NEW EPISODES
Thebe Ikalafeng
Chairman of Brand Africa and Chancellor of the Sol Plaatjie University
Why Belief in Africa Doesn’t Always Translate into Brand Preference
Tahaab Rais
Group Chief Strategy Officer and Filmmaker or Publicis Groupe MENAT
Why Marketing Should Understand the People AI is Changing
Refilwe Maluleke | Bridget Harpur
Executive Head of Marketing at Discovery Health | Head of Marketing at Volkswagen South Africa
Why Smart Marketing and Creative Teams Still Produce Bland Advertising
Alphi Mkhwanazi X Jolene Roelofse
Content Creator and Media Personality X CEO of Fluence Africa
Why Influencer Marketing Works for Some Brands and Fails for Others
Alistair King
Creative at large and Vice-Chairperson of the Philipstown Wirecar Foundation
Advertising Has A Sameness Problem, Not an AI One
Tumi Moutlana and Kenosi Matsebatlela
Creative Director at VML and Head of Marketing for Vaseline
Why Vaseline’s Advertising Resonates and Appeals to Customers
Refilwe Maluleke | Bridget Harpur
Executive Head of Marketing at Discovery Health | Head of Marketing at Volkswagen South Africa
Why Smart Marketing and Creative Teams Still Produce Bland Advertising
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MONGEZI MTATI
Digital and marketing strategist, Mongezi Mtati has a keen interest - bordering on obsession - in what makes compelling brand content. He is constantly in search of the human insight that leads to these successes and engages with some of the minds that bring and the magic together.
As a keynote speaker and strategist, Mtati shares some of his findings on The Lead Creative and other platforms.
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Chris Do
Creative entrepreneur Chris Do shares his insights on how to stand out on social media by creating content that cuts through the clutter and builds an engaged community. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on your community instead of chasing virality.
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Brent Lindeque
Discover how Brent Lindeque's Good Things Guy cultivates a hopeful community through authentic connection - and the platform's strategy to building collaborations with brands.
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Mike Sharman
Creating viral brand content has many advantages, including winning customers, generating sales and being part of real human conversations. Co-founder of Retroviral, Mike Sharman joins us to share how they have successfully created compelling, viral, award-winning brand content for over 12 years.
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Refilwe Maluleke
Refilwe Maluleke, the CSO of TBWA\SA and MD of Yellowwood, explains why it's important for brands to stay authentic and consistent with their brand promise, even during economic downturns.
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Mashudu Modau
Mashudu Modau, the founder of Mashstartup, shares how brands, podcasters and content creators can collaborate successfully. He has worked with leading brands such as Red Bull, Yoco, Telkom, and Sage.
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Thebe Ikalafeng
Founder and Chairman of Brand Africa, Thebe Ikalafeng shares some of his findings on what makes some of Africa's most iconic businesses and brands.
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Lesley Williams
Lesley Williams, CEO of Tshimologong Precinct, shares her insights on how to use collaboration to create innovative solutions for change.
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Khaya Dlanga
Marketing Executive, bestselling author and content creator, Khaya Dlanga shares some of his creative strategies and insights on brand-agency partnerships.
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Jarred Cinman
Jarred Cinman unpacks some thoughts on diversity of thought within teams and some leadership insights.
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Ivan Moroke
Discover how brand equity helps brands like Woolworths, Nando's and FNB thrive in tough economies, with insights from Ivan Moroke and the Kantar BrandZ report.
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Donovan Goliath
Comedian and content creator, Donovan Goliath shares his experiences of collaborating with brands and agencies. Castle Lite, Dove, Defy, Standard bank, and others trust Donovan Goliath with their branded content.
Why Belief in Africa Doesn’t Always Translate into Brand Preference
Marketing Moves at the Speed of Its Slowest Decision
Why Marketing Should Understand the People AI is Changing
Your marketing can reach the right people and still miss the point
Why Smart Marketing and Creative Teams Still Produce Bland Advertising
Why Influencer Marketing Works for Some Brands and Fails for Others