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Converse OOH campaign: “Dear Tapz, We left You a spot.”

Converse OOH campaign: “Dear Tapz, We left You a spot.”

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Source: © 123rf The BRC has responded to Nielsen’s decision to exit the South African market

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Brave Group has appointed (l to r) Collin Makhubela – executive creative director, Bibi Bonnecwe – executive creative director and Mosa Ntwampe - head of strategy (Images supplied. Image composite by Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity)

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Converse OOH campaign: “Dear Tapz, We left You a spot.”

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Source: © 123rf If you are worried about the dangers of AI taking over the world, the interview with Nobel winner Geoffrey Hinton is chilling and essential viewing

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Ogilvy’s the most awarded and most effective agency at Effies 2024

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Source: © 123rf Vincent Maher, CEO at True I/O, gives seven lessons from AI creative optimisation

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