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Source © Business Wire India The Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition More Than a Mother Awards 2022 and Diabetes and Hypertension Awards 2022 winners were announced via via videoconference.

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Source: © Bizcommunity All the 2022 Sunday Times winners. This year the event comprises three components

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Source: © Roberto Nickelson 2023 is the time for advertisers to hone their focus on contextually relevant environments says Mark Botha, head of digital at Mediamark

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23 Mar 2023

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Image supplied. The Young Lions competition finds the country’s leading young creative talent for an opportunity to showcase local excellence on the global stage

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French journalist Dubois freed in Mali

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Source: © George Milton Influencer marketing is a key growth priority says WPP as it acquires Goat

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Source © Gallo Images L to r: Sbu Sitole, chairperson of The Loeries and Preetesh Sewraj, CEO of Loeries at the Loeries 2022

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Source © alphaspirit The fieldwork for Agency Scope South Africa 2023/2024 is set to make tracks in May,

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Image supplied. New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2023 competition announced its shorlist that includes four South African entries

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16 Mar 2023

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15 Mar 2023

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Media24 named INMA Global Media Awards finalist

10 Mar 2023

Source: Web Tickets The Creative Circle Best of 2022 have been announced

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