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This Women's Day, we did something outrageous - we asked women what they truly want. Anele Nzimande-Maphanga Ann Nurock Bibi Bonnecwe Darling Films ZA Cretienne Uys Danike de Jager Danni P. Devaksha Vallabhjee Julie Maunder Kumari Moodley Lufuno Mavhungu Masego Motsogi Michaela Mahes (Master of Management) Mukondi Ralushayi Kgomo Naledi Manama Nakita Bolus Pride Maunatlala Razia Pillay Relebohile (Riri ) Molaoa Robyn Campbell A very happy Women's day to you, from Open Chair.

Thank you to all who participated! We loved reading your beautiful, inspiring comments. The winners of the complimentary virtual tickets to IMC Conference - Marketing is Business© on 19 September are: 1. Larissa Elliott 2. Dani Hynes 3. Marea Lewis 4. Toni Hughes 5. Courtney HN Patrick 6. Nthabiseng Peter 7. Ondela Mlandu 8. Lauren Mitchell 9. Mo Sikari 10. justcallme_clem 11. Mia Roets 12. Sisinyane Sihlali 13. Miya Twala 14. whoisjordanrwida 15. Harsha Gordhan 16. Mahlohonolo Mphuthi 17. Amohelo Erasmus 18. Amy Gajjar 19. Lizette Watt 20.Amandla M. Please check your DMs for more info.

1 week to go! If you're a woman in advertising or marketing, go to Open Chair, comment on the post and you could win a virtual ticket to the IMC Conference - Marketing is Business© I've had the privilege of speaking and attending this conference and it's pure quality! Top-notch speakers and a day to just absorb knowledge and inspiration! Don't miss out!

Calling women in Advertising and Marketing!! Your seat to the 2024 Nedbank IMC on 19 September awaits you. We have 20 virtual tickets to give away. The theme this year is “Challenge Yourself.” Comment on this post with one example of how you’ve challenged yourself in your career this year, and you could find yourself in a nice, cushy online seat with access to an elite collection of local and global speakers. Winners will be selected and announced on Monday, 5th August. For more info on Nedbank IMC, go to: https://imcconference.com/ Thank you to our sponsors - IMC Conference - Marketing is Business©

Are the days of advertising being an Old Boys Club really in the past? Today there are plenty of women in Adland, but are they staying? And has the glass ceiling disappeared or just become harder to see? We were invited to Creative Circle South Africa "Talking in Creative Circles Podcast" to share how we believe Open Chair can help make the advertising industry better. Join Nkgabiseng Motau, Melina McDonald and Suhana Gordhan in conversation with Carl Willoughby, Chairman of the Creative Circle South Africa. Tune in at Jacaranda FM (94.2) JacPod https://iono.fm/e/1458253 or on Apple https://lnkd.in/gHrjMbF4 or on East Coast Radio https://lnkd.in/gxGrzB3x Thank you to Danni P. and Diane Macpherson for bringing it all together. #OnMyWatch

Thank you Bizcommunity.com for your support, and for taking the time to chat to us! https://lnkd.in/dYKga7vz

Introducing #OnMyWatch Many corporates and holding companies have a Code of Conduct. The problem is that it is consumed in private; it is read, not felt, not believed, and it doesn’t feel like like it’s part of our everyday lived experiences. This is the first of its kind that we have created - a Code for the entire industry to own, adopt and live by. Read it and let it live in your hearts and minds. We are here to educate and help each other to know what is harmful behaviour. We are doing this because, quite simply, we would like this industry to be better – for you and I to be better. If you would like a high-res copy to put up in your offices, please drop us an email at thewomen@openchair.tv. We will be sharing more details soon, on how to adopt this code.

Introducing #OnMyWatch Many corporates and holding companies have a Code of Conduct. The problem is that it is consumed in private; it is read, not felt, not believed, and it doesn’t feel like like it’s part of our everyday lived experiences. This is the first of its kind that we have created - a Code for the entire industry to own, adopt and live by. Read it and let it live in your hearts and minds. We are here to educate and help each other to know what is harmful behaviour. We are doing this because, quite simply, we would like this industry to be better – for you and I to be better. If you would like a high-res copy to put up in your offices, please drop us an email at thewomen@openchair.tv. We will be sharing more details soon, on how to adopt this code.

Welcome to Open Chair. Open Chair is a community for the women of advertising and marketing in South Africa. One of the challenges we face as an industry, is empty chairs. There are far too few women occupying those chairs, especially at the head of the table, and far too many leaving them. This organisation was formed for the purpose of creating access to industry leaders. This will be about creating a safe space for women to meet face-to-face, to gather guidance, to navigate the tough parts of our industry, to share experiences and knowledge, and ultimately to learn from, and be inspired by each other. We want to focus on the future of young women, to encourage each other to fill those chairs, and to be visible, present and unashamedly extraordinary. We have two simple objectives - 1. To help uplift and inspire the women of advertising and marketing. 2. To help make this industry safer for ALL our people. There are many ways to get involved - sponsorship, mentorship, allyship and thought leadership. Now, meet the women behind Open Chair - Suhana Gordhan Nkgabiseng Motau Roanna Williams Fran Luckin Melina McDonald Lorraine Smit