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Dion Chang: #BizTrends2023: How the rise of the machines will impact 2023

Dion Chang: #BizTrends2023: How the rise of the machines will impact 2023

Michelle Cave, MD of BrandFundi, examines the importance of ESG and DEI in 2023

#BizTrends2023: The importance of ESG and DEI in 2023

By Michelle Cave

#LunchtimeMarketing: Why are we seeing so many layoffs in the marketing and IT sectors?

#LunchtimeMarketing: Why are we seeing so many layoffs in the marketing and IT sectors?

Checkers has advertised in the UK and Australia. Source: Supplied.

Checkers launches ads in the UK and Australia - despite having no stores there

#BizTrends2023: Brands need a resolute attitude, but opportunities still abound

#BizTrends2023: Brands need a resolute attitude, but opportunities still abound

By Roan Mackintosh

Source © Content Studio How easy is AI-generated content to spot? A study says it is quite easy

AI-generated content for publications can be risky says study

Source © Cannes Lions Cannes Lions owner Ascential is to split in two

Cannes Lions owner Ascential is to split in two

#BizTrends2023: Inclusivity and social consciousness is smart marketing

#BizTrends2023: Inclusivity and social consciousness is smart marketing

By Gugulethu Khojane

#BizTrends2023: Great people, culture and partnerships offer the perfect recipe to shine in 2023

#BizTrends2023: Great people, culture and partnerships offer the perfect recipe to shine in 2023

By Niamh NicLiam

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Report: How brands can create a meaningful future

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TDC opens 2023 call for Ascenders competition, jurors announced

Image supplied: Samantha Fuller

#BehindtheSelfie: Samantha Fuller, Binance Africa's head of communications

By Emily Stander

Source © Aoruba Google is entering the AI race, announcing it has plans to release its own chatbot in 2023

Google to release its own chatbot in 2023

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Meta urged to boost Africa content moderation as contractor quits

Checkers has advertised in the UK and Australia. Source: Supplied.

Checkers launches ads in the UK and Australia - despite having no stores there

9 hours ago

#LunchtimeMarketing: Why are we seeing so many layoffs in the marketing and IT sectors?

#LunchtimeMarketing: Why are we seeing so many layoffs in the marketing and IT sectors?

8 hours ago

Johan Botes, Partner and head of Baker McKenzie’s Employment & Compensation Practice in Johannesburg.

#BizTrends2023: Quitting quiet quitting - balancing the needs of employers and employees

By Johan Botes 23 Jan 2023

Vodacom lands 2Africa, the world's largest subsea cable, in EC

Vodacom lands 2Africa, the world's largest subsea cable, in EC

23 Jan 2023

Image supplied. Vikas Mehta, chief executive officer, Ogilvy Africa would like to see more great award-wininng work come from Africa

Africa needs to do campaigns like Lesso Lessons again and again

By Danette Breitenbach 23 Jan 2023

ARB adds new clause to regulate cryptocurrency ads

23 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: How hoteliers should prepare for a cookieless world using first-party data

#BizTrends2023: How hoteliers should prepare for a cookieless world using first-party data

By Stewart Smith 23 Jan 2023

8 tools to create a winning customer experience strategy in 2023

By Dori-Jo Bonner 23 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: 5 trends changing the world of work

#BizTrends2023: 5 trends changing the world of work

By Lianie Minny 23 Jan 2023

John Williams Ntwali, Rwandan journalist critical of government has died

23 Jan 2023

It's that time again when we discuss the biggest consumer trends impacting SA's Gen Zs for 2023

It's that time again when we discuss the biggest consumer trends impacting SA's Gen Zs for 2023

Issued by Student Village 23 Jan 2023

Joe Public named Agency of the Year by Marklives

Joe Public named Agency of the Year by Marklives

Issued by Joe Public 23 Jan 2023

Finding the best SEO company in Johannesburg

Finding the best SEO company in Johannesburg

By Bibi Burness, Issued by Burnesseo 22 Jan 2023

Brand Finance's Global 500 2023 names Amazon the world's most valuable brand

By Danette Breitenbach 20 Jan 2023

Power-UP! The anti-load shedding channel

Power-UP! The anti-load shedding channel

Issued by eMedia 20 Jan 2023

#LunchtimeMarketing: Will marketing be affected by AI and ChatGBT?

#LunchtimeMarketing: Will marketing be affected by AI and ChatGBT?

20 Jan 2023

SME Launchpad to offer free outdoor advertising to small businesses

SME Launchpad to offer free outdoor advertising to small businesses

Issued by Tractor Outdoor 20 Jan 2023

Source © Benoit Daoust Google says it is committed to making the ad-supported web a safer and more private place for everyone in Africa

Google: Making ad platforms safe for users, advertisers, and publishers in Africa

20 Jan 2023

Mfundo Ntsibande, MD at AMA.

AMA launches Black media owner portal to promote transformation

20 Jan 2023

Liver King: How the rise of mega-influencers has put consumers at risk

By Catalina Goanta 20 Jan 2023

Source © Sergey Soldatov Is ChatGPT a friend or foe to the PR industry? Ronelle Bester, founder and account director of Red Ribbon Communications, ponders the question

Exclusive: ChatGPT - A friend or foe to the PR industry?

By Ronelle Bester 20 Jan 2023

Report: How to get a competitive edge in marketing using AI

20 Jan 2023

Dustin Chick is the managing partner of Razor. He says there are five reasons to look forward to PR in the year ahead

#BizTrends2023: 5 reasons to look forward to PR in the year ahead

By Dustin Chick 20 Jan 2023

Source © olegdudko Veteran journalist Thandanani Dlamini has died

Veteran journalist Thandanani Dlamini has died

19 Jan 2023

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#BizTrends2023: Beefing up competition law

By Lerisha Naidu, Angelo Tzarevski and Sphesihle Nxumalo 19 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Trends set to impact the real estate sector in 2023

#BizTrends2023: Trends set to impact the real estate sector in 2023

By Joanne Solomon 19 Jan 2023

Anna Larkina, web content analysis expert at Kaspersky

#BizTrends2023: 7 tips on mitigating cyber risks to your corporate social media in 2023

By Anna Larkina and Roman Dedenok 19 Jan 2023

Primedia Malls increases Digital Impact holding, extending advertisers reach across South Africa

Primedia Malls increases Digital Impact holding, extending advertisers reach across South Africa

Issued by Primedia Outdoor 19 Jan 2023

Joyconomy: Elevated expressionism to arm people with hope, joy and happiness for an uncertain year

Joyconomy: Elevated expressionism to arm people with hope, joy and happiness for an uncertain year

Issued by Wunderman Thompson 19 Jan 2023

Havas Middle East has won a grand prix for their Read The Label campaign.

Winners announced for Warc Prize for Mena Strategy 2022

19 Jan 2023

Local proptech developer secures $4.5m in funding

Local proptech developer secures $4.5m in funding

19 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

By Karen Nadasen 19 Jan 2023

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Local entrepreneurs chart new business growth path powered by technology

Local entrepreneurs chart new business growth path powered by technology

EntrepreneurshipIssued by The Innovator Trust 10 hours ago

Business accelerators open to furniture, clothing and textile SMEs

Business accelerators open to furniture, clothing and textile SMEs

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Major trends impacting 2023 information and development planning

ICTBy Gary Allemann 7 hours ago

Image: UCT Employees Union is planning to strike as negotiations deadlocked with university management at the CCMA on Thursday. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

UCT Employees Union threatens strike as negotiations deadlock

EducationBy Liezl Human 9 hours ago

Homeowners, future buyers advised to brace for further hikes in interest rate

Homeowners, future buyers advised to brace for further hikes in interest rate

Property 12 hours ago

How the latest interest rate hike will affect your bond repayment

How the latest interest rate hike will affect your bond repayment

PropertyBy Samuel Seeff 11 hours ago

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Once judged, twice... res judicata

LegalBy Mpumelelo Nxumalo and Kalene Watson 10 hours ago

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Could 2023 see the 'great return'?

HR & Management 4 hours ago

New swine fever outbreak confirmed in Gauteng

New swine fever outbreak confirmed in Gauteng

Agriculture 7 hours ago

A further rate hike dampens agri outlook in the already volatile operating conditions

A further rate hike dampens agri outlook in the already volatile operating conditions

AgricultureBy Paul Makube 13 hours ago

Source: Supplied. Gerhard Oosthuizen, chief technology officer at Entersekt.

5 banking and payment security threats and trends to watch in 2023

Finance 3 hours ago

Source: Supplied. Marcus Swanepoel, chief executive officer and co-founder of Luno.

Cracks showing in crypto empire

Finance 8 hours ago

Khulisa Social Solutions named 2022/2023 Corporate LiveWire Youth Support NPO of the Year

Khulisa Social Solutions named 2022/2023 Corporate LiveWire Youth Support NPO of the Year

ESG & Sustainability 9 hours ago

RBCT coal exports hit 29-year low in 2022

RBCT coal exports hit 29-year low in 2022

Energy & MiningBy Helen Reid and Nelson Banya 13 hours ago

Takealot merchants accused of collusion, PPE price fixing referred for prosecution

Takealot merchants accused of collusion, PPE price fixing referred for prosecution

Retail 11 hours ago

Act's Nyoloha Scholarship Programme opens call for entries

Lifestyle 10 hours ago

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Why Zambia should be on your bucket list for 2023

LifestyleBy Kerry Hayes 11 hours ago

IMage supplied: The IPAF will take place in Cape Town in March

International Public Art Festival returns this year

Lifestyle 12 hours ago

The future is digital: Why an educated youth is key to unlocking South Africa's digital transformation

The future is digital: Why an educated youth is key to unlocking South Africa's digital transformation

EducationBy Nashid Cassiem, Issued by redAcademy 10 hours ago

Afrika Tikkun and Total Energies give children positive start to the school year

Afrika Tikkun and Total Energies give children positive start to the school year

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What is 'customised generic packaging'?

What is 'customised generic packaging'?

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