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Cancel Culture Is Costly – Why 7 in 10 JSE Firms Are Unprepared for Digital Reputational Warfare

In an era where every tweet, every post or like can spiral into a boycott and misinformation spreads faster than truth, corporate reputation is not just a PR concern-it’s a boardroom imperative. My...

Gamification in loyalty programs helps drive engagement through play

Len Lubbe, CEO and Founder of LoyaltyPlus Customer engagement is the foundation on which any successful loyalty program is built. As businesses compete for people’s attention, gamification is quickly...

It’s time for Africa’s creators to cash in on $17.8 billion

The African creator economy is thriving, growing at a rate of 28.5% per year and set to reach $17.8 billion by 2030. Yet, for many of the continent’s talented creators, turning their content into a...

The Power is Back with the People: The Rise of Creator-Led Commerce

How is it possible that a YouTuber’s staged boxing match can draw almost as many viewers as the Super Bowl? Jake Paul and Mike Tyson recently raked in a combined $60 million from a Netflix event that...

The Importance of business to business marketing

Author: Marc Ashton, CEO, Decusatio Investor Communications As we enter 2025, there is a renewed optimism in the air as economic and sentiment indicators suggest that South Africa may be turning a...

Webfluential launches evolved platform to empower Africa’s Creator Economy

The increasing number of spam calls, complaints from consumers and mounting pressure from the Information Regulator to crack down on unsolicited or cold calling consumers, means that direct marketers...

Direct marketing compliance a possibility with AI-driven solution

The increasing number of spam calls, complaints from consumers and mounting pressure from the Information Regulator to crack down on unsolicited or cold calling consumers, means that direct marketers...

Real Stories, Real Influence, Real Africa

Brands venturing into the African market are quickly discovering one thing: you can’t buy authenticity. You must earn it. Award-winning influencer agencies, like theSalt, in South Africa, have...

Monks acquires 25% stake in Hoorah

Full-service digital marketing agency Hoorah today announced that global advertising and marketing services company Monks has acquired a 25% stake in the business as part of its plans to expand its...

Creators Are the New Media Titans

As traditional media struggles to keep pace, a new era of direct-to-audience content is redefining the landscape. The downfall of traditional media is no longer a distant prediction; it’s unfolding...

Turning Stories into Sales with Customer Generated Content

As South Africans, having stories woven into the fabric of everyday life is an age-old tradition. For generations, communities have gathered around the warmth of a fire, sharing tales, experiences...

Redefining Retail: The Impact of Extended Reality (XR) on Marketing and Shopping Experiences in South Africa

In the dynamic world of marketing and retail, innovation is key to capturing the attention and loyalty of consumers. Amidst this ever-evolving landscape, extended reality (XR) technologies, including...

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