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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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Nedbank ‘mugs’ audience with new travel insurance campaign

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Johnnie Walker’s iconic striding man stops walking to encourage men to pause, reflect, and rest during Men’s Mental Health Month (Image supplied)

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

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ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertising

ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertisingKarabo Ledwaba

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: © PRCA Young Lions TBWA/Hunt/Lascaris' team win Silver Lion

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Source: © 123rf Rirhandzu Shingwenyana says the creator economy is not a trend; it is a central pillar of modern marketing

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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

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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

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Karabo Ledwaba 19 Jun 2025

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DMASA 19 Jun 2025

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

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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

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Saul Marquez 18 Jun 2025

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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

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

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

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

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Uber Advertising launches in-house creative studio

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

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