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SA journalist named Best Thought Leadership Speaker

SA journalist named Best Thought Leadership Speaker

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

The new look debuted this week. Source: SABC.

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How will AI shape African film storytelling

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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

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

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

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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

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

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100th Woolworths Foodstop opens in Sandton

100th Woolworths Foodstop opens in Sandton

Musa Kalenga says effectiveness is under pressure.

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

Ugandan journalist wins 2025 Luxembourg Peace Prize

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SA journalist named Best Thought Leadership Speaker

SA journalist named Best Thought Leadership Speaker

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Helm ranked among top solutions providers in sub-Saharan Africa

Helm ranked among top solutions providers in sub-Saharan Africa

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Source: ©Effie Awards Index AB InBev has been ranked as the World’s Most Effective Marketer by the Global Effie Index

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Samro and Music Business Lab celebrate the graduation of 50 emerging music publishers

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#Cannes2025: The Glass Lion for Change shortlist revealed

Danette Breitenbach 5 Jun 2025

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

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South African creativity and judging Cannes 2025

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Tanika Corneleus 5 Jun 2025

Michelle Lourens is headed to Cannes. Source: Supplied.

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Karabo Ledwaba 5 Jun 2025

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15th Telkom Radio Awards entries open

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

Corona flips the script with Hidden Sunsets OOH campaign

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ITFFA spotlights how film tourism drives economic growth and destination appeal

ITFFA spotlights how film tourism drives economic growth and destination appeal

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National Hockey League and Sony announce multi-year global technology partnership

National Hockey League and Sony announce multi-year global technology partnership

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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

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Pepkor showcases growth across its portfolio

Pepkor showcases growth across its portfolio

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

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

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#BehindtheSelfie: Craig Rodney, founder of The Agency Coach

#BehindtheSelfie: Craig Rodney, founder of The Agency Coach

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

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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

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Media24 launches Match24 to deliver relevant ads without cookies

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

Dentsu 4 Jun 2025

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Cape Town climbs global rankings as top destination for international meetings

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

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Source: ©Effie Awards Index AB InBev has been ranked as the World’s Most Effective Marketer by the Global Effie Index

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