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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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Assegai Awards 2025: It’s about hitting the mark

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Shannon Henning appointed MD at PR Worx

Shannon Henning appointed MD at PR Worx

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

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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)

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

Lexi Hall leads Kleber Group’s new Cape Town office

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kamers/Makers: A new look, rooted in legacy

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The Brief: Real-time relevance with long-view insight

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

Source: © Joburg etc Former SuperSport CEO Marc Jury has been appointed group CEO of sports marketing agency Megapro, effective 1 September 2025.

Former SuperSport CEO to lead Megapro

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South Africa’s Most Recommended Brands for 2025 revealed

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New head of video entertainment for SABC

New head of video entertainment for SABC

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8 rising SA creators graduate from Dentsu School of Influence

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

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Beyond the algorithm: How African brands are rewriting the rules of growth

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The Nielsen Sports SA’s Annual Trends Breakfast featured a panel of (l to r) Tumelo Selikane - MD Nielsen Sports SA, Errol Madlala - commercial & marketing manager, SAFA, Mtunzi Jonas - chief commercial officer, Cricket South Africa, Bronson Mokabela - GM: marketing, communications & commercial, SASCOC and Ryan Cumming - head of marketing, SuperSport.

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#Orchids&Onions: Nedbank's AI ad with a forward-thinking vision

#Orchids&Onions: Nedbank's AI ad with a forward-thinking vision

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Dentsu Creative South Africa appoints Mokhethi Siganunu as strategy director

Dentsu Creative South Africa appoints Mokhethi Siganunu as strategy director

Dentsu 9 Jun 2025

Vaseline and Krispy Kreme team up to shine with the 'glazed' trend

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Karabo Ledwaba 9 Jun 2025

Mark Read, WPP's CEO for the past seven years, will retire at the end of 2025 (Image: WPP)

End of an era as Mark Read announces retirement from WPP

9 Jun 2025

The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025 have been announced (Image supplied)

The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025 winners announced

9 Jun 2025

Hyperlocal is lekker: The AI-powered search revolution

Hyperlocal is lekker: The AI-powered search revolution

IMC Conference 9 Jun 2025

What news sources do we actually trust?

What news sources do we actually trust?

BrandMapp 9 Jun 2025

Why MultiChoice is fighting the war on content piracy

Why MultiChoice is fighting the war on content piracy

MultiChoice 9 Jun 2025

Specialised Exhibitions appoints Joshua Low as commercial director Africa to drive African growth

Specialised Exhibitions appoints Joshua Low as commercial director Africa to drive African growth

Specialised Exhibitions 9 Jun 2025

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2025 jury panel

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2025 jury panel

Association for Communication and Advertising 6 Jun 2025

#StayUnbeatable: Caster Semenya, Gerda Steyn partner with Omo at Comrades Marathon

#StayUnbeatable: Caster Semenya, Gerda Steyn partner with Omo at Comrades Marathon

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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

Global Effie Index: AB InBev in top spot - again!

6 Jun 2025

Winners announced at Africa Tech Week 2025

Winners announced at Africa Tech Week 2025

Topco Media 6 Jun 2025

30 years of broadcasting excellence: Honouring Alex Mthiyane

30 years of broadcasting excellence: Honouring Alex Mthiyane

Gagasi FM 6 Jun 2025

The DStv Schools Netball Challenge is coming to Durban

The DStv Schools Netball Challenge is coming to Durban

MultiChoice 6 Jun 2025

Sunshinegun expands offering with full-service digital capability

Sunshinegun expands offering with full-service digital capability

Sunshinegun 6 Jun 2025

Powerful analytics measure real-world results with precision

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Vicinity Media 6 Jun 2025

Honouring the youth: A celebration of courage, commitment, and change

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Blue Label Media 6 Jun 2025

Who owns digital?

Who owns digital?

Offernet 6 Jun 2025

Get ready to ace your marketing game!

Get ready to ace your marketing game!

Epic Outdoor 6 Jun 2025

Liezel Jonkheid is the director and founder of the Consumer Psychology Lab. Source: Supplied.

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Liezel Jonkheid 6 Jun 2025

The Big Cover Up secures R295,000 in funds for winter aid

The Big Cover Up secures R295,000 in funds for winter aid

OFM Radio 6 Jun 2025

New industry. Same you. Why your skills still matter – even if you’re not an insider

New industry. Same you. Why your skills still matter – even if you’re not an insider

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

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

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The Cannes Glass Lion for Change shortlist has been announced

#Cannes2025: The Glass Lion for Change shortlist revealed

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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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Mark Read, WPP's CEO for the past seven years, will retire at the end of 2025 (Image: WPP)

End of an era as Mark Read announces retirement from WPP

9 Jun 2025

The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025 have been announced (Image supplied)

The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025 winners announced

9 Jun 2025

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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

Global Effie Index: AB InBev in top spot - again!

6 Jun 2025

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