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

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

The launch commercial for the all-new Kia Tasman bakkie creates an entire world out of one problem (image supplied)

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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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Red & Yellow student shines at top international competition

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Kantar 21 Apr 2026

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Pula Simango 21 Apr 2026

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

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East Coast Radio 21 Apr 2026

The most expensive lie in marketing

The most expensive lie in marketing

Dustin Martin, Tractor Outdoor 21 Apr 2026

Communications under pressure: Why trust, visibility and reputation are shifting at once

Communications under pressure: Why trust, visibility and reputation are shifting at once

Brandfundi 21 Apr 2026

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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

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

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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

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

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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

MDNTV 20 Apr 2026

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What clients really want from agencies in 2026 (and what they won’t pay for)

Penquin 20 Apr 2026

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Clockwork 20 Apr 2026

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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

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iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

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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

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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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