Thursday, 13 June marks the official launch of Burson, the global communications leader in creating value for clients through reputation to enable innovation, growth and leadership. 

FNB card CEO Senzo Nsibande says that fine dining, crockery, pots, flowers and jewellery continue to enjoy the lion's share of consumer spend leading up — and during — Mother's Day. Nsibande adds that biltong and winery dominate spend in the same period for Father's Day.

In June, South Africa celebrates Youth Month and Men's Health Month; it's crucial to recognise the importance of mental wellbeing for both demographics, says Dr Annamarie Richter, general manager for Innovative Products at NetcarePlus. 

The Joy of Giving (JOG) Trust, custodian of the Santa Shoebox Project, has announced it is expanding its board of trustees with the election of two new members. 

The Customer Experience Africa Awards (CXAs) has announced that it will be returning for a second edition. The awards have encouraged individuals to join the second edition of the CXAs on Tuesday, 30 July in Cape Town. 

The Clinix Health Group has partnered with two renowned football players and an Olympic Silver Medalist in its campaign that seeks to educate and raise awareness about prevalent substance use disorders and addiction. 

In 2024, posting videos on social media is crucial if you want to grow your pages. Media consumption trends, methods and accessibility are changing and advancing at a fast rate, and the media space is growing in competitiveness. However, video content can help you overcome these obstacles; here's how!

Loyalty programmes have been a mainstay of customer retention strategies for hundreds of years, says Len Lubbe, CEO at LOYALTYPLUS. Lubbe adds that the first recorded programme dates back to 1793 when an American merchant handed out copper coins to repeat customers — a far cry from the digital engagement of today, where technology has transformed loyalty. 

Social media is no longer just for selfies and memes; it's also an effective tool in B2B to increase brand awareness, generate leads and establish a strong digital presence. 

A new report by Trade Intelligence has shown a growing forecourt retail sector despite declining fuel sales. The report examines the forecourt retail market, key players and shoppers.