
Launching a new product during a recession can pay off, study shows
Researchers find fewer competitors and lower manufacturing and marketing costs contribute to product-launch successes during a recession.
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By our African Marketing Confederation News Team | 2024
Issue 3 2024 of Strategic Marketing for Africa, the magazine for deep-thinking industry professionals, provides in-depth insights.
The latest issue of Strategic Marketing for Africa, the quarterly magazine of the African Marketing Confederation (AMC), is now available online via the AMC website.
Issue 3 2024 is packed with marketing-related news, in-depth features, and thought-leadership content from across Africa. Here are some of the highlights of the current issue.
What happened to Africa’s magical Metaverse?
Touted as the next big thing, Africa’s Metaverse mania appears to have died down. Is it yesterday’s news, or quietly evolving? While some remain bullish about the Metaverse as a marketing tool, others have left the fold.
AMC Forum examines key industry issues
Issue 3 2024 of Strategic Marketing for Africa
High-level delegates from across Africa and around the world gather for the AMC Marketing Forum in Mombasa, Kenya to network and to discuss key topics under the theme ‘Brand Resilience Amidst Economic Uncertainty’.
Google sticks with third-party cookies – for now
While Google’s surprise about-turn provides some temporary relief for marketers who rely heavily on third-party cookies, it also signals the beginning of a more profound shift in digital advertising. Marketers need to stay agile and prepare for an environment where third-party cookies may eventually be phased out entirely.
How to capture African marketing’s best practices
With a growing interest in marketing case studies from Africa, understanding the case study formats and knowing how to write one has become crucial for professional marketers. An expert explains what to need to know.
An old standby in a tech-driven business world
In today’s mobile-first world, where digital networking platforms like LinkedIn have gained immense popularity, the relevance of traditional business cards has, understandably, been questioned. Tech enthusiasts argue that business cards are outdated and that near-field communication technology or QR codes should be used instead. Or maybe not.
You will find these stories, and much more, in the latest Strategic Marketing for Africa – the voice of African marketing and the official publication of the African Marketing Confederation (AMC). Read it online or download it here.
A Print Edition of the latest magazine will be available soon.
Researchers find fewer competitors and lower manufacturing and marketing costs contribute to product-launch successes during a recession.
On the positive side, annual study finds that the influence of public relations in African boardrooms is slowly improving.
Samer Chedid moves from a leadership role at Nestlé Indonesia to oversee the company’s business across 25 countries in the region.
Campaign suggesting it’s time for modern consumers to ‘Take a Phone Break’ wins an Outdoor Grand Prix at Cannes Lions 2025.
City says the agency stood out not only for its integrated capabilities, but also for its ‘deep commitment to collaboration’.
Fruit prices rose by a significant 15.5% in May, with notable price increases for watermelons, citrus fruits and avocados.
Brand debuts in the DRC with an outlet in Kinshasa, complementing its existing African presence in Kenya, Egypt and Morocco.
Confederation has fast-paced online Express Courses you can complete in a week, to in-depth studies taking up to 10 months.
World Bank report paints positive picture, but emphasises that enhancing ports and related infrastructure could boost GDP by 4-5%.
More consistent date labels and storage advice – along with bigger print and the use of simple icons – could save consumers money.
Proposed measures include banning advertisements on television, digital platforms and outdoor media when children are the primary audience.
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With an esteemed academic journey, Dr. Kariisa’s accolades include an Honorary PhD in exemplary community service from the United Graduate College inTexas, an MBA from United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya, a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Huazong University in China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Makerere University.
Dr. Kariisa pursued PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. As a dynamic educator, he has shared his expertise as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at both Makerere University and Radboud University.
Dr Kin did his PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radbond University in Nigmegen, Netherlands. He previously served as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and Radbond University in Netherlands.
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