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Intake for the course will being in late July/early August. Source: Supplied.

New master’s in digital marketing debuts at AAA School

Sydney Mbhele, group chief marketing & corporate affairs officer at Absa, talks about the shifts in marketing in banking (Image supplied)

#BehindtheMarketer | Absa’s Sydney Mbhele: Trust and relevance will decide future banking winnersDanette Breitenbach

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ARB ruling | L'Oréal wins round 2 in dermatologist recommendation battleKarabo Ledwaba

In the lead up to Cannes Lions 2026, Special Effects Media South Africa's Victoria Oyeboade says African brands need ecosystems, not just endorsements (Image supplied)

#Cannes2026 | The Lions creators reality check: Why African brands need ecosystemsVictoria Oyeboade

Entries are now open, link at the bottom of the page. Source: Supplied.

Applications open: DSAC, ANFASA funding to diversify South Africa’s book market

Jonathan Greene is the executive VP Americas at RocketSource by Incubeta. Source: Supplied.

The battle for the AI answerJonathan Greene

#BehindtheCampaign | Ford’s new TVC: A tribute to the South African characterDanette Breitenbach

Guy Lundy, country manager, Spencer Stuart South Africa, asks if South Africa’s next CMOs will be data ethics stewards, or just growth drivers? (Image supplied)

Will SA’s next CMOs be data ethics stewards, or just growth drivers?

The report is available for download to Wan-Ifra subscribers. Source: Supplied.

Future newsrooms: How global publishers are adapting to AI and audience change

The One Club offers $15,000 for global student voter turnout campaigns

The One Club offers $15,000 for global student voter turnout campaigns

Anthony Chavez has joined LinkedIn as chief product officer. Source: LinkedIn.

LinkedIn names Anthony Chavez CPO for marketing and sales solutions

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Sydney Mbhele, group chief marketing & corporate affairs officer at Absa, talks about the shifts in marketing in banking (Image supplied)

#BehindtheMarketer | Absa’s Sydney Mbhele: Trust and relevance will decide future banking winners

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Dylan Kruger, managing partner: Africa Network, M+C Saatchi Abel says 2026 is a wake-up call for a continent ready to lead (Image supplied)

#BizTrends2026 | M&C Saatchi Abel’s Dylan Kruger: The end of “social” media; the start of Africa’s build era

Dylan Kruger 25 Feb 2026

So far, there has been no explanation for the piles of abandoned, weather-beaten office filing cabinets that met commuters and business professionals in Sandton’s financial district this morning, Wednesday, 25 February (Image supplied)

Abandoned office filing cabinets in Sandton?

25 Feb 2026

The inaugural Scopen Africa Decade Awards were announced at a special event held in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 24 February. Pictured: All the winners (image supplied)

A decade of consistency: Scopen Africa Decade Award recognise top leaders and agencies

Danette Breitenbach 25 Feb 2026

South Africa's digital stars shine in first Humanz Top 20 Awards

South Africa's digital stars shine in first Humanz Top 20 Awards

25 Feb 2026

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ARB bursts consumer bubble in Sunlight complaint

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Feb 2026

South Africa's ad industry must win the war against AI 'slop'

South Africa's ad industry must win the war against AI 'slop'

Musa Kalenga, Brave Group 25 Feb 2026

Hot Cares supports K9 anti-poaching heroes after devastating Kruger floods

Hot Cares supports K9 anti-poaching heroes after devastating Kruger floods

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The French Connection: JBX Talks explores Africa-France film collaboration at Joburg Film Festival

The French Connection: JBX Talks explores Africa-France film collaboration at Joburg Film Festival

MultiChoice 25 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Valor Hospitality Partners’ Joep Schoof: Driving African hospitality success through local intelligence

#BizTrends2026 | Valor Hospitality Partners’ Joep Schoof: Driving African hospitality success through local intelligence

Joep Schoof 24 Feb 2026

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#BizTrends2026 | Reddam's Chad Moses: How digital confidence, entrepreneurship and accessible tools are reshaping learning

Chad Moses 24 Feb 2026

Tiger Brands' next chapter unveiled: Insights from new CMO Lorraine De Graaff

Tiger Brands' next chapter unveiled: Insights from new CMO Lorraine De Graaff

Evan-Lee Courie 24 Feb 2026

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“The more things change…”: From Joe Latakgomo to deepfakes

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Feb 2026

Spar Group's leadership shakeup as CEO resigns

Spar Group's leadership shakeup as CEO resigns

24 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Boom Group’s Nigel Matthews: Advertising to humans requires humanity

#BizTrends2026 | Boom Group’s Nigel Matthews: Advertising to humans requires humanity

Nigel Matthews 24 Feb 2026

Walmart confirms Boksburg store location, opening date

Walmart confirms Boksburg store location, opening date

24 Feb 2026

South Africa’s pet retailer, Petshop Science, has flipped the script – and the camera - creating the world’s first TVC filmed by pets ( Image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign | Shop it like it’s hot: World’s first TV commercial filmed by pets, for pets

24 Feb 2026

AI and defamation: Where does the responsibility lie?

AI and defamation: Where does the responsibility lie?

Dario Milo, Lia Wheeler 24 Feb 2026

4 stands, 1 sustainable philosophy

4 stands, 1 sustainable philosophy

Scan Display 24 Feb 2026

Outdoor Network expands its footprint with a new high-impact billboard in Tshwane

Outdoor Network expands its footprint with a new high-impact billboard in Tshwane

Provantage 24 Feb 2026

Your marketing strategy was built for a budget you no longer have

Your marketing strategy was built for a budget you no longer have

AdBot 24 Feb 2026

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How short-termism is hindering APAC's marketing effectiveness

24 Feb 2026

Joe Latakgomo in 1988. Source: YouTube.

Sowetan founding editor Joe Latakgomo has passed away

Karabo Ledwaba 23 Feb 2026

Nic Riemer is the CEO and co-founder of Invigilator App

#BizTrends2026 | Invigilator App's Nic Riemer: Balancing proctoring innovation with inclusivity and integrity

Nic Riemer 23 Feb 2026

Clur Index reveals November as SA's strongest month for shopping

Clur Index reveals November as SA's strongest month for shopping

23 Feb 2026

Sharon Piehl, GM, FleishmanHillard South Africa says reputation is more than a shield; it’s a foundation for business opportunity (Image source: © 123rf )

Reputation: More than a shield, a business opportunity

Sharon Piehl 23 Feb 2026

Kagiso Media Radio rebrands to Kagiso Connect

Kagiso Media Radio rebrands to Kagiso Connect

23 Feb 2026

From a dining room table to 25 years of insight: Part 2 - What has stayed the same

From a dining room table to 25 years of insight: Part 2 - What has stayed the same

Livingfacts 23 Feb 2026

Brave and crazy

Brave and crazy

Chris Botha, Advertising Media Forum 23 Feb 2026

The future of good marketing depends on taste. Not speed.

The future of good marketing depends on taste. Not speed.

Courtney Chapple, Brave Group 23 Feb 2026

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Emplifi report shows why TikTok is the King of the jungle

Karabo Ledwaba 23 Feb 2026

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PRCA Africa expands sustainability committee

25 Feb 2026

4 stands, 1 sustainable philosophy

4 stands, 1 sustainable philosophy

Scan Display 24 Feb 2026

(L to r:) Glenda Venn, global design curation director, JLL Design, Andrew Mageto, photographer, cinematographer, INKA Creative, and Yaa Boateng, CCO, managing director, The Storytellers (Image source: Lesley Svenson @ Bizcommunity)

ADC 105 African jury members on creativity and judging

19 Feb 2026

Sven Huberts (left) has been appointed LePub global president, with (right) Bruno Bertelli, CEO and CCO, LePub Worldwide (Image supplied)

Sven Huberts’ appointed LePub global president

19 Feb 2026

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