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

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

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Nigerian executive joins ICC's global marketing commission leadership

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Joe Public and The Odd Number's young creatives on Young Guns 23 jury

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Jacaranda FM appoints Nthabeleng Nhlapo as commercial manager

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Cape Town’s new creative hub offers free support for entrepreneurs

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African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

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Spark Media provides ad solutions for Pretoria advertisers

Spark Media provides ad solutions for Pretoria advertisers

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