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Top five trends that defined strategic communications in 2024
December 3, 2024
We chatted to Michael Rubenstein our Head of Africa at Aprio Group about communications trends on the continent. We discovered that these are not too different to trends in other parts of the world.
Digital Strategy – Embracing Tech Stacks
The demands on corporate communications teams have intensified and we are now expected to juggle a variety of skills that help leadership teams monitor public sentiment, manage crises in real time, engage diverse stakeholders, and deliver data-driven insights. This evolving landscape has prompted a crucial shift: the most effective teams no longer rely on isolated tools – they’re building interconnected technology stacks that amplify their reach and responsiveness. But what exactly is a "tech stack," and why should communications professionals care?
A message of gratitude. Celebrating resilience and growth.
As we approach the close of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on an extraordinary year for the Aprio Group. It has been a period of transformation, innovation, and growth – not only for Aprio, but also for South Africa and the continent.
The rise of the retail investor
June 20, 2024
The South African stock market has witnessed a rise in retail investor participation in recent years. This seems almost counter-intuitive, given high interest rates and the higher cost of living, which presumably cuts back on people’s disposable income.
Capital Raising on the JSE, are we about to turn the corner?
May 6, 2024
It is well-documented that the JSE had been losing listings at a steady rate, declining from 616 companies in the year 2000, to having slipped under the 300 mark currently. [BB1] Reasons typically provided are the onerous requirements and costs of the JSE.
Troubled waters will continue for the investment environment
December 4, 2023
Globally the competition for capital is about to intensify. This may be a generic statement applicable to all sectors striving for investment attractiveness, in markets impacted by the effects of inflation rates rising to multi-decade highs and the consequential hike in interest rates.
Africa is not a country
Many of our South African clients have ventured across our borders and expanded into different African countries. As their strategic communications partner we have been at their side to provide expert communications and reputation management counsel and helping them navigate the complex and rapidly evolving African markets.
The Digital Communicators Odyssey: Conquering Technology in 2024
2024 is fast approaching and businesses will embark on a transformative odyssey reminiscent of Joseph Campbell’s hero’s (or heroine’s) journey — a quest filled with challenges, discoveries, and ultimately, triumph. Our communications leader must navigate unknown terrains, draw upon new resources, and tackle unprecedented foes to conquer an unimaginably difficult quest. But the good news is that overcoming this is possible. In fact it may be the stuff of legends.
Embracing AI in the workplace
July 10, 2023
The AI (r)evolution looks like it’s here to stay. Unless governments are able to hit the pause button soon, we'd better get our heads around the fact that there's a new digital employee in the office.
Are mining companies still deriving benefit from a JSE listing?
It is well documented that the JSE has been losing listed companies steadily over the last decade or so.