As a marketer, do you want to understand how South Africans think, feel and act?
Join Stacy and Sena, colleagues at Kantar - the world’s leading marketing data and analytics company - as they take you on a journey into the ever-changing world of brand and marketing. They chat to some of South Africa’s most creative minds and innovative thinkers, to get practical advice on how to connect with your target audience and move your brand forward. With the help of our guests, we aim to guide marketers and business leaders in shaping the brands of tomorrow by understanding all South Africans.
*This podcast is produced by Laura Rapson
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As a marketer, do you want to understand how South Africans think, feel and act?
Join Stacy and Sena, colleagues at Kantar - the world’s leading marketing data and analytics company - as they take you on a journey into the ever-changing world of brand and marketing. They chat to some of South Africa’s most creative minds and innovative thinkers, to get practical advice on how to connect with your target audience and move your brand forward. With the help of our guests, we aim to guide marketers and business leaders in shaping the brands of tomorrow by understanding all South Africans.
*This podcast is produced by Laura Rapson
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Future Proof Mzansi, we chat to Julie-Anne Walsh, CMO of South Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, Takealot.com. The discussion revolves around the critical role of customer experience in brand building, particularly in the context of South Africa's e-commerce landscape.
The conversation highlights the importance of retaining customers through exceptional service and innovative strategies. Julie-Anne discusses Takealot’s Township Economy Initiative aimed at fostering inclusive growth, increasing accessibility and transforming communities. We also delve into partnerships that enhance customer experience, the importance of customer feedback, and the future trends shaping the e-commerce sector.
This podcast is produced by Laura Rapson
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to customer experience and it’s critical role in brand building
11:05 - How is Takealot building meaningful difference for their customers
14:15 - Inclusive growth, increasing accessibility and Takealot’s Township Economy Initiative
23:00 - Strategic partnerships that enhance customer experience
28:45 - How South Africa’s instant delivery landscape compares to other markets
33:40 - What the entry of Amazon into South Africa means for local e-commerce
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