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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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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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New head of video entertainment for SABC

New head of video entertainment for SABC

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

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

Ronelle Bester 31 Jul 2025

Source: © 123rf Braintree's Eldon Bothma and Hayley Blane talk security within CRM and the value of by-design methodology

CRM security by design, not default

Eldon Bothma and Hayley Blane 31 Jul 2025

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Prada Group posts strong first-half 2025 results despite global challenges

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Ford’s latest TVC campaign celebrates the essence of what it means to Live the Ranger Life (Image supplied)

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Source: © 123rf New Warc and TikTok research shows how social and video have changed the way we seek, find and buy

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OpenSky billboard deemed sexist and offensive

Karabo Ledwaba 31 Jul 2025

South African agency DoubleShift brings bold ideas to the UK at MAD//Fest London 2025

South African agency DoubleShift brings bold ideas to the UK at MAD//Fest London 2025

DoubleShift 31 Jul 2025

Creating smarter South African retail experiences

Creating smarter South African retail experiences

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New Safrea leadership targets growth and greater support for freelancers

New Safrea leadership targets growth and greater support for freelancers

Safrea 31 Jul 2025

Messy metrics to meaningful insights: The power of a GA4 audit

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Dentsu 31 Jul 2025

World Wide Fund for Nature appoints Hook, Line & Sinker as PR agency

World Wide Fund for Nature appoints Hook, Line & Sinker as PR agency

Hook, Line & Sinker 31 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | The PR prescription: Ditch the grind, reclaim your mind

#WPRD2025 | The PR prescription: Ditch the grind, reclaim your mind

Vista Kalipa, OnPoint PR 31 Jul 2025

Jonathan Roxmouth: My Favourite Broadway final weekend

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Howard Audio 31 Jul 2025

Turning reviews into revenue with location intelligence

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Location Bank 31 Jul 2025

Source: © 123rf The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ third draft of the White Paper on Audio and Audio-Visual Media Services and Online Safety proposes a sweeping redefinition of what counts as “media".

Proposed regulations redefine media, reshapes how brands track narratives

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Kfm 94.5 announces 2025 Best of the Cape Awards finalists – voting open

Kfm 94.5 announces 2025 Best of the Cape Awards finalists – voting open

Primedia Broadcasting 30 Jul 2025

Vikas Mehta, regional CEO – Sub-Saharan Africa, Ogilvy Africa Network and Dr Myriam Sidibe.

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The experience paradox: Why better satisfaction scores don't always mean growth

The experience paradox: Why better satisfaction scores don't always mean growth

Nithi Kumar, Kantar 30 Jul 2025

Bernini x Glamour: A sophisticated new season of lifestyle moments

Bernini x Glamour: A sophisticated new season of lifestyle moments

Heineken Beverages 30 Jul 2025

The cost of efficiency on quality

The cost of efficiency on quality

Advertising Media Forum 30 Jul 2025

South Africa’s most popular technology podcast wants you

South Africa’s most popular technology podcast wants you

Broad Media 30 Jul 2025

Rising stars: Appreciating our greatest assets

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IMC Conference 30 Jul 2025

Gagasi FM Shero Awards 2025 – a celebration of KZN women breaking barriers

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Gagasi FM 30 Jul 2025

Email still leads the way in marketing: outshining billboards, TV ads, and other flashy campaigns

Email still leads the way in marketing: outshining billboards, TV ads, and other flashy campaigns

Everlytic 30 Jul 2025

Toyota SA sponsors Cassper Nyovest’s 2025 Fill Up concert

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2026 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards calls for submissions

2026 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards calls for submissions

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Source: © 123rf New Warc and TikTok research shows how social and video have changed the way we seek, find and buy

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Vikas Mehta, regional CEO – Sub-Saharan Africa, Ogilvy Africa Network and Dr Myriam Sidibe.

Ogilvy Africa and Brands on a Mission join forces for social impact

30 Jul 2025

Google commits R670m to AI in Africa

Google commits R670m to AI in Africa

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Last call to nominate outstanding African marketing talents for AMC Awards

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