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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)

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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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Kantar reveals the world’s most effective advertising of the year

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Creative fitness isn’t a personality trait; it’s conditioning

Pula Simango 21 Apr 2026

This alcohol brand’s “low calorie” claim didn’t hold up, rules ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Apr 2026

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Kena Outdoor appoints Richard Rachidi as MD to drive performance-led growth in changing OOH landscape

Kena Outdoor appoints Richard Rachidi as MD to drive performance-led growth in changing OOH landscape

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You're spending more to be heard less. That's not a growth strategy

You're spending more to be heard less. That's not a growth strategy

Musa Kalenga, Brave Group 21 Apr 2026

God's Work awarded Radwan El Kashef Prize at Luxor African Film Festival

God's Work awarded Radwan El Kashef Prize at Luxor African Film Festival

21 Apr 2026

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

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

Colin Ramparsadh 20 Apr 2026

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

Prof. Nkosivile Madinga 20 Apr 2026

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SA moves to curb spam calls with stricter direct marketing regulations

20 Apr 2026

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

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

#CannesLions2026 | Awarding juries feature top South Africans

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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

17 Apr 2026

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Key marketing figures win at Dare Awards 2026

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

Visa opens access to AI shopping economy

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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)

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

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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

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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

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iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

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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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