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The internet

The Internet

Online users in almost every country surveyed want better control over how their personal data is collected, used and sold.

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Advertising spending

Advertising Spending

But the silver lining is that October outperformed all other months so far in 2022. Digital, OOH and newspapers are among categories that grew.

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Consumer research

Consumer Research

We’re so worried that the people we’re buying gifts for will be offended by our present, that we overspend or get them what they don’t want.

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Brand acquisitions

Brand Acquisitions

Study finds brand acquisitions may not work out as planned, as consumer perceptions of the brand become tainted. But this can be mitigated.

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Supply chain

Supply Chain

Consumer-packaged goods industry in Africa is being ‘systematically transformed’ by Ramani’s ‘huge ambition’, investor says.

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Marketing roi

Marketing ROI

Despite evidence that shows it’s a bad idea, marketing budgets are often the first to be scrutinised and tightened in times of uncertainty.

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Consumer engagement

Consumer Engagement

Strategies needed to optimise digital commitment from consumers have shifted as the global business and geopolitical landscape changes.

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Traditional media

Traditional Media

Traditional media remains stronger on the continent than in developed markets, with relatively high cost of digital access being a factor.

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Online shopping

Online Shopping

As retailers struggle, they may need to rein in their returns procedures, particularly for ‘serial returners’ and ‘retail borrowers’.

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Advertising

Advertising

High-profile names from TV, movies, music and social media feature in global ad that has 10 languages and four dialects.

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Public relations

Public Relations

‘Potential reach’ is a manipulative metric, while ‘actual reach’ is difficult to ascertain without a media outlet’s internal metrics.

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Media trends

Media Trends

Video-on-demand (VOD) models predicted to mark a new chapter for the global TV and video market in the year ahead.

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