
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Sage increases Efficiency and Improves scalability for Distributors and Manufacturers
Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses has today launched Sage Distribution and Manufacturing Operations (SDMO) in the United States and South Africa. SDMO provides complete visibility and control of the purchasing, production, inventory, and sales processes of small to mid-sized distributors and discrete manufacturers, helping them...
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Sports Interactive strikes deal to bring Premier League to Football Manager 2025
Football Manager publisher Sports Interactive has agreed a four-year licensing deal with the Premier League. As the ‘official football management game’ of English soccer’s top flight, Football Manager 2025 will be the first edition of the series to include official logos, kits and player photos, with further integrations promised throughout the partnership. While Premier League...