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Machine, a creative agency within Publicis Groupe Africa, has appointed Lesego Kotane as its new national managing director (Image supplied)

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Source: © First Post One of Al Jazeera’s most recognisable faces in Gaza, journalist Anas al-Sharif has died following a targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City on Sunday evening

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Kionna Moodley is the shopper marketing lead for PepsiCo. Source: Supplied.

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Africa Film Finance Forum unlocks path to $20bn film economy

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Staying Odd, leading forward: The Odd Number appoints new MD and ECD

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Source: © Facebook Open Chats podcast owners have issued an unconditional apology for derogatory remarks made on its show about coloured people in an episode that the episode where the hosts described coloured people as “incestuous” and “crazy” who sleeping with their cousins”

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CEM Africa Summit 2025 to tackle the new CX mandate: Connection, trust, and real value

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McCann Joburg has appointed (left) Thandeka Gilbert as creative director and (right) Toni Hughes as executive creative director (Images supplied. Image composite by Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity)

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Source: © 123rf Andrew Chinambu says AI is here, and it will continue to evolve. But we still have a say in how it is used

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Pineapple Insurance faces backlash for stereotyping taxi drivers

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Source: © 123rf Daily Maverick has released exclusive video evidence of the suspended IDT CEO and its spokesperson offering a bribe to one of its journalists

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Shannon Henning appointed MD at PR Worx

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

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Source: © First Post One of Al Jazeera’s most recognisable faces in Gaza, journalist Anas al-Sharif has died following a targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City on Sunday evening

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Source: © 123rf Rogan Jansen, co-founder and creative director, DashDigital looks at how cultural shifts impact digital design

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ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

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Karabo Ledwaba 7 Feb 2025

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Johannesburg MD for M&C Saatchi Abel, Masego Motsogi says the pan-African energy and excitement have never been higher at the agency (Image supplied)

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Unveiling Cell C’s audio identity

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Brandfundi 7 Feb 2025

PR on the Go masterclass with Nicole Pearl: PR for indie beauty and wellness brands

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The Coup 7 Feb 2025

Beryl Agyekum Ayaaba, CEO of EchoHouse Africa. Photo Credit: EchoHouse Africa

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BA:KO by EchoHouse 7 Feb 2025

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Meta’s AI transparency effort introduces ad content labels

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Feb 2025

Ford SA appoints Tarryn Knight as its new head of marketing

Ford SA appoints Tarryn Knight as its new head of marketing

6 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: The rise of new CBDs

#BizTrends2025: The rise of new CBDs

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#BizTrends2025: E-commerce fuels surge in last-mile delivery demand

Damian Velayadum 6 Feb 2025

Retroviral has launched the Retroviral Ai Lab, offering generative AI, GPT development and TikTok engagement capabilities (Image supplied)

Retroviral and by COB's collaboration launches the 'Retroviral Ai Lab'

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Busisiwe Phakathi is 5fm's marketing manager. Source: Supplied.

#BizTrends2025: Busisiwe Phakathi, 5FM - Keeping radio relevant among youth

Busisiwe Phakathi 6 Feb 2025

Thumiso Masoha is FCB Africa's new chief experience officer (Image supplied)

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#BizTrends2025: 7 trends for retailers to '2020-thrive'

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PoPIA v press freedom: SA court to decide on HIV disclosure case

Ahmore Burger-Smidt 6 Feb 2025

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Earle Holmes, Afda 6 Feb 2025

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Brand Influence Agency 6 Feb 2025

AfriGIS appoints Liza Nolte as new business development manager

AfriGIS appoints Liza Nolte as new business development manager

AfriGIS 6 Feb 2025

Yesh Surjoodeen is managing director of HP Southern and Central Africa

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Yesh Surjoodeen 5 Feb 2025

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#BizTrends2025: Twyg's Jackie May - Is sustainable fashion possible?

Danette Breitenbach 5 Feb 2025

Grant Lapping is a digital executive at Midnight. Source: Supplied.

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Grant Lapping 5 Feb 2025

Media effectiveness: How CMOs get CFOs to see marketing as a value driver

Media effectiveness: How CMOs get CFOs to see marketing as a value driver

Google 5 Feb 2025

Ogilvy SA announced regional Creative Agency of The Year at The One Show 2024

Ogilvy SA announced regional Creative Agency of The Year at The One Show 2024

Ogilvy South Africa 5 Feb 2025

Primedia Broadcasting sets the stage for 2025

Primedia Broadcasting sets the stage for 2025

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Delta Victor Bravo appoints Sinovuyo Mdunge as strategy analyst

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Johannesburg MD for M&C Saatchi Abel, Masego Motsogi says the pan-African energy and excitement have never been higher at the agency (Image supplied)

The Up&Up Group's M&C Saatchi Abel expands cross-border clients

7 Feb 2025

Four leaders from Africa ar eon the 2025 Gerety MEA jury. (L to r): Nnenna Onyewuchi, Koo Govender, Linda Kachingwe-Sisya,Nnenna Onyewuchi,Jeanine Gomes. (Source: © Bizcommunity, Image by Ruth Cooper)

4 creative and marketing leaders from Africa in Gerety 2025 MEA jury

4 Feb 2025

SuperSport earns rights to broadcast the 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

SuperSport earns rights to broadcast the 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

4 Feb 2025

GenAI in marketing: Fear or FOMO?

GenAI in marketing: Fear or FOMO?

Kantar 30 Jan 2025

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