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Branded merchandise is more than just a freebie. It serves as a tangible reminder of a brand's presence and can be a powerful tool for fostering a connection with consumers.

Crafting Memorable Experiences: Effective Branded Merchandise Strategies for Events & In-Store Activations

3 – 4 minutes read Love This ❤ Okay, let’s set the scene here.     Imagine you’re walking through your local mall, and someone asks for a moment of your time. You’re in a hurry, but the allure of getting something for “free” makes you pause—maybe you end up leaving with a toothpick tester, […]

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Tradeway Promotions Welcomes Creative Giant, David Tshabalala, as Head of Design

Johannesburg, South Africa – In a significant move to strengthen our creative leadership, we have appointed David Tshabalala as Head of Design. Celebrated as an influential thought leader and a beacon of creativity, David, also known by his artistic moniker Slaying Goliath, is set to steer Tradeway’s design vision into the future. David brings a wealth of

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The AI Revolution: How Artificial Intelligence is transforming Experiential Consumer Marketing

Introduction In an era defined by digital advancements and technological convergence, marketing is evolving at an unprecedented pace. However, no force is as transformative as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Whether you’re aware of it or not, AI has long been part of our everyday experiences. From facial recognition for secure smartphone access, to sophisticated voice-activated assistants

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Master Peak Season with Experiential Events: The Ultimate Guide for Brand Managers.

Introduction: The Season of Opportunities Spring is in the air and all good brand managers know that the ensuing summer heat brings more than just the fragrance of flowers — it marks the lead-up to peak trading season for consumer goods brands. To maximise peak performance, you must break through the noise of competitive markets

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Below-the-Line Marketing: 5 Superpowers to Becoming the Consumer’s Hero

Introduction On the 29th of March, our own Andreas Smit featured as guest lecturer for the University of Pretoria’s BCom Honours (Marketing Management) students. Andreas is a sales and marketing specialist with over 15 years’ experience in trade marketing spanning corporate, agency and as an independent consultant. A lifelong learner, Andreas has a BCom Honours degree in

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Back to school is anything but cool

You’ve no sooner dressed the tree than the shops are advertising pencil cases, backpacks, and lunchbox treats. What gives?

As consumers navigate the rollercoaster ride of living alongside Covid-19, and while plans are still on for schools to open on schedule in January 2022* despite the looming threat of Omicron, 68% of financially hard-hit South Africans are dependent on competitive pricing, promotions and ‘deals’ to get their back-to-school shopping done, and many perceive these to correspond with festive season specials in the run-up to the end-of-year break.

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SUCCESSFUL BELOW-THE-LINE MARKETING CAMPAIGNS TO INSPIRE YOUR NEXT MOVE

Just as we thought we were through the worst of Covid’s clutches, Omicron reared its ugly head and brand activations came to a screeching halt. Or did they? For two agonizing years brands struggled to remain in the hearts and minds of consumers in a largely contactless world. Traditional promotional marketing techniques required more consideration

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