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Refilwe Xaba is the founder of Glolooks. Source: Supplied.

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Glolooks, the African hair care brand finding its place on the shelfKarabo Ledwaba

Massmart brings in Charmagne Mazhindu to strengthen brand and digital marketing

6 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Nadia Jaftha on pushing SA’s creator economy from influence to ownership

#WomensMonth | Nadia Jaftha on pushing SA’s creator economy from influence to ownership

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Heineken’s new global agency model rolls out for 2030

11 May 2026

The global ad stars football stars like Thierry Henry and David Beckham. Source: YouTube.

Lay’s bets on football fever with new World Cup campaigns

7 May 2026

How collectables are driving FMCG growth and consumer loyalty

How collectables are driving FMCG growth and consumer loyalty

Tebogo Makgoba 7 May 2026

#WeOwnTheStreets campaign redefines street culture with Skipper Bar and adidas

#WeOwnTheStreets campaign redefines street culture with Skipper Bar and adidas

6 May 2026

Boxer has launched its newest division, BMedia. Pictured: (Right) Paul Coetzee, group executive: commercial, marketing, retail media and factories officially welcomes Bmedia’s head of department (left) Adrian Naidoo to the Boxer Family at Boxer’s head office in Westville, KZN (Image @ Boxer)

Discount supermarket launches 360° retail media division

4 May 2026

Dove launches a nationwide search for South Africa’s most inspiring creators. Pictured left to right: Mpoomy Ledwaba, Coachella Randy, Lwandile Makhaza, and Thickleeyonce are members of the Dove Creator Council (Image supplied)

#SkinThatDoves | Dove launches nationwide search for SA’s most inspiring creators

4 May 2026

Tropika partnered with one of South Africa’s most iconic artists, Dr Esther Mahlangu, to launch its new limited edition flavour, ginger beer (Image supplied)

Tropika shakes up signature flavours with limited-edition ginger beer and Dr Mahlangu

4 May 2026

It was Sunset Time as thousands of user-generated sunsets transformed high-traffic billboards into moments of golden hour calm across the country. Source: Supplied.

Corona bets on user-generated sunsets for its latest outdoor push

4 May 2026

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

30 Apr 2026

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

Danette Breitenbach 29 Apr 2026

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

29 Apr 2026

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

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

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Apr 2026

Nothing here to "Chuckles" over says Woolworths

Nothing here to "Chuckles" over says Woolworths

28 Apr 2026

(L to r:) Kabelo Makwane, ICT executive, Ricky Hendricks, Google Marketing Strategy & Partnerships in SSA, Alex Okosi, managing director, Africa, Google, Janet Booysen,Massmart marketing VP (acting) and Anwar Jappie, chair @ Effie Awards (Image source: LinkedIn

First- of-its-kind training bridges gap between digital content and physical commerce

28 Apr 2026

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

Scopen: SA agencies want to work with Pep, Nedbank

24 Apr 2026

Fashion care brand, The Lab’s latest campaign reframes 'care as culture'

24 Apr 2026

The Spend Trend Report highlights consumer spending trends in 2026 (Image supplied)

#BizTrends | SA consumer resilient, but still loves a treat!

Danette Breitenbach 23 Apr 2026

Spar centralises marketing with first-ever CMO appointment

Spar centralises marketing with first-ever CMO appointment

23 Apr 2026

Takealot reclaims top spot in KLA’s Quarterly Buzz rankings

Takealot reclaims top spot in KLA’s Quarterly Buzz rankings

KLA 23 Apr 2026

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Social media-driven trends influencing supplements in 2026

Maroefah Smith 21 Apr 2026

This alcohol brand’s “low calorie” claim didn’t hold up, rules ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Apr 2026

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#EXCLUSIVE | Prof. Madinga: Why green marketing isn’t closing the deal

Prof. Nkosivile Madinga 20 Apr 2026

SA’s largest multi-partner rewards programme rebrands as Lifestyle Rewards

SA’s largest multi-partner rewards programme rebrands as Lifestyle Rewards

Lifestyle Rewards 17 Apr 2026

New era for McDonald’s SA as Keegan Alicks named new CMO

New era for McDonald’s SA as Keegan Alicks named new CMO

15 Apr 2026

#BehindtheSelfie: Talking FOMO with OneDayOnly's Jessy van Eden

#BehindtheSelfie: Talking FOMO with OneDayOnly's Jessy van Eden

Karabo Ledwaba 14 Apr 2026

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

Loyalty marketing is solving the wrong problem

Philip Cohen 14 Apr 2026

IRL is better: Marc-Antoine Barrois' anti-social campaign redefines luxury retail

IRL is better: Marc-Antoine Barrois' anti-social campaign redefines luxury retail

13 Apr 2026

Vaseline has created a new authentication tool and enlisted the help of a Nigerian Prince to launch a fight back against fake versions of Vaseline Body Oils in Nigeria. Source: Unilever.

#BehindtheCampaign: Nigerian prince busts fake body oils for Vaseline

10 Apr 2026

Heineken turns exchange rates into shared moments with ‘Bar De Change’ activation

Heineken turns exchange rates into shared moments with ‘Bar De Change’ activation

10 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

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