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Source: © 123rf The IAS Media Assurance Masterclass Series reveals that 70% of procurement professionals are
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Source: © Behance Ogilvy South Africa Cape Town is the top-ranking agency for the One Club's Middle East & Africa region with seven SA agencies featured in the regional rankings

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Source: © Campaign Asia Tiktok’s North American general manager, Sameer Singh has announced his resignation at a critical time for the platform in the US

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Source: © LinkedIn In 2025 AI will transform advertising, signalling a fundamental shift in how advertisers approach digital marketing

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3 Jan 2025

Trace Awards 2025 to showcase Africa's musical diversity

Trace Awards 2025 to showcase Africa's musical diversity

3 Jan 2025

Source: © The Economic Times President-elect Donald Trump is making a U-turn on banning TikTok in the US

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Source: © 123rf Amanda Chikara, marketing specialist, FamilySearch – Southern Africa says the changes we’re witnessing are not mere trends but foundational shifts that will define the future of marketing

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Source: © 123rf LinkedIn has launched its Companies Hub to boost B2B marketing intelligence

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20 Dec 2024

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20 Dec 2024

Gagasi FM partners with Hollywood Foundation for the 2nd annual Gagasi FM Christmas Miracle

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Trace Awards 2025 to showcase Africa's musical diversity

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Icon of Indian advertising, Walter Saldanha, leaves a lasting legacy at 93

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Source: © LinkedIn In 2025 AI will transform advertising, signalling a fundamental shift in how advertisers approach digital marketing

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