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VML Birdwatching at The Loeries | Episode 2: Katherine Madley on the state of retail

VML Birdwatching at The Loeries | Episode 1: Insights from the jury presidents

#NedbankIMC2025 | Ryan Sauer - Empowering marketers in the boardroom

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The non-human consumer: How AI is transforming everyday buying decisions

The non-human consumer: How AI is transforming everyday buying decisionsTamara Ojeaga, Kantar

$The TBWA\Hunt Lascaris Save Our Stay campaign takes aim at the unpredictable world of short-term rentals and is an example of how funny isn’t frivolous, it’s effective (Image supplied)$

Humour is our superpower and it’s no laughing matter

Warc’s The Future of Commerce Media 2025 examines trends, advertising investment and the impact of AI on retail media (Image source: © 123rf )

Retail media: Agentic AI commerce arrives, estimated value of $136bn in 2025

IAB SA Transformation Council open for nominations

IAB SA Transformation Council open for nominations

Niko Kougioumtzis, RAPT Creative strategist asks culture, pop culture, and the marketing mirror: which influences which? (Image source: © Professional Jeweller )

What came first: Marketing or culture?Niko Kougioumtzis

MotionAds co-founders wins Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award

MotionAds co-founders wins Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award

From highways to headlines, The OG Influencer made its presence felt everywhere (Image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign: OG Influencer shows OOH is impossible to ignore

The Financial Mail AdFocus Awards shortlist is out (Image supplied)

The Financial Mail AdFocus Awards 2025 shortlist is out!

The agency of the future: From service provider to strategic partner

The agency of the future: From service provider to strategic partner

Xtra Impact Radio Packages is a radio retail package created with Rainmaker Media, the retail media network powered by the Shoprite Group — Africa’s largest retailer and their Xtra Savings rewards programme database

Radio: Merging the in-store and on-air world

Siya Kolisi and Adidas collaborate on sportswear line celebrating the spirit of Zwide

Siya Kolisi and Adidas collaborate on sportswear line celebrating the spirit of Zwide

The KFC at Epsom Downs Shopping Centre, Bryanston, Sandton (image source: © Eva-Last

KFC first in Quarterly Buzz Ranking, reflects shift in marketing landscape

Keshin Govender, head of creative and production at Siemens AG talks about how a purpose-driven creativity approach has given the company measurable results (Image supplied)

4 steps to a purpose-driven creativity approach for measurable resultsKeshin Govender

First SA Google Search CPC and CTR industry benchmark

First SA Google Search CPC and CTR industry benchmarkAdBot

Gen Z has spoken: Brands that give back win big

Gen Z has spoken: Brands that give back win bigVarsity Vibe

$The TBWA\Hunt Lascaris Save Our Stay campaign takes aim at the unpredictable world of short-term rentals and is an example of how funny isn’t frivolous, it’s effective (Image supplied)$

Humour is our superpower and it’s no laughing matter

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Warc’s The Future of Commerce Media 2025 examines trends, advertising investment and the impact of AI on retail media (Image source: © 123rf )

Retail media: Agentic AI commerce arrives, estimated value of $136bn in 2025

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An AI that mentions chicken randomly whenever interacted with has been revealed to be an all-new South African artificial intelligence (AI) platform created by KFC, the Kentucky AI Integrated Assistant (Image supplied)

The Kentucky AI Integrated Assistant: Going to extraordinary lengths for the taste of KFC

19 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Kyla Booysen, senior partner manager, Special Effects Media, says Brands looking to stay culturally relevant can no longer ignore the power of gaming, especially when it comes to engaging Gen Z

#YouthMonth: Gaming - A gateway for Gen Z

Kyla Booysen 19 Jun 2025

The 2025 Financial Mail (FM) AdFocus Awards opened on 12 June and will close on 15 August (Image supplied)

2025 Financial Mail AdFocus Awards open with Creative Capital theme

19 Jun 2025

Khumbuzile Zondi is standing on business. Source: Supplied.

#YouthMonth: FCB social lead Khumbuzile Zondi is standing on business

Karabo Ledwaba 19 Jun 2025

Checkers' outperforms leading global counterparts when compared to their home markets.

South African brands dominate Africa’s brand value rankings

19 Jun 2025

Introducing the 2025 Assegai Awards judging panel

Introducing the 2025 Assegai Awards judging panel

DMASA 19 Jun 2025

VML and Nando's: Reflections on a decade long agency-client relationship

Jarred Cinman 18 Jun 2025

Source: © Campaign India Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon, has been named the Cannes Lions 2025 Media Person of the Year

#Cannes2025 Media Person of the Year to Amazon president and CEO

18 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf At this week’s Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, AI has been a major focus, with many calling it the future of advertising. Saul Marquez, CEO of global digital marketing agency Outcomes Rocket three key takeaways for the evolving world of AI-powered advertising

3 Insights from #Cannes2025 on the world of AI-powered advertising

Saul Marquez 18 Jun 2025

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Ads and subscriptions come to WhatsApp

18 Jun 2025

Until Until Management Team: [From Left to right] co-founder and creative director: Charles Lusengo, chief executive officer (CEO): Thithi Nteta and co-founder and event strategist: Thulani Dandala

#YouthMonth: Until Until's Thithi Nteta on leveraging youth culture

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Jun 2025

Cannes Lions shortlists released on Tuesday, 17 June include a number of South African agencies, with Joe Public with two shortlistings

#CannesLions2025: Joe Public adds two more shortlistings

Danette Breitenbach 17 Jun 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Outsurance’s community care scores big, Eskort’s rib campaign sizzles

#Orchids&Onions: Outsurance’s community care scores big, Eskort’s rib campaign sizzles

Brendan Seery 17 Jun 2025

Clients and partners came together for the event.

How Santam and Incubeta shattered growth targets through smart data

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Jun 2025

Joe Public has been awarded a Silver and two Bronze Lions

#Cannes2025: Joe Public delivers SA's first metal

Danette Breitenbach 16 Jun 2025

TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris and Razor PR, M&C Saatchi Abel have been named in the Engagement Lions announced Sunday, 15 June 2025

#Cannes2025: TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris and Razor PR feature in Engagement Lions shortlists

Danette Breitenbach 15 Jun 2025

Joe Public opens SA's account at #Cannes2025

Joe Public opens SA's account at #Cannes2025

14 Jun 2025

The New York Festivals Advertising Awards (NYFA) 2025 winners have been announced (Image supplied)

Dentsu Digital Inc. awarded New York Festivals 2025 Best of Show Award

13 Jun 2025

African Bank appoints head: strategic communications and public relations

African Bank appoints head: strategic communications and public relations

13 Jun 2025

Uber Advertising launches in-house creative studio

Uber Advertising launches in-house creative studio

13 Jun 2025

Part 2: Scopen - More long-term relationships between advertisers and creative agencies

Part 2: Scopen - More long-term relationships between advertisers and creative agencies

13 Jun 2025

Effie announces 2024 Global Effie Index, unveiling the world’s Most Effective Marketers

Effie announces 2024 Global Effie Index, unveiling the world’s Most Effective Marketers

Association for Communication and Advertising 12 Jun 2025

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Global ad spend projected to hit $1.16tn, despite economic volatility

12 Jun 2025

Introducing Media24 Adnami: High-impact display advertising redefined

Introducing Media24 Adnami: High-impact display advertising redefined

Media24 12 Jun 2025

Representation in action: ACA and Open Chair back 15 lionesses attending Cannes Lions Festival

Representation in action: ACA and Open Chair back 15 lionesses attending Cannes Lions Festival

Association for Communication and Advertising 11 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Chilean advertisers currently allocate an average of 3.6% of their revenue to communication, marketing, and advertising budgets says Scopen research. Pictured: Panoramic view of Santiago de Chile with the Andes mountain range in the background.

Part 1: Scopen - Advertising investment increases in Chile

11 Jun 2025

Mbulelo Mashilo shares some insights. Source: Supplied.

#BehindtheSelfie: A day in the life of Douwe Egberts' Mbulelo Mashilo

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Jun 2025

Sustainability dips but still drives choice in the luxury market

11 Jun 2025

Tshiamo Maremela is the new CEO. Source: Supplied.

Tshiamo Maremela steps up as Orchard on 25’s new CEO

10 Jun 2025

New dairy ad campaign gives TV a go

New dairy ad campaign gives TV a go

The Consumer Education Project of Milk SA 10 Jun 2025

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