The achievements of The Odd Number, Avatar, DNA Brand Architects and Bluecloud provide compelling evidence of black entrepreneurial excellence in advertising. The next challenge is translating that recognition into meaningful economic participation. South Africa's advertising industry has long debated transformation, meaningful ownership, access to corporate accounts...
This post is a follow-up to the signing into law of the Public Procurement Act on 23 July 2024, which you can read more about here. Picture this. Close to R3 of every R7 of the South African economy is spent by the government, which includes...
As with the Public Procurement Act, the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier today. Is this new legislation going to make any difference in your life as a Black-owned MAC agency? An overwhelming number of BANA members make...
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed 2 pieces of legislation into law earlier today, which you must know about as a Black-owned MAC agency: The Public Procurement Act The National Small Enterprise Amendment Act In this post, I summarise the 5 key points related to the Public Procurement Act. Single Regulatory...
Dear Minister Solly Malatsi, It’s been 7 days since you were announced as the Minister of the Department f Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Congratulations are in order. As the owner of a Black agency in the Marketing, Advertising and Communications (MAC) sector,...
In the realm of marketing, a world often dominated by traditional narratives, the ascent of individuals from developing nations to the zenith of multinational brands stands as a powerful testament to the boundless potential of talent, dedication, and sheer excellence. Today, we joyfully celebrate the...
African Bank, Brave Group, and Media Mix 360 have entered into an audacious advertising and media business partnership. African Bank has been working with Brave's public relations unit Bold, and the Group will now be extending the relationship to include above-the-line advertising services. Media Mix 360...
The death of Professor Kole Omotoso, a Nigerian writer, intellectual, and actor who died on July 19, 2023, at the age of 80, inspired this article on the worrying trend of dying creativity in the creative industry....
Black-owned advertising agencies have formed their own association in the wake of calls to urgently transform the industry. Nearly 30 years into democracy, and the Black Agencies Network Association (BANA) has now been formed. BANA Chairperson, Groovin Nchabeleng says they also want black voices in the industry...
Here is a video recording of day 2 of the SA Human Rights Commission's second leg of the inquiry into allegations of racial discrimination or discrimination in advertising. ...