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Image supplied. Promise agency was named best digital agency at the 2023 IAB Bookmark Awards

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Image supplied. Promise agency has been named the IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards, in partnership with Accenture Song, best digital agency

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28 Jul 2023

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Danette Breitenbach 27 Jul 2023

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#Bookmarks2023: Inaugural Bookmarks Finalists' Showcase a wealth of insights and engagement

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Karabo Ledwaba 20 Jul 2023

The ACA announces the incoming Board of Directors for 2023/24

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Association for Communication and Advertising 20 Jul 2023

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