Opinion - ‘Content’ Overboard: debunking the need for a digital content strategy
By Opinion 11 December 2017Pierre Cassuto, General Manager of HoneyKome (an Ole! Media Group company), explains why being asked for a ‘content’ strategy irks him and how companies can ‘swim’ on their own in the digital pool. FULL STORY >
To succeed with youth on social media, let them be part of the brand’s story
By Opinion 1 November 2017We know about marketing to Generation Z – but what about marketing to Generation Z? Do marketers need to relook tactics? Ernst Wittmann from Alcatel shares his insight into the market’s dilemma. FULL STORY >
LG marketing campaign mistakenly reveals LG V30
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 August 2017A series of HITRECORD creator videos serves up looks at LG's new V30 ahead of official reveal. FULL STORY >
Interview: Using technology to deal with shrinking profits
By Ryan Noik 28 April 2017While recent economic conditions have undoubtedly proved challenging for businesses across the board, Daniel Marcus, CEO of Magnetic Software believes that having the right business intelligence platform in place could make a difference... FULL STORY >
Creating a customer centric strategy to increase conversion, customer experience and loyalty
By Press Release 13 September 2016How can we make our customer feel important? Andre Fick, consulting director at Acceleration, explains that you should always remember that while your business must fully commit to this strategy, you... FULL STORY >
Five Innovative Ways to Market Your Business Using Print
By Press Release 6 September 2016With digital media encroaching more and more on print media’s turf, there has never been a more important time to get creative and innovative with your print advertising. FULL STORY >
The power shift of sales
By Press Release 21 June 2016While the marketing role has shifted and changed dramatically, it is the sales role that is most underestimated. It has had to evolve dramatically as a result of the connected world we live in, and adapt to the new customer that this has bred. FULL STORY >
Four marketing lessons established brands should learn from digital native companies
By Staff Writer 4 May 2016Faced with the market power of all these digital disruptors, established brands should learn how to compete with them using their own weapons. Thomas Oosthuizen, global consulting director at Acceleration... FULL STORY >
Twitter removing ads for some VIP users to boost use of platform
By Staff Writer 26 January 2016Following a mass exodus of executives, Twitter has reportedly begun removing ads from the platform for certain VIP users in order to retain their patronage. FULL STORY >
Sponsored call marketing a new way to appeal to low-income consumers
By Press Release 26 November 2015Consumer brands in South Africa spend millions of rands every year on billboard, TV, radio and print advertising FULL STORY >
Interview: Dana Eitzen, Corporate Marketing and Communications Executive, Canon SA
By Staff Writer 28 August 2015Apart from a few interesting camera announcements, there are two big events laying ahead for Canon. The first is a major Expo taking place in Paris, followed by the sponsorship of the Rugby World Cup in England.... FULL STORY >
Samsung giving US iPhone users free test drive of latest smartphones
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 21 August 2015In a bid to show iPhone users what life is like with Android, Samsung has launched a free 30-day trial program to "test drive" some of its recently released smartphones and phablets. FULL STORY >
Broadening the ambit of marketing in the digital era
By Staff Writer 7 August 2015As an organisation embarks on a digital transformation strategy, one of the most visible (and most important) functions that need to evolve is that of marketing. FULL STORY >
Marketing has been mobilized
By Staff Writer 6 May 2015The success of mobile marketing with consumers makes this a potentially valuable asset in B2B communications. FULL STORY >
Getting personalisation just right
By Staff Writer 16 April 2015Digitalisation offers great opportunities to personalise customer experiences—but companies need to understand the nuances to achieve good results FULL STORY >
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