Advertising and Media

The brutal impact of Eskom’s load shedding

Industries are buckling in what can be described as the longest sessions of blackouts in South Africa. As the country grapples with erratic scheduled…

Why Trevor Noah is leaving the Daily Show

Popular South African comedian Trevor Noah was like Charlie and the Chocolate factory when he joined the Daily show team seven years ago. Noah…

Blonde now streaming on Netflix: Here’s why it could get spicy reviews

Marylin Monroe, biopic, Blonde is now officially streaming on Netflix. A biopic based on Joyce Carol Oates’ novel, Blonde, written by Andrew Dominik stars…

What happens at stage 15 Eskom load shedding?

Stage 15 load shedding, means your car will be trapped behind that remote-operated heavy garage door with that backup power system under severe constraints…

How to optimize TikTok SEO strategy with the right keywords, hashtags

Video sharing platform TikTok is the fastest growing social network app across the globe and to use it optimally means larger audiences. So what…

WATCH: It’s not an electricity crisis, says energy minister Gwede Mantashe

Solving the energy crisis in the country is an ongoing challenge according to Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe. The energy minister said…

Snapchat for Web launches with some issues

Multimedia instant messaging app Snapchat has announced that Snapchat web is now available. The web app was rolled out in July but only to…

Dolce & Gabbana offends China, then claims its Instagram was hacked

Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana is facing a huge PR dilemma after a tone-deaf advertisement was published to social media, mated to leaked…

Google Chrome 71 could ad block your entire website

Google has revealed a new plan further to protect Chrome users against abusive ad content. “Starting in December 2018, Chrome 71 will remove all…

Google recruits Will Smith to flaunt the Pixel 3’s selfie mode

Google hasn’t really done much to market its Pixel devices. But after the Pixel 3 launched earlier this month, the company’s seemingly all in….

Bad data is harming your email marketing efforts: here’s how to fix it

Anyone who’s spent any time around the marketing space knows how valuable data is. It’s no accident that the value of data is frequently…

Watch this painted elephant ‘fly’ across a billboard

Billboards can be obnoxious pimples on the picturesque face of South Africa’s beautiful landscape, but this example is perhaps an exception to the rule….

Cape Town’s the real star of Apple’s Watch Series 4 ad

Apple may have been trying to showcase its new Apple Watch Series 4, but its one filming location in particular glimpsed within its new…

Nando’s latest ad throws shade at South Africa’s brand campaigns

If you thought Netflix nailing DStv was harsh, or Cell C mocking Rain’s LTE service was crude, you’re going to love Nando’s shade at…

How your competitors can help you improve your digital marketing

Death and taxes are two big guarantees in life, and if you’re running a business, then sturdy competition is another one of these certainties….

Netflix is now showing ads between episodes to some users

Update, 22 August: Netflix South Africa’s PR has told Memeburn that there’s “no confirmation that Netflix will be rolling out the previews in our…

Cell C’s new weatherman ad mocks Rain’s LTE network

We’re seeing more and more brands coyly attack one another on social media. A good example was Netflix’s swipe at Multichoice’s DStv, and Huawei’s…

Spotify may soon let users skip advertisements

In an extremely brave and risky financial play, Spotify may soon allow free tier users to skip audio and video advertisements whenever they want….

Soon you’ll be able to test L’Oreal’s cosmetics using augmented reality

If you love shopping online, especially for cosmetics, but always wanted to try things on before making that risky purchase — it may soon…

How machine learning will revive radio in South Africa and beyond

Over the past decade, the dazzling rise of digitally-driven technologies has had a profound effect on almost every industry. Within the broad sphere of…

Netflix’s ‘Man in a Van’ ad is really going to annoy satellite TV companies

It’s safe to say that Netflix South Africa has adopted the Wendy’s brand of guerilla marketing, this after its latest ad dropped in the…

SEO’s working, but what’s next? Site speed optimisation and conversion rate

You’ve just sat down to scrawl through your latest SEO report and your website’s rankings are finally blowing you away. After months of on-…

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Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

Savant Launches Savant Build Cohort 3 to Accelerate Deep-Tech Innovation in the Green Economy

Simplicity at scale: The role of leadership in agile transformation

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Google Cast and other Christmas goodies for Rivian

GM switches-off Cruise control on $10bn robotaxi project

CHARGE taking EVs off-grid in the North West