In a deliberate effort to drive behaviour change, the Association for Alcohol Responsibility and Education (aware.org) and its industry members, are giving South African consumers the opportunity to arrive home…
American clothing brand, GAP has returned to the South African market with the launch of a new family concept store at the Mall of Africa in Midrand. The store opened on Thursday, 3 December 2020, and will offer a wide range of “elevated essentials”,
The Samsung sponsored App Factory Internship program celebrated the graduates of their first cohort on Thursday, 26 November 2020 at the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Hip Hop mogul, Kiernan Forbes, famously known as AKA, has released a new limited edition CRUZ vodka, Banana Deluxe. The multi-award-winning rapper has plenty to toast to, including the success around his latest album, Bhovamania.
The SABC and Telkom have come together to bring us a new online streaming service. The two brands announced on Monday, November 9, 2020, that they have entered a 5-year indenture for a new online streaming service known as TelkomONE.
South Africa’s #1 boiled candy, Halls, is set to breathe new life into the global brand with a dynamic marketing campaign that repositions Halls from a lozenge to a lifestyle…
#TourismMonth2020 – Yesterday, South Africa joined the globe in celebrating World Tourism Day with festivities at Maropeng’s Cradle of Humankind in the western corridor of the Gauteng Province. World Tourism…
Minister in the Presidency, The Hon Jackson Mthembu invited nominations for the Marketing, Advertising, and Communications (MAC) Charter Council. The invitation is open to the members of the public, as…
As we all know Newtown Junction is the hub of all fashionable Kicks (sneakers) including proudly SA brands such as Drip, Bathu to name a few. Across seasons Newtown Junction…
Stimorol gives your taste buds a throwback with the new limited-edition Retro flavour chewing gum. A taste of throwback It’s a refreshing bubblegum flavour that treats your taste buds to…
Ladies, this one is for you. As you might have seen on our social media platforms, in August we launched the Pat on Brands Dialogues – Imbokodo Edition to celebrate…
The world is still battling with a pandemic, however, this does not mean that all things are all doom and gloom. This September started on a high note for some…
A friend of mine on WhatsApp asked me if the action by Clicks to label African hair as "frizzy and dull" and "dry and damaged" was a marketing strategy. Instead…
Pat on Brands is proud to announce the Pat on Brands Dialogues - Imbokodo Edition to celebrate women’s month. The Imbokodo Edition will see young female professionals in the marketing…
This winter, things are getting extra hot and spicy! thanks to an exciting new collaboration between KFC and Tabasco to bring to market the all-new, limited edition, Spicy Chips -…
Registrations are opened for SMMEs to receive Free Big Media Exposure. Ad Crashers is an initiative by Riverbed - a marketing and communications agency based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The…
Have you wondered which brands in South Africa are founded and run by the youth? This article aims to fulfill that curiosity. Benjamin Disraeli once said, "almost everything that is…
It’s day 82 of the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) lockdown in South Africa and since the introduction of the alert levels strategy, life is slightly getting back to normal while the…
The virtual concert will take place on June 16 between 12-5pm with a lineup like no other for pure enjoyment and celebration. The brand will also be giving away prizes…
Can you believe it? It's been a year already... since we held the first episode of Pat on Brands Dialogues - home of stories with depth. It feels like yesterday…