#AgencyFocus: Chasing big brands with big ideas & the art of narrative
by Sabrina Forbes. Recent client wins such as Ster-Kinekor, Bata South Africa, and The Ellies Group show that this strategy is working for Decimal.
#AgencyFocus: Jellyfish diving deep in South Africa
by Carey Finn. Reporting good growth, the Durban-based digital marketing agency has set its sights on blue-chip clients.
African Echo: How freelancing could help Zambia's ad industry
by Joanna Hickey-Damalis. Zambia’s advertising industry is by no means insulated from entrepreneurial activities.
The Martini Shot: Cooperation vital for commercial-service sector success
by Bobby Amm. The commercial service sector in Cape Town is grappling with several challenges which now pose a threat to its 25-year success story.
Masterclass Notes: Optimising marketing-vendor database costs
by Johanna McDowell. Marketing supplier duplications are less obvious than might occur, eg, when procuring furniture or more-tangible services and products.
Regular Reads
Media Design: Eros, Swiss in CSS, Varoom, VISI
Market Research Wrap: Where next for SA online retail?
SA TV Ratings: DStv — primetime top 30 for Aug 2018
On the Radar
Modikoane, Mohale join Worx Group
Global merger for VML, Y&R
Accenture launches design, innovation studio in SA
Creative Circle: Jun, Jul & Aug 2018 winners
Epica Awards 2018 deadline extension
Associated Media launches full QR code campaign
Poison City Brewing launches cannabis lager
Engen partners with Krispy Kreme
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