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Source: © 123rf Braintree's Eldon Bothma and Hayley Blane talk security within CRM and the value of by-design methodology

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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".

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

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The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa's (IAB SA) 17th annual Bookmark Awards has appointed nine jury chairs and a full panel of judges alongside Elizabeth Mokwena, the jury president (Image supplied)

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Ogilvy has strengthened its senior leadership, with the appointment of Ipi Thibedi. Pictured left to right: Pete Case (CEO of Ogilvy), Ipi Thibedi (Group MD), Nkosinathi Biko (Chairman of Board, Ogilvy), Neo Makhele (Chief Strategy Officer), Angela Madlala (Chief People Officer), Graham Vivian (Chief Financial Officer)

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Source: © Medianews4u.com Publicis Groupe will acquire Lotame, an independent data, identity and technology solution, says chairman and CEO Publicis Groupe, Arthur Sadoun

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10 Mar 2025

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Keeping it authentic: Why being real wins every time

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Checkers expands Sixty60 through new e-commerce website

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Microsoft vice chair and president, Brad Smith with President of the Republic of South Cyril Ramaphosa

Microsoft adds R5bn to SA investment with youth and SME benefits

7 Mar 2025

Nigerian competition agency sues MultiChoice over price hike

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Unlocking digital influence in automotive marketing: Free research report launch webinar

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New creative updates to help advertisers generate lifestyle imagery

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Sophie Hasell appointed chief revenue officer at AfriGIS

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M&C Saatchi Abel and Nando’s South Africa are to part ways. M&C Saatchi Abel founder Mike Abel reflects reflects on their incredible shared success (Image supplied)

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Source: © 123rf Essi Koster, paid media specialist at Special Effects Media, gives some key considerations around video content and how brands can harness this engaging format to achieve their marketing goals

How business can harness video content to to achieve its marketing goals

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Source: © BBC The BBC Board has identified serious flaws in the making of the programme Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone

BBC News takes full responsibility for Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone shortcomings

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Previdar Icons inaugural cover with Dr Esther Mahlangu

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Donald Chauke discusses the era of zero-click marketing is here—where audiences consume, engage, and move on without ever clicking a link (Image supplied)

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A recent Effie SA Dialogue Series that took place at Nedbank in Sandton saw a panel take on this discussion under the banner, Inside Effie’s winning strategies, from strategy to results, elevating marketing effectiveness. The panelists (L to r): Carl Willoughby, Effie SA Grand Judge and CCO TBWA, Nicole Shub, CMO Pineapple and 2024 Grand Effie SA winner, Refilkwe Maluleke, Effie SA Jury co-chair and head of marketing Discovery Health, Shaun Dix, global service line leader, creative excellence, Ipsos and moderator Silas Matlala Gibs.

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WPP’s 2024 preliminary results see shares plunge 16% to a four year low

27 Feb 2025

Source: © The Chiswick Calendar The BBC has announced a new way of working internationally by grouping the world into six distinct areas. To fund these positions, leadership roles in London will close.

BBC's new model to fight misinformation and serve regional audiences

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Naked’s #GetNakedAnywhere campaign has turned an Out of Home (OOH) billboard campaign into a viral TikTok trend, with the top two videos racking up 3.8 million and 3.2 million organic views and total campaign views of nearly 20 million (Image supplied)

Naked's #GetNakedAnywhere: From OOH billboard campaign to viral TikTok trend

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Source: © Bizcommunity. Image by Lesley Svenson. Accenture Song has announced that effective immediately, Celeste Koert (left) has been appointed as the new lead, succeeding James Barty (right), who has been in the role since April 2024

Koert succeeds Barty in Accenture Song’s strategic leadership change in South Africa

26 Feb 2025

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