Nadia Hearn, founder of Get Published, wants business owners to know this: PR is not about instant leads, it’s about lasting impact. And that impact, when strategically planned and consistently executed, delivers a powerful return on investment (ROI). Small business owners often see Public Relations (PR) as something reserved for brands with big budgets. Since PR focuses on building trust and [...]
In an increasingly polarised world, we tend to make somewhat extreme assumptions about how divided our behaviours must be, but in reality there are significant grey areas when it comes to the media consumption patterns of South African mid to top-income earners. BrandMapp is South Africa’s largest survey of the country’s tax paying base, drawing data every year from more than [...]
For years, digital advertising has followed the same pattern: run a campaign, target an audience, track performance, report on ROI, then rinse and repeat. So, what’s wrong with that? According to Theo Visser, Head of Sales at Flow, it’s a lost opportunity. ‘The truth is, performance often improves the longer you engage your audience. You gain more insight. Meta and Google’s [...]
Modern Marketing interviewed Moagi Bodibe, Managing Director Marketing Practice at Accenture Song South Africa, about the opportunities and challenges AI poses for marketers, as well as how marketers need to show up and claim their space in this new AI era. Bodibe will be a featured speaker at the upcoming New Gen Trends Conference on May 23rd at the Venue in [...]
According to Flow Communications, storytelling is fundamental to human nature. It’s theorised that humans first acquired language 20 000-odd years ago and it’s almost certain that since then stories have been told. Storytelling is as primal as our fascination with flame. There’s science that demonstrates the effect stories have on us. When you hear or see a story, your brain’s neurons activate in [...]
Not very long ago, big business seemed to be at the core of the creative world. Clients were set on aligning with the largest agencies, top talent would only consider industry giants for their CVs and award ceremonies seemed to dole out accolades to the same big names year after year. But things are very different now. Thanks to an ever [...]
Flow’s Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Daniel Levy, says for decades, third-party cookies were the cornerstone of digital advertising, enabling brands to reach their audiences. However, increasing privacy regulations and the threat to phase out cookies have disrupted this model. The silver lining? Retailers and e-commerce platforms already have a wealth of first-party data – direct insights into customer habits, preferences, spend and [...]
In South Africa, Black Friday has evolved into a hybrid of in-store and online shopping, with local and international retailers competing for consumers’ attention and wallets. Black Friday has become a highlight on the global retail calendar, driving record-breaking sales and offering consumers a chance to score major discounts. Consumer insights agency KLA has compiled findings using YouGov Profiles data and [...]
Tanya de Jongh, Integrated Creative Director and Head of Design at RAPT Creative, says it’s long overdue that we start recognising the distinctiveness of design and doing better by the discipline. By understanding the unique contributions that designers bring to the table, we can elevate the role and celebrate the deep thinking and skill required to craft truly impactful design work. [...]
Currently, only 9% of out of home (OOH) media spend is directed towards the Western Cape, while 66% is allocated to Gauteng. Mali Motsumi-Garrido, Sales Director at Tractor Outdoor, discusses why you should be directing more of your out of home OOH spend towards the Mother City. It’s no secret that Gauteng currently devours the bulk of the out of home [...]