Ogilvy South Africa announced the return of the Creative Technology Academy, an initiative focusing on enhancing the specialist digital and technological skills of industry newcomers, providing them with the essential tools they need to thrive in a competitive global market. The groundbreaking initiative reflects the agency’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of industry talent...
Day: <span>27 January 2025</span>
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Three Ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools Can Help Drive Efficiencies for Small Businesses
Almost everywhere you look today the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is there. According to this year’s GoDaddy’s Global Entrepreneurship Survey, 94% of respondents reported that digitization has already noticeably improved the work processes in their small business. GoDaddy shares some ways that AI technology tools can help to drive increased efficiencies for small...
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Two thirds of consumers demand a rapid move from ‘inspiration to purchase’ writes Steven Heilbron
Customer engagement across multiple touchpoints is emerging as one of the most important ways that retailers can differentiate themselves from their competition. Those that offer a seamless omnichannel experience will be able to grow wallet-share, build customer loyalty, and drive profitable growth. That’s according to Steven Heilbron, CEO of Capital Connect, a fintech that offers fast...
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Predictions Sustainability in IT: How the Push for Greener Practices is Reshaping the IT Distribution Landscape
As organisations, governments, and communities demand more responsible practices, the IT distribution landscape is transforming to prioritise greener operations, innovative technologies, and community-focused efforts. Looking ahead, here are the key sustainability shifts I foresee will start taking hold in 2025. Sustainability as a Core Business Strategy Sustainability has evolved into a central pillar of corporate...
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OPINION | The plight of masculinity and the rise of MMA writes Musa Kalenga
Our ever-evolving landscape of modern society, the concept of masculinity finds itself at a crossroads. Traditional ideas of manhood—once defined by stoicism, physical strength, and the provider role—are increasingly questioned, reframed, and reshaped by cultural, economic, and technological changes. Amid this upheaval, the rise of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) as a global phenomenon reflects an...