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Ingenium Communications unveils marketing solution targeting startups
Nigerian premier marketing communications agency Ingenium Communications, has unveiled Xcellerate, a bespoke marketing suite designed for start-ups and businesses of diverse scales.
Alibaba collaborates with Arora Online for multinational influencer campaign
Through this campaign, almost 2,000 registrations were achieved across Africa, speaking to the impact of hand-picking the right influencers, as well as choosing an agency that understands how to tactically develop and execute influencer campaigns.
Creative Advertising firm SO&U announces new appointments
The appointments are a part of a greater transformation of the company’s operating structure to best serve client’s evolving needs and drive exponential business growth.
New Amazon Web Services build programme helps early-stage startups get their ideas off the ground
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company has announced the launch of AWS Build, a new global programme designed to support entrepreneurs early in their cloud journey to build, refine, and launch their innovative applications.
Sony launches a new audio brand platform and campaign targeting creators
As the pre-eminent platform for creative freedom, Sony Corporation has announced its new "For The Music" brand platform and campaign for its premier audio products and services.
Global radio station market to reach $87.31 billion in 2023, report
The radio station market includes revenues earned by entities by offering services such as broadcasting aural programs by radio to the public.
[Marketing Week Africa] Bob Koigi: How resilience has paid off for financial services, media and retail brands
Despite a tough global economic environment, brand in the financial services, fast food and retail and media sectors have demonstrated resilience and emerged among the top in brand value at least according to reports.
First National Bank is South Africa’s top brand with a brand value of $3.4 billion, report
The most valuable South African brands in 2023 have a total combined value of $31.6bn, according to the Kantar BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable South African Brands 2023 report published.
The metaverse could reach up to $900 billion by 2030 but will take time to scale, report
Despite recent headlines that “metaverse-hype” is dying down, new research released by Bain & Company shows the metaverse could reach up to $900 billion dollars by 2030
New Media unveils AI content solution targeting small businesses
StoryStation.ai harnesses the award-winning content marketing agency's storytelling experience and tech expertise, empowering businesses with limited marketing budgets to generate their own high-quality content.
Digital agency Oliver appoints Yuvisti Ramgulam as Africa client service director
In-house digital agency Oliver South Africa is increasing operational and cross-functional capabilities with the new senior appointment of its all Africa client service director.
Digital advertising firm Aleph launches dedicated unit for cross-border payments and credit underwriting
Digital advertising firm Aleph has announced the launch of a new global cross-border payments and credit underwriting unit, Aleph Payments.
KPMG and Microsoft partner to put AI at the forefront of professional services
The industry-leading collaboration between the two global organizations includes a KPMG multibillion dollar commitment in Microsoft cloud and AI services over the next 5 years that will help to unlock potential incremental growth opportunity for KPMG of over US$12 billion.
Samsung launches online gaming store
Samsung Electronics has announced that it plans to open Samsung Game Portal, an online store specializing in gaming, on Samsung.com in more than 30 countries around the world.
Carbon1 partners with SeenThis to boost digital advertising
SeenThis, the adaptive streaming technology specialist, has announced a strategic partnership with Carbon1 in South Africa. This collaboration aims to empower South African brands by delivering faster, high-quality digital advertising while significantly minimising carbon emissions.
World Out of Home Organization signs up three members from Nigeria and South Africa
The World Out of Home Organization has boosted its representation within the global industry by signing up a further ten new members from across the world.
Market research agency KLA partners with YouGov to support its client base
Since the launch of the 'Plan and Track' solution, KLA has been leveraging the data-led offering from YouGov, an international research data and analytics group, to support its client base.
Social media app Twitch set to introduce short-form video features
Twitch is the latest social media app to introduce a TikTok-like Discovery Feed.
DSTV among the most admired African brands, report
The 13th, Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands survey, recognises brands preferred by African consumers across the continent.
Noxie Ntsoane appointed regional CEO of Marketing agency Tradeway
The company says the appointment reflects its dedication as an agency to serving its customers nationally, as well as the importance and potential of the region as a key focus for growth.
Samsung TV Plus expands its sports offering with FIFA+ as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 unfolds
The free FIFA+ channel on Samsung TV Plus2 will feature FIFA+’s rich collection of Originals, the Archive and highlights from the Men’s and Women’s game.