Cellular industry staff more confident in the presidency

May 21, 2020

BMi Research conducted a survey at the end of April, amongst 1035 cellular sales agents and store managers*. This was...

Media Un-usual

May 5, 2020

This past month's lockdown has had an interesting impact on how South Africans consume media. Coupled with the millions of...

Essentials Un-usual

April 24, 2020

With the lockdown extension, there is a natural need for South Africans to feel secure about ongoing essential goods and...

Easter Un-usual

April 20, 2020

Although disruptive, most South Africans agree with the current (and extended) lockdown. Post the President’s announcement last week (9 April...

Is traditional print advertising dying?

February 11, 2020

Broadsheets inserted into newspapers are proving a boon for newspaper publishers as traditional advertising declines The imminent death of traditional print...

In high spirits: strong consumer trends yield positive gains in spirits, FAB sectors

January 15, 2020

Innovation, and an increasingly creative response to pressing social, health and environmental issues are driving major consumer trends in South...

Growth in energy drink products expected to slow down as SA follows global trends

October 28, 2019

A growing number of media reports regarding the negative health implications of energy drinks have done little to dampen South...

South Africans fairly optimistic despite country’s challenges

June 5, 2019

There is, surprisingly, a certain optimism among South Africans, with some citizens feeling reasonably satisfied with their lives. This perspective seems...