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Global merchandising firm SPAR Group announces sale of interest in South Africa
These transactions have been approved by the SPAR Board of Directors and are expected to close in the second quarter.
[Free Webinar] For Marketing Experts, CFOs and Business Expansion Strategists
Verto, a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to access enterprise grade cross-border payments, FX and banking solutions, has announced its first webinar for the year 2024, taking place on the 18th of January.
[Free Webinar] Accelerating FX Success: Expansion Strategies for Marketing Agencies in Eastern, Western Africa
This event is tailored for marketing executives and CFOs looking to gain actionable insights into international expansion, building a global clientele and establishing strong online presence.
[Free Webinar] Accelerating FX Success: Expansion Strategies for Marketing Agencies in Eastern, Western Africa
This event is tailored for marketing executives and CFOs looking to gain actionable insights into international expansion, building a global clientele and establishing strong online presence.
South African agency Flume Digital Marketing opens European hub in Amsterdam
South African agency Flume Digital Marketing, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, is expanding to Amsterdam – located on the Weesperstraat.
Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, joins top YouTube MCN, Age Africa
Yvonne Nelson is the latest signee of Age Africa Agency, the top multi-channel network for YouTube creators, brands, publishers and artists in Africa responsible for the growth and management of YouTube channels.
Ethiopian Airlines launches affiliate marketing programme with CJ Affiliate Marketing Company
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa's airline renowned for its global connectivity has announced its partnership with CJ Affiliate Marketing Company, a performance-based marketing channel.
Tagger Media expands into South Africa via partnership with Tribeez
Tagger Media, the global technology player making influencer marketing more intelligent, has announced its expansion into South Africa through an exclusive partnership with Tribeez, an influencer marketing and social intelligence agency based in Cape Town.
[Interview] Renate Swanepoel, COO, INC. Networking
Renate Swanepoel is an entrepreneur, global networker and inspirational speaker that gained significant networking and communication skills through her extensive travels and appearances at international conferences and trade shows.
CMSWire Connect Conference | Austin, Texas | May 10-12
CMSWire CONNECT is the premier event for professionals in digital customer experience, content management, and enterprise collaboration. This dynamic conference features top-notch speakers such as Ice-T, Scott Galloway, Sean Albertson and others.
[Vacancies] Africa Business Communities wants to work with Freelance Sales Managers, PR Managers and Marketing Managers in Nairobi, Kenya
[Vacancies] Africa Business Communities wants to work with Freelance Sales Managers, PR Managers and Marketing Managers in Nairobi, Kenya
EssenceMediacom names Shaneel Singh first COO for Sub-Saharan Africa
Shaneel Singh, currently Chief Product & Growth Officer for South Africa, has been named as EssenceMediacom’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Sub-Saharan Africa.
[Column] Moagi Bodibe: How to build brand relevance in the metaverse
The conventional playbook businesses refer to for customer acquisition and engagement is now obsolete. In the metaverse, where the rules of engagement are still largely undefined, this gap presents itself as a double-edged sword.
[Interview] Mahad Ahmed, Founder, AME Trade, United Kingdom
Mahad Ahmed is Founder and CEO of Ame Trade Limited. He is also a member of the African Business Roundtable and an an established expert in the Consulting and Events Services industries.
Les marques de distributeurs et les emballages personnalisés essentiels pour redéfinir la perception des marques "Made in Africa".
Les biens et produits fabriqués en Afrique sont souvent perçus comme étant de qualité inférieure à ceux d'autres pays. Redéfinir cette image est essentiel pour accroître la compétitivité des fournisseurs africains, tant au niveau local qu'international.
Private Labels, Custom Packaging Key to Redefining Poor Perception of ‘Made in Africa’ Brands
Goods and products manufactured in Africa are often perceived to be of inferior quality compared to those from other countries. Redefining that image is key to increasing the competitiveness of African suppliers both locally and internationally.
The best ways to build your business brand and increase sales
What is business branding, how does it increase sales, why should you create a brand for your small business? These are some of the questions this article aims to answer.
[Column] Dumisani Moyo: Three rules for marketing in the post-pandemic era
The role of marketing has changed forever, and marketers now have to get to grips with what the future holds. Will marketing activities remain digital, or will they evolve into a hybrid of digital and physical, especially as vaccination rates rise and the world returns to some semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy?
The evolution of advertising and what it means for 2021
The ever-changing advertising landscape is something we’ve all become accustomed to. Over the last decade, technology has fast-tracked its progress like we’ve never seen before.
[Column] Neil Ford: South Sudan government bets on marketing to bolster oil reforms
The government of South Sudan is seeking to greatly change the way it markets its oil in order to boost revenues and make the process more transparent.
[Interview] James Hunt, Vice President, Creative & Marketing Lead, CNN International Commercial
CNN International Commercial Vice President and Marketing Lead James Hunt discusses strategies the company has put in place while working with brands to remobilize as they adapt to the new world order.
[Startup Interview] Ancel Bwire, CEO, Ancywax, Uganda
Ancywax is a research, media and marketing startup domiciled in Uganda’s capital Kampala that has since 2014 been offering clients a cocktail of services from idea to implementation through a model dubbed Concept Development.
[Startup Interview] Josephine Pretorius, Founder, Consolidated Marketing Services, South Africa
Josephine Pretorius is the founder and CEO of Consolidated Marketing Services, CMS, a South African startup offering marketing and PR services to clients predominantly in the energy and power infrastructure sector.
The keys to a successful fundraising for SMEs in West Africa
Several reasons explain why SMEs in Ghana and West Africa struggle to raise funding to finance their growth: many entrepreneurs have limited knowledge of fundraising options available to them.
[Column] Tini Sevak: Trust, reliability and relevance are at the heart of today’s news consumers
Marketing has existed for as long as people have had something to sell, but the modern era - with the advent of traditional and then digital media - has transformed consumers’ relationships with products.
[Startup Interview] Boluwa Olojo, Marketing Officer, Go Ads Africa, Nigeria
Boluwa Olojo joined the startup Go Ads Africa as its Chief Marketing and Sales officer, telling the company story and selling its products.
[Column] Victor Oladokun: African sports as a business and a brand
At the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, the visual imagery of almost empty stadiums is a powerful narrative. But not the kind that African sports, African football, or corporate sponsors deserve.
[Startup Interview] Jacqui Mwangi, Managing Director, Buyology, Kenya
Jacqui Mwangi is the Managing Director of Buyology Co. LLC, a Kenyan based startup that is assisting companies enhance customer experience through mystery shopping concept and training.
[Interview] Donna Rachelson, CEO, Branding & Marketing YOU, South Africa
Founded in 2007, Branding & Marketing YOU is headed up by Donna Rachelson - branding and marketing specialist, author of three best-selling books, successful businesswoman and savvy business investor.
[Interview] Ahmad Sayed, Regional Director, Nexign, Middle East and Africa
Ahmad Sayed is Regional Director, Middle East and Africa at Nexign, a business support systems provider company currently planning its entry into the African market.
[Startup Interview] Job Mutai, Co Founder, New Age Media, Kenya
Job Mutai is the Co Founder and the Creative Director of New Age Media agency, a marketing, communications and media company based in Nairobi, Kenya.
[SA Business Week] Opening businesses to the world, growing markets
In the recent years, South Africa has continued to prove that it is one of the most diverse and promising emerging markets in Africa. The country has become a key global hub for investment, innovation and research.
Five steps for online startups to take advantage of Black Friday
According to Google Trends last year, South Africa registered the largest ‘Black Friday’ search interest of any country, even ahead of the US where the retail mega-event was conceived.
[Interview] Geofrey Ndobo, Business Development Manager, PPG, Uganda
Geofrey Makavelli Ndobo is Sales & Marketing Manager at People Performance Group, a consulting, outsourcing and Human Resources company based in Kampala, Uganda.
[Startup Interview] David Akara, Founder, Verhaal, Nigeria
Verhaal, a Nigerian startup has been working with SMEs and entrepreneurs in digital and social media marketing at a time when companies in the country are increasingly expressing appetite for new media advertising to reach a wider online community.
[Interview] Adisa Amanor-Wilks, Founder, Abjel Communications, UK
Adisa Amanor-Wilks is an international journalist and communications professional with over 17 years’ experience. She is founder of Abjel Communications, a media and public relations agency keen on positioning Africa on the global stage.
Digital Marketing Masterclass in Kampala and Kigali
Discover proven social media and digital marketing techniques that can boost your business online, increase your marketing impact and put digital, social and mobile into perspective.
Spotcovery, serving as a bridge between African Americans and Africans, launches optimization tool on site
Spotcovery, the innovative media platform that connects descendants of the African continent while promoting culture, creativity, entrepreneurship and economic growth, has launched the Slickstream optimization tool on its website.
Kasi Insight and Creative VMLY&R ink deal to deliver data-driven marketing for brands in Africa
To help businesses and brands accelerate their growth and win across the continent, Kasi Insight, Africa’s decision’s intelligence company and Creative VMLY&R Kenya, a marketing agency, have announced a new partnership to help brands win over consumers with smart and data driven marketing.
NBA Africa et KFC Afrique annoncent la signature d’un partenariat de marketing
NBA Africa et KFC Afrique ont annoncé la signature d’un partenariat de marketing prévoyant leur collaboration sur des actions promotionnelles destinées aux fans de basketball de huit pays du continent Africain.
NBA Africa and KFC Africa announce marketing partnership
NBA Africa and KFC Africa has announced a marketing partnership that will see NBA Africa and KFC Africa collaborate on a number of promotions and activations for basketball fans across eight countries on the continent
Marvel Group launches Egyptian Property Market exhibition
Egypt’s marketing company Marvel Real Estate intends to launch first edition of Egyptian Property Market (EPM) EXPO on 19 May.
Frost & Sullivan appoints Robin Joffe as Partner-Managing Director of Middle East, Africa, and South Asia
Frost & Sullivan has appointed Robin Joffe as Partner-Managing Director of its Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) operations, to better serve an increasingly strategic customer segment.
Global media, marketing and tech company Entravision expands into Kenya
This expansion provides Entravision, through its Africa-based digital business unit, Entravision 365 Digital, a presence in East Africa, as it looks to expand its breadth of digital solutions, media representations and creative services to new emerging markets..
BlackHouse Media announces first Africa PR and Comms Report
This will be the first-ever report that will cater exclusively to the PR and communications industry within the African continent.
Steinreich Communications acquires South African digital marketing agency Omniado
Steinreich Communications Group, Inc., an international public relations firm, has acquired the Omniado Agency, one of South Africa's leading design and digital marketing agencies.
RED announces the first alliance of real estate marketers in Egypt
RED has prepared an extensive study on the needs of the real estate market, as well as the relationship between the real estate marketer, the real estate developer and the client.
Patricia Ithau appointed CEO of WPP Scangroup
Patricia is passionate about creating opportunities that improve people’s lives and is currently Regional Director at the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Development Economies – Seed, a Stanford Graduate School of Business initiative that builds a network of globally-engaged leaders from Silicon Valley to sub-Saharan Africa.
Entravision expands into Africa and acquires advertising solutions company 365 Digital
This investment provides Entravision with a geographic foothold in Africa, as the Company looks to expand its breadth of digital services to new emerging markets.
CP Kelco expands distribution relationship with Azelis in the EMEA region
CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, announced it will expand its distribution relationship with Azelis in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Tanzanian consultancy firm Tanz PR joins PRCA as international member
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has welcomed Tanzanian consultancy Tanz PR as an International Member.
PPG appoints Meri Vainikka as Vice President, Architectural Coatings, EMEA, North and East
PPG announced the appointment of Meri Vainikka as vice president, architectural coatings (AC), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), North and East, effective immediately.
Epilson appoints Saira Mehdi as Sales Director for Middle East and Africa
Saira will own the mandate for top line revenue growth, drive new business opportunities for Epsilon’s products and solutions and grow the company’s client base in the region.
Audiomack partners with Ziiki Media to fund promotions for African artistes
In line with its commitment to investing in and amplifying African music, Audiomack has teamed up with entertainment provider, Ziiki Media, to propel the craft of artistes across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa through marketing campaigns.
Sebastian Smith named Regional General Manager of Octagon Middle East and North Africa
Octagon, the marketing, creative and talent management agency in global sports and entertainment, in partnership with IPG's Middle East Communications Network, named Sebastian Smith as Regional General Manager, Octagon Middle East and North Africa.
IAA expands global market alliance network in Nigeria
IAA, Inc., the global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announced a strategic market alliance in Nigeria with Boacon Autos.
AfricanCaterers launches online marketplace for customers to quickly hire African caterers
AfricanCaterers.com announced the launch of the world's online marketplace for African catering service. Customers can use the AfricanCaterers.com marketplace to search and find the best African caterers near their local area.
Africa Communications Media Group appoints Linda Weaver as new Chief Operations Officer
Linda Weaver has been appointed Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Africa Communications Media Group (ACG), the African-owned, pan-African firm handling communications and reputation management for global clients in the African context.
Jumia Egypt launches new initiative to support SMEs & handicrafts
Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Egypt, launched a new initiative at the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan under the theme of “Support Them … Buy Their Products.”
Uganda Marketers Society collaborates with CIM to enhance marketing standards
Uganda Marketers Society (UMS) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) have signed an MoU for a Strategic Partnership to enhance professional marketing standards and practices in Uganda.
Kantar names Adeola Tejumola to lead Middle East and Africa business
Kantar, the world’s data, insights and consulting company, has announced the promotion of Adeola Tejumola to lead the Insights Division of Kantar in the Middle East and Africa region.
[Kenya] Scangroup suspends CEO, CFO over alleged gross misconduct
Integrated marketing communications company The WPP-Scangroup Plc has suspended its CEO Bharat Thakrar and Chief Financial Officer Satyabrata Das over allegations of gross misconduct.
Rwanda post office Iposita, to use codified addressing system
The National Post Office (Iposita) has adopted a codified addressing system that will make it possible for them to deliver packages and mails to the exact locations by use of grid code technology.
[Togo] After Lomé and Kara, Gozem expands services to third city
It has been two years since Gozem started operations in Lomé. Recently, the uber-like company expanded its offer to Tsévié, a city located 35 km north of Lomé.
Kam Global Strategies, Brand & Image partner to advance PR efforts in Israel and Morocco
Kam Global Strategies, Israel-based strategic communications firm and Brand & Image, Morocco's most prominent marketing and PR agency announced a strategic partnership to advance PR efforts in Israel and Morocco.
ChemPoint announces new partnership with allnex in EMEA
ChemPoint.com announced that allnex has chosen ChemPoint for marketing, sales, and distribution of the UVEKOL glass laminating system in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa appoints Lubin Ozoux as new CEO
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa, manufacturer of the Dunlop, Sumitomo and Falken tyre brands for the African continent, has announced the appointment of Lubin Ozoux as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director effective 1 January 2021.
Havas Group appoints Vineel Agarwal as Managing Partner, Havas Africa
Havas Group has announced the appointment of Vineel Agarwal as Managing Partner of Havas Africa, replacing Olivier del Pozo who will be moving to a new role within Havas.
Buy Africa Build Africa initiative unveiled to support continental brands and goods
BCW Africa, Brand Leadership, Kantar and Geopoll have launched the #BuyAfricaBuildAfrica initiative to encourage local brands to adopt the #BuyAfricaBuildAfrica stamp of approval.
South Africa's influencer marketing agency R-Squared formally partners with syndicated agencies
R-Squared, South Africa's influencer marketing agency announced a formal partnership with industry leaders such as iProspect and Posterscope of the international Dentsu Aegis Network.
CNN partners with UNWTO on Travel Tomorrow campaign
CNN International has teamed up with the United Nations World Tourism Organization, UNWTO, on a campaign that aims to drive imagination for future trips.
Total pursues divestment of non-core assets in Sierra Leone and Liberia
In line with its strategy of actively managing its asset portfolio and its objective to divest $5 billion on years 2019-2020, Total is pursuing the divestments of several non-core assets.
CNN bets on Rani Raad to harmonize global commercial strategy
CNN Worldwide has appointed Rani Raad as President, CNN Commercial, a newly created position, as the company seeks to broaden new business streams.
Avatar launches specialist Practice to help African businesses steer priorities post COVID-19
Avatar Group has launched its specialist practice, Resilience at Avatar, to help leaders navigate these unprecedented times.
Ipelegeng Thibedi appointed Weber Shandwick Africa CEO
Weber Shandwick announced the appointment of Ipelegeng (Ipi) Thibedi as the new CEO of its African operations.
[South Africa] Kwazulu-Natal manufacturers market health products in the Middle East
KwaZulu-Natal based manufacturers, Inverness Beverages and Energy Supplements are marketing their healthy alternative and meal supplements products at the Gulfood Exhibition, currently taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Potential supply chain issues and how to handle them
It’s almost a science to get the supply chain operating just right as business owners need to factor in everything from shipping (import and exports), the manufacturing process, inventory, materials, logistics, and more.
$13 billion a year is lost in potential earnings for victims of domestic abuse in workplaces, research
Across nine countries, an estimated $13 billion a year is lost in potential earnings for victims of domestic abuse across the working population.
Dti opens pavillion in China, showcases South African products
The Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, (the dti) Ms Nomalungelo Gina officially opened the South African Pavillion at the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China.
Discovery Inc. launches Real Time channel on StarTimes, picks Apricot Africa Consulting as ad sales partner in the continent
Discovery Inc. has announced the expansion of Real Time, across Africa.
Kenya pushes for improved trade ties with Tunisia
The KNCCI in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia organized the 1st Kenya-Tunisia Business Forum with the aim of creating long-term economic relations between Tunisia and Kenya.
South Africa companies to seek trade and investment opportunities in Ghana
Twenty-seven South African companies will get an opportunity to explore trade and investment opportunities in Ghana when they participate in an Outward Trade and Investment Mission from 24-30 March 2019.
[Botswana] Giyani signs $1 million convertible loan facility and marketing agreement with Traxys
Giyani Metals Corp has entered into a non-binding term sheet with Traxys Africa Trading (Pty) Ltd which sets out terms for an investment of $1 million in the form of a secured convertible loan facility.
RENEW's Impact Angel Network closes eleventh investment in East Africa
RENEW and members of the Impact Angel Network (IAN) have closed an investment in ET Fresh, LLC.
Southern East Africa steps up customer experience, Genesys report
Enterprises in Southern East Africa and Mauritius are rapidly stepping up their efforts to boost customer experience, reports omnichannel customer experience specialist Genesys.
[South Africa] The dti to attract film Industry investment from the US
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will lead a group of filmmakers to Los Angeles in the United States of America to attend the popular American Film Market (AFM) from 30 October – 7 November 2018.
[Ghana] Artisanal millers granted limited small-scale timber rights
Artisanal timber millers are the key suppliers to Ghana’s domestic timber market. However, they have only limited access to commercial timber from production forests.
[South Africa] SpinCar and Reach Engage pen vehicle merchandising deal
SpinCar, a global player in automotive merchandising tools has entered into an exclusive partnership with Reach Engage Develop (R.E.D.), a dominant South African digital marketing agency.
KAM, Brand Kenya Board partner to boost local industries
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has inked a partnership deal with Brand Kenya Board to hasten the uptake and implementation of the Made in Kenya Brand Mark
Nestlé Central & West Africa Region appoints Rémy Ejel market head
Nestlé Central & West Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the world’s leading Food and Beverage Company, has appointed Mr. Rémy Ejel as its new Market Head.
Afrinection launches to improve Africa networking, job possibilities
Afrinection is a free web-based integrated professional networking, jobs, and marketing platform that aims to address the gap of networking among African professionals.
[Mozambique] Eni, ExxonMobil begin marketing on Rovuma LNG project
Eni and ExxonMobil have announced that marketing efforts are underway for the Rovuma LNG project, which will produce, liquefy and sell natural gas from the gas fields of the Area 4 block offshore Mozambique.
Intelcia expands into Madagascar and Mauritius
Karim Bernoussi, Chief Executive Officer of the Intelcia Group, a major player in customer relations, announces the integration of outsourcing sites Outremer Télécom Maurice et Madagascar, which will now conduct business under the Intelcia banner.
[South Africa] FCB Africa targets generation Z in new campaign for Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola's Southeast Asia Business Unit has launched its newest initiative aimed at teens with a new campaign from FCB Africa's agencies FCB Joburg, strategy and FCB Cape Town, creative.
Weber Shandwick opens Kenyan office to meet growing communication needs in Africa
Weber Shandwick, a global communications and engagement firm has opened a fully owned office in Nairobi, Kenya, to meet growing demand from domestic and multinational companies for marketing and communications expertise in the region.
Magnet Global Network enters Africa with addition of ODA advertising
MAGNET Global Network, the Marketing & Advertising Global Network of leading independent advertising agencies, has expanded its geographic reach and capabilities with the addition of ODA Advertising to the Network.
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[Column] Louis Avenant: Trends for African telcos in 2024
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