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TikTok Live is open. Your customer is inside. So where are you?

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South Africa’s spam-call era is over and call centres must evolve or die

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JG Bezuidenhout, Offernet 11 Jun 2026

Remi Du Preez, managing director at Polygon, says when budgets shrink, brands feel the pressure to disappear, but staying visible (and smart) is what actually wins.

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Remi Du Preez 27 May 2026

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CPA amendments: What new direct marketing rules mean for agents

Rowan Terry and Clare Laurent 20 May 2026

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Samantha Page 19 May 2026

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Calling SA’s creators: 2026 Content Creator Awards now open

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What The Alchemist can teach us about advertising

David edworthy 8 May 2026

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The 5 ways smart marketers balance brand and performance

Rirhandzu Shingwenyana 6 May 2026

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You probably wouldn’t notice if an AI chatbot slipped ads into its responses

Brian Jay Tang and Kang G. Shin 28 Apr 2026

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SA moves to curb spam calls with stricter direct marketing regulations

20 Apr 2026

Philip Cohen of Fofum Brands gives insight into how are doubling down on loyalty while consumers are switching more than ever. (Image: )

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Philip Cohen 14 Apr 2026

Why relevance, not reach, is the real driver of email performance

Why relevance, not reach, is the real driver of email performance

Cristelle Snyman, Everlytic 7 Apr 2026

Bizcommunity repositions for the future

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Bizcommunity.com 1 Apr 2026

The influence era: Why creators are rewriting the rules of marketing

Michael Cost 1 Apr 2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping customer experience at every touchpoint, but brands that win will be those that balance smart automation with genuine human connection. (Image supplied)

5 ways AI is transforming CX

Terena Chetty 27 Mar 2026

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Jochen Bischoff 26 Mar 2026

Precision. Power. Prestige – A fresh path to marketing excellence

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DMASA 9 Mar 2026

SA agencies shine on the global stage at the International Echo Awards 2025

SA agencies shine on the global stage at the International Echo Awards 2025

DMASA 16 Jan 2026

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Karabo Ledwaba 6 Jan 2026

Johannesburg delivers a highly successful International ECHO Awards Round 2 Judging Session

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The hidden cost of not owning your marketing assets

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Red September emerges as a top agency at the 2025 Assegai Awards

Red September emerges as a top agency at the 2025 Assegai Awards

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OLC claims major wins at the 2025 Assegai Awards

OLC claims major wins at the 2025 Assegai Awards

OLC Through The Line Communications 20 Nov 2025

Ogilvy crowned Most Effective Agency at the 2025 Assegai Direct Marketing Awards

Ogilvy crowned Most Effective Agency at the 2025 Assegai Direct Marketing Awards

Ogilvy South Africa 20 Nov 2025

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

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Lobengula Advertising 18 Nov 2025

Ogilvy takes top honours at 2025 IAS Agency Credentials Award

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