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Shannon Henning appointed MD at PR Worx

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Laila Bastati, chief commercial officer, APO Group. Source: Supplied.

Energy, tech, and finance sectors feel comms pressure in AfricaLaila Bastati

The Up&Up Group, together with key clients, has partnered with Dr Karen Nelson-Field (pictured) to deliver South Africa’s first-ever data on digital media attention metrics (Image supplied)

Attention is the new currency: SA's first human data study

Xolisa Dyeshana, chief creative officer and partner at Joe Public, gives lessons from his experience as 2025’s Cannes Audio & Radio jury president (Image by Danette Bretienbach © Bizcommunity)

#CreativeCircle2025: South African audio needs to evolve | Xolisa Dyeshana's key takeawaysDanette Breitenbach

From left to right: Julia Kleber, CEO and Lexi Hall, director Africa. Source: Supplied.

Lexi Hall leads Kleber Group’s new Cape Town office

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#WomensMonth: How Accenture's Meaghan and Tennessee keep up with the goal postsKarabo Ledwaba

Image supplied:© Dave Lindemann. Pictured: Matt Canning, Ballito. Surfing In South Africa has officially launched its first downloadable issue

Surfing In South Africa launches first issue

Terry Levin looks at campaigns presented at the recent Creative Circle Full Circle event in Cape Town. Pictured: The Sounds Right campaign

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Entries now open for the 2026 Product of the Year South Africa Awards

Entries now open for the 2026 Product of the Year South Africa AwardsProduct of the Year South Africa

Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free launch Project 3, a global creative agency

Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free launch Project 3, a global creative agency

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Kamers/Makers: A new look, rooted in legacy

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Medalla is one of the standout creative strategy campaigns.

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The Brief: Real-time relevance with long-view insight

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#InternationalBeerDay: The significance of SA's beer sectorCharlene Louw

Source: © Joburg etc Former SuperSport CEO Marc Jury has been appointed group CEO of sports marketing agency Megapro, effective 1 September 2025.

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South Africa’s Most Recommended Brands for 2025 revealed

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New head of video entertainment for SABC

New head of video entertainment for SABC

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8 rising SA creators graduate from Dentsu School of Influence

Laila Bastati, chief commercial officer, APO Group. Source: Supplied.

Energy, tech, and finance sectors feel comms pressure in Africa

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The Up&Up Group, together with key clients, has partnered with Dr Karen Nelson-Field (pictured) to deliver South Africa’s first-ever data on digital media attention metrics (Image supplied)

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#Loeries: Discover the future of creativity with award winning creatives and experts at International Seminar of Creativity

#Loeries: Discover the future of creativity with award winning creatives and experts at International Seminar of Creativity

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SA Rugby steals the show at the 2024 New Generation Awards

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Warc 2024 Report: 3 key strategies marketing leaders need to know in 2024

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Check My Beat: SA Heart's new campaign targets taxi drivers' heart health

1 Oct 2024

Machine_ wins metal at New Gen for specialist content marketing and internal comms team

Machine_ wins metal at New Gen for specialist content marketing and internal comms team

Machine_ 1 Oct 2024

Telkom and Levergy win big at 2024 Prism and New Gen Awards for Stand Tall campaign

Telkom and Levergy win big at 2024 Prism and New Gen Awards for Stand Tall campaign

Levergy 1 Oct 2024

MSL celebrates double gold at 2024 Prism Awards

MSL celebrates double gold at 2024 Prism Awards

MSL South Africa 1 Oct 2024

The day of the podcast – Pod 2

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Mark Botha, Mediamark 1 Oct 2024

A year in the life of a Small Agency of the Year finalist

A year in the life of a Small Agency of the Year finalist

Arora Online 1 Oct 2024

The Spar Group reports growth with strategic refocus

The Spar Group reports growth with strategic refocus

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Biz Most Read Award winners September 2024

Biz Most Read Award winners September 2024

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Frank van den Driest was on stage at the Nedbank IMC Conference: Source: Supplied.

#NedbankIMC2024: Why today's businesses need to ground success in more than profit

Karabo Ledwaba 30 Sep 2024

How innovative payment solutions are shaping South Africa’s retail sector

How innovative payment solutions are shaping South Africa’s retail sector

Shaun Holley & Rory Bosman 30 Sep 2024

Gary Corin, chairperson of the Association of African Exhibition Organisers, gives innovative marketing strategies to increase your ROI on their exhibitions (Image supplied)

Maximising lead generation at live events: Don’t leave money on the table, says AAXO chair Gary Corin

30 Sep 2024

Unveiling Design Week South Africa with founder Margot Molyneux

Unveiling Design Week South Africa with founder Margot Molyneux

Evan-Lee Courie 30 Sep 2024

Paddington Station Inc. bags Grand Prix Agency of the Year

Paddington Station Inc. bags Grand Prix Agency of the Year

Paddington Station Inc. 30 Sep 2024

Source: © 123rf Finding the right fit between marketer and agency is not just a matter of swiping right or left, but more like an old-fashioned tinderbox - which could light your fire or burst into flames, writes Johanna McDowell, founder & CEO of Independent Agency Selection (IAS) and managing partner Scopen Africa

Agency selection: Forget everything you know about Tinder…

Johanna McDowell 30 Sep 2024

Beyond printers: Altron document solutions is challenging the status quo in a print industry

Beyond printers: Altron document solutions is challenging the status quo in a print industry

Altron 30 Sep 2024

Source: © 123rf Nivea has launched Nivea Connect, a global social mission to combat social isolation and promote meaningful connections

Nivea Connect combats growing social isolation, promotes meaningful connections

30 Sep 2024

Joe Public partners with European agency to drive growth through joint venture

Joe Public partners with European agency to drive growth through joint venture

Joe Public 30 Sep 2024

What the MediaHeads are thinking: Local creative makes cents

What the MediaHeads are thinking: Local creative makes cents

Gary Basson, MediaHeads 360 30 Sep 2024

See beyond the competition: Analyse, understand and compete

See beyond the competition: Analyse, understand and compete

Location Bank 30 Sep 2024

(Image supplied) The 2024 IAB South Africa Internet Advertising Revenue Report, also known as the Online AdSpend Report, has confirmed the significant expansion of online advertising as forecasted in last year’s report

IAB Online AdSpend Report: SA's digital ad revenue soars to R17.7bn

27 Sep 2024

Source: © Cadbury's Cadbury's Real Mzansi Names encourages generosity, unity and understanding through the shared love of Cadbury chocolate

Names: Threads that connect us to our past, our present, and our hopes for the future

Dr Yanga LP Majola 27 Sep 2024

Nedbank's Khensani Nobanda was on stage. Source: Supplied.

#NedbankIMC2024: Leading with heart, grit and gut

Karabo Ledwaba 27 Sep 2024

Inaugural V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Retail Awards winners announced

Inaugural V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Retail Awards winners announced

27 Sep 2024

AXE unveils exciting multi-sensory experience at Comic Con Africa 2024 – with special guest Robot Boii

AXE unveils exciting multi-sensory experience at Comic Con Africa 2024 – with special guest Robot Boii

Triple Eight 27 Sep 2024

DJ Zinhle and Kairo Forbes collaborate with Ackermans this summer

DJ Zinhle and Kairo Forbes collaborate with Ackermans this summer

27 Sep 2024

Jacaranda FM bags 3 awards at the 2024 Prism Awards ceremony in Cape Town

Jacaranda FM bags 3 awards at the 2024 Prism Awards ceremony in Cape Town

Jacaranda FM 27 Sep 2024

Empowering future generations – Location Bank creates online presence for 3,642 schools in Limpopo

Empowering future generations – Location Bank creates online presence for 3,642 schools in Limpopo

Location Bank 27 Sep 2024

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Source: © 123rf Nivea has launched Nivea Connect, a global social mission to combat social isolation and promote meaningful connections

Nivea Connect combats growing social isolation, promotes meaningful connections

30 Sep 2024

Razor’s Kalay Maistry leads Africa’s representation on PRCA Global Board

Razor’s Kalay Maistry leads Africa’s representation on PRCA Global Board

25 Sep 2024

(Image supplied) Virgin Active's global Leave the cult, Join the club campaign has premiered this September

Virgin Active’s new campaign Leave the cult, Join the club cuts through wellness fiction

25 Sep 2024

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Africa is the world’s largest market for Guinness beer – how its ad campaigns exploit men

Jordanna Matlon 25 Sep 2024

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