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Brandfundi 25 Mar 2026

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Broad Media 25 Mar 2026

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24 Mar 2026

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While linguistic patterns do exist and certain words have increased in frequency, the real issue is not the presence of AI, it is the absence of a distinctive voice (Source: @ Novelty Insider

AI sameness: It's not the use of AI, but how it used

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Evan-Lee Courie 24 Mar 2026

The Lead Creative | No more costume for Nando's, Investec's secret sauce

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Danette Breitenbach 24 Mar 2026

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Hacking the human code: Why we’re done with the "agency standard"

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OFM’s 'Kaptein en Vriende' partnership extended to 2028

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OFM Radio 24 Mar 2026

Team Conviviality powers Pernod Ricard’s African growth with tech, data, and market-first media from Dentsu

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Dentsu 24 Mar 2026

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Daily Maverick 24 Mar 2026

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IMC Conference 24 Mar 2026

The SABC show Face the Nation will not be renewed when its contract comes to an end. Pictured: show host, Clement Manyathela (Image source: @MSN

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23 Mar 2026

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MDDA pays tribute to Soweto TV co-founder Ntate Meshack Oupa Mosia

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Media Development and Diversity Agency 23 Mar 2026

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Team Conviviality powers Pernod Ricard’s African growth with tech, data, and market-first media from Dentsu

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Dentsu 24 Mar 2026

With reports that Formula One race organisers are considering scrapping or relocating several Middle Eastern races this year due to heightened security concerns, the events industry is once again confronting the reality of operating in an unpredictable world (Image source: @ Scuderia Ferrari Club https://sfcriga.com/ Scuderia Ferrari Club]])

Event organisers need a mindset of resilience as global instability shapes the events landscape

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Musk drives Tesla’s sustainability brand value down by over $7.7bn

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