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SABC appoints Rachel Masuku as group executive for human resources

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#Loeries: Offical After-Party

#Loeries: Offical After-Party

#Loeries: Awards Night 2

#Loeries: Awards Night 2

Birdwatching at The Loeries Episode 3: The Energy Episode

#Loeries: International Seminar of Creativity

#Loeries: International Seminar of Creativity

During the upcoming Seamless Africa 2024 conference, MTN will showcase its new platform, MTN Ads

MTN’s ambitious ad launch promises personalised marketing in Africa

Ogilvy celebrates two industry greats at the Loeries

Ogilvy celebrates two industry greats at the LoeriesOgilvy South Africa

Jabulani Sigege, group executive creative director – Machine and Loeries Digital jury member this year reflects on how Africa and The Middle East use technology (Image supplied)

How Africa and the Middle East utilise creativity and tech innovation to enhance livesJabulani Sigege

Source: © Common Sense Education The Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) will publish its Provisional Report with initial findings, remedies, and recommendations in November 2024

MDPMI provisional report to be released next month, November 2024

Source: © Moonpreneur WPP recently announced a global partnership with Roblox, an immersive gaming and creation platform

WPP and Roblox partnerships unlocks gaming potential

All the winners from the third Annual DStv Content Creator Awards(Image supplied)

Winners shine at the third Annual DStv Content Creator Awards

Source: © Gallo Images Joe Public is the Loeries Awards Agency of the Year

#Loeries All the winners, Agency of the Year is Joe Public

#Loeries: Emuron Alemu wants you to start a cult

#Loeries: Emuron Alemu wants you to start a cultLindsey Schutters

Pepe Marais and Khensani Nobanda talk about their professional relationship.

#Loeries: The daring partnership between Joe Public and NedbankKarabo Ledwaba

Source: © Gallo Images Lanre Adisa, Founder/Chief Creative Officer of Noah’s Ark communications based in Lagos, Nigeria.

#Loeries: How Noah’s Ark turned Airtel into Nigeria’s most loved brandDanette Breitenbach

#Loeries: Frank Hahn throws down the creative gauntlet

#Loeries: Frank Hahn throws down the creative gauntletLindsey Schutters

Source: Gallo Images

#Loeries: ‘Afrobeats didn’t get big until Nigerians stopped trying to sound American’Lindsey Schutters

More than 1,200 entries were received from journalists around the country as they shared examples of their best work from the past year. Source: Supplied.

Gauteng regional winners for the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards announced

The Unilever masterclass was a deep discussion about changing AI's understanding of beauty. Source: Gallo Images

#Loeries: Teaching AI what real beauty looks likeLindsey Schutters

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IAB South Africa collaborates with ARB to launch the first Content Creator Charter

Source: © Gallo Images The Creative Circle hosted a panel discussion on the state of SA's advertising industry

#Loeries: The state of advertising in SA - Ambition. Deliberate. "Let's go, let's do it"Danette Breitenbach

Source: © Gallo Images The Open Chair event,Friends in High Places in partnership with Nedbank, hosted 65 young women in mentoring session on the Cape Wheel

#Loeries: Young women soar at the Open Chair Cape Wheel mentoring eventDanette Breitenbach

The Oppo photography masterclass From Art to AI was panelled by seasoned creative professionals. Source: Gallo Images

#Loeries: The joy and anxiety in the age of AILindsey Schutters

The International Seminar of creativity is a highlight on the Loereis Creative Week calendar (Image supplied)

#Loeries: International Seminar of Creativity and last night of Awards coming up

Source: © Gallo Images (Left) Preetesh Sewraj, CEO The Loeries, (centre) Bridget Harpur, head of marketing: Volkswagen South Africa was named Marketer of the Year, and (right)
Kabelo Moshapalo, incoming Loeries Chairperson and CCO Ogilvy Johannesburg

#Loeries: All the winners, VW's Bridget Harpur named marketer of the year

Source: © Gallo Images SABC presenters were on one of the masterclass panels.

#Loeries2024: How TikTok and SABC use co-creation to enhance brand loyalty and communityKarabo Ledwaba

First-party data: Your secret weapon for maximising ad returns this peak shopping season

First-party data: Your secret weapon for maximising ad returns this peak shopping season

Source: © IBB Online

Last LIA categories winners announced

Source: © Gallo Images The Student Expo is an important part of Loeries Creative Week. This year the Expo is sponsored and powered by Publicis

#Loeries Student Expo inaugural launch brings students and agencies togetherDanette Breitenbach

Source: © Gallo Images the excitement is real as Loeries Creative week kicks off

#Loeries: “The most fun you can have and still call it work*”

Source: © Gallo Images Numerous events are taking place today at the Homecoming Centre including Masterclasses

#Loeries Creative Week: First Awards evening beckons

Source: © Gallo Images The Mayor of the City of Cape Town welcomes Africa and the Middle East’s best creatives and agencies to the City as well as international jury presidents from around the world to the City at the Mayor's Brunch

#Loeries and Cape Town: A perfect fit says Mayor Geordin Hill-LewisDanette Breitenbach

Source: © LIA Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai secured its third Bronze at the LIA. Pictured is its campaign ProtcTasbih for Saudi

Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai adds to its tally at the LIA, MullenLowe Mena, Dubai also awarded

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Is in-house research holding back African radio evolution?

Hollard's new campaign from VML: Insure your unsure inspires positivity

Hollard's new campaign from VML: Insure your unsure inspires positivity

More than 1,200 entries were received from journalists around the country as they shared examples of their best work from the past year. Source: Supplied.

KZN, Mpumalanga regional winners for the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards announced

Bird Watching at the Loeries in its second year, is again the official podcast of this year’s event, in partnership with VML South Africa and Bizcommunity

#Loeries: Listen to the official podcast Bird Watching at the Loeries during Creative Week

Loeries night two

Loeries night two

2 hours

The heART and science of effective advertising

The heART and science of effective advertising

By Saiesh Ajudhiya and Michele Vrdoljak 3 hours

The Cannabis Expo returns to highlight the growing cannabis industry

The Cannabis Expo returns to highlight the growing cannabis industry

Evan-Lee Courie 22 Mar 2023

Oros markets fun and joy across South African townships!

Oros markets fun and joy across South African townships!

Owakhe Media 22 Mar 2023

Image supplied. The Young Lions competition finds the country’s leading young creative talent for an opportunity to showcase local excellence on the global stage

Registrations now open for Cannes Young Lions 2023

22 Mar 2023

Kenyan judge temporarily blocks mass layoff of Facebook moderators

Aaron Ross, Hereward Holland, Sandra Maler, Emelia Si 22 Mar 2023

French journalist Dubois freed in Mali

Lucien Libert, Elizabeth Pineau, John Irish, GV De Clercq and Kevin Liffey 22 Mar 2023

BTS in the winning McDonalds advert.

Warc Effective 100 rankings for 2023 released

22 Mar 2023

TikTok CEO Shou Chew shares message with Americans ahead of Congress appearance

22 Mar 2023

Sanef pickets with Karyn Maughan as she challenges private prosecution

22 Mar 2023

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

22 Mar 2023

Source: © George Milton Influencer marketing is a key growth priority says WPP as it acquires Goat

WPP puts money where its mouth is with acquisition of influencer marketing agency, Goat

22 Mar 2023

Public Sector Leaders (PSL) celebrates Human Rights Month

Public Sector Leaders (PSL) celebrates Human Rights Month

Topco Media 22 Mar 2023

Hunter's refreshes the rules of iGrind

Hunter's refreshes the rules of iGrind

Heineken Beverages 22 Mar 2023

MullenLowe partners with Sasko to launch new campaign celebrating the people behind the brand

Mullen Lowe South Africa 22 Mar 2023

Source: © Tim Douglas A consumer study by Engagement Labs shows net sentiment of consumer conversations continues to be positive for everyday categories such as beauty and personal care, children’s products, food and home

Study shows online and offline conversations have different outcomes for brands

20 Mar 2023

2023 Wine Tourism Conference to address brand building and distinction

20 Mar 2023

#OrchidsandOnions: Food Lovers Market - a brand of sincerity

Brendan Seery 20 Mar 2023

Source © Canva Studio The IAB is calling for nominations tol various councils and committees including Education Council which aims to accelerate skills development in the industry by creating access and value within the IAB network.

IAB SA calls for nominations to its various councils and committees

20 Mar 2023

Source © Gallo Images L to r: Sbu Sitole, chairperson of The Loeries and Preetesh Sewraj, CEO of Loeries at the Loeries 2022

The Loeries announce changes to entry categories

20 Mar 2023

OneDayOnly's Laurian Venter on maintaining e-commerce momentum post-pandemic

OneDayOnly's Laurian Venter on maintaining e-commerce momentum post-pandemic

Lauren Hartzenberg 20 Mar 2023

Load shedding is killing prime time television

Leslie Adams 20 Mar 2023

Lineker-BBC row: survey shows how different outlets approach their staff's social media presence

Kelly Fincham 20 Mar 2023

How can content streaming be a better consumer experience?

How can content streaming be a better consumer experience?

Nitesh Singh, Stone 20 Mar 2023

Tractor adds high-value DOOH site on Cape Town N2 to its network

Tractor adds high-value DOOH site on Cape Town N2 to its network

Tractor Outdoor 20 Mar 2023

Evolution not revolution: why GPT-4 is notable, but not groundbreaking

Evolution not revolution: why GPT-4 is notable, but not groundbreaking

Marcel Scharth 17 Mar 2023

Source © alphaspirit The fieldwork for Agency Scope South Africa 2023/2024 is set to make tracks in May,

Agency Scope SA: Divulging what marketers really think

17 Mar 2023

Creative and Branding Jury. Source: Supplied.

White Square festival announces 2023 jury

17 Mar 2023

In South Africa, the local WFA affiliate, MASA has taken custody of the second WFA Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Census in this country, in an alliance with sister industry bodies, the ACA, ARB, IAB, IMC, Kantar South Africa and MRF. Source:

South African marketing industry alliance supports second WFA Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Census

17 Mar 2023

Game show delivers a R250,000 win for local aspiring entrepreneur

Game show delivers a R250,000 win for local aspiring entrepreneur

Primedia Broadcasting 17 Mar 2023

OFM School of Podcasting opens April 2023

OFM School of Podcasting opens April 2023

OFM Radio 16 Mar 2023

Energizer brings the energy to the Durban International Marathon

Energizer brings the energy to the Durban International Marathon

dotGOOD 16 Mar 2023

Africa news

Kenyan judge temporarily blocks mass layoff of Facebook moderators

Aaron Ross, Hereward Holland, Sandra Maler, Emelia Si 22 Mar 2023

French journalist Dubois freed in Mali

Lucien Libert, Elizabeth Pineau, John Irish, GV De Clercq and Kevin Liffey 22 Mar 2023

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

22 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

16 Mar 2023

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ESG & Sustainability

How working from home can increase sustainability

Natalie Scott and Janice Geel 20 Mar 2023

Tourism & Travel

2023 Wine Tourism Conference to address brand building and distinction

20 Mar 2023

Source: Marie Stopes

Healthcare

New coalition to increase access to cervical screening in sub-Saharan Africa

20 Mar 2023

Building new constructs - moving beyond construction's workplace challenges

Construction & Engineering

Building new constructs - moving beyond construction's workplace challenges

Marlize Fourie 20 Mar 2023

Global air cargo tonnages flatten as average rates further soften

Logistics & Transport

Global air cargo tonnages flatten as average rates further soften

20 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters.

Finance

SA to call it a wrap on current hikes with last 25 bps on 30 March

Vuyani Ndaba 20 Mar 2023

Kenya’s Chemolex, creators of Biopactic, a biodegradable alternative to plastic made from invasive water hyacinths that grow aggressively in Lake Victoria. Image source: .

ESG & Sustainability

Winners of the Afri-Plastics Challenge 2023

20 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Relief over Credit Suisse deal crumbles as focus shifts to bond risks

Stefania Spezzati 20 Mar 2023

Do tenants have the right to smoke cannabis in a rental property?

Property

Do tenants have the right to smoke cannabis in a rental property?

Rowan Terry 20 Mar 2023

OneDayOnly's Laurian Venter on maintaining e-commerce momentum post-pandemic

Retail

OneDayOnly's Laurian Venter on maintaining e-commerce momentum post-pandemic

Lauren Hartzenberg 20 Mar 2023

Former Eskom senior buyer arrested for suspected fraud, corruption

Energy & Mining

Former Eskom senior buyer arrested for suspected fraud, corruption

20 Mar 2023

How cultivated meat technology will affect farmers, veterinary professionals

Agriculture

How cultivated meat technology will affect farmers, veterinary professionals

20 Mar 2023

Healthcare

Multidisciplinary care provides targeted treatment of head and neck cancer

17 Mar 2023

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Legal

National shutdown: lawbreakers will be arrested

17 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Major US banks inject $30bn to rescue First Republic Bank

Pete Schroeder, Chris Prentice and Nupur Anand 17 Mar 2023

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HR & Management

Tips to survive the national shutdown

Thabang Rapuleng and Tamsanqa Mila 17 Mar 2023

Adapting to innovation in the healthcare sector beyond just tech

Healthcare

Adapting to innovation in the healthcare sector beyond just tech

Kevin Aron, Stone 17 Mar 2023

Automotive

Chery introduces new car brand Omoda in South Africa

17 Mar 2023

CoCT calls on small business owners to take part in supplier programme

Entrepreneurship

CoCT calls on small business owners to take part in supplier programme

17 Mar 2023

Evolution not revolution: why GPT-4 is notable, but not groundbreaking

ICT

Evolution not revolution: why GPT-4 is notable, but not groundbreaking

Marcel Scharth 17 Mar 2023

Cashierless 24-hour Spar store opens in Switzerland

Retail

Cashierless 24-hour Spar store opens in Switzerland

17 Mar 2023

Homeowners remain hopeful of interest rate nearing its peak

Property

Homeowners remain hopeful of interest rate nearing its peak

17 Mar 2023

Tiger Brands reveals Sensorium to boost R&D, innovation capabilities

Retail

Tiger Brands reveals Sensorium to boost R&D, innovation capabilities

17 Mar 2023

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Legal

Force majeure: How climate change will impact renewable energy contracts

Hannetjie Marais 17 Mar 2023

Citrus industry survival top of mind at CGA Summit

Agriculture

Citrus industry survival top of mind at CGA Summit

17 Mar 2023

Tourism & Travel

CPT International scoops Best Airport in Africa

17 Mar 2023

Solar tax breaks offer a little, but not enough light

Energy & Mining

Solar tax breaks offer a little, but not enough light

Nato Oosthuizen 17 Mar 2023

Sanna Sebone shares tips on building a sustainable woman-owned construction enterprise

Construction & Engineering

Sanna Sebone shares tips on building a sustainable woman-owned construction enterprise

Sindy Peters 17 Mar 2023

Source: Wikipedia.

Finance

Silicon Valley Bank: What does its failure mean for markets and the economy?

Andre Reichel 16 Mar 2023

Legal

Cabinet approves Draft Policy on Women in Sport

16 Mar 2023

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ESG & Sustainability

Afri-Plastics Summit 2023: Ensuring gender empowerment for women in waste management

Shan Radcliffe 16 Mar 2023

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