Global Experts Make 2019 Media Predictions for AI, AR, Voice

Connected intelligence is leading the way in transforming media, and Nigel Hollis asked some of its global experts across Kantar to create 12 lively predictions for 2019.

SA's Mediamark Appoints Wayne Bischoff As New CEO

South Africa's creative shop, Mediamark has announced the appointment of Wayne Bischoff as new Chief Executive Officer following Werner Lindemann's resignation.

Coronation Research issues 2019 Economic Outlook for Nigeria, with ‘A Tale of Two Halves’

In its 2019 economic outlook report titled “A Tale of Two Halves”, Coronation Research – industry-leader and a subsidiary of Coronation Asset Management Limited–believes the narrative for the Nigerian economy in 2019 is largely hinged around the performance of the oil.

Individualized Therapies and The Future Of Drug Regulation

As science continues to uncover new applications of cell, tissue, and gene therapies, regulators are adopting a more flexible, forward-looking perspective on safety and effectiveness.

Nigeria's Inflation hits seven-month high at 11.44%

The consumer price index (CPI) which measures inflation, increased by 11.44 per cent (year-on-year) in December 2018; a 0.16 per cent increase from the 11.28 per cent recorded in November.

US Soccer rides with Volkswagen

The United States Soccer Federation (US Soccer) has sealed a multi-year dollar partnership deal with Volkswagen.

iSON Group Shines at the 2018 NiTA Awards

iSON Group, Africa’s leading IT and ITeS companies with presence in about 14 countries in Africa clinched four awards at the recently concluded 2018 Nigerian Technology Awards, held in Lagos, Nigeria. iSON Technologies a subsidiary of iSON Group bagged the I.T Services & Support Company of the Year and the Managed Services & Support Company of the Year awards while iSON BPO International Limited carted away the Contact Centre & BPO Operator of the Year awards as well at the Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA)  and  Business Excellence Award (BEXA) ceremony.

Turkish Airlines reached the 80.2% Load Factor in December 2018

Turkish Airlines, who has recently announced its passenger and cargo traffic results for December 2018, reached 80.2% load factor in that month. Growth in the number of passengers, revenue per kilometer and load factor, is an important indicator of the continued growing interest in Turkey and Turkish Airlines at the end of the year as well.

Mastercard Appoints First Chief Experience Officer

Donald Chesnut, Mastercard's first chief experience officer, has resumed today January 14, 2019.

Zedvance Launches Back-to-School Campaign

• Promotes Inclusive Education through Offering 

Innovative consumer finance company, Zedvance Ltd has flagged off its Back-to-School campaign to provide easy access to quick and collateral-free credit to all parents and guardians in Nigeria.

Al Ahly SC, Umbro Agree New Partnership

The Egyptian football club, Al Ahly SC and Umbro have entered into a three-and-a-half year agreement starting January 2019, during which time Umbro will act as the technical sponsor.

Mastercard Rebrands, Drops Name From Company Logo

Imagine having enough brand equity to be identified by just a logo? 

Mastercard has announced that it is dropping its name from its iconic brand mark in select contexts. The interlocking red and yellow circles, referred to as 'the Mastercard symbol', will now stand on its own across cards using the red and yellow brand mark, acceptance marks at retail locations both in the physical and digital worlds and major sponsorship properties.

Jaguar Land Rover Reports December 2018 And Year End Sales

Jaguar Land Rover retail sales in 2018 totalled 592,708 vehicles, down 4.6% compared to 2017’s record year. The introduction of the Jaguar E-PACE and I-PACE led to Jaguar’s best ever annual sales results in 2018 up 1.2% to 180,833.  However, this was more than offset by market weakness in China impacting on sales of established models.