The Running Commentary

Aaaah Marketing I remember you well……

when marketing was a discipline that was practiced with vigour and when “degrees” were not handed out like sweets.

CPA and Apathetic consumers……. a marketing struggle in South Africa

The South African consumer is not vociferous around basic complaints. We accept poor service all of the time and we do not complain. In fact complaints are so novel that they enjoy celebrity status on many social networking platforms……

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Consumer Protection Act…..Anyone see the change yet?

Now some people may have a go at me for this title, but after a couple months of this legislation being in effect one cannot help but think that this may be yet another well intentioned but toothless piece of legislation……

No…..I am not a copywriter

I know that some will debate this with me, but I am almost certain that everyone has experienced well written PR copy that does nothing but crush the brand’s reputation…….

Of Cats, Bikes and Postmen………

This morning started out as most mornings for us, me on the iPad…..

Manyi, Government and accountability – the new oil and water mix…

“The cultural” response as the reason to him (Manyi) not apologising directly to coloured community of the Western Cape, smacks of a stuff you attitude

Julius Malema takes the words out of Jacob Zuma’s mouth….

His utterances are vile and despicable, he looks for popularity and controversy over the needs of the people……

Cast your vote……..

some may say rather naively, believe that my vote truly does make a difference…….

Nokia e7 – business and multimedia in one…..

Some big points for Nokia though are that you do not need to have a PC to activate or register the phone!

You’re the voice

I had a bit of an Eighties vibe going this morning and spent the time travelling into the office listening to some Eighties music……..

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