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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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#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trust

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