5FM has been celebrating its birthday all month long with cash giveaways to its listeners. Daily winners went into the grand prize draw for R45 000, and on Friday, 30 October, The Roger Goode Show gave away the grand prize in the form of a cash drop from a helicopter.

Over the past few years, customer expectations of companies have grown exponentially, says Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of CLEVVA. Falkenberg says that today, customers don't just want companies to tell them what they have to offer, but customers want them to interact in a way that's user-centered, hyper-relevant, one-touch and multi-channelled. 

Global short-form video app TikTok has appointed global influencer marketing platform Webfluential.com. The partnership will allow content creators and brands to collaborate in Africa.

KAUAI has announced the launch of its '#DontGoBackToAbnormal' conversation-starter campaign. The brand aims to pick up on the idea of rebuilding a new, healthier normal as a leading health food restaurant chain in South Africa. 

Careers Magazine, a monthly South African youth magazine, is back on the shelves with a bumper issue (October and November), following a hiatus due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

WarnerMedia United Kingdom and Ireland has announced the promotion of Polly Cochrane to country manager for WarnerMedia United Kingdom and Ireland. Priya Dogra, who was recently announced as head of WarnerMedia EMEA and Asia (excl. China), has additionally announced a new appointment to her executive team. 

BCW Africa, Brand Leadership, Kantar and Geopoll have announced the launch of the '#BuyAfricaBuildAfrica' initiative. The initiative seeks to promote pride in Africa, enhance awareness of local brands and encourage patronage of African ideas, goods and services.

Superbalist has announced that it has joined forces with Egg Films' Lebogang Rasethaba and M&C Saatchi Abel on its latest campaign. According to the partnership, this work is a celebration of unique and eclectic individuals and aims to echo a recent trend in fashion advertising that challenges conventions and celebrates individuality and difference.

IAB South Africa is calling on members to nominate industry peers for a seat on its Transformation Council. Chaired by Veli Ngubane, founding partner and CCO of the Avatar Agency Group, the council is tasked with galvanising the industry to embrace transformation through the action of steps that champion diversity and inclusivity.

According to NetFlorist, a highly customised email campaign boosted visibility and online sales of its new service despite a difficult economic environment. The brand says it has been able to respond to user feedback and continually improve its service delivery, as well as its personalised brand communications that have become synonymous with the brand.