Marketing Matters

Marketing Matters

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...

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 iqbusiness Retail media has emerged as an advertising powerhouse in the international market, becoming a major revenue...

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...

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...

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 iqbusiness In today’s cluttered digital media world, brands have mere seconds to capture attention before users scroll...

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...

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...

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