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NIQ research reveals new rules of commerce: AI is beginning to decide what consumers buyNielsenIQ

Safrea releases its freelance media industry 2026 Rates Report

Safrea releases its freelance media industry 2026 Rates ReportSafrea

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The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) Smarties South African winners for 2026 were announced last night. Picture: Ogilvy was awarded Best in Show for Audi TikTok Test Drive (Image supplied)

MMA Smarties South Africa 2026 winners announced

Heinz brings back the iconic glass bottle for limited time

Heinz brings back the iconic glass bottle for limited time

ABC Q1 2026 Magazines | Custom mags continued buoyancy lifts print growth

ABC Q1 2026 Magazines | Custom mags continued buoyancy lifts print growthDanette Breitenbach

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ARB clears Wildebeest Brandewyn ad accused of promoting binge drinkingKarabo Ledwaba

ABC Q1 2026 Newspapers | A slow start as Free Newspapers steady the ship

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AAA School of Advertising’s Team So’ Réal made up of Zaiba Goolam (21), Joel Areington (22), and John Garside (21) recently won the South African leg of the L'Oréal Brandstorm 2026 competition (Image supplied)

AAA School of Advertising’s students qualify for Paris L'Oréal Brandstorm 2026 competition

Why creativity still matters when algorithms are marketing’s first audience

Why creativity still matters when algorithms are marketing’s first audience

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TikTok’s popular microdramas shrink TV into bite‑sized chunksJessica Maddox and Krysten Stein

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#AfricaMonth: The Case for Africanising AI in public relationsPhozisa Mkele

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#BehindtheCampaign | Kia Tasman bakkie TVC takes up the bakkie challenge

The human paradox: The faster AI advances, the more human connection matters

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An immersive Table Mountain experience by Chaos Theory and the Millat Group has won a global event award (Image supplied)

African-led events worldclass as Table Mountain immersive experience wins global award

Ask Africa appoints Jezile Dhlamini as its chief client partner officer

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South Africa will be the country in focus, pictured is stakeholders at the signing of the agreement. Source: Supplied.

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Publicis is set to acquire LiveRamp. Source: Publicis.

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Dentsu launches new influence model with CSA as brands shift from reach to relevance

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Vincent Mumo Nzilani 17 Apr 2026

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Broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49

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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

Broad Media 16 Apr 2026

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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

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How this free sustainable design turns AC waste into water for urban birds

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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

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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

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

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

OnPoint PR 15 Apr 2026

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Carni Wilkens, Dentsu 15 Apr 2026

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

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Ornico 15 Apr 2026

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

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

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Death of Burundi's communications minister raises questions

Vincent Mumo Nzilani 17 Apr 2026

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

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