&Innovation, the services-venture company hybrid
by Herman Manson. Nevo Hadas is one of the original digital pioneers of South Africa. His latest startup is a mix between a services company and a venture company.
Beyond Borders: Supply chain challenges in Africa
by Craig Page-Lee. A vitally important component of retail’s success in Africa depends entirely on supply chain quality and capability.
AdForum Worldwide Summit Berlin: Indie agencies in the lead
by Johanna McDowell. The Worldwide Summit in Berlin recently was the first time that AdForum had been to Germany. We learnt some interesting new views and trends.
The Surgery: Making the old new again
by Mimi Nicklin. Have you noticed how often in our industry we are consumed by the need to start afresh in lieu of focusing upon optimising that which we already have?
Homegrown: The power of the pack
by Lynne Gordon. I don’t eat jam. But the power of packaging at padstals draws me in every time.
Regular Reads:
- Ad of the Week: The power of sudden impact [graphic]
- Shelf Life: 1st For Women changes the conversation
- But Does It Work: Sweating the small stuff
On the Radar
- D&AD: South Africa ranked joint 12th with 13 Pencils
- First set of D&AD results out, SA dominates Radio
- D&AD judging day 2, another Pencil for South Africa
Account Wins
- Conversation LAB to brew kids' tea digital account
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