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Paul Reynell’s tribute to those who saw humans

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PR as bridge‑building infrastructure in a fragmented world

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RAPT BizTrendsTV | Faith Popcorn: The people's pushback trend

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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

The campaign is running OOH and on radio.

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?

Preparing for 2026: Why the clock is already ticking for marketers

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

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

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Source © Kheng Ho Toh With the rapid advancement in technology, advertisers now have a plethora of media types to choose from, including social media, radio, print, outdoor, and more. So is TV advertising is still as effective as it once was?

Is television advertising still as effective as it once was?

6 Apr 2023

David Ashdown, CEO of Vuka Group. Source: Supplied.

#BehindtheSelfie: David Ashdown, CEO of Vuka Group

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Apr 2023

Vodacom, Netstar launch free in-taxi Wi-Fi service for SA commuters

Vodacom, Netstar launch free in-taxi Wi-Fi service for SA commuters

6 Apr 2023

Source: Prime Business Africa Chinalurumogu Eze, a third-year student, will represent Nigeria at the 2023 Cannes Lions Roger Hatchuel Student Academy

Nigeria's Cannes 2023 Young Lions & Roger Hatchuel Student Academy qualifiers

6 Apr 2023

Yvon Chouinard has been recognised for his sustainability efforts. Image sourced from Cannes Website.

Yvon Chouinard chosen for 2023 Cannes LionHeart award

6 Apr 2023

Source: © Pixabay The Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa finalists have been announced

SA dominates Wan-Ifra 2023 Africa Digital Media Awards

6 Apr 2023

Effie South Africa Committee tasked with highlighting effectiveness in marketing

Effie South Africa Committee tasked with highlighting effectiveness in marketing

Association for Communication and Advertising 6 Apr 2023

Boomtown awarded Wimpy ATL business

Boomtown awarded Wimpy ATL business

Boomtown 6 Apr 2023

Tractor welcomes new head of group marketing and services to the team

Tractor welcomes new head of group marketing and services to the team

Tractor Outdoor 6 Apr 2023

Assegai Awards 2023 entries open 11 April 2023

Assegai Awards 2023 entries open 11 April 2023

DMASA 6 Apr 2023

DealFeed takes home 2 Silver MMA Smarties Awards

DealFeed takes home 2 Silver MMA Smarties Awards

Vicinity Media 6 Apr 2023

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

5 Apr 2023

Mic check, one two. Pushing record on production

Mic check, one two. Pushing record on production

Candy Dempers, MediaHeads 360 5 Apr 2023

#BehindtheBrandManager: Anele Mjacu, category marketing manager for nutrition at Coca-Cola

#BehindtheBrandManager: Anele Mjacu, category marketing manager for nutrition at Coca-Cola

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Apr 2023

South African artist Lulama Wolf talks global H&M Home collaboration

South African artist Lulama Wolf talks global H&M Home collaboration

Lauren Hartzenberg 5 Apr 2023

SA fights to keep phone networks up as lights go out

SA fights to keep phone networks up as lights go out

Nqobile Dludla 5 Apr 2023

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Why some SA brands struggle to produce effective marketing campaigns

Tanya Pato 5 Apr 2023

Source: © Cottonbro Studio TikTok has refreshed Community Guidelines to take effect on 21 April

TikTok updates community guidelines

5 Apr 2023

Hot 102.7FM shakes up on-air lineup

Hot 102.7FM shakes up on-air lineup

HOT 102.7FM 5 Apr 2023

Good Hope FM, Cape Town's original, launches latest campaign for the community

Good Hope FM, Cape Town's original, launches latest campaign for the community

Joe Public 5 Apr 2023

Fusion of entertainment, music, culture and influencer marketing

Fusion of entertainment, music, culture and influencer marketing

Dentsu 5 Apr 2023

Hot 102.7FM - flying the South African flag on the global stage

Hot 102.7FM - flying the South African flag on the global stage

HOT 102.7FM 5 Apr 2023

It's finally here: The Masked Singer South Africa!

It's finally here: The Masked Singer South Africa!

Primedia Broadcasting 5 Apr 2023

#Newsmaker: Toyota SA appoints award-winning journo Ray Leathern as corporate communications manager

#Newsmaker: Toyota SA appoints award-winning journo Ray Leathern as corporate communications manager

Imran Salie 4 Apr 2023

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How to catch a journalist's attention

Zweli Mokgata 4 Apr 2023

L'Oréal to buy cult luxury beauty brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

4 Apr 2023

Daily Investor grows to over 1 million South African readers

Daily Investor grows to over 1 million South African readers

Broad Media 4 Apr 2023

Celebrated SA artist Blessing Ngobeni steps into the metaverse

Celebrated SA artist Blessing Ngobeni steps into the metaverse

Mann Made 4 Apr 2023

Machine_ wins Best Culture and takes home 13 Giraffe Creative Awards

Machine_ wins Best Culture and takes home 13 Giraffe Creative Awards

Machine_ 4 Apr 2023

Metro FM Music Awards 2023 nominees named

Metro FM Music Awards 2023 nominees named

4 Apr 2023

Africa news

Source: Prime Business Africa Chinalurumogu Eze, a third-year student, will represent Nigeria at the 2023 Cannes Lions Roger Hatchuel Student Academy

Nigeria's Cannes 2023 Young Lions & Roger Hatchuel Student Academy qualifiers

6 Apr 2023

Source: © Pixabay The Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa finalists have been announced

SA dominates Wan-Ifra 2023 Africa Digital Media Awards

6 Apr 2023

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

5 Apr 2023

#BehindtheBrandManager: Anele Mjacu, category marketing manager for nutrition at Coca-Cola

#BehindtheBrandManager: Anele Mjacu, category marketing manager for nutrition at Coca-Cola

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Apr 2023

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