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Effie LIONS Foundation Launches to Build a ‘Marketing Industry for Everyone

Effie LIONS Foundation Launches to Build a ‘Marketing Industry for Everyone

The Effie LIONS Foundation, a global non-profit organization, has officially launched following the January 2025 partnership between Effie and LIONS. The Foundation’s goal is to expand access and provide practical experience for marketing students...

Brands pile in, ads get shorter: IPL 18 rewrites the rules of cricket-time marketing: Report

Brands pile in, ads get shorter: IPL 18 rewrites the rules of cricket-time marketing: Report

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League was a season of more—more advertisers, more categories, and ad clutter—but not necessarily more airtime. Despite only a modest 0.5% rise in average ad volume per match as compared with last year, the...

Chief of Staff rallies behind CIMG’s strategic marketing vision for Ghana

Chief of Staff rallies behind CIMG’s strategic marketing vision for Ghana

The President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), Mr. Michael Abbiw, has reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to partnering with the government to accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation...

Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers appoints Deepansh Bhargava as marketing head

Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers appoints Deepansh Bhargava as marketing head

Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers (VBJ) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Deepansh Bhargava as senior vice president and marketing head. Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers appoints Deepansh Bhargava as marketing head - Vummidi Bangaru...

CMO Circle: Behind the Scenes of a Multi-Million Dollar Customer Marketing Program

CMO Circle: Behind the Scenes of a Multi-Million Dollar Customer Marketing Program

The Gist Customer Advocacy Drives Revenue. Strategically focusing on existing customers through structured marketing and advocacy efforts can unlock significant revenue opportunities and deepen long-term relationships. Cross-Functional Alignment...

Some Jetstar Asia customers confused, frustrated by poor communication after closure announcement

Some Jetstar Asia customers confused, frustrated by poor communication after closure announcement

Ms Lim also booked replacement flights for her trip to Surabaya. She initially chose Jetstar Asia because the flight back to Singapore was scheduled in the afternoon, whereas Scoot’s flight was in the morning. She said prices for Scoot’s flights...

Salesforce’s New AI Agents Reduce Rote Marketing Tasks and Save Costs

Salesforce’s New AI Agents Reduce Rote Marketing Tasks and Save Costs

Salesforce is rolling out a new suite of tools that use AI agents in its latest effort to take the grunt work out of marketing, sales, and commerce The suite of tools, Marketing Cloud Next, helps marketers build and execute campaigns, including...

The importance of digital marketing for SMEs

The importance of digital marketing for SMEs

By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) face the dual challenge of maintaining competitiveness while adapting to new technologies. Traditional methods of marketing print media, word-of-mouth, and physical networking, while...

CIMG Invites Chief of Staff to African Marketing Conference, Seeks Stronger Gov’t Collaboration

CIMG Invites Chief of Staff to African Marketing Conference, Seeks Stronger Gov’t Collaboration

The Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) has paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, at the Jubilee House to officially invite him to the 4th African Marketing Confederation–Ticon Africa...

Marketing strategies for luxury real estate events

Marketing strategies for luxury real estate events

Dubai’s real estate market is on an upwards trajectory, especially when it comes to off-plan launches. We’re seeing significant growth: more than 41,000 new units are expected to launch soon, with an additional 300,000 residential units in the...

Sports marketing: Adaptability in action

Sports marketing: Adaptability in action

Nielsen Sports SA has hosted the latest edition of its Annual Trends Breakfast at the Bryanston Country Club in Johannesburg. Key stakeholders from across the sports, media and sponsorship landscapes gathered for a dynamic session themed The Edge...

Jetstar Asia's shutdown: Does marketing even matter with price conscious customers?

Jetstar Asia's shutdown: Does marketing even matter with price conscious customers?

The Qantas Group will be ceasing the operations of its Singapore-based low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar Asia, as part of a strategic restructure which supports its historic fleet renewal program and to strengthen its core businesses in Australia and...

How Poor Communication Can Sink Drugs’ Prospects

How Poor Communication Can Sink Drugs’ Prospects

Heard of Addyi? The drug, developed by Sprout Pharmaceuticals, received FDA approval a decade ago for the treatment of acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women. But only a few physicians, and fewer...

Comcom warns 2degrees over satellite marketing

Comcom warns 2degrees over satellite marketing

Now it's 2degrees in the LEO promises naughty seat Lynk promised direct to mobile satellite communications.The Commerce Commission has warned 2degrees that its May 2023 “No Giant Wait” advertising campaign may have breached the Fair Trading Act....

Winners emerge at marketing communications hachathon

Winners emerge at marketing communications hachathon

Winners have emerged at MarkHack 4.0, Africa’s premier marketech, marketing communications, and technology hackathon, organised by Eko Innovation Centre (EIC) in partnership with GDM Group and Brand Communicator. The event also saw the...

Temilayo Fadola Named Among Cannes Lions’ 30 Under 30 Brand Marketing Class of 2025

Temilayo Fadola Named Among Cannes Lions’ 30 Under 30 Brand Marketing Class of 2025

3 Rising marketing star, Temilayo Fadola, has earned a coveted spot in the prestigious Cannes Lions Festival’s 30 Under 30 Brand Marketing Class of 2025, a global recognition that celebrates young trailblazers redefining brand strategy and...

2025 State of Communications Survey: Dallas-Fort Worth Professionals Reveal AI Adoption, Work-Life Strain and Future Skill Priorities

2025 State of Communications Survey: Dallas-Fort Worth Professionals Reveal AI Adoption, Work-Life Strain and Future Skill Priorities

Story and Strategy PR captured insights from 55 local communications professionals highlighting the impact of rapid growth in North Texas paired with a shifting media landscape Fort Worth, Texas – Story and Strategy PR today released findings from...

In Their Words: The Gift of Fatherhood

In Their Words: The Gift of Fatherhood

To mark Father’s Day, Vanessa Obioha speaks with fathers about the evolving meaning of fatherhood, the joys it brings, and how society often masks their vulnerability. Fathers are not for a season. Even in their absence, their imprint lingers,...

Goodwill Ads Agency Revolutionizes Digital Marketing Landscape with Innovative, Results-Driven Advertising Solutions

Goodwill Ads Agency Revolutionizes Digital Marketing Landscape with Innovative, Results-Driven Advertising Solutions

Share Share Share Share Email In an increasingly competitive digital marketplace where businesses struggle to capture consumer attention, Goodwill Ads Agency has emerged as a transformative force, helping companies achieve unprecedented growth...

Chilliwack Chiefs' Barry Douglas wins BCHL marketing award for 3rd time

Chilliwack Chiefs' Barry Douglas wins BCHL marketing award for 3rd time

Team's vice-president started as a colour commentator for Chiefs broadcasts in 1994 Barry Douglas of the Chilliwack Chiefs has been named BCHL's Marketer of the Year. The announcement was made at the league's AGM recently, with the award also...

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