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#See: Tourism Minister urges travellers to rediscover South Africa this Easter with new campaign

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Andrew Trench has passed away. Source: LinkedIn.

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Ryan Campher has been appointed VML South Africa’s data lead (Image supplied)

VML SA places data and technology at core of creativity with data lead appointment

Source: © 123rf Ann Nurock examines why relationships still matter in business in today’s tech-heavy world

EXCLUSIVE: Ann Nurock: Why relationships still matter, particularly in the age of AIAnn Nurock

#BehindtheSelfie: Craig Rodney, founder of The Agency Coach

#BehindtheSelfie: Craig Rodney, founder of The Agency Coach

The first Cannes Lions 2025 shortlists have been released (Image supplied)

#Cannes2025: First shortlists announcedDanette Breitenbach

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Source: © Tourism Business Council of SA Dashni Vilakazi, managing director of The MediaShop, highlights the differences between celebrity and nano influencers, offering insights into how brands can harness their distinct advantages. Pictured: Trevor Noah promoting SA for TSA

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Tiger Brands' strategy triumphs in challenging economic times

Tiger Brands' strategy triumphs in challenging economic times

Summit OOH Media reaches new heights to strengthen outdoor branding solutions

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Temu highlighted at Google I/O 2025

Temu highlighted at Google I/O 2025

This Youth Month Unathi Mahlangu, public relations and communications intern at NerdNarrative dares you to step into your potential (Image supplied)

Step into your potential and honour Youth MonthUnathi Mahlangu

Ashish Williams (left) has been appointed senior vice president, media, for Publicis Groupe Africa, reporting directly to Koo Govender, CEO of Publicis Groupe Africa (right) (Image @ Bizcommuniy)

Publicis Groupe Africa appoints Ashish Williams as SVP, Media

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Source: © ReutersConnect Lebo Madiba managing director PR Powerhouse examines what the Trump–Ramaphosa meeting revealed about strategic messaging under pressure

EXCLUSIVE: The Trump–Ramaphosa meeting | Strategic messaging under pressure

Lebo Madiba 22 May 2025

Temu signs MoU to combat online counterfeiting

Temu signs MoU to combat online counterfeiting

22 May 2025

The ABC Q1 2025 circulation figures for magazines have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity

ABC Q1 2025: Magazines tenacious as custom magazines lead the way

Danette Breitenbach 22 May 2025

Jenna Clifford, businesswoman and jewellery designer, passes away

Jenna Clifford, businesswoman and jewellery designer, passes away

22 May 2025

The ABC Q1 2025 circulation figures for newspapers have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity

ABC Q1 2025: Newspapers off to a lacklustre start

Danette Breitenbach 22 May 2025

Nkopane Maphiri pays tribute to the Icon. Source: Supplied.

Nkopane Maphiri | A tribute to Issie Kirsh - Maverick of independent radio

Nkopane Maphiri 22 May 2025

The incredible guests interviewed on What’s Next – and how to join the podcast line-up

The incredible guests interviewed on What’s Next – and how to join the podcast line-up

Broad Media 22 May 2025

Ker & Downey Africa rebrands with a logo inspired by wild beauty

22 May 2025

Clockwork listed among Africa’s top 10 agencies with Best in Show finalist spot and 2 Sabre awards

Clockwork listed among Africa’s top 10 agencies with Best in Show finalist spot and 2 Sabre awards

Clockwork 22 May 2025

Daily Maverick launches a groundbreaking local bureau in Nelson Mandela Bay

Daily Maverick launches a groundbreaking local bureau in Nelson Mandela Bay

Daily Maverick 21 May 2025

Source: © 123rf Join The Marketing Research Foundation’s (MRF) webinar on Thursday, 22f May as they announce the upcoming release of the latest Marketing All Product Survey (Maps)

Maps shows radio and TV's resilience

21 May 2025

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French media giant Canal+ can acquire MultiChoice with conditions

21 May 2025

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Amazon’s ad business boom: Raking in over $60bn

21 May 2025

Consumers want insights: the shift from hard selling to educational marketing

Consumers want insights: the shift from hard selling to educational marketing

21 May 2025

Source: © 123rf US President Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films entering the US, have led the Directors Guild of South Africa (DGSA) to express concern

100% proposed tariffs on foreign films to US sends “chilling signal"

21 May 2025

Source: © 123rf Cingulate Marketing and Advertising, a healthcare marketing company, has been acquired by McCann Joburg to solidify the agency’s position in the healthcare space.

McCann Joburg acquires a healthcare marketing company

21 May 2025

Location Bank drives over R13m+ in revenue for a national automotive service provider

Location Bank drives over R13m+ in revenue for a national automotive service provider

Location Bank 21 May 2025

The call is coming from inside the house. How to overcome silos to fast-track profits

The call is coming from inside the house. How to overcome silos to fast-track profits

Jaco Lintvelt, Incubeta 21 May 2025

Sentraal-SA beleef buitengewone ‘O-frikaanse’ ervaring op 8

Sentraal-SA beleef buitengewone ‘O-frikaanse’ ervaring op 8

OFM Radio 21 May 2025

Bigger isn’t always better. Here’s why

Bigger isn’t always better. Here’s why

Dawn Rowlands, Dentsu 21 May 2025

LG Streaming Week returns with compelling deals and endless content to enjoy at home

LG Streaming Week returns with compelling deals and endless content to enjoy at home

LG 21 May 2025

Sunshinegun appoints Nondumiso Nkabinde as copywriter

Sunshinegun appoints Nondumiso Nkabinde as copywriter

Sunshinegun 21 May 2025

Pierpaolo Piccioli named new creative director of Balenciaga

Pierpaolo Piccioli named new creative director of Balenciaga

21 May 2025

All about YOU! Putting YOU in YOUth Month on Biz!

All about YOU! Putting YOU in YOUth Month on Biz!

Bizcommunity.com 20 May 2025

Achievement Awards Group and Heineken Beverages partner to empower tavern owners

Achievement Awards Group and Heineken Beverages partner to empower tavern owners

Achievement Awards Group 20 May 2025

#Exclusive: Audrey Blom to lead Blue Label Media sales as new manager

#Exclusive: Audrey Blom to lead Blue Label Media sales as new manager

Blue Label Media 20 May 2025

Building a winning brand: How small businesses can stand out in a crowded market

Jeremy Lang, Business Partners Limited 20 May 2025

Instant lawn farmer wins big with new John Deere tractor

Instant lawn farmer wins big with new John Deere tractor

OFM Radio 20 May 2025

From tragedy to triumph: Hot Cares restores teen’s independence with wheelchair donation

From tragedy to triumph: Hot Cares restores teen’s independence with wheelchair donation

Jeanette Phillips, HOT 102.7FM 20 May 2025

Thousands step out for the Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk 2025!

Thousands step out for the Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk 2025!

East Coast Radio 20 May 2025

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Source: © Provoke Media Provoke Media has named the 10 Best Agencies in Africa, with Retroviral and the South African operation of global public relations agency We. Communications named PRovoke Media’s African Agencies of the Year for 2025

Provoke Media names Africa's 10 best agencies and leading campaigns

20 May 2025

Impact BBDO Dubai is the Middle East & Africa Agency of the Year in The One Show Global Creative Rankings (Image supplied)

One Show 2025: ME & Africa Agency of the Year - Impact BBDO Dubai

20 May 2025

Source: © 123rf Airtel Africa has appointed Publicis Groupe Africa as its integrated marketing partner across 12 key markets on the continent

Publicis Groupe Africa appointed Airtel Africa's integrated marketing partner

16 May 2025

Pola Maneli Port Elizabeth and BCKRDS Johannesburg are among the global winners in the ADC 104th Annual Awards Middle East & Africa Region along with agencies and designers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates (Image supplied)

2 South African agencies awarded in Global ADC 104th Annual Awards

15 May 2025

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