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CEM Africa Summit 2025 to tackle the new CX mandate: Connection, trust, and real value

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Pineapple Insurance faces backlash for stereotyping taxi drivers

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SA women prefer local titles (for most of their media needs)Spark Media

#BehindtheCampaign: Wednesday: The perfect day to drive a Hyundai

#BehindtheCampaign: Wednesday: The perfect day to drive a Hyundai

Assegai Awards 2025: It’s about hitting the mark

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Shannon Henning appointed MD at PR Worx

Shannon Henning appointed MD at PR Worx

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The Up&Up Group, together with key clients, has partnered with Dr Karen Nelson-Field (pictured) to deliver South Africa’s first-ever data on digital media attention metrics (Image supplied)

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Entries now open for the 2026 Product of the Year South Africa Awards

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Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free launch Project 3, a global creative agency

Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free launch Project 3, a global creative agency

Kamers/Makers: A new look, rooted in legacy

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CEM Africa Summit 2025 to tackle the new CX mandate: Connection, trust, and real value

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Effie South Africa announces 2025 grand jury in record-breaking entry year

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MediaHeads 360 marks 7 years of changing lives with the 2025 Women’s Month Bursary Competition

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Pineapple Insurance faces backlash for stereotyping taxi drivers

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South Africa’s new Digital News Transformation Fund has announced the appointment of its inaugural Board (Image supplied)

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Laila Bastati, chief commercial officer, APO Group. Source: Supplied.

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The Up&Up Group, together with key clients, has partnered with Dr Karen Nelson-Field (pictured) to deliver South Africa’s first-ever data on digital media attention metrics (Image supplied)

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