by MarkLives. The 2015 Pendoring Awards winners have been announced. A total of 50 Gold and Silver Pendoring trophies have been awarded: 39 in the professional agency categories and 11 to students.
Times Media Group turning print operations around
by Herman Manson. It's been a tough year for the news print operations of Times Media Group (TMG), which is wholly owned by Tiso Blackstar Group. Yet it's managed to maintain its revenue share.
Beyond Borders: Africa's most attractive retail/FMCG markets
by Craig Page-Lee. Let’s see how the more-structured and formal retail sector evolves in Africa and what this means for informal traders. The continent remains ripe for the picking and there is a long list of brands and retailers waiting to capitalise upon these opportunities
Motive: How to choose an ecommerce platform
by Matt Roux. With so many ecommerce platform options available, it is not trivial to select the most appropriate platform for the unique needs of any particular retailer. Here’s a toolbox of seven questions to help narrow down the choices.
#TheFutureByDesign: The future of radio
a #TheFutureByDesign interview. “Radio is one of the greatest media man ever created,” says radio producer Benedict Matjiu, who believes its extensive reach and sharing of powerful stories make it timeless.
Regular reads:
• Ad of the Week: Dream a little dream
• Talk Africa: Great storytelling by Nigerian brands
• Shelf Life: Bloggers put the Bratz back on shelf
• MagLove: The best magazine covers 30 October 2015
• SA TV Ratings: 12–18 October 2015 (week 42)
• Global.Ad.Geeks: Selling sex to moms
• Ad Feature: Ad blockers aren't cool but neither are bad ads
On the radar:
• New Afrikaans lifestyle channel coming to DStv
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