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Brands that have stood the test of time
BY Nicole Zetler
30 March 2012
What do Coca-Cola, Cadbury, Levi Strauss & Co., Volkswagen, KFC, Marlboro cigarettes and Mrs Balls Chutney all have in common? They all have lived through at least one World War, the rise and fall of Communism, the ‘flower power’ 60’s, the first man on the moon, bad hair of the 1980s and not to forget the most recent financial crisis.
Building powerful employer brands: lessons from social media
BY Shekha Samjee
8 December 2011
Tapping into the same human needs by creating intelligent, interactive systems in which employees can become engaged is a natural next step and a valuable lesson that social media can teach global corporations.
Are South Africans shopaholics and what does that mean for retailers?
BY Nicole Zetler
30 November 2011
Retail strategy requires constant revision. Develop a clear understanding of how your market understands 'value' in order to negotiate a market offering that is relevant to clients.
Local is Lekker
BY Nicole Zetler
21 November 2011
Key learnings that SA brands can take from one another.
The Foundation for Trust in your Brand
BY Nicky Steel
17 November 2011
NICKY STEEL looks at brand integrity and that value of living up to the promises you make in your marketing strategy
A Brand New World
BY Martmeri Roos
16 November 2011
Consumers are running the show themselves. They can fast forward, switch off and turn the dial in search of the brands with conversations that really engage them.
The third installment in our 'How To' Series
BY Nicky Steel
11 November 2011
It's all in the Name.
The second installment in our "How To Series".
BY Nicky Steel
11 November 2011
How to create a powerful brand proposition.
The first installment in our 'How To' Series
BY Nicky Steel
11 November 2011
Discover if your big idea has what it takes to make it in the real world.
Think Local, Act Global
BY David Blyth
21 October 2011
Why We Should Challenge
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