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Source: © Local agency M&C Saatchi Abel has acquired all the shares in the local agency from the Plc. Mike Abel will remain on the global executive leadership team with his core worldwide responsibilities including the marketing portfolio and other key priority projects

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Margaret Calvert has been given the award for her work. Source: Supplied.

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Source: © 123rf In 2021, the average contribution made by creative agencies to clients’ business growth was 26%. This is up by 4% in 2023, while media agencies have maintained their 34% contribution from 2021 to 2023 says Agency Scope SA

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Source: © Bizcommunity.com The 2023 Bookmark Awards. Tanya de Jongh, integrated creative director, Rapt Creative contemplates her career and the invaluable lessons she has gained after being nominated to serve on the 2024 Bookmarks jury

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South Korean regulators investigate Temu for alleged false advertising and unfair practices

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Clockwork emerges as top finalist in Sabre Awards Africa 2024

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Image supplied. Wayne Wilson, appointed as chief operating officer: tech & media, is one of several appointments at Rapt Creative that will take the agency into the future

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Source: © PHD Media The MMA Smarties 2023 finalists have been announced

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Source: © Bizcommunity Joe Public has achieved the top position, the position it achieved in the last edition, as the most attractive agency to work for among creative agency professionals in Scopen's Best Agency to work for Study on creative and media agencies in South Africa

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JMPD cracks down on illegal advertising

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Francois Viviers is group head of marketing and communications. Source: Supplied.

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#OrchidsandOnions: Checkers pranks commuters over holiday weekend, Curro Holdings faces backlash

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Source: © Bizcommunity.com On the eve of the long weekend for Easter, Checkers You've been egg-ed video with Jason Goliath went live on social media

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Source: ©Campaign US WPP chief executive Mark Read's pay package fell £2.2m to £4.5m in 2023

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