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Has Black Friday become a reflex for brands?Thando Mxosa

Regine le Roux, founder and managing director, Reputation Matters, says the trend of brands issuing tongue-in-cheek “apology” notices written in the style of crisis communication misses the mark (Source: © 123rf )

The “Mock Apology” trend: A case of brands crying wolfRegine le Roux

Dale Hefer, CEO of the Nedbank IMC on stage at this year's Nedbank IMC. The official 2025 Nedbank IMC White Paper has been released (Image source: © IMC)

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Lobengula Advertising proves the importance of employee marketing with winning 5 Assegai Awards

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Source: © Joburg etc Former SuperSport CEO Marc Jury has been appointed group CEO of sports marketing agency Megapro, effective 1 September 2025.

Former SuperSport CEO to lead Megapro

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Source: © 123rf Flow Marketplace is a commerce media platform that allows advertisers to browse, select, and activate hundreds of premium first-party audiences in just a few clicks

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8 rising SA creators graduate from Dentsu School of Influence

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Source: © 123rf Beate Stiehler-Mulder says marketers need to promote a more sustainable consumption culture

Marketers need to promote a more sustainable consumption culture

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Vaughan Croeser, Vice President of Marketing at The South African Breweries (AbInBev). Image supplied.

#BehindtheIMC | Vaughan Croeser on creativity, experience, and the beer industry's impact

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OpenSky billboard deemed sexist and offensive

Karabo Ledwaba 31 Jul 2025

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Penquin 31 Jul 2025

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

DoubleShift 31 Jul 2025

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".

Proposed regulations redefine media, reshapes how brands track narratives

30 Jul 2025

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

Ogilvy Africa and Brands on a Mission join forces for social impact

30 Jul 2025

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Castle Lager's It's How We're Made shows Springbok friendships

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The cost of efficiency on quality

The cost of efficiency on quality

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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.

29 Jul 2025

Source: © 123rf The year ahead brings a perfect storm of marketing pressures. Are your agency partners ready?

Preparing for 2026: Why the clock is already ticking for marketers

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Nedbank ‘mugs’ audience with new travel insurance campaign

Nedbank ‘mugs’ audience with new travel insurance campaign

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ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertising

ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertising

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Jul 2025

Creators and creatives: Advertising in a world of social influence

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Andile Rapiya, Managing Director, Bravado at Brave, Brave Group 28 Jul 2025

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SA publishes new regulations on meat analogue products

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Breaking barriers: How these Pitch Den winners are redefining South Africa’s creative economy

Breaking barriers: How these Pitch Den winners are redefining South Africa’s creative economy

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From silos to synergy: How real collaboration builds better brands

From silos to synergy: How real collaboration builds better brands

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Publicis West Africa crowned Creative Agency of the Year at 2023/2024 Gong Gong Awards

Publicis West Africa crowned Creative Agency of the Year at 2023/2024 Gong Gong Awards

Publicis Groupe Africa 23 Jul 2025

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