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Welcome Back: Why Most B2B Content Gets Ignored (And How to Start the Year Differently)

Welcome Back: Why Most B2B Content Gets Ignored (And How to Start the Year Differently)

It’s that time again.The inboxes are filling. Calendars are refilling. Teams are slowly shaking off the festive haze and finding their rhythm.Many businesses are “back” but the real question isn’t just about getting back to

Why verified consumer data is becoming non-negotiable for SA brands

Why verified consumer data is becoming non-negotiable for SA brands

By Ross Joughin, Chief Commercial Officer at SynapserSouth Africa’s consumer landscape is becoming increasingly complex, and far harder to read with confidence. Spending power is under strain, and behaviour differs sharply across regions and demographics.

The dark side of automation: Automated marketing isn’t a set-and-forget solution

The dark side of automation: Automated marketing isn’t a set-and-forget solution

By Tanika Corneleus, Digital Campaign Lead at midnight, the innovation agency of iqbusinesAutomated systems have transformed every aspect of marketing operations over the past few years, from how we run email campaigns and schedule social media

Nedbank IMC 2025 White Paper captures the moment where marketing meets meaning

Nedbank IMC 2025 White Paper captures the moment where marketing meets meaning

Following another record-breaking Nedbank IMC Conference, which this year welcomed over 3 000 delegates from 20 countries - its largest audience to date - the organisers have released the official 2025 Nedbank IMC White Paper.

The hidden wealth we all carry

The hidden wealth we all carry

“The most valuable real estate in the world isn't a penthouse or a sprawling estate; it's the graveyard. There lie millions of half-written books, ideas never launched, and talents never developed. Most people die with

AI-fuelled retail media opens new frontier in performance marketing for South African brands

AI-fuelled retail media opens new frontier in performance marketing for South African brands

By Alasdair Fey, Digital Campaign Manager at midnight, the innovation agency of iqbusinessRetail media has emerged as an advertising powerhouse in the international market, becoming a major revenue generator for players such as Amazon over

The Power of Two: Where Innovation Happens at the Intersection

The Power of Two: Where Innovation Happens at the Intersection

Some of the most exciting ideas happen when two worlds collide. At this point of intersection, which we’ll call “X”, sparks fly, new possibilities emerge, and entire industries can shift. This is the essence of

African Gen Z on the rise in the global influence economy

African Gen Z on the rise in the global influence economy

Across the African continent compelling economic and demographic forces are converging to position Gen Z, along with Gen Alpha, as the major force to shape the future of work, culture and consumerism. Africa is by

From quick hits to lasting impact: The role of short-form content in brand growth

From quick hits to lasting impact: The role of short-form content in brand growth

By Tanika Corneleus, Digital Campaign Lead at midnight, the innovation agency of iqbusinessIn today’s cluttered digital media world, brands have mere seconds to capture attention before users scroll past. To stand out, they need short, engaging

Accountability in PR: Reclaiming ownership in a shifting industry

Accountability in PR: Reclaiming ownership in a shifting industry

“Success has a thousand fathers. And failure is an orphan.” (John F. Kennedy)We’ve all felt it - internally within our agencies and externally in our relationships with clients.It’s the growing trend where ownership is diluted,