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#CreativeCircle | Neo Mashigo: The difference between a cherry and goat dung

#CreativeCircle | Neo Mashigo: The difference between a cherry and goat dungDanette Breitenbach

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

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

Bryony Rose. Source: Nedbank IMC

#BehindtheIMC | Bryony Rose on AI search, adaptability, and redefining digital visibilityChloe Posthumus

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Sanef invites stakeholders to attend indigenous language media seminar

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Recognising excellence in transformation: 2025 Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Award winners revealedTopco Media

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)

McCann Joburg appoints diverse leadership

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

Defending the soul of journalism in a digital ageAndrew Chinambu

Pineapple Insurance faces backlash for stereotyping taxi drivers

Pineapple Insurance faces backlash for stereotyping taxi driversKarabo Ledwaba

Source: © 123rf The power of Creative Problem Solving is what Eve Pennington has come to believe in, and what she will spend the rest of her career persuing

In pursuit of the power of Creative Problem SolvingEve Pennington

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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SA women prefer local titles (for most of their media needs)

SA women prefer local titles (for most of their media needs)Spark Media

#BehindtheCampaign: Wednesday: The perfect day to drive a Hyundai

#BehindtheCampaign: Wednesday: The perfect day to drive a Hyundai

Assegai Awards 2025: It’s about hitting the mark

Assegai Awards 2025: It’s about hitting the markDMASA

Shannon Henning appointed MD at PR Worx

Shannon Henning appointed MD at PR Worx

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

Energy, tech, and finance sectors feel comms pressure in AfricaLaila Bastati

The Up&Up Group, together with key clients, has partnered with Dr Karen Nelson-Field (pictured) to deliver South Africa’s first-ever data on digital media attention metrics (Image supplied)

Attention is the new currency: SA's first human data study

Xolisa Dyeshana, chief creative officer and partner at Joe Public, gives lessons from his experience as 2025’s Cannes Audio & Radio jury president (Image by Danette Bretienbach © Bizcommunity)

#CreativeCircle2025: South African audio needs to evolve | Xolisa Dyeshana's key takeawaysDanette Breitenbach

From left to right: Julia Kleber, CEO and Lexi Hall, director Africa. Source: Supplied.

Lexi Hall leads Kleber Group’s new Cape Town office

Matt Deitke originally turned down a lesser offer. Source: X.

Meta breaks records with $250m offer to 24-year-old AI prodigy

#WomensMonth: How Accenture's Meaghan and Tennessee keep up with the goal posts

#WomensMonth: How Accenture's Meaghan and Tennessee keep up with the goal postsKarabo Ledwaba

Image supplied:© Dave Lindemann. Pictured: Matt Canning, Ballito. Surfing In South Africa has officially launched its first downloadable issue

Surfing In South Africa launches first issue

Terry Levin looks at campaigns presented at the recent Creative Circle Full Circle event in Cape Town. Pictured: The Sounds Right campaign

#CreativeCircle2025: Influencing real cultural, societal and economic changeTerry Levin

#VoicesofChange | Hellopeter launches Women’s Month campaign in fight against GBVF

#VoicesofChange | Hellopeter launches Women’s Month campaign in fight against GBVFHellopeter

Entries now open for the 2026 Product of the Year South Africa Awards

Entries now open for the 2026 Product of the Year South Africa AwardsProduct of the Year South Africa

Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free launch Project 3, a global creative agency

Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free launch Project 3, a global creative agency

Kamers/Makers: A new look, rooted in legacy

Kamers/Makers: A new look, rooted in legacy

South Africa’s ‘Chicken Wars’ redefining the fast food industry

South Africa’s ‘Chicken Wars’ redefining the fast food industryInsight Survey

Medalla is one of the standout creative strategy campaigns.

#CreativeCircle2025: How a thief, a tennis racket, and Cannes reminded me why strategy mattersKarabo Ledwaba

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#InternationalBeerDay: The significance of SA's beer sectorCharlene Louw

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

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

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Bryony Rose. Source: Nedbank IMC

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Source: © 123rf Chris Borain, executive director, IAB South Africa looks at what it take to move the digital industry forward to just keep up but to lead

#Bookmarks2025: Embracing the challenges of the digital marketing landscape

Chris Borain 5 Jun 2025

South African creativity and judging Cannes 2025

South African creativity and judging Cannes 2025

Pete Case, Ogilvy South Africa 5 Jun 2025

Snackable content not a fad but a response

Tanika Corneleus 5 Jun 2025

Michelle Lourens is headed to Cannes. Source: Supplied.

#YouthMonth: Michelle Lourens, IMA’s ‘Swiss army knife’, joins Cannes Lions Open Chair Programme

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Jun 2025

15th Telkom Radio Awards entries open

15th Telkom Radio Awards entries open

5 Jun 2025

The OOH campaign debuted in Cape Town for the South African consumers. Source: Supplied.

Corona flips the script with Hidden Sunsets OOH campaign

5 Jun 2025

Boundless and Engen go Xtremely South African with Xtreme Oils and Lubricants

Boundless and Engen go Xtremely South African with Xtreme Oils and Lubricants

Boundless 5 Jun 2025

No market research? You’re throwing good money after bad

No market research? You’re throwing good money after bad

BMi Research 5 Jun 2025

Afda Experimental Festival 2025: Showcasing African creative talent

Afda Experimental Festival 2025: Showcasing African creative talent

Earle Holmes, Afda 5 Jun 2025

Richfield’s new campaign celebrates the power of learning on your own terms

Richfield’s new campaign celebrates the power of learning on your own terms

So Interactive 5 Jun 2025

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

Enter your winning work for the New Generation Awards

Enter your winning work for the New Generation Awards

New Generation Awards 4 Jun 2025

Pan African marketing just got easier for global brands: Connect with BA:KO By EchoHouse

Pan African marketing just got easier for global brands: Connect with BA:KO By EchoHouse

BA:KO by EchoHouse 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

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

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

MultiChoice 3 Jun 2025

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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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