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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

Paul Reynell

Uncovering truths that unlock progress, understanding and impact

PR as bridge‑building infrastructure in a fragmented world

Lebo Madiba

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

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#WPRD2025 | The PR prescription: Ditch the grind, reclaim your mind

#WPRD2025 | The PR prescription: Ditch the grind, reclaim your mindVista Kalipa, OnPoint PR

#WPRD2025 | Sam Gqomo: PR is shaping society, it’s about time

#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

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

#WPRD2025 | Sam Gqomo: PR is shaping society, it’s about time

#WPRD2025 | Sam Gqomo: PR is shaping society, it’s about time

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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 impact

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The Animation School won two Silver Awards.

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19 Apr 2023

Ruchelle Mouton is the new head of group marketing and services at Tractor Outdoor. Source: Supplied.

#Newsmaker: Ruchelle Mouton talks new head of group marketing & services role at Tractor Outdoor

Karabo Ledwaba 19 Apr 2023

MTN SA appoints Bradwin Roper as new chief financial services officer

MTN SA appoints Bradwin Roper as new chief financial services officer

18 Apr 2023

MTN dominant as South Africa's most valuable brand

18 Apr 2023

Source: © SABC News SABC News Free State editor Teboho Letshaba is one of a number of journalists who have passed away recently

2 more journalists pass away

18 Apr 2023

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10 steps to connect with Zoomers

Faeeza Khan 18 Apr 2023

Kantar's award-winning ads - the funny is back

Kantar's award-winning ads - the funny is back

Kantar 18 Apr 2023

Shoprite's clothing brand: Is Uniq unique?

Jonathan Cherry 18 Apr 2023

Image supplied. Vodacom’s #HearingChallenge campaign uses TikTok and works with up-and-coming local musicians, and influencers to get youth to test their hearing using the national hearing test app HearZA

#BehindtheCampaign: Vodacom's TikTok #HearingChallenge

18 Apr 2023

Human8 lands in Dubai

Human8 lands in Dubai

Human8 18 Apr 2023

More reasons to enter Assegai Awards 2023 season

More reasons to enter Assegai Awards 2023 season

DMASA 18 Apr 2023

Howard Audio gives Castle Double Malt the full jazz treatement

Howard Audio gives Castle Double Malt the full jazz treatement

Howard Audio 18 Apr 2023

Grow your IT company on MyBroadband

Grow your IT company on MyBroadband

Broad Media 18 Apr 2023

#OrchidsandOnions: Chicken Licken hits the spot

#OrchidsandOnions: Chicken Licken hits the spot

Brendan Seery 17 Apr 2023

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

17 Apr 2023

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From advertising blackmail to physical threats, Kenya's journalists are under attack - but they must also regain public trust

George Ogola 17 Apr 2023

Source ©Radio Awards The Radio Awards are open. Pictured are winners from the 2022 Radio Awards

2023 Radio Awards open

17 Apr 2023

#Newsmaker: Former farm worker rises to executive role at Zoetendal Vineyards and River Estate

#Newsmaker: Former farm worker rises to executive role at Zoetendal Vineyards and River Estate

Robin Fredericks 17 Apr 2023

Matome Maupi has died. Source: SABC.

Condolences pour in for late Thobela FM journalist Matome Maupi

17 Apr 2023

Source © Warner Bros. TNT Africa & Warner Bros. celebrate a century of film with themed weekends such DC Universe Weekend

TNT Africa & Warner Bros. celebrate a century of film

17 Apr 2023

Image supplied. Ogilvy Africa has been shortlisted in the New York Festivals (NYF) 2023 Health Awards.

Ogilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons shortlisted in NYF 2023 Health Awards

17 Apr 2023

Seasoned media professionals join K and K Media Group

Seasoned media professionals join K and K Media Group

Inside Education 17 Apr 2023

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De-influencing: Freedom of speech or brand damage?

Karen Welgemoed 17 Apr 2023

Vodacom announces R60bn investment in South Africa

Vodacom announces R60bn investment in South Africa

14 Apr 2023

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Report: Tuesday still the best day to pitch to journalists

14 Apr 2023

Source: © Provoke Media The 2023 Africa Sabre Awards finalists and winners have been announced

All the Sabre Awards Africa 2023 winners & finalists

14 Apr 2023

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Value-based bidding: Increasing ROI from digital media

Natasha de Koning 14 Apr 2023

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5 reasons why superior customer service is critical to success

Nadia Coetzer 14 Apr 2023

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu

Primedia Broadcasting 14 Apr 2023

TBWA\Hunt Lascaris sets a new course with appointment of Carl Willoughby as CCO

TBWA\Hunt Lascaris sets a new course with appointment of Carl Willoughby as CCO

TBWA 14 Apr 2023

Africa news

Kantar's award-winning ads - the funny is back

Kantar's award-winning ads - the funny is back

Kantar 18 Apr 2023

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

17 Apr 2023

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From advertising blackmail to physical threats, Kenya's journalists are under attack - but they must also regain public trust

George Ogola 17 Apr 2023

Image supplied. Ogilvy Africa has been shortlisted in the New York Festivals (NYF) 2023 Health Awards.

Ogilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons shortlisted in NYF 2023 Health Awards

17 Apr 2023

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