Top Women 2020 Post Event

01 – 02 October 2020

Brave conversations that uplift and drive change

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Bringing together global thought-leaders and experts

The 2020 Standard Bank Top Women Virtual Conference this year landed the gender inequality and gender empowerment topic, through the key theme, “Brave conversations that uplift and drive change”. Through this theme, the summit aimed to fuel the global gender empowerment movement by connecting women entrepreneurs, global icons, thought leaders and experts to offer inspiration. The conference also featured high-profile speakers, #HeForShe champions and changemakers who will offer practical solutions and access to networks of support for women across the globe.

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PR

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Total PR value

R 5,223,578.80

Print

R 491,466.04

Broadcast

R 286,281.50

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Online

R 4,445,831.26

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Social Media

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Total Social Media value

R 19 467 742.21

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Twitter

R16 046 020

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Facebook

R2 943 478

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Instagram

R478 244.21

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Polls

Which bank do you bank with?

Discovery 1.1% 1.1%
Investec 1.8% 1.8%
ABSA 3.6% 3.6%
Capitec 4.7% 4.7%
Nedbank 6.9% 6.9%
FNB 27.3% 27.3%
Standard Bank 54.5% 54.5%

Which of the following best describes your current occupation?

CEO 3.5% 3.5%
Unemployed 7% 7%
Director 9.7% 9.7%
Owner/Founder 12.4% 12.4%
Entrepreneur 13.6% 13.6%
Manager 53.9% 53.9%

Which province do you live in?

Limpopo 1.8% 1.8%
Free State 1.8% 1.8%
North West 2.6% 2.6%
Northern Cape 2.2% 2.2%
Mpumalanga 2.9% 2.9%
Eastern Cape 3.7% 3.7%
Western Cape 11% 11%
KwaZulu-Natal 11.8% 11.8%
Gauteng 62.1% 62.1%

How many people do you have in your organisation?

50-100 7.4% 7.4%
100-500 7.8% 7.8%
0-50 34.8% 34.8%
500+ 50% 50%

Do you think there was an increase in GBV during lockdown?

No 3.5% 3.5%
Yes 96.5% 96.5%

Out of the following please indicate which you are finding your biggest challenge

Change management 3.3% 3.3%
Planning for diversity and inclusion 3.6% 3.6%
Possibility of retrenchment 4.7% 4.7%
Leadership development 9.1% 9.1%
Funding 12.8% 12.8%
Opportunities for promotion 14.2% 14.2%
Financial security 21.2% 21.2%
Home/work balance 31% 31%

Are you able to save regularly?

No 42.5% 42.5%
Yes 57.5% 57.5%

Is saving and investing a priority for you?

No 6.4% 6.4%
Yes 93.6% 93.6%

Have meetings increased or decreased since the start of COVID-19?

Decreased 13.1% 13.1%
Increased 86.9% 86.9%

Which statement best describes your approach to moneyWhich bank do you bank with?

I have a budget in mind, and I am strict about maintaining it 31.1% 31.1%
I have a budget in mind, but it’s very flexible depending on my income and expense 26.3% 26.3%
I don’t have a budget or separate pools of money for different expenses. I combine all my money together and decide where to spend it when expenses come up 6.8% 6.8%
I have a budget in mind. It is flexible, but there are some expenses I should cater for 35.8% 35.8%