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Modern PR in an AI-powered world

Lebogang Mashangoane

Ditch the grind, reclaim your mind

Vista Kalipa

PR is shaping society, it’s about time

Sam Gqomo

In a polarised world, PR is building trust

Ronelle Bester

Paul Reynell’s tribute to those who saw humans

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Lebogang Mashangoane, PR account director at the Riverbed Agency, says we need to ask what modern PR looks like in an AI-powered world. (Image supplied)

#WPRD2025 | Riverbed’s Lebogang Mashangoane: Modern PR in an AI-powered worldLebogang Mashangoane

#WPRD2025 | The PR prescription: Ditch the grind, reclaim your mind

#WPRD2025 | The PR prescription: Ditch the grind, reclaim your mindVista Kalipa, OnPoint PR

Sam Gqomo says PR is shaping society, and it’s about time (Photo Credit: Khanya Mpahlwa)

#WPRD2025 | Sam Gqomo: PR is shaping society, it’s about timeSam Gqomo

Vaughan Croeser, Vice President of Marketing at The South African Breweries (AbInBev). Image supplied.

#BehindtheIMC | Vaughan Croeser on creativity, experience, and the beer industry's impactChloe Posthumus

#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trust

#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trustRonelle Bester

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Prada Group posts strong first-half 2025 results despite global challenges

The Stella Artois Perfect Trade Vending Machine outside a pub in London, UK (Image supplied)

#InternationalBeerDay: A free draught celebrating local bars

Ford’s latest TVC campaign celebrates the essence of what it means to Live the Ranger Life (Image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign | Ford’s Live the Ranger Life: Off-road and on message

Source: © 123rf New Warc and TikTok research shows how social and video have changed the way we seek, find and buy

Warc: 3 key opportunities for marketers in the new era of search

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OpenSky billboard deemed sexist and offensiveKarabo Ledwaba

The cost of efficiency on quality

The cost of efficiency on qualityAdvertising Media Forum

Source: © 123rf The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ third draft of the White Paper on Audio and Audio-Visual Media Services and Online Safety proposes a sweeping redefinition of what counts as “media".

Proposed regulations redefine media, reshapes how brands track narratives

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Kfm 94.5 announces 2025 Best of the Cape Awards finalists – voting open

Kfm 94.5 announces 2025 Best of the Cape Awards finalists – voting openPrimedia Broadcasting

Vikas Mehta, regional CEO – Sub-Saharan Africa, Ogilvy Africa Network and Dr Myriam Sidibe.

Ogilvy Africa and Brands on a Mission join forces for social impact

Paul Reynell, Prisa vice-president and Paddington Station PR MD, pays tribute to the PR professionals who have transformed and inspired (Image supplied)

#WPRD2025: Paul Reynell’s tribute to those who saw humansPaul Reynell

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Nashua wants you to know it does More Than Print

SA’s world-first Chrome extension takes on harmful AI beauty standards

SA’s world-first Chrome extension takes on harmful AI beauty standardsVML

Johnnie Walker’s iconic striding man stops walking to encourage men to pause, reflect, and rest during Men’s Mental Health Month (Image supplied)

Johnnie Walker’s #Men’sMental Health campaign: Rest. Reset. Keep walking.

Simphiwe Dludlu bids farewell to SABC Sport

Simphiwe Dludlu bids farewell to SABC Sport

Clicks ClubCard celebrates 30 years of innovation

Clicks ClubCard celebrates 30 years of innovation

Jenny Griesel, Managing Director: Jenny Griesel Communications, examines what the Coldplay CEO scandal tells us about reputation in the digital age

Coldplayed… From concert to PR crisisJenny Griesel

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What makes a person cool? Global study has some answersTodd Pezzuti

Source: © 123rf The year ahead brings a perfect storm of marketing pressures. Are your agency partners ready?

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Google commits R670m to AI in Africa

Google commits R670m to AI in Africa

ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertising

ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertisingKarabo Ledwaba

South African agency, Retroviral has won silver for small international Agency, from international publication AdAge (Image supplied)

Retroviral wins silver in AdAge international awardsDanette Breitenbach

#WPRD2025 | We. Communications' Sarah Gooding: Uncovering truths that unlock progress, understanding and impact

#WPRD2025 | We. Communications' Sarah Gooding: Uncovering truths that unlock progress, understanding and impactWe Communications

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Last call to nominate outstanding African marketing talents for AMC Awards

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South Africa's consumer outlook 2025-2027: What businesses need to know

#WPRD2025 | Lebo Madiba: PR as bridge‑building infrastructure in a fragmented world

#WPRD2025 | Lebo Madiba: PR as bridge‑building infrastructure in a fragmented worldLebo Madiba

Creating smarter South African retail experiences

Creating smarter South African retail experiences

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New Safrea leadership targets growth and greater support for freelancers

New Safrea leadership targets growth and greater support for freelancers

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#Newsmaker: Adelaide Tshabalala, new head of digital marketing at Hill+Knowlton Strategies SA

#Newsmaker: Adelaide Tshabalala, new head of digital marketing at Hill+Knowlton Strategies SA

Evan-Lee Courie 13 May 2021

Solidarity Fund calls on SA to come together in preparation for vaccine rollout

Solidarity Fund calls on SA to come together in preparation for vaccine rollout

13 May 2021

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Servicing the customer of the future

John Sanei 13 May 2021

Media monitoring: here's why you need the human touch

Media monitoring: here's why you need the human touch

Joe Hamman 13 May 2021

Game on: The next big brand opportunity to embrace

Shaune Jordaan 13 May 2021

The One Club opens call for entries for Global Young Guns 19

The One Club opens call for entries for Global Young Guns 19

13 May 2021

Filmer.tv and Senses collaborate to create KFC South Africa's Mother's Day ad

Filmer.tv and Senses collaborate to create KFC South Africa's Mother's Day ad

13 May 2021

TikTok's digital safety guides for families

TikTok's digital safety guides for families

13 May 2021

Magazines ABC Q1 2021: Little good news for magazines

Magazines ABC Q1 2021: Little good news for magazines

Danette Breitenbach 12 May 2021

Newspapers ABC Q1 2021: Some good showings for newspapers

Newspapers ABC Q1 2021: Some good showings for newspapers

Danette Breitenbach 12 May 2021

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Online retail in SA soars to R30bn, comprising 2.8% of total retail

12 May 2021

Beyond data in Kenya: How the right SaaS company can help your business

Beyond data in Kenya: How the right SaaS company can help your business

Siphesihle Hlela 12 May 2021

What brands should know about image and video SEO

What brands should know about image and video SEO

12 May 2021

#MarketingMasterminds: Johnson & Johnson | InSync with the Stayfree Sistahood

#MarketingMasterminds: Johnson & Johnson | InSync with the Stayfree Sistahood

Meta 12 May 2021

Sun International scoops African marketing award

Sun International scoops African marketing award

12 May 2021

#BehindtheMask: Jennifer Leppington-Clark, MD of Hill+Knowlton Strategies, South Africa

#BehindtheMask: Jennifer Leppington-Clark, MD of Hill+Knowlton Strategies, South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 12 May 2021

Plagiarism, copyright and the importance of protecting Intellectual Property in PR

Plagiarism, copyright and the importance of protecting Intellectual Property in PR

Miranda Lusiba 12 May 2021

Divya Vasant, CEO and co-founder of AMAZI

Delivering greater brand impact by solving societal issues

Divya Vasant 12 May 2021

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Africa Frontiers of Innovation series sheds light on studying African cinema & media

12 May 2021

Afda alumni bag 48 nominations @ Saftas 2021

Afda alumni bag 48 nominations @ Saftas 2021

Earle Holmes, Afda 12 May 2021

How Cape Town made Bruce Lee's dream come true with Warrior

How Cape Town made Bruce Lee's dream come true with Warrior

Showmax 12 May 2021

Dan Herman appointed as chief digital officer at Joe Public United

Dan Herman appointed as chief digital officer at Joe Public United

Joe Public 12 May 2021

The future of print in a post Covid-19 world

The future of print in a post Covid-19 world

12 May 2021

Jonathan Bergman, Director of CMTrading

The importance of keeping your website updated

Jonathan Bergman 12 May 2021

The value of digital transformation for SMEs

The value of digital transformation for SMEs

12 May 2021

WhatsApp: Accept new privacy policy update or lose functionality on the app

WhatsApp: Accept new privacy policy update or lose functionality on the app

11 May 2021

#OrchidsandOnions: Comparative advantage

#OrchidsandOnions: Comparative advantage

Brendan Seery 11 May 2021

Stage one of D&AD Awards judging: 338 entries shortlisted

Stage one of D&AD Awards judging: 338 entries shortlisted

11 May 2021

#Newsmaker: Yokesh Maharaj to advance Mondelez's growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

#Newsmaker: Yokesh Maharaj to advance Mondelez's growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 11 May 2021

"Art" inspiring technology and innovative user experiences?

"Art" inspiring technology and innovative user experiences?

Liam Faurie 11 May 2021

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Beyond data in Kenya: How the right SaaS company can help your business

Beyond data in Kenya: How the right SaaS company can help your business

Siphesihle Hlela 12 May 2021

Sun International scoops African marketing award

Sun International scoops African marketing award

12 May 2021

#Newsmaker: Yokesh Maharaj to advance Mondelez's growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

#Newsmaker: Yokesh Maharaj to advance Mondelez's growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 11 May 2021

Steve Biko Centre to participate in MuseumFutures Africa project

Steve Biko Centre to participate in MuseumFutures Africa project

11 May 2021

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