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The MRF's latest Maps data cover the full 2025 calendar year and shows that on-demand streaming penetration averaged 21% annually (Image source: © 123rf )

Maps provides 5 year record of consumer behaviour

In March 2026, Alliance Media, the international OOH media owner operating across 40+ countries completed the acquisition of Brandit Outdoor. Source: Supplied.

Alliance Media expands in Uganda with Brandit Outdoor deal

FNB eBucks and other local brands triumph at 2026 International Loyalty Awards

FNB eBucks and other local brands triumph at 2026 International Loyalty Awards

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Lay’s bets on football fever with new World Cup campaigns

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iPendoring 2026 opens: Indigenous-language work gets a direct One Show shot

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#BehindtheCampaign | Bic’s Find Your Fire: A South African-born idea for the global market

MMA South Africa's Grand Jury 2026 reflects modern marketing leadership

Candice Goodman looks at why conversations, clicks and competitions are becoming the safest way to collect data (Image source: © 123rf )

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SA publishers among Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards 2026 finalists

SA publishers among Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards 2026 finalists

In March 2026, Alliance Media, the international OOH media owner operating across 40+ countries completed the acquisition of Brandit Outdoor. Source: Supplied.

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FNB eBucks and other local brands triumph at 2026 International Loyalty Awards

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Attention agency Connect is named number 2 top media agency to work for in South Africa

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SU’s website earns global acclaim with prestigious Gold Quill Award

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Vicinity Media's omnichannel analytics | The billboard worked. Now we can prove it

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Safrea calls for strengthening protection for freelance journalists

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Cape Town film fund reopens, backing next wave of local productions

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MultiChoice and Altech referred to Competition Tribunal for prosecution

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Dove launches a nationwide search for South Africa’s most inspiring creators. Pictured left to right: Mpoomy Ledwaba, Coachella Randy, Lwandile Makhaza, and Thickleeyonce are members of the Dove Creator Council (Image supplied)

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