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Source: © Omnicom Group The Omnicom Group announced its results for the quarter ended June 30 this week

Omnicom delivers on Q2 2025

The Awards close on 22 August 2025. Source: Supplied.

Pendoring Awards 2025 now open

SA journalist named Best Thought Leadership Speaker

SA journalist named Best Thought Leadership Speaker

Razor co-founder and CEO, Dustin Chick is joined in the leadership team by (l to r) Ima Peter, head of corporate, Wynand Coetzer - head of strategy (including its data offering), Sharleen James - managing director, Chris Lazley - executive creative director (Image by Lesley Svenson @ Bizcommunity)

#WPRD2025 | Razor PR's Dustin Chick: PR promotes and protects brands and reputationDanette Breitenbach

#WPRD2025 | Tribeca PR, Nicky James: Great PR isn’t spin, it’s honest work

#WPRD2025 | Tribeca PR, Nicky James: Great PR isn’t spin, it’s honest workDanette Breitenbach

The new look debuted this week. Source: SABC.

SABC2's new look celebrates modern South African families

#WPRD2025 | Butter Knife PR's Zara Lindsay-Bowman: PR is all about people

#WPRD2025 | Butter Knife PR's Zara Lindsay-Bowman: PR is all about peopleEvan-Lee Courie

#WPRD2025 | MSL Group's Luto Nyoka: Build and maintain a strong relationship with media

#WPRD2025 | MSL Group's Luto Nyoka: Build and maintain a strong relationship with mediaEvan-Lee Courie

How will AI shape African film storytelling

How will AI shape African film storytellingMfundo Ntsibande

Source: © 123rf The IAS Media Assurance Masterclass Series reveals that 70% of procurement professionals are
overwhelmed by marketing contracts, while agencies quietly exploit the gaps

Overwhelming marketing contracts, agencies quietly exploit the gaps

The art of impact: How Kena Outdoor reimagined a national icon

The art of impact: How Kena Outdoor reimagined a national iconKena Outdoor

#WPRD2025 | Flow Comms Caroline Smith's 4 smart steps for PR graduates

#WPRD2025 | Flow Comms Caroline Smith's 4 smart steps for PR graduatesCaroline Smith

#WPRD2025 | Mango-OMC: PR and Comms, the 'truth' advocates

#WPRD2025 | Mango-OMC: PR and Comms, the 'truth' advocatesNicole Capper, MANGO-OMC

#WPRD2025 | JL PR's Jana Leonard: PR is a rewarding space to be in

#WPRD2025 | JL PR's Jana Leonard: PR is a rewarding space to be inEvan-Lee Courie

#WPRD2025 | Prisa president, Bradly Howland, on professionalising PR

#WPRD2025 | Prisa president, Bradly Howland, on professionalising PRBradly Howland

#WPRD2025 | The Bread's Abulele Ndamase: PR is about creating authentic narratives

#WPRD2025 | The Bread's Abulele Ndamase: PR is about creating authentic narrativesEvan-Lee Courie

Record entries drive expansion of 2025 Effie Awards South Africa jury

Record entries drive expansion of 2025 Effie Awards South Africa juryAssociation for Communication and Advertising

From left to right - Matthew McGillivray; Molly Picklum; Mayor of Kouga Municipality, Hattingh Bornman; x2 Time J-Bay Winner, Jordy Smith who featured in Corona Studios film, Feeling J-Bay; Sarah Baum; and Luke Thompson.

#BehindtheCampaign: Corona Studios releases Jeffreys Bay doccie

Advice for grads looking to break into advertising

Advice for grads looking to break into advertisingRialene Nel

Tini Sevak, VP of audiences & data, CNN International Commercial, says credible news environments offer something rare and powerful: trust (Image supplied)

Credible news environments offer something rare and powerful to brandsTini Sevak

After 42 years, Carol Wahler becomes executive director emeritus. Joe Newton steps in as executive director. Source: Supplied.

Joe Newton takes the helm as executive director of Type Directors Club

100th Woolworths Foodstop opens in Sandton

100th Woolworths Foodstop opens in Sandton

Musa Kalenga says effectiveness is under pressure.

Why CMOs need to rethink marketing effectivenessMusa Kalenga, Brave Group

Ugandan journalist Gloria Laker Adiiki Aciro is pictured on the left. Source: Peace News.

Ugandan journalist wins 2025 Luxembourg Peace Prize

#WPRD2025 | Weber Shandwick's Paballo Mokale: 5 things that made me better in PR

#WPRD2025 | Weber Shandwick's Paballo Mokale: 5 things that made me better in PRPaballo Mokale

#WPRD2025 | Voxeon Communications’ head of PR, Ronell Swartbooi: Diverse pathways to PR

#WPRD2025 | Voxeon Communications’ head of PR, Ronell Swartbooi: Diverse pathways to PRRonell  Swartbooi

The Awards close on 22 August 2025. Source: Supplied.

Pendoring Awards 2025 now open

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SA journalist named Best Thought Leadership Speaker

SA journalist named Best Thought Leadership Speaker

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Andrew Trench has passed away. Source: LinkedIn.

Remembering a formidable journalist and editor, Andrew Trench

4 Jun 2025

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

4 Jun 2025

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 AI

Ann Nurock 4 Jun 2025

Pepkor showcases growth across its portfolio

Pepkor showcases growth across its portfolio

4 Jun 2025

#ConvergeAfrica: Commerce media is the next big frontier in retail

#ConvergeAfrica: Commerce media is the next big frontier in retail

4 Jun 2025

#BehindtheSelfie: Craig Rodney, founder of The Agency Coach

#BehindtheSelfie: Craig Rodney, founder of The Agency Coach

4 Jun 2025

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

#Cannes2025: First shortlists announced

Danette Breitenbach 4 Jun 2025

Ready or not? Why a budget shows you're serious about PR

Ready or not? Why a budget shows you're serious about PR

Brandfundi 4 Jun 2025

Listening differently - How first-party data powers Gagasi FM’s strategy

Listening differently - How first-party data powers Gagasi FM’s strategy

Gagasi FM 4 Jun 2025

Media24 launches Match24 to deliver relevant ads without cookies

Media24 launches Match24 to deliver relevant ads without cookies

Brent Smith, Media24 4 Jun 2025

MIC drop: Coaching Africa’s next gen in marketing, influence and culture

MIC drop: Coaching Africa’s next gen in marketing, influence and culture

Dentsu 4 Jun 2025

Cape Town climbs global rankings as top destination for international meetings

Cape Town climbs global rankings as top destination for international meetings

4 Jun 2025

The future of search: Why Location Bank matters in the age of AI

The future of search: Why Location Bank matters in the age of AI

Location Bank 4 Jun 2025

The missed opportunity of not embracing geospatial science in trade area analysis

The missed opportunity of not embracing geospatial science in trade area analysis

AfriGIS 4 Jun 2025

Amazon.co.za expands its offering with everyday essentials

Amazon.co.za expands its offering with everyday essentials

3 Jun 2025

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

What works best for brands? Celebrity influencers vs nano influencers

Dashni Vilakazi 3 Jun 2025

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Mail & Guardian staff face job cuts

3 Jun 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Renault's Duster ad is a breath of fresh air

#Orchids&Onions: Renault's Duster ad is a breath of fresh air

Brendan Seery 3 Jun 2025

Stars of the campaign include Oskido and LeemcKrazy. Source: Supplied.

#BehindtheCampaign: Pepsi celebrates young kasi hustlers

3 Jun 2025

Tiger Brands' strategy triumphs in challenging economic times

Tiger Brands' strategy triumphs in challenging economic times

3 Jun 2025

The rise and rise of the little giants – and the creative reformation ahead

The rise and rise of the little giants – and the creative reformation ahead

Kurt Schröder, DoubleShift 3 Jun 2025

Is SEO really dead because of generative AI?

Is SEO really dead because of generative AI?

Yoray Narainpersad - The Google Whisperer, Fast Forward Marketing 3 Jun 2025

DStv inducted into Brand Africa Hall of Fame and named #1 Most Admired African Media Brand 2025

MultiChoice 3 Jun 2025

Leading with courage and conviction to shape the future of CX

Leading with courage and conviction to shape the future of CX

Jeané van Greunen, Helm 3 Jun 2025

OFM aims to cover central SA in blankets with The Big Cover Up

OFM aims to cover central SA in blankets with The Big Cover Up

OFM Radio 3 Jun 2025

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Chicken Licken accuses KFC of ad imitation

Karabo Ledwaba 2 Jun 2025

Summit OOH Media reaches new heights to strengthen outdoor branding solutions

Summit OOH Media reaches new heights to strengthen outdoor branding solutions

Summit OOH Media 2 Jun 2025

The series will be hosted by broadcaster Nqaba Mabece. Source: Supplied.

The People's Court set to show on eNCA

2 Jun 2025

Why smart brands are already talking to Generation Alpha

Why smart brands are already talking to Generation Alpha

Penquin 2 Jun 2025

Biz Most Read Award winners May 2025

Biz Most Read Award winners May 2025

Bizcommunity.com 2 Jun 2025

Africa news

Nike CEO completes C-Suite makeover with former McDonald’s executive

Nike CEO completes C-Suite makeover with former McDonald’s executive

4 Jun 2025

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

#Cannes2025: First shortlists announced

Danette Breitenbach 4 Jun 2025

Spar Group plans to sell Swiss and UK retail businesses

Spar Group plans to sell Swiss and UK retail businesses

3 Jun 2025

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MultiChoice cracks down on piracy in Malawi

2 Jun 2025

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