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South African agency DoubleShift brings bold ideas to the UK at MAD//Fest London 2025

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Source: © 123rf The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ third draft of the White Paper on Audio and Audio-Visual Media Services and Online Safety proposes a sweeping redefinition of what counts as “media".

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Vikas Mehta, regional CEO – Sub-Saharan Africa, Ogilvy Africa Network and Dr Myriam Sidibe.

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Johnnie Walker’s #Men’sMental Health campaign: Rest. Reset. Keep walking.

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ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertising

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Creators and creatives: Advertising in a world of social influence

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South African agency DoubleShift brings bold ideas to the UK at MAD//Fest London 2025

South African agency DoubleShift brings bold ideas to the UK at MAD//Fest London 2025

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Source: © 123rf A new Higher Certificate in Advertising qualification for the tertiary curriculum (SAQA ID 121447) has been approved by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

New Higher Occupational Certificate: Advertiser qualification approved

21 Nov 2024

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Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity. The ABC Q3 2024 figures have been released

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Adtopia expands network reach

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Ogilvy scoops IAS Agency Credentials Award for the second year running, closely followed by Boomtown

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Source: © 123rf The 20th edition of the Sunday Times GenNext Awards winners have been announced

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20 Nov 2024

Chilliengine triumphs at the 2024 Assegai Awards

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