Blogs Posts on "Business Can Change"

Banking from their cellphones by MarkLives on Nov 5, 2009Research released by The World Wide Worx shows that the number of people banking from their cellphones has exceeded that of people banking from their PCs in South Africa, with more than a quarter of bank customers turning to their cellphones for serv...

Cannes defines scam ads, grows a pair by MarkLives on Nov 5, 2009Following detailed consultation and discussion with industry leaders, the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival wishes to make clear its policy on entries into its Festivals which breach the rules.

Copenhagen to Hopenhagen – Climate Change Conference by MarkLives on Nov 3, 2009On December 7 leaders from 192 countries will gather at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. Since the conference in Kyoto global carbon dioxide emissions have increased to a record 31.5 billion metric tons. That’s 40% above levels in 1...

Steri Ts by MarkLives on Oct 21, 2009Steri Stumpie is launching a t-shirt range in collaboration with Levi Strauss and nine of South Africa’s hottest young graphic designers. A limited edition run of 900 t-shirts will be available and will be given away to fans of the brand via the St...

Art Directors Club says no to scam ads by MarkLives on Oct 15, 2009A statement from the Art Directors Club sees the organisation take a tough stance on scam ads:...

Only connect. by MarkLives on Sep 30, 2009Loeries 2009: Apocalypse Now? With Loeries 2009 just past Mandy de Waal looks at how digital and mobile technologies are forcing the reinvention of advertising.

Advertising’s slow death by MarkLives on Sep 29, 2009Loeries 2009: Apocalypse Now? Loeries 2009 happened this past weekend and as creative directors popped corks and downed shooters Jarred Cinman tells us why he believes their job prospects are no longer what it used to be.

A 10 step guide to surviving the break-up (with your client) by MarkLives on Sep 25, 2009Loeries 2009: Apocalypse Now? As you party at the end ofthe world here is a guide on waving former clients goodbye (hint: no middle finger involved).

The Sounds of Success by MarkLives on Sep 24, 2009Why thinking ‘none of my business’ may mean you should get out of the Business. By Mike Abel, CEO Australia, M&C Saatchi...

Ad Agency business model not innovating or evolving by MarkLives on Sep 22, 2009Loeries 2009: Apocalypse Now? With Loeries 2009 looming Herman Manson asks if the ad agency business model remains sustainable.