Tag Archives: africa

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Chinese aesthetic more prevalent in Africa

Urinal: Welcome to Mozambique, how may I be of assistance? Brand guy: We’ll I’m afraid there is a way… Saw these very robo-looking... Read More

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Expensive!.. but different

Ghana, Airport Road 2005: This street vendor clearly understands the importance of differentiation.  Read More

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Signs of excellence

Lagos July 2011:  Read More

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No divine right for SA in Africa

Written by David Furlonger on October 26, 2011 SA can no longer take  for granted its status as Africa’s biggest advertising market, say experts. Sean... Read More

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Electrical Oupa

Benmore 19 October: Could be a good name for a band?  Read More

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Dejobbed, bewifed and much childrenised

In many of journeys on our continent we encounter some interesting use of English. Here’s an absolute gem from Nigeria, dating back to... Read More

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Day one of Marketing Indaba

Returning back to work after the Marketing Indaba , which took place on 28 and 29 September at the Grayston Southern Sun, Sandton, left me with... Read More

HKLM's Graham Leigh, Johannesburg; 4 August 2011 - Photo by Brett Eloff.

Outdoor advertising – A threat to Africa’s natural assets

Africa’s landscape is being blighted by “media sluts” who plaster billboards and advertisements everywhere without a thought for the environment. Graham... Read More