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SCOPE has opened a Biz Press Office on Bizcommunity.com!

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(Left) Bridget von Holdt, founder of Inzalo Consulting and (right) Maria Gergova-Bengtsson, founder and CEO of United Partners Network, have joined forces (Image by @Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity)

Top PRs form African strategic communications partnership

The second edition of Standard Bank's Youth Barometer shows that South Africa's youth have not lowered their ambitions. They are adapting to a new reality where the path to independence, stability and opportunity is more complex (Image source: © 123rf )

SA's youth: A generation balancing ambition with financial reality

#WPRD2026 | Urban Espresso's Gabbi Brondani on strategic PR, trust and the human advantage

#WPRD2026 | Urban Espresso's Gabbi Brondani on strategic PR, trust and the human advantageRobin Fredericks

Some of South Africa’s 31 CMOs on the inaugural Africa CMO 100 list who were honoured at an event last week (Image supplied)

SA celebrates top CMOs, named on Africa CMO 100 list

Banyana Banyana is sponsored by Sasol. Source: Sasol.

Sasol taps Openfield to boost impact of sports sponsorships

Local retailers face rising competition from overseas e-commerce

Local retailers face rising competition from overseas e-commerce

FNB has named Linda Kachingwe-Sisya as its new CMO. Source: FNB.

FNB names new CMO as Faye Mfikwe exits role after 19 years

#WPRD2026 | The Golden Age of Strategic PR will be defined by judgement

#WPRD2026 | The Golden Age of Strategic PR will be defined by judgementMichelle Cavé, Brandfundi

SA leading marketers say brand and performance marketing are no longer rivals

Brent Lindeque, Good Things Guy reflects on 11 years and 1,000 keynotes (Image supplied)

11 years, 1,000 keynotes: Why honest stories still winBrent Lindeque

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AuthenticA Series Lab invites applications from African screenwriters

Motsoaledi speaks at the SAHRC. Source: YouTube.

Motsoaledi warns unhealthy food and alcohol marketing is fuelling diseaseKarabo Ledwaba

Managing two formats, one team: 5 leadership lessons running contrasting stations

Managing two formats, one team: 5 leadership lessons running contrasting stations

A strategic content licensing partnership sees e.tv's new daily drama,The Four of Us appearing on Netflix (Image supplied)

Select e.tv content moves onto international streaming platform

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Effie Awards South Africa announces 2026 jury

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2026 juryAssociation for Communication and Advertising

Woolies' new MyDifference Plus revamps loyalty rewards with cashback, goals and app-based offers

Woolies' new MyDifference Plus revamps loyalty rewards with cashback, goals and app-based offers

The second edition of Standard Bank's Youth Barometer shows that South Africa's youth have not lowered their ambitions. They are adapting to a new reality where the path to independence, stability and opportunity is more complex (Image source: © 123rf )

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