CHARMA MALULEKA
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP AND WHAT WERE THE REACTIONS YOU RECEIVED FROM PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE WHEN YOU SAID YOU WANTED TO GO INTO ADVERTISING/MARKETING?
From the backwoods of Elim village in Limpopo, I grew up in the Eastrand (Katlehong, Thokoza, Spruit, etc.) My passion for advertising was ignited in grade 7 and then properly identified in high school (grade 9) from my high schools career guidance teacher. So I’ve always been encouraged to go into advertising even before I had decided to go that route.
WHEN DID YOU DEVELOP AN INTEREST FOR ADVERTISING/MARKETING?
From grade 9 when I used to market myself as an artist in my high school and community.
HOW DID YOU BREAK INTO THE INDUSTRY AND HOW DID YOU LAND YOUR NEW JOB?
As a self trained designer, I did a mock up design for the company I wanted to work for, they liked it and then employed me.
KGOMOTSO MAUTLOA
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP AND WHAT WERE THE REACTIONS YOU RECEIVED FROM PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE WHEN YOU SAID YOU WANTED TO GO INTO ADVERTISING/MARKETING?
I grew up in Alexandra most of my life, I’m originally from Mofolo in Soweto. I think through the years I’ve found myself here at this point in advertising. I don’t think that was my initial intent when I started my career. I’ve always considered myself a graphic designer, although I’ve been given many other titles through my career and what I’ve achieved in my life.
WHEN DID YOU DEVELOP AN INTEREST FOR ADVERTISING/MARKETING?
My initial interest was sparked when Vega came to my high school. I had initially wanted to become a quantity surveyor but after much, I moved into the creative space and haven’t looked back since.
MKHULU WILLIAM SEYAMA
ENITIATE INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
Enitiate is a digital content marketing solutions company. Their primary focus is on digital content development and analytics. Mkhulu “Bra Willy” Seyama established the humble agency in late 2008, with the aim of sharing digital stories in a uniquely African way.
MXOLISI BUTHELEZI
JUNE15 ADVERTISING
Founded in 2009, June15 Advertising is a black owned advertising agency.
The attainment of great work is bigger than any of us , it is non-negotiable, it requires of us to exceed clients’ expectations, it is an effective and efficient way of going about our business, it is an ideal that constantly drives us in our daily work.
RANDAL KHUMALO
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP AND WHAT WERE THE REACTIONS YOU RECEIVED FROM PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE WHEN YOU SAID YOU WANTED TO GO INTO ADVERTISING/MARKETING?
I grew up in different areas – Sharpeville, Johannesburg, Nelspruit and Polokoane.
WHEN DID YOU DEVELOP AND INTEREST FOR ADVERTISING/MARKETING? THERE WAS NO REACTION.
I guess anything but teaching was ok at the time.
HOW DID YOU BREAK INTO THE INDUSTRY AND HOW DID YOU LAND YOUR NEW JOB?
I stumbled into it. My degree is not Marketing. My first job was not either. It was down the line in my working, and at the insistence of the General Mannager of the company I was working for.