The ACA Producers Committee plays a pivotal role in the evolution of production within South African advertising. Made up of senior producers from across its member agencies, the committee serves as a vital resource, keeping agency producers informed about legislative changes and best practices, says Katherine Jones, Chair and Hylton Heather, Vice Chair of the ACA's Producers Forum. 

In Part 2 of this series Jeanine Coetzer, Senior Associate and Zama Buthelezi, Partner, at Spoor & Fisher, consider the South African regulatory framework that governs green claims and the obligations that brand owners have regarding the accuracy and credibility of their advertising. 

Consumers increasingly want to know the origins, composition and environmental impact of their purchases. In response, the market has seen a surge in goods, services and businesses claiming to meet this demand — so-called green claims, says Jeanine Coetzer, Senior Associate and Zama Buthelezi, Partner, at Spoor & Fisher. 

Clicks has been named the Coolest Specialist Health & Beauty Store and Clicks ClubCard the Coolest Loyalty Programme in the 2024 Sunday Times GenNext Awards. This double win is a first for Clicks, which has won the specialist health and beauty store accolade for five years in a row. 

The e-commerce landscape in South Africa is experiencing a surge like never before. It's clear that the digital marketplace is not just a trend but a critical pillar for retail growth. For small businesses, e-commerce has become an essential avenue for scaling up, reaching a broader audience and staying competitive in an evolving market, says Daniel Bresler, Founder of DB Digital. 

Simply Black Malawi has served as the lead sponsor of the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM) Conference. The IMM Conference was held from Thursday, 31 October to Saturday, 2 November in Mangoshi and centred around the theme 'Innovate to Elevate: Leveraging Technology for Marketing Success'. 

One crucial skill that PR professionals must have is the ability to write impactful and captivating press releases. While practice is essential, having guidelines to follow can greatly assist in achieving your desired results and reaching your goals with each release you publish.

Sunday Times has announced the winners of the 2024 GenNext Awards. The winners from across 69 categories were announced in Johannesburg on Monday, 18 November. 

The famous saying "it takes a village to raise a child" can also be applied to any community or SMME wanting to grow and prosper. Clinton Thom, Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront General Manager, Ursula Fear, Salesforce Senior Talent Programme Manager and Andrew Bourne, Zoho SA Regional Head, provide insights into how businesses can support local communities. 

LinkedIn started off in 2003 — the year before its competitor, Facebook — mostly as a recruitment platform. But it has managed to grow and reposition itself as "the clever person's Facebook" in recent years, as the go-to social media platform for educated people and professionals to connect and build reputations, says Tara Turkington, CEO of Flow Communications.