The journey so far: Rajiv Mehta, MD, Tangerine Investments Published by Justin Probyn on 1 November 2018 ‘What is business without taking risks?’
The journey so far: Judith Middleton, founder, DUO Marketing + Communications Published by Justin Probyn on 5 July 2018 ‘Learn to hear the ‘no’ and apply it – there is always something to learn from a ‘no’.’
Debunking the stereotypes about high risks for investing in Africa Published by Richard Li on 11 October 2017 Separating fact from fiction.
South Africa needs SMEs – and SMEs need branding know-how Published by Press Office on 11 April 2017 Many SMEs are still vulnerable to common branding and marketing errors that can cost them the success of their business.
Creating a learning marketing and sales organisation to win Published by Masingita Mazibuko on 8 August 2016 Delivering sales and marketing excellence in the face of a dynamic market is vitally important for driving brand growth and gaining a competitive advantage.
How this health worker transitioned into a media entrepreneur Published by Jabulile Sopete on 8 June 2016 ‘I had no know-how in publishing, so my biggest challenge was figuring out how to start a magazine and the business of running one.’
Unpacking sub-Saharan African media consumption habits Published by Staff Writer on 1 June 2016 Penetration of mass media such as television, radio and mobile is near universal, while in stark contrast the penetration of print media (newspapers and magazines) and the internet is significantly lower.
Nigerians take to mobile for better media content Published by Aida Akl on 1 December 2015 Nigerians are turning to smartphones and other mobile devices to get their choice of videos, entertainment and news, anytime, anywhere.
Corporate reputation: Build it, guard it, gain from it Published by Marietjie Theron-Wepener on 15 July 2015 In recent years, the reputation of organisations has emerged as a strategic asset.
Experts say Africa needs better PR Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 15 May 2015 Foreign media mostly focuses on negative issues in Africa, even while there are so many positive things happening on the continent.
10 things business people should know about dealing with the media Published by Sarah Dee McLynn on 25 July 2013 Talking with the media is a great way for a company or brand to gain exposure with the public, investors, and business partners.
Entrepreneur watch: I sold my wedding ring to stay in business Published by Regina Ekiru on 3 May 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru speaks to Jenny Luesby, founder and chief executive of African Laughter, a Kenyan public relations and new media company.
Africa one of the last frontiers for world’s biggest advertising company Published by Claude Harding on 8 February 2011 WPP, one of the world’s largest advertising firms, is actively pursuing opportunities on the African continent.
Naspers grows its African pay TV subscriber base; still small compared to SA Published by Staff Writer on 30 November 2010 Naspers grew its sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) pay television subscriber base by 135,000 to a total of 1.2 million homes during the six months ended 30 September.
