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Platter’s wine guide editor Philip van Zyl steps down after 28 years

Platter’s wine guide editor Philip van Zyl steps down after 28 years

A key theme going into 2026 is social engineering and the impact that has on fraud (Image source: Spend Trend 2026 Report)

#BizTrends | Spend Trend 2026 Part 1: Social engineering and its impact on fraudDanette Breitenbach

While ProNutro’s New Generation ProNutro has come under fire from consumers, it says it will not revert to the original product (Image source: @ MSN

Sorry, not sorry, says ProNutro manufacturer

This ad was submitted in the complaint. Source: ARB.

L’Oréal, Eucerin face off over “#1” claim as ARB rulesKarabo Ledwaba

Nothing here to "Chuckles" over says Woolworths

Nothing here to "Chuckles" over says Woolworths

Pep is one of the best marketers to work for according to Scopen. Source: Pep.

Scopen: SA agencies want to work with Pep, Nedbank

Takealot reclaims top spot in KLA’s Quarterly Buzz rankings

Takealot reclaims top spot in KLA’s Quarterly Buzz rankingsKLA

A key theme going into 2026 is social engineering and the impact that has on fraud (Image source: Spend Trend 2026 Report)

#BizTrends | Spend Trend 2026 Part 1: Social engineering and its impact on fraud

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While ProNutro’s New Generation ProNutro has come under fire from consumers, it says it will not revert to the original product (Image source: @ MSN

Sorry, not sorry, says ProNutro manufacturer

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How MetaLab is transforming protein from gym essential to pantry staple

Maroefah Smith 8 Apr 2026

White Star launches new TVC: The heartbeat of South African kitchens

White Star launches new TVC: The heartbeat of South African kitchens

OnPoint PR 8 Apr 2026

KitKat launched a tracker for consumers to find the stolen chocolates. Source: KitKat.

When supply chains fail, brands speak: The KitKat theft case study

Ernst van Biljon and Helen McIntee-Carlisle 8 Apr 2026

The can you can't buy: Checkers Sixty60's surprise-and-delight strategy

The can you can't buy: Checkers Sixty60's surprise-and-delight strategy

1 Apr 2026

Back to basics: The retail fundamentals that drive real outcomes

Back to basics: The retail fundamentals that drive real outcomes

Olav Westphal, Vicinity Media 1 Apr 2026

Experience-led retail on the rise as Cape Union Mart partners with Pieter-Steph du Toit

Experience-led retail on the rise as Cape Union Mart partners with Pieter-Steph du Toit

30 Mar 2026

The 'experience economy' has arrived as consumers' expectations shift

The 'experience economy' has arrived as consumers' expectations shift

Adheesh Ori 25 Mar 2026

Black Friday-Cyber Monday 2026 strategy starts with data

Black Friday-Cyber Monday 2026 strategy starts with data

DUO Marketing + Communications 25 Mar 2026

Social and influencer marketing has become the fastest-growing sector of the global advertising industry (Source: @ The Alvin Report

Social-first: The future of brand building?

24 Mar 2026

What Takealot’s House of Beauty says about the future of retail

What Takealot’s House of Beauty says about the future of retail

Evan-Lee Courie 24 Mar 2026

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Pantry x Lelive: Why this Erewhon-inspired smoothie collaboration is brilliant

Maroefah Smith 23 Mar 2026

Dua Lipa named Nespresso ambassador, igniting a new era in coffee culture

Dua Lipa named Nespresso ambassador, igniting a new era in coffee culture

19 Mar 2026

#Orchids&Onions: When Castle Lite gets it right

#Orchids&Onions: When Castle Lite gets it right

Brendan Seery 18 Mar 2026

On the double decker meal. Source: Debonairs.

“Mzansi’s fave pizza”? ARB says Debonairs’ claim still half-baked

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Mar 2026

The creepy King has officially been retired. Source: Burger King.

Burger King says goodbye to mascot, hello to better service

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Mar 2026

Homegrown quality, world-class performance: Giraf Macadamia partners with David Miller

Homegrown quality, world-class performance: Giraf Macadamia partners with David Miller

Giraf Macadamia Milk 17 Mar 2026

Africa rewrites retail media - lagging brands lose ground

Africa rewrites retail media - lagging brands lose ground

Dentsu 16 Mar 2026

Spur Corporation welcomes Vuyo Henda as new executive director

Spur Corporation welcomes Vuyo Henda as new executive director

OnPoint PR 11 Mar 2026

Early planning is the secret to Mother’s Day retail success

Early planning is the secret to Mother’s Day retail success

Caitlin Perry 11 Mar 2026

Food Waste Action Week | South African campaign celebrates "food waste wins"

Food Waste Action Week | South African campaign celebrates "food waste wins"

10 Mar 2026

19 March marks the start of something big as Jumbo Mall opens in Emalahleni

19 March marks the start of something big as Jumbo Mall opens in Emalahleni

Catchwords 6 Mar 2026

NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South African FMCG retail lifted by economic tailwinds

NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South African FMCG retail lifted by economic tailwinds

NielsenIQ 6 Mar 2026

Meet Ronette Marx, the motorsport WAG taking on the aesthetics industry

Meet Ronette Marx, the motorsport WAG taking on the aesthetics industry

Maroefah Smith 5 Mar 2026

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New Netflix ads utilise Amazon shopping data

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Mar 2026

Why clean beauty brands must move beyond aesthetics and embrace true sustainability

Why clean beauty brands must move beyond aesthetics and embrace true sustainability

Nicole Sherwin 2 Mar 2026

Converge Africa proudly announces Amazon South Africa as a Diamond partner

Converge Africa proudly announces Amazon South Africa as a Diamond partner

Converge Africa 25 Feb 2026

Tiger Brands' next chapter unveiled: Insights from new CMO Lorraine De Graaff

Tiger Brands' next chapter unveiled: Insights from new CMO Lorraine De Graaff

Evan-Lee Courie 24 Feb 2026

South Africa’s pet retailer, Petshop Science, has flipped the script – and the camera - creating the world’s first TVC filmed by pets ( Image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign | Shop it like it’s hot: World’s first TV commercial filmed by pets, for pets

24 Feb 2026

Bonita Christie, business unit director, Publicis Commerce Experiential, says for brands, Q1 is the most strategically valuable quarter of the year (Image source: © 123rf )

Exclusive | Experiential marketing: The key to the golden quarter

Bonita Christie 17 Feb 2026

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Could an alcohol ad encourage children to climb into washing machines?

Karabo Ledwaba 12 Feb 2026

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