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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

With more channels, more data, more expectations and less room for waste, marketers are under increasing pressure (Image source: © 123rf )

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

A key theme going into 2026 is social engineering and the impact that has on fraud (Image source: Spend Trend 2026 Report)

#BizTrends | Spend Trend 2026 Part 1: Social engineering and its impact on fraudDanette Breitenbach

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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RIP Cynthia Shange: Trailblazing actress and beauty queen passes away at 76

20 Apr 2026

The Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist includes top SA and African PR agencies (Image source: © Provoke Media

SA and African agencies feature on Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist

20 Apr 2026

Colin Ramparsadh says cinema is like a vodka martini - not for every client or campaign. Pictured: Top Gun: Maverick (Image source: © IGN AFrica )

The case for cinema: A Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred

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#EXCLUSIVE | Prof. Madinga: Why green marketing isn’t closing the deal

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SA moves to curb spam calls with stricter direct marketing regulations

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Unemployed youth given cameras and a chance as MDNtv Programme changes lives

Unemployed youth given cameras and a chance as MDNtv Programme changes lives

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Clockwork secures four shortlistings at Sabre Awards EMEA 2026

Clockwork secures four shortlistings at Sabre Awards EMEA 2026

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From intent to purchase: How Vicinity Media is redefining the dealership journey

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The cashback arms race: Why your loyalty programme is a brand tax

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(Image source: © Firece Pharma Ten South Africans have been named to the Cannes Lions awarding juries

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Record sales, shifting rules: The new battle for South Africa’s car buyers

Record sales, shifting rules: The new battle for South Africa’s car buyers

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iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

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The awards were held on 16 April in Johannesburg. Source: Black At.

Key marketing figures win at Dare Awards 2026

17 Apr 2026

Source: Lineshree Moodley, country manager of Visa South Africa.

Visa opens access to AI shopping economy

Lineshree Moodley 17 Apr 2026

Wendy Bergsteedt | How astronomy inspired Old Mutual's latest campaign thinking

Wendy Bergsteedt | How astronomy inspired Old Mutual's latest campaign thinking

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The One Club for Creativity has announced its finalists for The One Show 2026, including 80 from the Middle East & Africa (Image supplied)

48 finalists in One Show for South Africa led by Ogilvy and Accenture Song

17 Apr 2026

SA’s largest multi-partner rewards programme rebrands as Lifestyle Rewards

SA’s largest multi-partner rewards programme rebrands as Lifestyle Rewards

Lifestyle Rewards 17 Apr 2026

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

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

Dentsu 17 Apr 2026

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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

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

#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

16 Apr 2026

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

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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

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The Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist includes top SA and African PR agencies (Image source: © Provoke Media

SA and African agencies feature on Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist

20 Apr 2026

iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

17 Apr 2026

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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

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