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#Newsmaker | Murat Gebeceli: Sony MEA's new marketing director

#Newsmaker | Murat Gebeceli: Sony MEA's new marketing directorKarabo Ledwaba

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

New master’s in digital marketing debuts at AAA School

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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

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

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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?

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

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

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This is the inaugural list for the CMO 100 recognition. Source: Supplied.

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Mzwakhe Poswa 30 Mar 2026

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Top brands boost SA's economy with R771bn

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping customer experience at every touchpoint, but brands that win will be those that balance smart automation with genuine human connection. (Image supplied)

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Terena Chetty 27 Mar 2026

OnPoint PR appointed as official publicity partner for Netflix in sub-Saharan Africa

OnPoint PR appointed as official publicity partner for Netflix in sub-Saharan Africa

OnPoint PR 27 Mar 2026

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Matt Brittin: BBC’s new director general appointed at an existential moment for the broadcaster

Steven Barnett 27 Mar 2026

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Jeffrey Tully and Christian Dameff 27 Mar 2026

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ARB rules RocketNet's fibre promotion misleading

Karabo Ledwaba 27 Mar 2026

Tractor Outdoor announces leadership promotions

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Tractor Outdoor 27 Mar 2026

African travel trade shows: Bridging the gap between tech and trust

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Carol Weaving 27 Mar 2026

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Why Easter is becoming a key marketing moment on TikTok

Jochen Bischoff 26 Mar 2026

Terry Bell has died. Source: X.

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26 Mar 2026

The fifa World Cup 2026 is predicted to drive $10.5 billion surge in ad spend but ad impact has diminished amid a shifting media landscape (Image supplied)

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#Bookmarks2026 | Jury chairs and jury members announced

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Rob Nicholls 26 Mar 2026

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Agency ends success speculation by winning awards

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Medihelp 26 Mar 2026

MDDA Digital Skills Workshop strengthens community media for a digital future

MDDA Digital Skills Workshop strengthens community media for a digital future

Media Development and Diversity Agency 26 Mar 2026

Africa is not just chatting; it is closing deals

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Megan du Toit, Dentsu 26 Mar 2026

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Primedia Broadcasting 26 Mar 2026

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The 10-person agency team is becoming one person with a laptop

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Mathabatha Sexwale, Brave Group 25 Mar 2026

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This is the inaugural list for the CMO 100 recognition. Source: Supplied.

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Africa is not just chatting; it is closing deals

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Megan du Toit, Dentsu 26 Mar 2026

The fifa World Cup 2026 is predicted to drive $10.5 billion surge in ad spend but ad impact has diminished amid a shifting media landscape (Image supplied)

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26 Mar 2026

Guinness Extra brings Guinness’ official beer partnership with the Premier League to life in key markets, including Africa and Asia (Image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign | Guinness Extra: Inspired by fans

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