Small and medium retailers stand to benefit from a growing trend among South African consumers to support local brands and stores. This trend is unfolding at two layers—a preference for goods and products that are locally manufactured and proudly South African and growing enthusiasm to support stores owned and run within the community. That’s according...
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USHER and Tyla joins COKE STUDIO 2024 Lineup to Bring Exclusive Experiences to music fans
COKE STUDIO 2024 unveiled exciting new additions to this year’s lineup, welcoming global music superstars, USHER and Tyla. Marking another milestone for COKE STUDIO™, Coca-Cola’s premier global music platform, USHER and Tyla are joining this season alongside several incredible artists including Karol G, NewJeans and Peggy Gou, delivering exclusive musical experiences to fans around the...
The 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards nominees announced
The 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards nominees have been unveiled. The annual awards, which celebrate the best and brightest content creators, saw the nominees across 17 categories announced. The awards are set to take place on Saturday 12 October in yet to be announced venue in the city of Johannesburg, Gauteng. “The DStv Content Creator...
Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Your Small Business Marketing Strategy
By leveraging AI, small businesses can both save time and money, while also enhancing the quality and impact of their marketing campaigns In today’s fast-paced digital world, one of the ways small businesses can stay competitive is by adopting innovative marketing strategies. Incorporating new technologies into marketing strategies can help to save time and drive...
Which Is Better for Nurturing Young Talent? Large Agencies vs. Small Agencies
As many complete summer internships and start their first advertising job, it’s a timely moment to consider where new talent can have the opportunity to learn best: at small agencies or large ones. There’s been much discussion and debate about the state of the industry’s ability to attract, retain and nurture talent, and young professionals...
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Moët Hennessy partners to launch new whisky brand ‘SirDavis’
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has joined forces with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH, to create SirDavis, a new whisky. The first-of-its-kind joint venture reflects a shared vision between Knowles-Carter and Moët Hennessy, two vanguards of culture and craft, around the future of American whisky. This unique product was years in the making after Knowles-Carter, a Japanese...
South Africa Rugby Union (SARU) plans to launch professional women’s league in 2025
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has revealed plans to launch a new women’s professional league. The ‘Women’s Super League Rugby’ (WSLR) could launch as early as 202. SARU aims to centrally contract as many as 150 female players. The plan being formulated in conjunction with provincial rugby unions, unions invited to submit proposals for inclusion of...
Jacaranda FM Calls for #HerPerfectPitch 2024 Entries
Get ready, Mzansi! Jacaranda FM is once again shining the spotlight on female entrepreneurs with the launch of #HerPerfectPitch2024. This incredible competition is set to transform one deserving businesswoman’s life, offering over R2 million in business assistance this Women’s Month. What’s #HerPerfectPitch2024 All About?Calling all female entrepreneurs who’ve been in business for at least a year—this is...
Engen expand and opens 700th Quickshop & Co store in Midrand
Engen SA opened its 700th Quickshop & Co store at Engen Summit Convenience Centre in Midrand on 1st August 2024. Located at 386 Olifantsfontein Rd, Engen Summit is designed to serve the early risers, the late-night cravers and the busy bees navigating life’s hectic schedules. Operating 24/7, the site’s convenience bouquet includes: Quickshop & Co....
Kylian Mbappe’s Interconnected Ventures becomes majority owner of Ligue 2 club Caen
Interconnected Ventures, the company founded by French soccer star Kylian Mbappe, has acquired Ligue 2 club Stade Malherbe Caen. Interconnected will acquire 80 per cent of Caen’s shares in a deal reportedlyworth between €15 million (US$16.2 million) and €20 million (US$21.7 million). Interconnected chief executive Ziad Hammoud is set to become chairman of the club. US asset management...