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#NedbankIMC2025 | Ryan Sauer - Empowering marketers in the boardroom

#NedbankIMC2025 | Melusi Mhlungu - "Are you playing to win, or not to lose?"

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The M20 Declaration was formally handed over to South Africa’s Minister of Digital and Communication Technologies Solly Malatsi (centre), by William Bird (MMA) and Sbu Ngalwa (Sanef)

Johannesburg Declaration handed to G20

#PrismYoungVoices | Eclipse Communications' Ashla Mogane on fresh perspectives

#PrismYoungVoices | Eclipse Communications' Ashla Mogane on fresh perspectives

Dr Gillian Hammah at the Nedbank IMC Conference 2025.

#NedbankIMC2025 | Dr Gillian Hammah's 7 steps to integrating AI in your businessKarabo Ledwaba

Razor PR, Tribeca and Dialogue were all awarded at the recent PCRA Platinum Awards

SA PR agencies show world-class excellance at global awards

Why Francophone Africa's youth are rewriting the rules of brand engagementPassy Nopoudem

Stacy Jayne Saggers, commercial growth director, Insights Division, Kantar says brands in South Africa are showing and consumers are expecting them to continue showing up (Image: © Bizcommunity)

#NedbankIMC2025 | Stacy Jayne Saggers: Brands are showing up, consumers expect them toDanette Breitenbach

Vaughan Croeser, vice president, marketing: The South African Breweries (AB InBev), says marketers must build for the long term responsibly (Image: © Bizcommunity)

#NedbankIMC2025 | Vaughan Croeser: Build for the long-term, responsiblyDanette Breitenbach

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Mommy Club's Nozipho Ntshangase on social media's cosmetic surgery red flags

You have until 6 October to nominate. Source: WFA.

Meet WFA's Global Marketer of the Year jury

"Zonke" by Takealot Advertising connects brands with SA shoppers

"Zonke" by Takealot Advertising connects brands with SA shoppers

A new Eskimi study highlights South Africa in second place in running the most Gen Z-focused ad campaigns. (Image supplied.)

South Africa sets new standards with Gen Z-focused advertising

Marketing with purpose: Qhawekazi Mdikane on women, empowerment and momentum

Marketing with purpose: Qhawekazi Mdikane on women, empowerment and momentumMSports Marketing

#NedbankIMC2025 | Ryan Sauer - Empowering marketers in the boardroom

#NedbankIMC2025 | Ryan Sauer - Empowering marketers in the boardroomDanette Breitenbach

#NedbankIMC2025 | Melusi Mhlungu - "Are you playing to win, or not to lose?"

#NedbankIMC2025 | Melusi Mhlungu - "Are you playing to win, or not to lose?"Danette Breitenbach

Source: © Dusi Canoe Marathon Pictured: The start of the Dusi Canoe Marathon. MegaLive will work on the annual iconic Dusi Canoe Marathon, aiming to give it the prominence it deserves

Megapro launches content creation division, as commercial partners' needs evolve

Enver Groenewald has been appointed as the first chief commercial officer for the SABC (Source: © Bizcommunity)

SABC appoints first chief commercial officer to drive long-term financial sustainability

Philani Mokoena wants to bring human insight to the judging process. Source: Supplied.

#PrismYoungVoices | DNA Brand Architects' Philani Mokoena on raising the standard

In search of agencies at speed: The case for the fast track pitch

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Meta to leverage AI chat data for personalised adsKarabo Ledwaba

Nedbank IMC breaks own record as Africa's largest marketing conference

Nedbank IMC breaks own record as Africa's largest marketing conferenceIMC Conference

Thulisa Mvandaba is passionate about taking up space. Source: Supplied.

#PrismYoungVoices | Thulisa Mvandaba’s love for saying things that matter

Luyanda Mazibuko, SEM's creative production manager, asks how homegrown brands can actually tap into the hearts of the diverse South African market? (Image supplied)

#ProudlySA: How local brands can win the hearts of South African consumersLuyanda Mazibuko

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Watch | New ChatGPT ads just like movie scenesKarabo Ledwaba

Charl Bassil is a big proponent of thinking like a challenger. Source: Nedbank IMC.

#NedbankIMC2025: Charl Bassil — Ban “iconic”, think challenger, farm for the long gameKarabo Ledwaba

#PrismYoungVoices | Eclipse Communications' Ashla Mogane on fresh perspectives

#PrismYoungVoices | Eclipse Communications' Ashla Mogane on fresh perspectives

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Why media agencies still matter and why talent, not tech, will determine media’s future (part 4)

Why media agencies still matter and why talent, not tech, will determine media’s future (part 4)

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Source: © SABC The SABC has provided clarity regarding the development of its new sales operating model

SABC clarifies sales operating model and R704m funding

15 Aug 2025

Uncover the heart of Mzansi as Time Out Johannesburg launches

Uncover the heart of Mzansi as Time Out Johannesburg launches

15 Aug 2025

The IAB SA 2025 Bookmarks Awards winners have been announced, with Ogilvy named Best Digital Agency of 2025 (Image supplied)

Ogilvy and KFC take the double in the IAB Bookmark Awards

15 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf Derek Coles, president and MD of McCann Joburg says ‘digital-first’ isn’t enough and make a case for idea-first thinking in modern advertising

McCann Joburg's Derek Coles: Stand out, don't fit in

Derek Coles 15 Aug 2025

A decade of growing talent: Ogilvy’s Graduate Programme is open for applicants

A decade of growing talent: Ogilvy’s Graduate Programme is open for applicants

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One symbol, one stand: Dentsu Creative SA and POWA unite against GBV

One symbol, one stand: Dentsu Creative SA and POWA unite against GBV

Dentsu 15 Aug 2025

Achievement Awards Group scoops RPI Pinnacle Award at 2025 Best Practice Standards Awards

Achievement Awards Group scoops RPI Pinnacle Award at 2025 Best Practice Standards Awards

Achievement Awards Group 15 Aug 2025

Marketing effectiveness is broken

Marketing effectiveness is broken

Musa Kalenga, Brave Group 15 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth | VML's Sihle Delport-Wetselaar: Acknowledging women’s strength

#WomensMonth | VML's Sihle Delport-Wetselaar: Acknowledging women’s strength

Danette Breitenbach 14 Aug 2025

Woolworths opens next-gen store at Tyger Valley Shopping Centre

Woolworths opens next-gen store at Tyger Valley Shopping Centre

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#BehindtheIMC | Dr Gillian Hammah on the human edge in an AI-driven marketing world

Chloe Posthumus 14 Aug 2025

Warc has revealed insights from the winners of the Cannes Creative Effectiveness Lions 2025 (Image supplied)

Warc: 3 themes from Cannes Lions for commercial success

14 Aug 2025

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South Africa’s PR scene explored in new podcast

14 Aug 2025

Retail sales records a 1.6% year-on-year growth in June 2025

Retail sales records a 1.6% year-on-year growth in June 2025

14 Aug 2025

Source: © Digitas Digitas Liquorice’s rebrand to simply Digitas is not a merely cosmetic transformation; instead, it signals a streamlined promise: one name, one network, one purpose in a digital landscape that is in constant flux

Digitas rebrand: More than a cosmetic transformation

Nomika Singh-Govender 14 Aug 2025

Prominent Roofing achieves 2,622% return on Google Ads investment with Cape Marketing Agency

Prominent Roofing achieves 2,622% return on Google Ads investment with Cape Marketing Agency

Cape Marketing Agency 14 Aug 2025

From billboards to big brands: How Lesedi Mnisi is redefining OOH advertising at Kena Outdoor

From billboards to big brands: How Lesedi Mnisi is redefining OOH advertising at Kena Outdoor

Kena Outdoor 14 Aug 2025

Primedia Sport & Entertainment hosts successful Masterclass 2025

Primedia Sport & Entertainment hosts successful Masterclass 2025

Primedia Broadcasting 14 Aug 2025

Shoprite and Absa Rewards join forces: earn up to 60% cashback

Shoprite and Absa Rewards join forces: earn up to 60% cashback

13 Aug 2025

Marketers: Adaptability is no longer optional – it’s essential, here’s why

Marketers: Adaptability is no longer optional – it’s essential, here’s why

13 Aug 2025

The 2025 Mzansi Barometer: What are South Africans up to?

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Kantar 13 Aug 2025

IAB SA's Front Row delegates for 2025 announced

IAB SA's Front Row delegates for 2025 announced

13 Aug 2025

From rural KZN to global acclaim: Melusi Mhlungu's We Are Bizarre

From rural KZN to global acclaim: Melusi Mhlungu's We Are Bizarre

IMC Conference 13 Aug 2025

Happy new year, Adland!

Happy new year, Adland!

M&C Saatchi Abel 13 Aug 2025

South Africa’s Best Managed Companies revealed in Landmark 15th edition

South Africa’s Best Managed Companies revealed in Landmark 15th edition

Topco Media 13 Aug 2025

Afda expands to Tshwane with new campus and welcomes new deans across the country

Afda expands to Tshwane with new campus and welcomes new deans across the country

Earle Holmes, Afda 13 Aug 2025

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Broad Media 13 Aug 2025

Brandfundi at 10: A decade of B2B PR, reputation management and results

Brandfundi at 10: A decade of B2B PR, reputation management and results

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South African women are driving retail trends – and brands should be paying attention

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Warc has revealed insights from the winners of the Cannes Creative Effectiveness Lions 2025 (Image supplied)

Warc: 3 themes from Cannes Lions for commercial success

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Marketers: Adaptability is no longer optional – it’s essential, here’s why

Marketers: Adaptability is no longer optional – it’s essential, here’s why

13 Aug 2025

Source: © First Post One of Al Jazeera’s most recognisable faces in Gaza, journalist Anas al-Sharif has died following a targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City on Sunday evening

Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif dies in Israeli attack

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AI and data are reshaping Africa's retail sector

AI and data are reshaping Africa's retail sector

Blessed Hwaire and Shobhit Jain 11 Aug 2025

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