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Source: © Omnicom Group The Omnicom Group announced its results for the quarter ended June 30 this week

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SA journalist named Best Thought Leadership Speaker

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Record entries drive expansion of 2025 Effie Awards South Africa jury

Record entries drive expansion of 2025 Effie Awards South Africa juryAssociation for Communication and Advertising

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Source: © yomzani.com Joe Public United Johannesburg are tied for The One Show 2022 Middle East & Africa Agency of the Year

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The call for entries is open as Accenture and Business Engage prepare to host the 10th annual Gender Mainstreaming Awards

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