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| Marketing & Media |
 | BRENDAN SEERY When it comes to CSI, there are companies that put their money where their mouths are when it comes to beneficial environmental programmes... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | VML has launched its seventh edition of Tomorrow’s Commerce, a report of trends predicted to influence and shape the future of commerce... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MELTWATER The digital landscape in South Africa is experiencing significant growth and transformation, as highlighted in the recently released 2024 Global Digital Report... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA As the digital landscape continues to evolve and innovate, recognising excellence in marketing and advertising becomes increasingly paramount... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA In this March edition of PSL our cover icon is the CFO of merSETA, Disa Mpande, a confident and articulate CA(SA) finance executive with over 13 years post-qualification experience... Read |
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| Branding |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE The annual custom of April Fools' Day has come and gone and over the years, brands have made a point to partake in the lighthearted fun with attempts to 'fool' the public into falling for fake product launches... Read |
 | ISSUED BY IPSOS As a brand trying to grow in South Africa's tough economic climate, it's easy to feel trapped in a cycle of stagnation... Read |
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| CRM, CX, UX |
 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO The South African Customer Experience Report has become a mainstay for those wishing to understand the expectations and experiences of local consumers... Read |
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| Digital |
 | ISSUED BY OGILVY SOUTH AFRICA Ogilvy South Africa is continuing to grow as a top global creative and digital media Centre of Excellence... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The surprising mass adoption of ChatGPT by everyday users caught the founders off guard... Read |
 | More than half of South Africa’s 60 million people now use e-commerce channels for purchases... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CLOCKWORK South African creative agency, Clockwork, has been shortlisted as one of five candidates in PRovoke Media’s EMEA 2024 Digital Consultancies of the Year category... Read |
 | ISSUED BY POINT The South African Business Council (SABCO) recently awarded Point the 2024 Digital Transformation Award... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Dentsu Creative, proudly announces the appointment of Lebohang Luvuno as the general manager for its Johannesburg office... Read |
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| Education |
 | The Music Business Masterclass (MBM) has been launched by the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), in partnership with the Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE)... Read |
| ESG |
 | ISSUED BY BATA Toughees, South Africa’s most trusted school shoe since 1954, will mark its platinum anniversary this year with a national drive to spread – a cornerstone of South African communities... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SHIFT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Calling all international and continental business leaders, both established and growing, whose expansion and new market strategies include the African continent... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | Bayer Foundation's Women Empowerment Awards recognise women entrepreneurs leading transformative change in health, nutrition, and climate action, fostering global impact... Read |
| Marketing |
 | LINDSAY MANUEL Lindsay Manuel, senior strategist at MC Saatchi Abel discusses how brands can successfully market on days of significance... Read |
 | Mark Read, WPP’s chief executive, pay package fell £2.2m last year to £4.5m says WPP's annual report... Read |
 | The Marketing Achievement Awards (MAA) has revealed the top three finalists for its 2024 Rising Star of the Year Award... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA Through keynote addresses, insightful case studies, and engaging panel discussions, participants at the Future of Sustainability Conference, hosted by Topco Media recently... Read |
 | ISSUED BY IGNITION GROUP Yonela Nbadankulu, marketing manager CX: VAS Product at Ignition Group, combines digital expertise with product knowledge to speak to customers when they are most approachable... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PENQUIN Penquin, the popular brand and communication agency based in Johannesburg, proudly unveils its dynamic new logo and refreshed corporate identity (CI) today, marking a significant milestone in its journey of continuous evolution and innovation... Read |
 | KHENSANI NOBANDA Representation of women in marketing and advertising has sometimes lagged a bit behind in reflecting our lived experiences says Khensani Nobanda, Nedbank: group executive for marketing and corporate affairs... Read |
| Media |
 | ISSUED BY EMEDIA Last week e.tv aired an exclusive documentary on the Joshlin Smith tragedy, and the story brought in 1.3 million viewers... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PUBLICIS GROUPE AFRICA As we wrap up International Women’s Month, we highlight how focusing on empowering women within your teams and striving to nurture your existing talent can truly lead to creating successful teams and businesses... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING In a move that celebrates jazz and the arts Primedia Broadcasting proudly heralds the arrival of distinguished radio maestro, Nothemba Madumo, to its esteemed ensemble, coinciding with the celebration of International Jazz Month in April... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TDMC Melissa Humphry is a media director at The Digital Media Collective (TDMC), one of South Africa’s most successful digital agencies, where she heads up a team of more than 20, with a focus on strategy and media buying in the social media space... Read |
 | The deal will see Liberty Media acquire Dorna Sports, the current commercial rights holder to the MotoGP World Championship... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM The Biz Most Read Awards is the monthly accolade for companies to claim rightful recognition for business content activity and impressively amplified impressions for their company news and views... Read |
| OOH |
 | Musgrave Centre undergoes a major revamp with new offerings like Checkers Fresh X, creating jobs and enhancing the retail experience. Scheduled for mid-year opening... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Seven South African PR agencies listed in the Provoke Media 2024 EMEA campaign shortlist... Read |
 | JANET BERGER Janet Berger, lead strategist at Flow Communications, says in the 2024 communications landscape old formulas are no guarantee for success... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR With the creator economy set to top R689m by 2027 (IT Web, 13 March 2023), the second annual Fluence Africa Influencer Festival is timed to become the continent's premier gathering for influencers and brands... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING Get ready to turn up the volume and dance to the beat of your favourite tunes! It's time for Anele & The Club Live, the ultimate radio bash, proudly brought to you by Pepsi... Read |
 | An investigation into Away From Here Trading, owned by former SABC sports presenter Owen Ndlovu, has been launched by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture. Read |
| Radio & Podcasts |
 | Having kicked off in October last year, the podcast series is now on its fourth episode... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY IPSOS A new online and video-based study by market research specialist Ipsos has revealed that South Africa’s R50bn Stokvel sector made up of more than 800,000 Stokvel groups and 11-million members is a vast network of dynamic ‘human banks’ in the South African economy... Read |
| Retail |
 | Research by Euromonitor International has identified South Africa as the leading apparel and footwear industry in sub-Saharan Africa... Read |
| Sponsorship |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA Top South African companies achieve excellent brand recognition through Business Talk season sponsorships... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OPTIMIZE AGENCY Champ Kgothatso Montjane inks another partnership with multinational Air Liquide... Read |
| Streaming |
 | The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) has successfully distributed over R33m in royalties to its members for digital platforms in FY2024... Read |
| TV |
 | ISSUED BY URBAN BREW STUDIOS Campaign invites audiences to embark on a journey through Urban Brew Studios' rich history, celebrating iconic shows that have become cultural touchstones... Read |
 | ISSUED BY URBAN BREW STUDIOS Dumisa (DStv channel 340), the 24-hour Traditional Gospel Channel produced by Urban Brew Studios, is thrilled to unveil its inspiring lineup of shows to keep audiences entertained over the upcoming Easter season... Read |
| Biz Takeouts |
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 | On this episode of BizTakeouts, group human capital executive at Momentum Metropolitan Lettie-Basani Phume discusses the company’s global benchmark recognition... Read |
| Africa |
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 | Unilever Ghana has named Chris Wulf-Caesar as its new CEO, marking a return to the company where his journey in FMCG industry began... Read |
 | DAWIT ENDESHAW AND HEREWARD HOLLAND The state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia has recovered more than three-quarters of the $14m it lost when a software glitch earlier this month allowed customers to withdraw more funds than they held in their accounts, it has said... Read |
 | With the opening of the Marriott Hotel Nairobi, JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, opens its second hotel in Kenya... Read |
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 | RAYMOND PARSONS Rate cuts are not expected until late 2024... Read |
 | ALEXANDER WINNING An update on South Africa's latest producer inflation... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Gwede Mantashe, announced changes to South Africa's fuel prices, effective from 3 April... Read |
 | Spar Group turnover increased by 8.8% for the 24 weeks ended 15 March 2024, with a well-maintained policy of continued capital investment across the wholesale and retail value chain... Read |
 | KOPANO GUMBI Sarb's retains current interest rate... Read |
 | HARRY SCHERZER Harry Scherzer, FutureForex CEO, addresses rand volatility's impact on transactions, advising on mitigating strategies like forward exchange cover amid market uncertainties... Read |
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 | DataFest - 3 Jun 2024 to 5 Jun 2024 , Johannesburg
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