#BehindtheBrandManager: Justine Cullinan of Nando s on building an empathetic muscleIn this #BehindtheBrandManager feature, we find out more from Justine Cullinan, GM of marketing and brand strategy and communication at the iconic and well-loved South African fast-food chain Nando s. By Ruth Cooper
The 5 habits of highly effective advertisersKantar s Creative Effectiveness Awards reveals the world s most effective ads of 2020, and what makes them great. By Daren Poole, Issued by Kantar
13th annual Bookmark Awards - announcement of the 2021 jury chairs and jury panelsIn the run up to the 13th annual Bookmarks Awards, the IAB SA has announced the 2021 jury panels and their respective chairs. Comprising eight experts in their respective fields, the jury chairs together with their fellow panel judges will evaluate and award the latest and greatest in South African digital. Issued by IAB South Africa
#Newsmaker: Thando Mafongosi, Grey Group Advertising s new strategy directorGrey Group Advertising Africa has announced the promotion of Thando Mafongosi to strategy director. Mafongosi holds a Bachelor s degree focused in brand management from Vega School and an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science. She has worked in the advertising industry for a number of years, her skills include brand management, digital marketing strategy, advertising, strategic planning, traditional marketing strategy. By Evan-Lee Courie
#BehindtheBrandManager: Terri Verhoeven of Big Concerts on navigating the new events, entertainment spaceThis month, we uncover the heroes behind the brands that millions of South Africans take into their homes and hearts every day. We find out more from Terri Verhoeven, senior operations manager at Big Concerts, about managing such a well-known SA company and navigating and surviving the devastating effects of Covid-19. By Ruth Cooper
Takealot competitor Everyshop officially launchesAfter a month of public testing in March, the new South African online marketplace Everyshop has officially launched, offering delivery across South Africa.
really behind her mask is a fierce female who loves bubbly a little too much, takes life a little seriously, but knows the importance of working hard and balancing that out with some good fun! By Jessica Tennant
Henley MBA student Collen Mashawana is helping build communities during a pandemicThere are many aspects to the Henley Executive MBA that make it stand out from every other MBA programme offered on the continent, not least the fact that it is the only international MBA offered in South Africa. But there are two other aspects that are extremely close to Henley Africa dean and director Jon Foster-Pedley s heart: serving the community and active learning. Issued by Henley Business School
Judgment confirms importance of disclosure of records in litigationIn a recent case where a claimant for damages sought to prevent the disclosure of her medical records, the rules of court were found to override other legislation relating to confidentiality of personal information. By Sandra Sithole