We're headed to South Africa! We've joined forces with SRL and Partners – a creative solutions agency based in Johannesburg - but also killing it across the region! We're thrilled about opening our doors on the continent with SRL, who really are the hottest and freshest creative agency out there right now! Speaking of which, they are also opening up shop in Dubai - so keep your eyes out - it's about to get lit up in here with our new duo-ness!

After nearly seven months on Zoom calls, we are all admittedly a little 'Zoomed' out, which is why we're so happy so the see the slow emergence of events again, not just in Dubai but other parts of the world - with strict distancing protocols in place, of course! This means, it's time to get familiar being around people – you know, the sapiens we used to share a space with seven months ago!? It got us thinking that you might need some Media Training to get back into form or at least, get comfortable addressing more than just a few quadrants on a screen! Our bespoke Media Training services cover the entirety of the media landscape from TV, print, film and the Internet - more on that below.

Our readings this week have a slight Halloween vibe going on. Check out Esquire's 60 scariest movies of all time and then learn how to jazz up your jeans with The New York Time's at-home guide – it may come in handy for a fancy dress situation? (Be safe if so!)

On a more serious front, we were particularly awed by the past two decades of technological progress in the space industry – the investment figures have really taken off – see what we did? And now more than ever, connectivity is tantamount to oxygen. With the new iPhone 12 out, how fast is 5G? Find out below...

Toodles!

In the spirit of onwards and onwards during a pandemic, we are shaping our partnership roster up very nicely. We are proud to announce that Evoke is expanding its horizons and opening our doors in South Africa! Our new strategic partnership with SRL & Partners – an independent creative network, where business art takes pride of place and based in Johannesburg, South Africa - is hot off the press and we couldn't be more thrilled to work with a new pool of super talented (and super cool, we might add) people.

MEDIA TRAINING

Have you ever stood in front of a full auditorium of people, opened your mouth and suddenly your head separated from your body in a pang of nerves? Sounds like the stuff of nightmares, right? That's what happens when you haven't prepared and psyched yourself up enough. Even if you have a natural phobia of public speaking, there are productive and effective ways to smash those fears to the ground.

THE MIND LAB

This is a space where we get into the feels of things. We share our thoughts, experience and industry insights on what has struck a chord or made us tick. And it's a chance for us to flex our digital penmanship...

SHAPING TOMORROW

We’re always on the look out for dynamic change makers, disruptors and new information to fuel our own dexterity and creativity. So, this section sees a few of our recent picks on how the world’s outlook is changing. We hope these little nuggets will help you land on that 'aha!' moment you were looking for!

OUR DIVERSIONS

We know everyone says it's not all work, it's about play, too – and as much as we don't want to sound like a broken record, there is truth in the truism. Like we said earlier, we are all about ingesting the complex and the trivial in equal measure. In fact, we love nothing more than thinking deeply about the more 'playful' things in life. Read ' em and ponder away.

NOW PLAYING

The wizard that is Edamame blends breathy vocals and serene beats. They're songs to help you float. Enough said.

TODAY'S QUOTE

Own the fact that you are the answer to the problems you create. Realize, reach out, resolve.

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