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The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) Smarties South African 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

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Warc identifies 8 blockers to advertising effectiveness

Eddy Cue. Spurce: Apple.

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

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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)

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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.

Publicis Groupe to buy LiveRamp for $2.2bn

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"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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First- of-its-kind training bridges gap between digital content and physical commerce

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If you’re running an ordinary webinar in 2026, you are wasting your time, and most likely other people’s too(Image supplied)

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You probably wouldn’t notice if an AI chatbot slipped ads into its responses

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Minister announces withdrawal of Draft AI Policy

Minister announces withdrawal of Draft AI Policy

28 Apr 2026

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

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

Hook, Line & Sinker 28 Apr 2026

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IMC Conference 28 Apr 2026

Why influencer marketing budgets shifting back to authentic creator-led content in 2026

Why influencer marketing budgets shifting back to authentic creator-led content in 2026

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Carat South Africa recognised as Scopen’s Best Media Agency to Work For

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Dentsu 28 Apr 2026

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The hidden bill – how piracy is draining South Africa’s creative economy

MultiChoice 28 Apr 2026

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Your boss just came back from holiday with an AI-generated song. Now what?

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Clio Awards | SA agencies showcase how local can land internationally

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#CannesLions2026 | 2 exceptional SA creatives named to prestigious juries

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The new role of the editor: Shaping work before it’s shot

Garon Campbell 24 Apr 2026

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Pep is one of the best marketers to work for according to Scopen. Source: Pep.

Scopen: SA agencies want to work with Pep, Nedbank

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From AI companionship to brand trust, Warc outlines 2026's key trends

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"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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African retail’s future hinges on tech-driven consumer insights

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Google Earth AI integration bridges the gap between digital marketing and physical reality

Google Earth AI integration bridges the gap between digital marketing and physical reality

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