Source: www.unsplash.com This was just over four percentage points (pp) ahead of forecast owing to stronger-than-expected digital growth and the relatively weak comparable results for 2023. The latest figures now provide a picture for the first half of the year, showing adspend increased 13.5% to £19.6bn in H1. AA/Warc has upgraded its forecasts for 2024,…
Source: © Netwerk24 Netwerk24 Media24 is initiating the next phase of fully transitioning its news operations for an overwhelmingly digital media landscape The transaction with Novus Holdings will be implemented today, 31 October. EXCLUSIVE: Razor PR’s Kalay Maistry: Why the crisis in South African media should concern PR Pros 23 Sep 2024 Final print dates The final…
Source: www.unsplash.com A shift These findings, revealed in The Communicator Awards Scope of Work report, underscore a shift towards more specialised roles designed to integrate AI into everyday operations. New positions like AI manager, AI prompt writer, AI creative director, AI integration specialist, and unreal engine artist are emerging as essential in reshaping creative processes…
Sizwe Nxedlana, CEO of FNB Private Segment, Sean Summers, Pick n Pay CEO and Pieter Woodhatch, Pieter Woodhatch, eBucks Rewards CEO. Image supplied This comes off the back of the success of the recent 99c bread rewards. As of 1 November, qualifying FNB Private Banking eBucks customers (FNB Private Clients, Private Wealth together with RMB…
Minister Godongwana remained firm on the Treasury stance regarding no further Transnet bailouts. Source: x.com This renewed economic optimism stems largely from improved power supply, regulatory reform, and stronger investor confidence following the GNU’s formation. However, the Minerals Council has cautioned that, while a stronger economy is encouraging, sustained growth above 2% is essential for…
Source: Supplied. Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager’s new head of hedge funds, Lethu Zulu. He is returning to Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager, having previously worked with the firm from February 2016 to November 2021. Zulu brings an impressive track record and deep expertise to his new position. He previously served as portfolio manager of global and specialist portfolios…
Community health workers, supported by Nehawu, picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya/GroundUp Community health workers picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday where their employment status is being litigated. The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) is seeking to review a bargaining council arbitration award…
Source: Supplied. Nic Smit, Bidvest Life product and pricing executive. Presenting the report to its supporting financial advisers, Nic Smit, Bidvest life product and pricing executive, said their statistics indicated that millennials (28–43 years old) were 55x more likely to claim on their income-protection benefits than their death benefits in 2023. This ratio dropped to…
Image source: Gleb Shabashnyi – 123RF.com It was the latest example of how cybercrime has become a growing problem for the public and private sectors alike. In fact, data released by cybersecurity firm Check Point shows that there has been a 37% increase in cyber-attacks across Africa over the past 12 months. The scope of…
Source: www.unsplash.com Bias In an article published on the Post’s website, Bezos, who also founded Amazon, contended that presidential endorsements foster a “perception of bias” and ultimately do not influence election outcomes. “No undecided voters in Pennsylvania are going to say, ‘I’m going with Newspaper A’s endorsement.’ None,” he asserted. Instead, he described the cessation…
