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#OrchidsandOnions: GWM appeals to hardcore 4x4 consumers with Chuck Norris-inspired ad

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: GWM appeals to hardcore 4x4 consumers with Chuck Norris-inspired ad

Brendan Seery 3 days

Homes are submerged in water after a massive flood in N'djamena, Chad, 14 October 2022. Reuters/Mahamat Ramadane/File Photo

Climate Change

Africa grapples with forecasting challenge as weather disasters loom

Mahamat Ramadane and Alessandra Prentice 15 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Trump policies may cause an initial global and US economic downturn

14 Nov 2024

Global brands in developing markets: The unseen environmental and commercial gaps

Informal Retailing

Global brands in developing markets: The unseen environmental and commercial gaps

Nevo Hadas 14 Nov 2024

Zebra Technologies unveils 17th Annual Global Shopper Study

Research

Zebra Technologies unveils 17th Annual Global Shopper Study

13 Nov 2024

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Environment & Natural Resources

HPAI virus suspected to have reached Marion Island

13 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Pieter De Wet, business development lead at FutureBank.

Financial Services

Beyond transactions: The rise of mobile wallets. But consolidation is coming

13 Nov 2024

The impact of Donald Trump’s re-election on the SA economy

Economy

The impact of Donald Trump’s re-election on the SA economy

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 12 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Financial Narrative has launched the Financial Narrative Independent Agency Network, a new global network of independent marketing and communications consultancies

PR & Communications

Financial Narrative launches specialist financial services communications consultancy

12 Nov 2024

Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, speaks at the United Nations climate change conference COP29 opening in Baku, Azerbaijan, 11 November 2024. Reuters/Maxim Shemetov

Climate Change

Trump and trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit in Baku

Valerie Volcovici and Nailia Bagirova 11 Nov 2024

Global competition and local challenges shake SA maize prices

Agribusiness

Global competition and local challenges shake SA maize prices

11 Nov 2024

A municipal worker attempts to unclog a flooded road in Newlands during heavy rains in Cape Town, South Africa, 9 July 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander/File Photo

Climate Change

South Africa concerned Trump election will impact climate talks

Tim Cocks 8 Nov 2024

Anglo's Quellaveco project in Peru first produced copper in 2022

Mining

Copper could cure Murray & Roberts cold after De Beers diamond cough

Lindsey Schutters 8 Nov 2024

Source: © Cottonbro Studio There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform's future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power

Social Media

Uncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

8 Nov 2024

Kia makes exciting return to Sema with custom EV concepts destined for adventure

Launches & Reviews

Kia makes exciting return to Sema with custom EV concepts destined for adventure

Issued by Kia South Africa 7 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Post-Trump election: Emerging economies on edge

Raymond Parsons 7 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Trump victory spells trouble for the rand and Brics allies

7 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Steve Holland, Nandita Bose, Stephanie Kelly and Joseph Ax 6 Nov 2024

Fashion & Homeware

Psycho Bunny, the menswear brand, launches in South Africa

4 Nov 2024

Global triumphs as LIA 2024 honours Middle Eastern agencies

Advertising

Global triumphs as LIA 2024 honours Middle Eastern agencies

4 Nov 2024

National Geographic Africa unveils adventurous upcoming programming slate

TV

National Geographic Africa unveils adventurous upcoming programming slate

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 1 Nov 2024

Mesh makes it easy to invest in the BRNDZ you know

Branding

Mesh makes it easy to invest in the BRNDZ you know

Issued by Mesh Trade 1 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Scopen’s Sustainability Study in Latin America has found that a focus of communication practices in the region is to promote equality

Marketing

Part 2: Scopen 4th Latam Sustainability Study: Communications promote gender equality

1 Nov 2024

AI thought leaders gather for Singularity Summit 2024

Events & Conferencing

AI thought leaders gather for Singularity Summit 2024

Issued by Mann Made 31 Oct 2024

Media

Washington Post faces backlash as Bezos ends presidential endorsements to restore trust

30 Oct 2024

Source: © Provoke Media Razor PR, Clockwork and Magna Carta excelled at the recent 2024 Global Sabre Awards

PR & Communications

Elite of the elite: SA's Razor PR, Clockwork and Magna Carta excel at Global Sabre Awards

Danette Breitenbach 30 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf Involving employees in sustainability strategies is key to future success says Scopen’s 4th edition Sustainability Study in Latin America report

Marketing

Part 1: Scopen 4th Latam Sustainability Study: 6 key findings

29 Oct 2024

Marketing

Dispatch from Pennsylvania: How marketing affects swing voters as US election looms

Dave Bussiere 28 Oct 2024

Virgin Atlantic returns to CPT with extended seasonal service

Travel

Virgin Atlantic returns to CPT with extended seasonal service

28 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Global commercial insurance rates show first quarterly fall in seven years, Marsh says

Sinead Cruise 25 Oct 2024

Source: © WPP Despite third-quarter results showing a strong performance from GroupM and WPP's winning of the Amazon media account, the network's expectations for the full year remain unchanged

Advertising

Strong Q3 performance for WPP; full year expectations remain unchanged

23 Oct 2024

Suhana Gordhan of LoveSong to lead Radio & Audio at The One Show 2025

Advertising

Suhana Gordhan of LoveSong to lead Radio & Audio at The One Show 2025

23 Oct 2024

Pernod-Ricard's Nthabi Motsoeneng to chair Warc Awards for Middle East & Africa 2025 jury

Marketing

Pernod-Ricard's Nthabi Motsoeneng to chair Warc Awards for Middle East & Africa 2025 jury

17 Oct 2024

"Out of Home may be the world's oldest medium, but we know very well that it can't stand still, says WOO president Tom Goddard (Image supplied)

OOH

Effective creativity, new technology, drives the impact of OOH on the European continent

15 Oct 2024

Source: © IMASA A coalition of African editor guilds and media owner organisations has partnered with Code for Africa’s (CfA) media research unit, CivicSignal, to build a database tracking title closures, staff losses and other market impacts

Media

Calling on African media to map the media meltdown

14 Oct 2024

Investing in our future: Acting boldly to bridge South Africa’s skills and funding gaps

Higher Education

Investing in our future: Acting boldly to bridge South Africa’s skills and funding gaps

Issued by The NetEd Group 11 Oct 2024

Source: © Gallo Images The Creative Circle hosted a panel discussion on the state of SA's advertising industry

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries: The state of advertising in SA - Ambition. Deliberate. "Let's go, let's do it"

Danette Breitenbach 11 Oct 2024

Image source: Alena Darmel from

Digital

Thriving world of esports: Trending games, top countries and prize money

10 Oct 2024

Personalised marketing in travel: Why knowing your audience matters

Marketing

Personalised marketing in travel: Why knowing your audience matters

Rachel Irvine 10 Oct 2024

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Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO: September sees biggest food price hike in 18 months

9 Oct 2024

AfCFTA’s primary task must be to boost intra-African exports to levels experienced by other global trading blocs

Import/Export

AfCFTA’s primary task must be to boost intra-African exports to levels experienced by other global trading blocs

Tunde Macaulay 4 Oct 2024

Tyla announces SA tour dates

Music

Tyla announces SA tour dates

4 Oct 2024

Aviation

Aerotechnic expands into South America

2 Oct 2024

Human8 announces appointment of Peter Teachman as chief operating officer

Research

Human8 announces appointment of Peter Teachman as chief operating officer

Issued by Human8 2 Oct 2024

Will South Africans buy a R1m Chinese double cab?

Dealers

Will South Africans buy a R1m Chinese double cab?

Lance Branquinho 1 Oct 2024

The day of the podcast – Pod 2

Podcasts

The day of the podcast – Pod 2

Mark Botha, Issued by Mediamark 1 Oct 2024

Marketing

Warc 2024 Report: 3 key strategies marketing leaders need to know in 2024

1 Oct 2024

Economy

Global financial assets rebound in 2023 with 7.6% growth

27 Sep 2024

Tourism

TTC names Melissa DaSilva interim CEO of TTC Tour Brands

25 Sep 2024