Fionna Ronnie becomes Chairperson of Marketing and Media Alliance SA
November 10, 2025
Ronnie becomes Chair at a time the MMA is rebranding and showing a stronger commitment to the sub-Saharan Africa region.
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The first Pick n Pay Go store location is Shell Village service station in Gaborone, with more sites to be rolled out in coming months.
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November 6, 2025
Cost-per-wear reframes sustainability as smart spending, while supposedly cheap fast fashion suddenly appears more expensive, study suggests.
Banking giant FNB appoints Razor as its new public relations agency
November 6, 2025
Partnership marks a strategic communications shift for the bank, as brands can no longer ‘just broadcast and hope to make an impact’.
Amazon upgrades its delivery service options for South African shoppers
November 5, 2025
As the busy Black Friday and festive season shopping periods loom, Amazon SA offers preferred time slots for deliveries.
CIM honours the Chairman of the European Marketing Confederation
November 5, 2025
Ralf Strauss becomes a CIM Honorary Fellow. The European body, along with the AMC, are among the founders of the World Marketing Council.
When brands are being battered online, consumers can be defenders
November 4, 2025
Newly published research explores what drives different types of people to defend brands, and how companies can appeal to each type.
Publicis Groupe Africa appoints Chief Strategy and Integration officer
November 4, 2025
Experienced agency executive Jonty Fisher moves from previous role as Senior Vice President of Communications at Publicis.
African Media Agency expands operations by opening a Ghana office
November 3, 2025
Experienced journalist and communications consultant Angela Akua Asante to head agency’s third office on the continent.
Morocco’s Brahim Diaz signs for Visa and bank ahead of Afcon tournament
November 3, 2025
Real Madrid soccer star is much in demand as a brand ambassador as corporate brands look to leverage tournament happening in Morocco.
PepsiCo unveils its first branding overhaul in almost 25 years
October 31, 2025
Company sees the rebrand as an opportunity to highlight the depth and diversity of its portfolio, diluting some of the focus on Pepsi.
Out now! New issue brings latest insights for Africa’s marketers
October 31, 2025
The latest issue of Strategic Marketing for Africa, the magazine for deep-thinking African marketing professionals, is now available.
Highly awarded creative advertising ideas are also more effective
October 30, 2025
Study by WARC finds mounting evidence that ad creativity is an important driver of overall campaign effectiveness.
WPP Scangroup appoints Akua Brayie Owusu-Nartey as new group CEO
October 30, 2025
‘Strategic leader and turnaround expert’ to head up full-service marketing group operating in numerous SSA markets.
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