Topco Media Brochure 2024 by Topco Media

COMPANY BROCHURE 2024 INSPIRING THE WORLD TO DO GOOD BUSINESS

TOP HR LEADERS

A W A R D S

Contents

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04 Who Is Topco Media

Our Products

Gallery

What It Means

Publications Calaendar

Be Seen

Our Showcase

Events Calendar

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

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opco is a leading research and publishing company in South Africa that specialises in business-to-business content and events.

With over 20 years of experience, we evaluate 10 000 of the top companies annually through eight publications and 13 major events, recognising the most successful based on criteria such as empowerment, policies, growth, turnover and CSI. Our business-to-business focus area is unmatched by any other company in terms of experience and expertise. Our unique approach ensures only qualified, eligible, and sustainable top performers are given the opportunity to participate in our publications and events. Our integrity is a fundamental part of Topco’s philosophy and is integral to our internal and external relationships and business practices. As the best in the business-to-business industry in South Africa, trust Topco for your businessto-business publishing, content creation, event production, and advertising needs. n

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Having the backing and support of our awesome managers has been the highlight of my year with their belief and trust in me. Honestly, you can't ask for anything better than the dynamics shown within this office. Dipuo Moagi

Sales Representative

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What does this mean? After nearly 20 years of continuous research

exceeds 40 000 contacts at director-level

into the top 10 000 companies we have

alone. Due to the calibre of organisations we

consolidated powerful and comprehensive

profile, publish and provide event platforms

databases of senior decision makers across

for, the products that we produce create

industries (both listed and unlisted companies),

networking opportunities and stimulate

in government and fast growth SMEs.

economic trade and investment both within South Africa and abroad.

This group consists of every major decision maker in our economy, as well as organisations

Our products have enabled many of the best

who want to do business with them.

organisations to engage in different sectors, creating essential public-private partnerships

No one else can offer what we offer in terms of coverage, networking and new business opportunities. Our reach to high level decision makers

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that may otherwise have not been possible. n

Our Showcase When you establish a direct and meaningful dialogue with your customer, an amazing thing happens: A casual consumer becomes a brand loyalist. And brand loyalists are what drive your business success. We create high-impact print and online marketing communications designed to develop your brand as a trusted source of vital information and services. We help you create brand loyalists. Topco Media’s marketing programmes engage customers and connect them with each other. n

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Standard Bank Top Women Conference, Awards & Publication The Standard Bank Top Women Conference is an annual event that brings together leading women from various industries to share their experiences, insights and strategies for success. The conference covers a wide range of topics including leadership, career development, entrepreneurship, and diversity and inclusion. It is organised by Topco Media in partnership with Standard Bank. The conference aims to inspire and empower women to reach their full potential and to support them in achieving their professional goals.

website: topbusinesswomen.co.za

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The Standard Bank Top Women Awards honour outstanding leadership, inspiration, vision and innovation in organisations that play a role in advancing women to the forefront of the economy. The awards cover all the major economic sectors, and recognise businesses from SMMEs all the way to the national level. Standard Bank Top Women Leaders Publication provides a respected platform for organisations with proven gender investment track records to showcase their achievements to global business, prompting interest from equally-progressive organisations. Carrying comprehensive, researched information on the businesses that empower women. It promotes and stimulates greater investment in women across the economy. n

Our Products Top Empowerment Conference, Awards & Publication

empowerment and transformation, the Top Empowerment Awards, has created a legacy of inspiration for the country’s business elite.

Top Empowerment Conference: The Top Empowerment Conference looks to celebrate the progress made by those committed to empowering black businesses and gain actionable insight on transforming the South African workforce through interactive panel discussions, keynote addresses and workshops.

The Top Empowerment Awards has given South Africa the opportunity to recognise outstanding leaders individuals or organisations who have exemplified inspiration, vision, innovation, leadership and action for empowerment and transformation.

As we move into 29 years of democracy, it is imperative for businesses in South Africa to push a transformation agenda. The success of the economy rests on South Africa’s ability to nurture its people skills and development, open space for black owned businesses and re-shape the socio-economic status quo. The Top Empowerment Awards: South Africa’s most established premier Awards for leadership and innovation in

Impumelelo: Top Empowerment Publication: BEE accreditation, in line with governmental B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, is imperative for doing business in today’s economy. Impumemelo: Top Empowerment, sister publication to the annual Top Empowerment Awards, accurately compiles South Africa’s most transformed companies, celebrates empowerment milestones and interviews national figures on the future socio-economic goalposts. n

website: topempowerment.co.za

CONFERENCE 2024 Brought to you by

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The Future of Sustainability Conference, Awards & Publication Future of Sustainability Conference The Future of Sustainability conference promotes sustainable and transparent business practices, aiming to promote responsible corporate citizenship and sustainable development – from individual to institutional level. This event will aid in achieving your investment goals, whilst simultaneously supporting ethical and environmentally-conscious approaches to do better business! Future of Sustainability Awards The Future of Sustainability Awards recognise achievements in five specific categories: sustainable energy, climate resilience, environmental and social best practice, environmental and social innovation, and gender and economic

inclusion. The awards celebrate the individuals and organisations who are investing in cutting-edge sustainability innovation and long term solutions for their companies, society and the planet. ESG: Future of Sustainability Publication ESG criteria are an increasingly popular way for investors to evaluate companies in which they might want to invest - and avoid companies that may pose a financial risk due to their nonsustainable practices ESG: The Future of Sustainability takes a deep dive into its three interdependent pillars: Environment , Social, Governance Climate change is real and is happening now and this important publication helps investors find companies who are invested in sustainability, with values that match their own. ESG criteria, however, have a practical purpose beyond ethical concerns and as ESG-minded business practices gain more traction, investment firms are increasingly tracking their performance. n

website: futureofsustainability.co.za Future of Sustainability

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@FutureofSustai1

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Future of Sustainability

Our Products The Future of HR Conference, Awards & Publication

continue functioning in a manner which provided order and a sense of security to employees and shareholders.

The annual Future of HR Conference & Awards celebrates the pivotal role of human resources in South Africa’s constantly-changing business environment, and honours HR champions from around the country. The Summit sees industry leaders and experts pooling their expertise to forecast trends, sharing innovative approaches to challenges, and workshopping employee engagement, talent acquisition and leadership. HR Leaders Publication: The importance of the role and responsibilities of HR practitioners really came to the fore during the pandemic, when organisations were battling to stay alive – and not just to stay alive, but to

How this was handled fell largely within the purview of Human Resources: 1.

Managing health and safety

Leading and communicating change

Operating under new demands

Encouraging empathy in policies and culture

Changing facilities and technology

HR Leaders acknowledges and celebrates the key role that HR practitioners play not only in the survival of businesses – but also in the trajectory to abundance. In this timely publication you will find a range of articles, interviews and thought leadership pieces arranged according to 3 pillars:

Best Practice, Leadership & Workforce. n

website: futureofhr.co.za Future of HR Summit & Awards

@Future_of_HR

Future of HR Summit & Awards

TOP HR LEADERS CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN THE HR

C O N F E R N C E

PROFESSION

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NOVEMBER

2022

Africa Tech Week Conference & Awards Africa Tech Week is a Tech Conference, Exhibition and Awards Ceremony. It was created in order to focus on educating South Africa and other African countries on the challenges and opportunities to be gained by drafting appropriate plans and policies for the 4th Industrial revolution. It looks to recognise and reward companies on the continent that have demonstrated excellence in the area of innovative product development. Globally, people tend to view Africa as a continent with many challenges. We flip this perspective. We believe that Africa is a continent of exponential opportunities for problem solving and innovation from Africans, for Africans. n

website: africatechweek.co.za Africa Tech Week

@africatechweek

@AfricaTechWeek

Sentech Africa Tech Week

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Our Products Top 500 Every year, rigorous research identifies South Africa’s leading companies in terms of global and South African best practice, performance, people and socio-economic policies. True giants of corporate South Africa, they are profiled in Top 500: South Africa’s Best Managed Companies; the annual business directory, covering 100 sectors, that business and government leaders consider essential to billion rand partnerships and investments. n

website: top500.co.za Top 500 Best Managed Companies

@Top500Companies

Top 500: South Africa’s Best Managed Companies

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Public Sector Leaders Public Sector Leaders speaks to an audience with the highest level of authority government decision-makers. With a digital readership of 40 000 monthly. Public Sector Leaders is the only specialised platform that offers a window of opportunity for marketers and communicators in both the public and private sectors to engage with a vast captive audience of senior government officials.

website: publicsectorleaders.co.za Public Sector Leaders

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Public Sector Leaders

Our Products Podcasts The Topco and Top Women Business Unusual podcasts began in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic triggered lockdowns in South Africa. The podcasts reach a diverse audience and are shared with subscribers in Topco’s weekly newsletters. The conversations have featured thought leaders with years of experience creating solutions to challenges they’ve faced in their sectors. Guests have shared how they went about solving problems and discussed ideas in conversations that are as informative as they are natural. n

Bulletins Topco Bulletin Inspiring the world to do good business is what drives us here at Topco Media. One of the ways we go about it is through the Topco Bulletin, which goes out every Thursday to our 50 000+ audience, which consists of a variety of corporates, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and everyone in between. Standard Bank Top Women Bulletin The Standard Bank Top Women newsletter goes out every Tuesday and carries 4 stories - the lead/main article and 3 Top Stories – all of which are inspiring, newsworthy interviews and write-ups and evergreen tips and advice. The purpose of the newsletter is to celebrate top women’s brave success narratives and their journeys, share valuable, useful information and provide a platform for inspiration. n

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National Business Awards The National Business Awards, a prestigious event for business seekers, provides a premier networking opportunity with the attendance of 400 government leaders and industry leaders. The awards cover five sectors and 17 categories, offering a wide range of opportunities to be recognised. The winners of the NBAs will have the unique chance to inspire their peers, aspiring entrepreneurs and stakeholders, while setting themselves as the benchmark in their respective sectors. They will also be setting an example of excellence and success in their field. n

Top Performing Companies The expansion of the South African economy is closely tied to the success of the business sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises as well as multinationals. Decision makers and government departments are looking to collaborate with companies that are empowered, high-performing, and focused on sustainability and growth. These partnerships lead to the exchange of topquality products and services, competitive prices, and efficient service levels. They also serve to raise the bar for corporate performance and uplift the economy as a whole. These relationships start here, in the pages of Top Performing Companies and Public Sector. n

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2024 PUBLICATIONS T O P C O C A L E N D A R*

Jan - Dec

[Monthly Publication]

Public Sector Leaders

April 15

Standard Bank Top Women Leaders: 19th Edition

July 15

Top HR Leaders

Feb 28

Impumelelo Top Empowerment : 23rd Edition

June 03

ESG: The Future of Sustainability

October 15

Top 500

Nov 15

Tech Leaders

*Please note that these dates are subject to change

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SEEN From online publications to delegate badges and certificates. Our expert marketing team creates hype and promotes our products on all social media platforms giving exposure to our valued partners and sponsors.

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YOUR BUSINESS Seize the moment and Get In Touch with the Team to secure your spot at the CCBSA Future of Sustainability.

Click or scan the QR code to book your seat now >>

19-20 MARCH 2024

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2024

T O P C O C A L E N D A R* CO NF ER ENCE & AWA R DS

March

May

CCBSA Future of Sustainability Conference

Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference

Future of Sustainability Awards

Sentech Africa Tech Week Awards

July

September

Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference

Future of HR Conference

Top Empowerment Awards

Future of HR Awards

October

November

Standard Bank Top Women Conference

Standard Bank Top Women Awards

National Business Awards

*Please note that these dates are subject to change

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Showcasing Africa’s business technology success stories to the world. Scan the QR code to watch the #ATW highlights for 2023

15-16 MAY 2024 For more information contact our Head of brand:

Clay Tsapi clay.tsapi@topco.co.za

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Events Gallery TOPCO 2023

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