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SCOPE has opened a Biz Press Office on Bizcommunity.com!

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(Left) Bridget von Holdt, founder of Inzalo Consulting and (right) Maria Gergova-Bengtsson, founder and CEO of United Partners Network, have joined forces (Image by @Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity)

Top PRs form African strategic communications partnership

The second edition of Standard Bank's Youth Barometer shows that South Africa's youth have not lowered their ambitions. They are adapting to a new reality where the path to independence, stability and opportunity is more complex (Image source: © 123rf )

SA's youth: A generation balancing ambition with financial reality

#WPRD2026 | Urban Espresso's Gabbi Brondani on strategic PR, trust and the human advantage

#WPRD2026 | Urban Espresso's Gabbi Brondani on strategic PR, trust and the human advantageRobin Fredericks

Some of South Africa’s 31 CMOs on the inaugural Africa CMO 100 list who were honoured at an event last week (Image supplied)

SA celebrates top CMOs, named on Africa CMO 100 list

Banyana Banyana is sponsored by Sasol. Source: Sasol.

Sasol taps Openfield to boost impact of sports sponsorships

Local retailers face rising competition from overseas e-commerce

Local retailers face rising competition from overseas e-commerce

FNB has named Linda Kachingwe-Sisya as its new CMO. Source: FNB.

FNB names new CMO as Faye Mfikwe exits role after 19 years

#WPRD2026 | The Golden Age of Strategic PR will be defined by judgement

#WPRD2026 | The Golden Age of Strategic PR will be defined by judgementMichelle Cavé, Brandfundi

SA leading marketers say brand and performance marketing are no longer rivals

Brent Lindeque, Good Things Guy reflects on 11 years and 1,000 keynotes (Image supplied)

11 years, 1,000 keynotes: Why honest stories still winBrent Lindeque

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Nominations now open for the 2026 Kfm 94.5 Best of the Cape Awards – Powered by Yoco

Nominations now open for the 2026 Kfm 94.5 Best of the Cape Awards – Powered by YocoPrimedia Broadcasting

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: The sneaker care brand that started on a Daveyton stoepKarabo Ledwaba

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi and Lorato Tshenkeng, founder and CEO of Decode. in conversation during the Social Media Summit for Government (Image supplied)

Digital-first cannot become digital-only says comms minister

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McDonald's France proves great OOH still starts with great copy

The 5th AuthenticA Series Lab, a screenwriters programme from South Africa-based non-profit Realness Institute, is now open for applications. The 4th edition's (last year) cohort at the first in-person workshop (left to right) Reem Morsi, Gamel Apalayine, Jolade Olusanya, Mona Ombogo (Image supplied)

AuthenticA Series Lab invites applications from African screenwriters

Motsoaledi speaks at the SAHRC. Source: YouTube.

Motsoaledi warns unhealthy food and alcohol marketing is fuelling diseaseKarabo Ledwaba

Managing two formats, one team: 5 leadership lessons running contrasting stations

Managing two formats, one team: 5 leadership lessons running contrasting stations

A strategic content licensing partnership sees e.tv's new daily drama,The Four of Us appearing on Netflix (Image supplied)

Select e.tv content moves onto international streaming platform

#Orchids&Onions: Pick n Pay eats like a champ… and markets like one too

#Orchids&Onions: Pick n Pay eats like a champ… and markets like one tooBrendan Seery

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eThekwini announces outdoor ad rules ahead of 2026 local elections

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2026 jury

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2026 juryAssociation for Communication and Advertising

Woolies' new MyDifference Plus revamps loyalty rewards with cashback, goals and app-based offers

Woolies' new MyDifference Plus revamps loyalty rewards with cashback, goals and app-based offers

The second edition of Standard Bank's Youth Barometer shows that South Africa's youth have not lowered their ambitions. They are adapting to a new reality where the path to independence, stability and opportunity is more complex (Image source: © 123rf )

SA's youth: A generation balancing ambition with financial reality

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Dentsu School of Influence graduates new wave of business-ready creators

Dentsu School of Influence graduates new wave of business-ready creators

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Image supplied. The launch of The One Show 2024 comes with some notable changes

The One Show 2023 launches with ranking changes

28 Sep 2023

Lianne Williams is the marketing directorat Vuma. Source: Supplied.

#BehindtheBrandManager: Lianne Williams, Vumatel's marketing director

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Sep 2023

Image supplied. Communications agency, Idea Engineers, celebrates its 21st anniversary this year co-founder; Janice Spark, reflects on 5 reasons for the company's longevity

Exclusive: How Idea Engineers built a sustainable business for 21 years

Janice Spark 28 Sep 2023

Chanel rises to the top, dethroning Louis Vuitton

Chanel rises to the top, dethroning Louis Vuitton

28 Sep 2023

Image supplied. The Durban FilmMart has selected 35 participants from 22 countries across the continent for the third edition of its DFMI Business Lab

35 participants from 22 countries from Africa selected to DFMI Business Lab

28 Sep 2023

Unspoken downsides of content marketing: What your agency isn't telling you

Unspoken downsides of content marketing: What your agency isn't telling you

Bernard Jansen, Firejuice 28 Sep 2023

Leveraging influencer marketing for B2B brands: Powering business growth

Leveraging influencer marketing for B2B brands: Powering business growth

Savon Matjane, Style ID 28 Sep 2023

Sullivan joins Verve to roll out their 'Holy Sh*t' insights proposition in New York

Sullivan joins Verve to roll out their 'Holy Sh*t' insights proposition in New York

VERVE 28 Sep 2023

Image supplied. This Heritage Day, Bokomo delivered free cereal to South Africans living in the UK

Bokomo delivers nostalgia on Heritage Day

27 Sep 2023

Spar Inland spreads kindness with #SpreadSmiles campaign

Spar Inland spreads kindness with #SpreadSmiles campaign

27 Sep 2023

#OrchidsandOnions: Shoprite Checkers and 99 cents keep raising the bar

#OrchidsandOnions: Shoprite Checkers and 99 cents keep raising the bar

Brendan Seery 27 Sep 2023

Image supplied. The 61st D&AD Annual has launched and features a trends report

The 61st D&AD Annual features 6 trends, with future focus on AI

27 Sep 2023

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WhatsApp's smartphone changes poised to disrupt global banking services

Katja Hamilton 27 Sep 2023

Source: © 123rf Johanna McDowell, CEO of the Independent Agency Search & Selection Company (IAS) and Scopen partner says don't get caught out at pitching time

It's pitching time as marketers are looking ahead to 2024

Johanna McDowell 27 Sep 2023

BMi Research assesses the impact of load shedding on meals

BMi Research assesses the impact of load shedding on meals

BMi Research 27 Sep 2023

Episode 15 of 21: What does showing care look like in organisations?

Episode 15 of 21: What does showing care look like in organisations?

eatbigfish 27 Sep 2023

The art of winning proposals: Outmanoeuvring 10 alternatives

The art of winning proposals: Outmanoeuvring 10 alternatives

nFold 26 Sep 2023

Checkers launches Xtra Savings Plus

Checkers launches Xtra Savings Plus

26 Sep 2023

Gustav Praekelt and Dawood Patel. Source: Supplied

Helm transitions to employee ownership, empowers staff with major stake

26 Sep 2023

Source: © The Loeries The Loeries Creative Week Masterclasses' speakers have been announced

Loeries Creative Week masterclasses' speakers announced

26 Sep 2023

Source: © 123rf 4 strategies Gen Z gamers can teach brands

4 strategies Gen Z gamers can teach brands

Dr Isolde Lubbe 26 Sep 2023

Ally Young was declared winner of the award. Source: Supplied.

Ally Young, CMO at SKinny NZ declared winner of The One Show 2023 CMO Pencil

26 Sep 2023

The future of retail banking design: More than just a space to keep your cash

The future of retail banking design: More than just a space to keep your cash

Adrian Whines, BrandDNA 26 Sep 2023

APO Group celebrates 10th anniversary of landmark Bloomberg partnership

APO Group celebrates 10th anniversary of landmark Bloomberg partnership

APO Group 26 Sep 2023

Why South Africa's top companies advertise on BusinessTech

Why South Africa's top companies advertise on BusinessTech

Broad Media 26 Sep 2023

Episode 14 of 21: Is there a science to being playful

Episode 14 of 21: Is there a science to being playful

eatbigfish 26 Sep 2023

Tarryn Lamb joins Kfm 94.5's The Flash Drive

Tarryn Lamb joins Kfm 94.5's The Flash Drive

Primedia Broadcasting 26 Sep 2023

OFM goes pink in support of Cansa

OFM goes pink in support of Cansa

OFM Radio 26 Sep 2023

Data-driven creative. The secret sauce to driving conversions in Q4 and beyond

Data-driven creative. The secret sauce to driving conversions in Q4 and beyond

Incubeta 26 Sep 2023

Rocketseed unveils brand refresh to lead in one-to-one email marketing

Rocketseed 26 Sep 2023

Africa news

Image supplied. The Durban FilmMart has selected 35 participants from 22 countries across the continent for the third edition of its DFMI Business Lab

35 participants from 22 countries from Africa selected to DFMI Business Lab

28 Sep 2023

Rocketseed unveils brand refresh to lead in one-to-one email marketing

Rocketseed 26 Sep 2023

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Burkina Faso junta suspends French magazine over 'untruthful' articles

26 Sep 2023

Dentsu Africa welcomes Wenbo Zheng as regional financial controller

Dentsu Africa welcomes Wenbo Zheng as regional financial controller

Dentsu 22 Sep 2023

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