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Marilize Jacobs from VocalCord PR and Reputation Management says if you still think PR stands for ‘press release’, this update is your wake-up call (Image supplied)

PR's shift from messaging to managing trustMarilize Jacobs

A screenshot of the ad.

Could an alcohol ad encourage children to climb into washing machines?Karabo Ledwaba

Michel van Rijmenant, Chimera Creative, CEO and creative director says the question facing creative agencies today isn’t whether technology will change our industry but whether creativity will remain central to shaping what comes next (Image supplied)

#BizTrends2026 | Chimera Creative’s Michel van Rijmenant: A new renaissance of creativityMichel van Rijmenant

Seasoned communications professionals Melissa Attree (left) and Keri-Ann Stanton (right) have launched a new type of agency that doesn’t follow the rules, it makes them (Image Lesley Svenson @Bizcommunity)

A new agency open from Thursday to Monday, with a twist

Behind Dis-Chem's Better Rewards: How fintech, real-time data and retail tech are redefining loyalty in SA

Behind Dis-Chem's Better Rewards: How fintech, real-time data and retail tech are redefining loyalty in SAEvan-Lee Courie

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PR just got harder — Alignment is the key, says MeltwaterKarabo Ledwaba

Jarryd Terblanche is a conceptual copywriter at Special Effects Media looks at how narrative voice will cut through digital marketing’s content saturation in 2026 (Image supplied)

#BizTrends2026 | Special Effects Media’s Jarryd Terblanche: Narrative voice is becoming the differentiatorJarryd Terblanche

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Warc Report | Amazon soars as YouTube stumbles in Q4

Agency Scope 2025 shows that reputation is now shaped as much by delivery and peer credibility as by visibility (Image source: © 123rf )

Agency Scope 2025 reveals top creative and media agencies

Lorraine De Graaff to lead Tiger Brands as chief marketing and strategy officer

Lorraine De Graaff to lead Tiger Brands as chief marketing and strategy officer

Primedia Group launches Primedia One: An integrated communication ecosystem designed to support the public sector

Primedia Group launches Primedia One: An integrated communication ecosystem designed to support the public sectorPrimedia Broadcasting

#BizTrends2026 | M&C Saatchi Abel’s Johannes (Jojo) Keiper: Why creativity can’t be reasonable anymore

#BizTrends2026 | M&C Saatchi Abel’s Johannes (Jojo) Keiper: Why creativity can’t be reasonable anymoreJohannes Keiper

Skeem Saam shatters soapie records

Skeem Saam shatters soapie records

Avatar appoints MD, promotes from within

This year South Africa has sent its biggest team to the Olympic Winter Games, but the event would not be broadcast by DStv’s SuperSport (Image source: © 123rf )

DStv misses historical Winter Olympics coverage to fans dismay

Doechii stars in the campaign. Source: Supplied.

Levi's new campaign brings the back to the front

F45's Karen Loader explains how functional fitness, strength, pilates and recovery are reshaping sports marketing (Image supplied)

#BizTrends2026 | F45's Karen Loader: 3 pillars reshaping sports marketingKaren Loader

Jimmy Lai in conversation with BBC. Source: YouTube.

Hong Kong court sentences publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison

Effie 2026 call for entries announced

Effie 2026 call for entries announcedAssociation for Communication and Advertising

#Superbowl2026: Serena Williams, DJ Khaled back GLP-1 adsKarabo Ledwaba

A screenshot of the ad.

Could an alcohol ad encourage children to climb into washing machines?

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Michel van Rijmenant, Chimera Creative, CEO and creative director says the question facing creative agencies today isn’t whether technology will change our industry but whether creativity will remain central to shaping what comes next (Image supplied)

#BizTrends2026 | Chimera Creative’s Michel van Rijmenant: A new renaissance of creativity

By Michel van Rijmenant 7 hours

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Paving the way for seamless lead-partner agency dynamics

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Source: © Saftas The winners of the 17th annual South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas17) have been announced...

The 17th annual South African Film and Television Awards winners announced

2 Oct 2023

#Loeries2023: Tune in to the official Loeries podcast with VMLY&R and Bizcommunity

#Loeries2023: Tune in to the official Loeries podcast with VMLY&R and Bizcommunity

2 Oct 2023

Media monitoring company Novus Group gives three of the pillars for measuring for PR success.

3 pillars to unlock the secrets to PR success

2 Oct 2023

Customers push trolleys as they shop at a Pick n Pay store at the Trade Route Mall, in Lenasia. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Pick n Pay CEO Pieter Boone steps down

Tannur Anders 2 Oct 2023

#BizTrends2024: Best value content sponsorship in the multiverse

#BizTrends2024: Best value content sponsorship in the multiverse

Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2023

The awards were held last week. Source: Supplied.

The New Generation Awards winners revealed

2 Oct 2023

Helm and DStv win big at the New Gen Awards

Helm and DStv win big at the New Gen Awards

Helm 2 Oct 2023

Machine_ wins gold at 2023 New Gen

Machine_ wins gold at 2023 New Gen

Machine_ 2 Oct 2023

Maximise ROI with performance marketing

Maximise ROI with performance marketing

Incubeta 2 Oct 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners September 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners September 2023

Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2023

Image supplied. The 45th Loeries Creative Week kicks off on Monday and Bizcommunity, as a media partner to The Loeries, will be on the ground

#Loeries2023: Bizcommunity - Ready for Loeries Creative Week

Danette Breitenbach 29 Sep 2023

#InternationalPodcastDay: How to create a great podcast in 5 steps

#InternationalPodcastDay: How to create a great podcast in 5 steps

29 Sep 2023

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The One Club reveals Young Guns 21 finalists

29 Sep 2023

Human8 appoints Camille Nicita as new global CEO

Human8 appoints Camille Nicita as new global CEO

Human8 29 Sep 2023

Image supplied. Meta's first Creator Lab Live event in Johannesburg, featured creators like Chad Jones, Witney Ramabulana, Moghelingz and Andiswa Selepe, alongside big-name creators including PDJokes and Tevin Musara, who shared valuable insights during a What's in a reaction? fireside chat

Meta Creator Lab Live supports over 40 local emerging creators

29 Sep 2023

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#InternationalPodcastDay: African podcasts can keep our heritage alive

29 Sep 2023

Source: iono.fm International Podcast Day is on 30 September. Celebrate with some local podcasts like F1: Track This

#InternationalPodcastDay: Celebrate with 4 local podcasts from F1 to baby care

29 Sep 2023

Castle Milk Stout's refreshed packaging design celebrates African heritage

Castle Milk Stout's refreshed packaging design celebrates African heritage

29 Sep 2023

Karen Simpson appointed as managing director Africa at Oxford University Press

Karen Simpson appointed as managing director Africa at Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press 29 Sep 2023

Toy Story Funday Football, a real-time alternate presentation, will air on ESPN Africa on Monday, 2 October 2023

Toy Story Funday Football, a real-time alternate presentation, will air on ESPN Africa on Monday, 2 October 2023

The Walt Disney Company Africa 29 Sep 2023

E! hosts feel good TV brunch

E! hosts feel good TV brunch

Jenny Griesel Communications 29 Sep 2023

Wunderman Thompson SA triumphs at the 2023 New Generation Awards

Wunderman Thompson SA triumphs at the 2023 New Generation Awards

VML 29 Sep 2023

Fuelling the global gender empowerment movement: Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2023

Fuelling the global gender empowerment movement: Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2023

Topco Media 29 Sep 2023

Linda Yaccarino and Elon Musk at MMA Global Possible conference. Source: LinkedIn

X CEO Linda Yaccarino claims platform will be profitable next year

Lindsey Schutters 28 Sep 2023

Source: © Bizcommunity The 2023 Financial Mail AdFocus Awards' finalists have been announced

All the 2023 Financial Mail AdFocus Awards finalists

28 Sep 2023

Is there any value in travel influencers?

Is there any value in travel influencers?

Sam Nassimov 28 Sep 2023

Sounds the call.

Sounds the call.

Candy Dempers, MediaHeads 360 28 Sep 2023

The power of 1st party data in omnichannel strategy and measurement

The power of 1st party data in omnichannel strategy and measurement

Sharne Daniels, Vicinity Media 28 Sep 2023

Episode 16 of 21: Showing care within your employee value proposition

Episode 16 of 21: Showing care within your employee value proposition

eatbigfish 28 Sep 2023

Africa news

#BizTrends2024: Best value content sponsorship in the multiverse

#BizTrends2024: Best value content sponsorship in the multiverse

Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2023

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#InternationalPodcastDay: African podcasts can keep our heritage alive

29 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

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

Rocketseed 26 Sep 2023

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