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Creative Circle Best of the Year Awards 2025

Creative Circle Best of the Year Awards 2025

#RAPTBizTrendsTV | The Culture Foundry Co's Luke van der Spuy: When Gen Z decides you're not cool anymore

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Meta expands parental controls with teen AI visibility, joining rivalsKarabo Ledwaba

Lebo Madiba,(left) founder and managing director of PR Powerhouse, received the prestigious Gold award for Powerful Voice in Communication at the World Communications Forum Association (WCFA) awards in Davos, Switzerland (Image supplied)

Top African PR professional receives international gold award

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Part 1: Less noise, more nerve | How South African marketers are spending smarter; creating braver

Platter’s wine guide editor Philip van Zyl steps down after 28 years

Platter’s wine guide editor Philip van Zyl steps down after 28 years

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This ad was submitted in the complaint. Source: ARB.

L’Oréal, Eucerin face off over “#1” claim as ARB rulesKarabo Ledwaba

Makhudu Sefara is the editor of the Sunday Times

Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara placed on special leave amid SIU probe

CMO Council's Marketing’s Power Partners: AI and the Human Essence report explains why AI alone doesn’t deliver growth (Image source: © 123rf )

Why AI alone doesn’t deliver growth - it needs human marketers

Nothing here to "Chuckles" over says Woolworths

Nothing here to "Chuckles" over says Woolworths

How to choose a PR agency in South Africa: A strategic decision, not a procurement exercise

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Volkswagen refreshed iconic VW You and Me TVC as part of their 75th anniversary in SA

"Consistent organic growth remains our North Star. While it will take time to outpace historical losses, our Q1 results are in line with expectations and ahead of Q4 2025," says Cindy Rose, WPP CEO (Image source: @ WPP

No surprises in WPP Q1 results

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Lebo Madiba,(left) founder and managing director of PR Powerhouse, received the prestigious Gold award for Powerful Voice in Communication at the World Communications Forum Association (WCFA) awards in Davos, Switzerland (Image supplied)

Top African PR professional receives international gold award

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Broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49

Broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49

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#ClioAwards2026 | The case for specificity in a world of safe advertising — Asmirh Davis

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Apr 2026

Fumani Khumalo (left) and Zinhle Mbatha (righht) are stepping into creative leadership roles at VML South Africa after being promoted to creative director positions.

VML South Africa bolsters creative leadership team with two internal promotions

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WPP considers strategic divestment of Burson

16 Apr 2026

Cape Town Tourism wins global gold for “My Cape Town”

Cape Town Tourism wins global gold for “My Cape Town”

Cape Town Tourism 16 Apr 2026

ESPN Africa brings French Top 14 rugby to African screens

ESPN Africa brings French Top 14 rugby to African screens

The Walt Disney Company Africa 16 Apr 2026

South Africa’s largest online news publishers

South Africa’s largest online news publishers

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Takealot and Cansa’s cheeky campaign reminds men to “check your package”

Takealot and Cansa’s cheeky campaign reminds men to “check your package”

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40% of South Africa's programmatic ad spend is wasted and most boards don't know it

40% of South Africa's programmatic ad spend is wasted and most boards don't know it

DY/DX 16 Apr 2026

Machine_ and Leo Burnett Ukraine began a collaboration on how to turn AC drops of water into a lifeline for urban birds. Image supplied.

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New era for McDonald’s SA as Keegan Alicks named new CMO

New era for McDonald’s SA as Keegan Alicks named new CMO

15 Apr 2026

The BRC addresses market commentary about the timing of the Radio Audience Measurement Survey (Rams) data release (Image source: © ThisisEngineering )

Radio in good shape as BRC reassures industry that Rams is on track

15 Apr 2026

2026 New Generation Awards open for early-bird entries

2026 New Generation Awards open for early-bird entries

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Resonate Podcast Festival is coming to South Africa - Applications open for residency

15 Apr 2026

X3M Ideas created a Nollywood series called Don’t Burn Their Future. Source: X3M Ideas.

X3M Ideas leads Africa as a top force in sustainable creative campaigns

15 Apr 2026

Get ready, Mzansi: ‘Free Meal Alert!! RocoMamas' Fire Wings challenge is back

Get ready, Mzansi: ‘Free Meal Alert!! RocoMamas' Fire Wings challenge is back

OnPoint PR 15 Apr 2026

Strategy does not win. Execution does

Strategy does not win. Execution does

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The Green Zone generates over R950,000 in revenue through Google Ads with Cape Marketing Agency

The Green Zone generates over R950,000 in revenue through Google Ads with Cape Marketing Agency

Cape Marketing Agency 15 Apr 2026

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The 63% parity threshold: Why SA beauty brands are falling into the “vibe” trap

Nomthandazo Masilela 15 Apr 2026

The short-term trap. Why your performance marketing is leaking loyalty

The short-term trap. Why your performance marketing is leaking loyalty

Mathabatha Sexwale, Brave Group 15 Apr 2026

Call for participation: 2026 social media landscape survey opens to South African marketers

Call for participation: 2026 social media landscape survey opens to South African marketers

Ornico 15 Apr 2026

Do you believe in AI?

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Stef Adonis, Helm 15 Apr 2026

EuroShop highlights 5 trends for exhibition stands

EuroShop highlights 5 trends for exhibition stands

Scan Display 15 Apr 2026

Local film talent takes centre stage at the inaugural DGSA Creative Awards

Local film talent takes centre stage at the inaugural DGSA Creative Awards

14 Apr 2026

(Source: @Meet Frank Publicis has announced its Q1 2026 results

Publicis outperforms industry, confirms growth guidance for 2026

14 Apr 2026

#BehindtheSelfie: Talking FOMO with OneDayOnly's Jessy van Eden

#BehindtheSelfie: Talking FOMO with OneDayOnly's Jessy van Eden

Karabo Ledwaba 14 Apr 2026

Bob's "shopaygo" nationwide awareness campaign is designed to reshape how consumers see and understand the platform (Image supplied)

Shopaygo: Bob's connected e-commerce ecosystem awareness campaign

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Philip Cohen of Fofum Brands gives insight into how are doubling down on loyalty while consumers are switching more than ever. (Image: )

Loyalty marketing is solving the wrong problem

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Nedbank returns to lead as Platinum Partner for the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards

Nedbank returns to lead as Platinum Partner for the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards

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Broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49

Broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49

16 Apr 2026

X3M Ideas created a Nollywood series called Don’t Burn Their Future. Source: X3M Ideas.

X3M Ideas leads Africa as a top force in sustainable creative campaigns

15 Apr 2026

(Source: @Meet Frank Publicis has announced its Q1 2026 results

Publicis outperforms industry, confirms growth guidance for 2026

14 Apr 2026

The two journalists will be given training at The Economist in London. Source: ICFJ.

Kenyan and Zambian journalists win Michael Elliott Award

14 Apr 2026

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