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Joe Public brings home a haul of Pencils and Merits at The One Show 2026

Joe Public brings home a haul of Pencils and Merits at The One Show 2026Joe Public

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Warc identifies 8 blockers to advertising effectiveness

The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) Smarties South African winners for 2026 were announced last night. Picture: Ogilvy was awarded Best in Show for Audi TikTok Test Drive (Image supplied)

MMA Smarties South Africa 2026 winners announced

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Heinz brings back the iconic glass bottle for limited time

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Why creativity still matters when algorithms are marketing’s first audience

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Warc identifies 8 blockers to advertising effectiveness

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Volkswagen refreshed iconic VW You and Me TVC as part of their 75th anniversary in SA

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Clio Awards | SA agencies showcase how local can land internationally

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