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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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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

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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

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

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Source: © 123rf Media coverage of Africa has always been dominated by narratives of disease, poverty, conflict and political instability

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Santam's lifestyle-focused brand message brings it into a new era; retains yellow umbrella logo

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Image supplied. Post-merger, VML will operate two distinct brands in the market: the main VML agency, and The Hardy Boys, which will comprise The Hardy Boys and Grey South Africa. L to r: Dale Tomlinson, founder of The Hardy Boys and Jarred Cinman, CEO of VML South Africa

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