24-05-2013 News Snip
Telecoms giant MTN has again been named as one of the world’s foremost brands in the annual BrandZ Top 100 survey conducted by global research company Millward Brown.
MTN remains Africa’s only representative on the prestigious listing, moving up to 79th position in the world, an improvement on the 88th position it occupied in 2012. Last year was the first time...
23-05-2013 News Snip
The very cheeky chicken brand beloved by South Africans for its spicy peri-peri and mischievous advertising campaigns has made big strides into the rest of Africa and other parts of the globe. Let’s take a look at what it takes to create a successful Africa-grown brand on the world stage.
From humble beginnings in the modest Johannesburg suburb of Rosettenville in...
21-05-2013 News Snip
Africa and the Middle East have become the driving force behind the expansion plans of French hospitality brand, Louvre Hotels. The group opened a massive 70 new properties in 2012, 48 of which were located beyond France’s borders and mainly in emerging markets.
Of the new locations that kicked into operation last year, 31 were situated in BRICS countries, with a...
20-05-2013 News Snip
Meet Abey Mokgwatsane, CEO of Ogilvy & Mather SA, as we profile Africa’s leading marketers, or individuals who have made an impact on the profession around the continent.
In the traditional view of business, it’s the small companies which are responsive and entrepreneurial, while the larger the organisation the more hidebound and ponderous it is. But Abey Mokgwatsane doesn’t subscribe to...
06-05-2013 News Snip
Major South African automotive parts manufacturer and retailer, Metair, has announced it will focus extensively on Africa as part of an expansion drive for its battery business.
The company, which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), had a successful 2012 and recently reported a 19% hike in headline earnings per share. It is also planning extensive expansion into Europe...
