Episodes
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Episode 42: From Being An Engineer To Being A CMO | Mosala Philips
On the 42nd episode of the Pat On Brands Podcast, Pat & Mpumi sit down with Marketing extraordinaire Mr. Mosala Philips, who has close to 20 years experience within the marketing industry. Having first approached P&G for an Assistant Brand Manager position, with an Electrical Engineering...
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Episode 41: Candid Sessions: Smaller products, higher prices? Burger King | AKA | Ad Week Africa
This week, Pat and Mpumi share the latest from the Super Bowl, how valuable a platform it is for marketers and Rihanna’s surprise announcement there. They then touch on the latest news about brands, such as Burger King, and unpack their latest promise to the consumer. The first ever Advertising...
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Episode 40: How to stand out amongst an army of brands, with Nthabiseng Matshekga
For this episode, Pat and Mpumi sit down with Nthabiseng Matshekga, the Executive Head of Group Marketing at Nedbank. We kickstart this episode with our Brand News segment – we touch on SABC’s streaming platform, a new entrant in this fast-growing industry. Second to that, we discuss one of the...
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Episode 39: Should Influencer Marketing Be Regulated? With Njongo Mato
For this week’s episode, Pat and Mpumi sit down and dive into the PR world with Njongo Mato, a specialist in Public Relations. The conversation goes deep into some of the inner workings of the industry. The first aspect discussed is the meaning of PR. Thereafter, our hosts and guest touch on how...
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Episode 38: Are We Our Ancestors' Wildest Dreams?
In this candid conversation, our hosts Pat and Mpumi begin by highlighting how they have hit the ground running, already striving to complete their goals for 2023. The conversation then presents some intriguing questions and discussions. The first question raised is, “Are we our ancestors wildest...
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Episode 37: Marketing trends in 2023, Metaverse, Customer Service, Employee Advocacy
In this episode, our hosts begin by reflecting on their holidays. Then, to kick off this new chapter in conversations around marketing, Pat Mahlangu and Mpumi Satsha look forward to the upcoming marketing trends for 2023. The first trend the hosts touch on is the investing of brands in the...
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Episode 35: What are some major misconceptions surrounding Gen Z? with Marko Stavrou
It is often said that one’s younger days are a time for learning, starting from the bottom and building the foundation for the rest of their life. The guest for this week took that message to heart and absolutely ran with it, aiming to build more than just a foundation, but a legacy. In this…
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Episode 34: Pause and reflect: the year that was 2022
The curtain is fast closing on 2022 and rather than just carrying on with business as usual, reflection is a key tool to use at this time, especially as an entrepreneur. This is the core of the conversation that our hosts Pat Mahlangu and Mpumi Satsha engage in for this week’s episode, a sincere...
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Episode 33: How is Nandi Jiyane amplifying women’s voices through her foundation - Women Leaders SA?
On this episode Pat and Mpumi catch up with Nandi Jiyane, community builder and founder of the award-winning Women Leaders South Africa - a movement for high impact women to connect, inspire and empower each other. Nandi has always been an enthusiast of building women of substance and believes in...
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Episode 32: How is ABSA reigniting lives? with Vongani Mageza
On this episode Pat and Mpumi answer the burning question 'How is ABSA reigniting lives?' with the Head of Strategic Marketing for ABSA, Vongani Mageza. They dive into how ABSA's Rediscovering Real campaign has the potential to change people's lives.
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Episode 31: How can small businesses build relationships with customers? with Zakithi Mncwango
Many small businesses often overlook the importance of building strong relationships with their customers in order to grow their businesses and increase sales. Communication is key when it comes to building relationships and as a small business investing in your customer relationship is even more...
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Episode 30: The candid conversation about the inaugural Top 16 Youth Owned Brands Awards (YOBA).
Just a day before commemorating the June 16 Soweto Students Uprising. Pat on Brands, a digital media platform that is always on the Pulse with Brands, announced the winners of its inaugural awards initiative – Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBA) brought to you by Sakhumnotho Group Holdings.…
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Ep 29: How important it is to support the youth? with Mosa Ntwampe
On the 1st of April 2022, Pat on Brands launched its inaugural Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBA), an initiative aimed at giving recognition to brands that are owned and run by the youth in South Africa. Just two months after the launch, Pat on Brands announced Sakhumnotho Group Holdings as...
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Ep 28: What should small business owners look for in a business contract? with Zama Mkosi
Many small business owners are not legal experts, and it's easy for them to make mistakes that can lead to legal battles which they might not even win. They also don't like to hire a lawyer until something goes wrong in the business. They tend to shy away from signing anything including…
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Ep 27: Candid conversation about Brand Africa 100 |Top 16 YOBA Awards| Partnerships & Sponsorship.
In this week's episode, @pat_mahlangu and @mpumi_satsha have a candid conversation about sponsorships, partnerships, and the various challenges that small businesses face. They also dive deeper into the latest results from the 12th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands 2022 rankings of…
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Ep 26: How do you navigate the dynamic world of marketing? with Palesa Mokaba (nee Ramodibe)
Marketing is an industry that is constantly changing and growing due to new and advanced technologies. it is important for marketers and small businesses to always stay ahead of trends and know how to take advantage of various opportunities available both online and offline. In this week's…
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Ep 25: How does marketing and medicine mix? with Dr. Kometsi Mokuele.
In today’s modern age, marketing and media have become an integral part of business growth, including medical practices. The truth is that more and more people have turned to search the internet for information, including health information. This means doctors, need to adapt to the times and…
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Ep 24: How to build a strong & reputable business in the township? with Lindo Mnisi
Starting your own business can be very difficult, challenging, and frustrating, with many risks involved. However, it can also lead to huge rewards. To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to be diligent, optimistic, innovative, and have an appetite to take risks. In this week's episode,...
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Ep 23: How can we shape our tomorrow? with Muzi Kuzwayo
How can we create a society in which every person has the support and the opportunities to fulfill their full potential and thrive? There are many ways in which this can be achieved. Find out in this episode about the most powerful & effective ways in which we can do it as ordinary citizens in…
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Ep 22: What does it take to run a business? with Sammy Mhaule
To be a successful entrepreneur today, you need to be flexible and have good planning and organizational skills. Many people start a business with the idea of making easy money, only to find that making money in business is much more than what they thought. For entrepreneurs to succeed it is...
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Ep 21 candid conversation: Entrepreneurship| Partnerships| Leadership| Marketing.
Starting a small business partnership can be very exciting. Especially when you found someone who shares your vision, works well with you and has lots of great ideas. Together you feel you have what it takes to make your small business dreams a reality. It feels great to find someone you are...
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Ep 20: Candid conversation about partnerships, sponsorships, politics and entrepreneurship. With Pat & Mpumi.
Recently, many brands are expanding their marketing activities through alliances with other brands. Partnering with other brands allows you to build a strong brand and make exciting and creative decisions with significantly lower financial risks A successful partnership not only introduces your...
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Ep 19: What are misconceptions about the township economy? with Bulelani Balabala
Township economies are the driving force of economic growth and development in South Africa. According to an article by Investec, an estimated 17% of South Africa’s total employment is through the township economy. In a country with a high rate of unemployment like South Africa, this sector plays…
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Ep 18: How to navigate corporate like a boss? with Mirriam Mathebula
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on many employees and professionals, and forced them to change how they perceive themselves and their careers. Often times many employees feel attacked by negative thoughts, making it difficult for them to manage their emotions. These negative...
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Ep 17 candid conversation: What are some of the most interesting Valentine Day campaigns in SA? with Pat and Mpumi
Valentines Day is one of the most famous days of romantic love and admiration for many people, and other brands also celebrate this day. From digital campaigns to augmented reality experiences. Many brands cover all areas of this day focusing on the aspect of romance and creating Valentine’s Day...
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Ep 16: What is the Boss Babes Movement? with Kovini Moodley
Many women often face the problem of being overlooked due to jealousy, hatred, and rivalry. Other women even go further to drag another women’s dream down because of insecurities. A lack of unity and empowerment is one of the main causes of these problems. It was these issues that inspired Kovini...
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Ep 15: How can small businesses leverage Public Relations? with Ntsika Msuthu
Many small businesses often misunderstand and overlook the role of Public Relations in brand building. For small businesses to grow and survive, it is important for them to understand the role of PR. When done right, PR can attract great investors, partners, and customers, allowing the business…
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Ep 14: The candid conversation about Brutal Fruit fragrance, Twitter and Youtube campaigns.
The candid conversation is a new and exciting feature where the Pat on Brands Podcast hosts, @pat_mahlangu and @mpumi_satsha have one-on-one conversations. The hosts check on each other on their journey as entrepreneurs and the progress they are making as avid marketers. This feature highlights…
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Ep 13: How does one build a strong mental health for 2022?
Many entrepreneurs go through a lot of stress and depression while they pursue their entrepreneurial journey. When their businesses are not performing well financially they tend to be emotional and stress a lot about the success and failure of their ventures. Some even go further to committing...
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Ep 12: How does 2022 look like within the Marketing Industry?
Many marketers, entrepreneurs, and professionals are very curious and interested in knowing what digital marketing trends they will be using and implementing in 2022 to benefit and grow their brands. Marketing has gone beyond branding and advertising, and keeping these trends in mind will help...
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Ep 11: When is the right time to quit your job?
Many people are struggling to find the balance between their jobs and side hustles. The decision to quit a comfortable job with a guaranteed salary for a side hustle is a tough one. With the side hustle, the stakes are high. There are no guarantees. In this week's episode, Pat Mahlangu and...
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Ep 10: What does it take to lead the marketing of the fastest-growing bank?
Marketing is about understanding human behavior. Understanding human behavior is the key to success in any business. For small businesses to succeed, it is important for them to understand their target consumers, how they think, and the reasons for how they behave. In this week’s episode, Pat...
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Ep 9: How do females penetrate male-dominated industries?
Construction is an important sector that contributes greatly to the economic growth of a country. In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in more women picking up sledge hammers, breaking down barriers, and smashing down gender stereotypes. In this week’s episode, Patrick Mahlangu…
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Ep 08: How can small businesses us digital marketing to reach their target audience?
Digital Marketing plays an important role in the development of small businesses. Small businesses that use digital marketing effectively, can connect directly with their ideal customers. In this episode, Pat Mahlangu and Nompumelelo Satsha are joined by Bolawana (Mags) Shivanda - Founder and...
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Ep 7: Why do many small businesses have high employee turnover?
One of the major challenges that many small businesses face, is the high rate of employee turnover. Employee turnover is when a large number of employees do not stay in a company. There are various reasons why many employees leave companies. Daisy Lepheana - Managing Director at Affinity Human...
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Ep 6: How can entrepreneurs use social media effectively?
Social Media has become an important part of our daily lives and it enables businesses to effectively reach and engage with existing and potential customers. To be successful in the digital age as an entrepreneur, it is important to acquire social media skills. In episode 6, Pat Mahlangu and…
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Ep 5: How to build a proper e-commerce business?
In this episode, we are featuring a young and ambitious entrepreneur in the eCommerce industry. Lebohang Likhojane is the founder of Smartsentials and ReThink Afrika. Lebo (as he is affectionately known) started his business from the dusty streets of Bloemfontein. He is taking the e-commerce...
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Ep 4: What can entrepreneurs learn from Heritage Brands?
Episode 4 of the POB Podcast unpacks heritage brands and answers the burning question - What can entrepreneurs learn from Heritage Brands? Heritage brands play a vital role in our society and they have become part of our lives. To help us answer this burning question we a joined by Thembi Sehloho…
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Ep 3: How to increase sales for your business?
In this episode, we attempt to answer a burning question that most entrepreneurs struggle with, how to increase sales for your business?. Sales are the lifeblood of any business irrespective of the industry. To help us answer this burning question, we are joined by Albert Makoeng who is the Head…
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Ep 2: Are entrepreneurs born or made?
The burning question is - "are entrepreneurs born or made?". To help us with this question we are joined by Kelebogile Sephoti an entrepreneurial coach and consultant. Kelebogile has served and lived in three different African countries(Mauritius, Rwanda, and South Africa). Her aim is to…
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Ep 1: Who are we?
In this episode, you will get to know hosts Pat Mahlangu and Mpumi Satsha. They are sharing their journeys as marketers and entrepreneurs. You also get to learn what this podcast is all about.
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The purpose of the Pat on Brands Podcast is to answer burning questions about marketing and entrepreneurship.
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