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Influencer culture in South Africa

30 August 2022
Categories: General, Marketing

Being an influencer or content creator was not always seen as a real or serious job, but that has drastically changed in recent years. A study found that influencers and content creators earned over R100 million between 2019 and 2021 on only one social media platform. The influencer culture has changed the way brands and marketers do business and this is why being an influencer has evolved from being a side hustle to the main hustle. What is an influencer? An influencer, also known as a content creator, is someone who has the power to affect the opinions and…

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How can the marketing industry support the next generation of female leaders?

30 August 2022
Categories: General, Marketing

Female representation and leadership have increased in recent years in the marketing industry, but it is still not at the point where it should be. A report by McKinsey titled “Women in the Workplace” found that women are still underrepresented in leadership roles, specifically women of colour. But, businesses and brands are working towards closing the gaps of inequality in the workplace. In this blog we reveal ways the marketing industry can support the next generation of female leaders in South Africa. Female leaders need to advocate and implement change Female leaders within the marketing industry have achieved their…

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Postgraduate degree with a Marketing specialisation, what could it get you?

4 July 2022
Categories: General, Marketing

Positions in the marketing field are vast and ever-changing as it evolves. This is why obtaining a postgraduate degree with a Marketing specialisation is able to open up an array of doors for you. Marketing encompasses a range of smaller fields, like advertising, PR, and digital design. Choosing to specialise in a range of the smaller marketing fields would be useful but sticking to one field is wise. For one, you will be able to become an expert in it faster. Here are the five most popular careers a postgraduate degree with a Marketing specialisation can get you. Brand Marketing…

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Ways to be successful in the affiliate marketing industry

31 May 2022
Categories: General, Marketing

Affiliate marketing, which is a form of “helpful advertising”, sees marketers offer content to an audience in search of a specific product or service. Whether it’s in the form of a blog post, social media posts, or a YouTube video, the content produced functions to answer the questions of the audience and convince them to purchase the product or service. Affiliate marketers need to be an authority on a specific topic to be successful. To establish yourself as a successful affiliate marketer, you should follow these steps and tricks: Find brands/customers that match your product or service expertise Brands need…

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The best strategies to market to Gen Z

31 May 2022
Categories: General, Marketing

Gen Z represents the new generation of consumers, which means they should be the main focus of most marketers right now. But marketers have realised that traditional marketing techniques don’t work on Gen Z most of the time. Gen Z is known to hold brands to higher standards and don’t hand out their loyalty easily. Traditional marketing techniques don’t work for Gen Z because times have changed. In the past, people received most of their content over TV, radio, or print. Gen Z, who were born between the mid-90s and early 2000s, receive most of their content over smartphones or…

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How has the marketing industry changed over the past few years?

31 May 2022
Categories: General, Marketing

Marketing has never been simple, but marketing was much simpler just a few years ago. The main objective of marketing used to be to create a smart, attention-grabbing marketing communication and then strategically place it to get as many views as possible. Today, marketers have to be much smarter and more intentional. Consumers are discerning and need more than a clever advert to be swayed. In today’s climate, marketers need to have a good understanding of human nature. Striking graphics, catchy slogans, and good copywriting aren’t enough. Marketers need social insight to truly capture the attention of their target market.

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What are the types of digital marketing?

5 April 2022
Categories: General, Marketing

Since the advance of technology, marketing has never been the same. Today, businesses and marketers have utilised technology to create digital marketing. Digital marketing is a form of marketing that uses online media to spread brand messages and content. Digital marketing distributes brand messages and content through search engines, social media platforms, applications, email campaigns, and websites. This form of marketing functions to reach the target audience with conversion-oriented messages to make more sales and grow brand loyalty. Marketers know that being innovative is a part of their job description, and this is why there are many different types of…

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The do’s and don’ts of Social Media Marketing

5 April 2022
Categories: General, Marketing

Social media is mainly used to post an occasional selfie, keep up with friends and family, and follow your favourite celebrities’ daily lives. But for businesses and brands, social media has become a valuable tool. Business owners can use the various platforms to promote businesses and brands, direct consumers to websites, and build a connection with customers and potential customers. Besides this, social media marketing is also able to collect consumer data which marketers can use to improve the marketing, it can offer more information about industry competitors, and it can even increase market share. To do social media marketing…

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The best customer retention strategies

5 April 2022
Categories: General, Marketing

Customer retention is one of the key objectives of marketers as it keeps a brand afloat. Customer retention is the ability of a brand to keep its customers returning after making purchases. Marketers aim to achieve the ‘customer loyalty loop’, which is a cycle where customers continue to choose the products and/or services of a brand. To achieve high customer retention, marketers have to put certain strategies in place. These strategies will have a range of functions being to distract them from competitors and to heighten engagement. If you aren’t sure which customer retention strategies work best, we’ve got you…

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Marketing to women: It’s time to get it right

5 April 2022
Categories: General, Marketing

Marketing geared towards women has dramatically evolved over the years. Before, marketers seemed to see women as caricatures of themselves who needed beauty products, clothing, and cleaning products to survive. But in today’s society, many have recognised that women change societies and are often the driving force behind societies. Today, women have much more representation which has improved marketing towards them, but some marketers still haven’t gotten it right. If marketers fail at representing women properly, and respectfully, the brand loses money and customers. To have effective marketing campaigns geared towards women, marketers need to take note of a few…

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