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Fort Hare seeks exceptional media, PR and communications talent for 2 new strategic posts

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Fifa World Cup 2026 drives $10.5bn ad surge, but with diminshed impact

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4 South African creatives have been chosen to sit on the NYF International Shortlisting Jury (L to r:) Zainab Mitha, art director,Joe Public, Robyn Campbell, senior vice president, Publicis Groupe, Martin Schlumpf, executive creative director and Jasmin Vandersteen, mid-weight copywriter, Joe Public (Image by Lesely Svenson @ Bizcommunity)

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The fifa World Cup 2026 is predicted to drive $10.5 billion surge in ad spend but ad impact has diminished amid a shifting media landscape (Image supplied)

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Hot1027's Tara Penny is on the NYF shortlist for On-air talent: broadcast journalist (Source: @ Hot1027 )

SA radio stations feature in "Oscars of Radio Awards"

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IFPI Global Music Report 2026: South Africa dominates sub-Saharan music markets with 78.1% share

IFPI Global Music Report 2026: South Africa dominates sub-Saharan music markets with 78.1% share

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