WPP strikes again, brings GREY back to SA
by Herman Manson. GREY has re-entered the South African market. WPP has announced that its wholly-owned operating company Grey has acquired a majority stake in The Volcano Group. GREY exited the local market abruptly in July 2013, when it closed its Johannesburg agency.
ABC: The biggest circulating newspapers in South Africa
by Herman Manson. The Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa has released newspaper circulation statistics for the period January - March 2014 (2014 Q1). Daily newspapers have seen a slight uptick in circulation to 1 622 041, compared to 1 541 488 in the previous corresponding period. Note: we compare the current figures with the same figures for this time last year, and not with the previous quarter.
ABC: The biggest circulating consumer magazines in South Africa
by Herman Manson. The Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa has released circulation statistics for the period January - March 2014. Overall, circulation has fallen to 5 888 456 from 6 207 891 in the previous corresponding reporting period (and from 5 912 008 in the previous quarter). Note: we compare the current figures with the same figures for this time last year, and not with the previous quarter.
See also:
• ABC Newspaper Round-up: Weekend papers suffer
• ABC Magazine Round-up: Consumer magazines continue decline
• Grubstreet: SA's newspapers give us something to chew on
Dissident Spin Doctor: Dear brands, (please stop) the dumb things you do
by Emma King. It's interesting to look at what our partners - the brands we work with - should not do, or should stop doing. Here are some of the things that bug me the most.
The Switch: Do you want a loerie or an ostrich?
by Alistair Mokoena The loerie bird has, in essence, become the hallmark of creative excellence in our industry. But what if I told you there is another bird out there, of equal significance? A bird that can teach us a few valuable lessons about running a successful business?
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