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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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#YouthMatters: Connor Rogers, senior sales manager at VDX.tv

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How to use PR effectively as a launch strategy

How to use PR effectively as a launch strategy

8 Jun 2021

Genius: Aretha; the next instalment in Emmy award-winning anthology series to premiere on Wednesday, 30 June

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The health bar that said "Baaa humbug" to a pandemic and went on to shine

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Primedia Outdoor supports the launch of Samsung's epic Galaxy S21 5G Series with an innovative multi-format campaign

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FNB launches its new #TheChangeables brand campaign

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B2B e-commerce is changing sales. Here's why it matters

B2B e-commerce is changing sales. Here's why it matters

Robbie Kearns 7 Jun 2021

South African actress Shaleen Surtie-Richards dies at 66

South African actress Shaleen Surtie-Richards dies at 66

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INMA recognises 58 initiatives with top prizes in Global Media Awards

7 Jun 2021

Nigeria bans Twitter in the country days after president's post is removed

Nigeria bans Twitter in the country days after president's post is removed

7 Jun 2021

Kagiso Tshepe, executive creative director at Grid Worldwide

#Newsmaker: Kagiso Tshepe appointed as ECD at Grid Worldwide

Emily Stander 7 Jun 2021

#PulpNonFiction: Chicken and eggs

#PulpNonFiction: Chicken and eggs

Bronwyn Williams 7 Jun 2021

iPhones to represent 40% of smartphone market value in 2022, despite growth in Android devices

iPhones to represent 40% of smartphone market value in 2022, despite growth in Android devices

7 Jun 2021

The One Club and 3% Movement open call for global Next Creative Leaders 2021

The One Club and 3% Movement open call for global Next Creative Leaders 2021

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Grooming the next generation of young PR professionals

Grooming the next generation of young PR professionals

Miranda Lusiba 7 Jun 2021

#CannesLions2021: "Even a global pandemic can't stop creativity " - Fran Luckin

#CannesLions2021: "Even a global pandemic can't stop creativity " - Fran Luckin

Jessica Tennant 7 Jun 2021

#YouthMatters: Courtney Hodgson chats founding quirky SA brand Kiffkak

Ruth Cooper 7 Jun 2021

Creative director Zamani Ngubane joins the Brave Group pride

Creative director Zamani Ngubane joins the Brave Group pride

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#BehindtheBrandManager: Itumeleng Matlare, brand manager at Tiger Brands

Jessica Tennant 7 Jun 2021

What is shaping culture? Cloudy deliveries

What is shaping culture? Cloudy deliveries

Brett Rogers 7 Jun 2021

WFA launches global census of the marketing and advertising industry

WFA launches global census of the marketing and advertising industry

7 Jun 2021

The rise of cause marketing and its importance

The rise of cause marketing and its importance

dotGOOD 7 Jun 2021

The real value of company compliant templates and content governance

The real value of company compliant templates and content governance

Paula Sartini 7 Jun 2021

Clockwork picks up major wins at the 2021 Prism Awards for Netflix: Blood & Water

Clockwork picks up major wins at the 2021 Prism Awards for Netflix: Blood & Water

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#PrismAwards2021: All the winners!

#PrismAwards2021: All the winners!

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Hybrid and virtual events set to grow post pandemic

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Tanya Davis, East Coast Radio 4 Jun 2021

The One Club for Creativity ADC 100th Annual Awards announces Best of Discipline winners

The One Club for Creativity ADC 100th Annual Awards announces Best of Discipline winners

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Cadbury and agency partner Ogilvy Johannesburg launch Read to Succeed initiative

Cadbury and agency partner Ogilvy Johannesburg launch Read to Succeed initiative

Ogilvy South Africa 4 Jun 2021

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INMA recognises 58 initiatives with top prizes in Global Media Awards

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Nigeria bans Twitter in the country days after president's post is removed

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#PulpNonFiction: Chicken and eggs

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The One Club and 3% Movement open call for global Next Creative Leaders 2021

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