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Modern PR in an AI-powered world

Lebogang Mashangoane

Ditch the grind, reclaim your mind

Vista Kalipa

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

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Lebogang Mashangoane, PR account director at the Riverbed Agency, says we need to ask what modern PR looks like in an AI-powered world. (Image supplied)

#WPRD2025 | Riverbed’s Lebogang Mashangoane: Modern PR in an AI-powered worldLebogang Mashangoane

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

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

Sam Gqomo says PR is shaping society, and it’s about time (Photo Credit: Khanya Mpahlwa)

#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

Creating smarter South African retail experiences

Creating smarter South African retail experiences

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New Safrea leadership targets growth and greater support for freelancers

New Safrea leadership targets growth and greater support for freelancers

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Source: © 123rf South Africans are demonstrating resilience and adaptability in response to inflationary pressures, but this has led to a decline in alcohol and fast food purchases

Inflationary pressures see alcohol and fast food purchases decline

Danette Breitenbach 12 Nov 2024

Ogilvy and Cashbuild celebrate a Safta win for ‘Reno Race’

Ogilvy and Cashbuild celebrate a Safta win for ‘Reno Race’

Ogilvy South Africa 12 Nov 2024

Bridging the gap between innovation and authenticity

Bridging the gap between innovation and authenticity

Kalyn Fagan, Motherland OMNi 12 Nov 2024

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Africa Travel Week's 2025 media awards open for entries

12 Nov 2024

Sitholizwe Mdlalose, CEO of Vodacom SA, joined his MNO peers on a GSMA panel ahead of Africa Tech Festival.

Vodacom SA CEO says Maziv deal would not make a monopoly

Lindsey Schutters 11 Nov 2024

Outstanding Performance 2024 winner Deli Malinga from Umkhokha – The Curse (Image supplied)

Best of local talent named at the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2024

11 Nov 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Spar reminds us why we're special with Christmas ad

#OrchidsandOnions: Spar reminds us why we're special with Christmas ad

Brendan Seery 11 Nov 2024

Boxer formally announces its intention to list on JSE

Boxer formally announces its intention to list on JSE

11 Nov 2024

Malatsi follows through on DA policy plans in withdrawal of SABC Bill

Malatsi follows through on DA policy plans in withdrawal of SABC Bill

Lindsey Schutters 11 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Competition for viewership remains fragmented across various platforms, as multi-platform behaviour highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching television and radio listening

Maps highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching TV and radio listening

Danette Breitenbach 11 Nov 2024

SAB triumphs with 9 Effie Awards, cementing its position as SA's Most Effective Marketer

SAB triumphs with 9 Effie Awards, cementing its position as SA's Most Effective Marketer

South African Breweries 11 Nov 2024

The dolls are marketed to children. Source: Mattel.

Mattel scrambles after Wicked doll packaging links to explicit site

11 Nov 2024

Christophe Deloire was the head of media freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Source: RSF.

Meet the world's bravest reporters at CPJ's 34th annual awards, hosted by John Oliver

11 Nov 2024

Machine_ x Blackboard: Inspiring the next generation of creatives

Machine_ x Blackboard: Inspiring the next generation of creatives

Machine_ 11 Nov 2024

M-Net Group of Channels wins Marketing Team of the Year at Promax Awards

M-Net Group of Channels wins Marketing Team of the Year at Promax Awards

MultiChoice 11 Nov 2024

Fortune favours the bold

Fortune favours the bold

Just Design 11 Nov 2024

From AAA to Cannes Lions: Mike Bond’s global advertising journey

From AAA to Cannes Lions: Mike Bond’s global advertising journey

AAA School of Advertising 11 Nov 2024

Shein partners with TikToker Sphokuhle Ntshalintshali for Black Friday Look-Book

Shein partners with TikToker Sphokuhle Ntshalintshali for Black Friday Look-Book

11 Nov 2024

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Cannes Lions 2025 to boost creative diversity with €2m funding

8 Nov 2024

Source: © Cottonbro Studio There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform's future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power

Uncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

8 Nov 2024

State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black Friday

State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black Friday

NielsenIQ 8 Nov 2024

Empowering designers the Nando’s way: Andani.Africa celebrates emerging creatives in the sector

Empowering designers the Nando’s way: Andani.Africa celebrates emerging creatives in the sector

Andani.Africa 8 Nov 2024

Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards’ (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg (Image supplied)

News24 journalists take top honours in 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

8 Nov 2024

Harnessing the power of SEO: Revitalise your newsroom for increased media attention

Harnessing the power of SEO: Revitalise your newsroom for increased media attention

Sasha Kupritz, TenacityPR 8 Nov 2024

Blue Label Media partners with African Bank to roll out new corporate identity across 155 buses

Blue Label Media partners with African Bank to roll out new corporate identity across 155 buses

Blue Label Media 8 Nov 2024

Doccie vs TVC

Doccie vs TVC

Scholars Film 8 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf From November all incoming service conversations for businesses using WhatsApp Business are free

Free WhatsApp Business incoming service conversations

7 Nov 2024

Top 5 reasons brands should embrace till slip competitions with SmartSlip

Top 5 reasons brands should embrace till slip competitions with SmartSlip

Techsys Digital 7 Nov 2024

FMCG e-commerce continues to ‘deliver’ growth

FMCG e-commerce continues to ‘deliver’ growth

Nicola Allen 7 Nov 2024

CapeTalk podcast series achieves double distinction at the South African Podcast Awards

CapeTalk podcast series achieves double distinction at the South African Podcast Awards

Primedia Broadcasting 7 Nov 2024

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Source: © Cottonbro Studio There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform's future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power

Uncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

8 Nov 2024

Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied)

BBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

6 Nov 2024

SA’s MellowVans brings mobile EV stores to African telcos

SA’s MellowVans brings mobile EV stores to African telcos

6 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Streaming services remain the most subscribed subscription category, with 22% of users signing up for these platforms

ChatGPT the fastest-growing subscription-based service worldwide growing 296%

5 Nov 2024

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