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Heinz brings back the iconic glass bottle for limited time

Heinz brings back the iconic glass bottle for limited time

TikTok shifts destination marketing towards creator-led travel discovery

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AAA School of Advertising’s Team So’ Réal made up of Zaiba Goolam (21), Joel Areington (22), and John Garside (21) recently won the South African leg of the L'Oréal Brandstorm 2026 competition (Image supplied)

AAA School of Advertising’s students qualify for Paris L'Oréal Brandstorm 2026 competition

Why creativity still matters when algorithms are marketing’s first audience

Why creativity still matters when algorithms are marketing’s first audience

South African student selected as inaugural 2026 Effie Lions Foundation Voices of the Future fellow

South African student selected as inaugural 2026 Effie Lions Foundation Voices of the Future fellowAssociation for Communication and Advertising

Hansa Pilsener’s witty radio campaign raises a beer to the over-30s

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The launch commercial for the all-new Kia Tasman bakkie creates an entire world out of one problem (image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign | Kia Tasman bakkie TVC takes up the bakkie challenge

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An immersive Table Mountain experience by Chaos Theory and the Millat Group has won a global event award (Image supplied)

African-led events worldclass as Table Mountain immersive experience wins global award

Dove and Fifa are teaming up to champion the next generation of female sports commentators through the Girl Talk movement (Image generated by AI)

Girl Talk: Finding the next female voice in sports

Ask Africa appoints Jezile Dhlamini as its chief client partner officer

Ask Africa appoints Jezile Dhlamini as its chief client partner officerASK AFRICA

Ogilvy South Africa Cape Town is the 2026 One Show ME & Africa Agency of the Year, and Promise Johannesburg ME & Africa Independent Agency of the Year (Image supplied)

Ogilvy and Promise top One Show ME & Africa rankings

The Racket Club's music studio. Source: Supplied.

The Racket Club launches music strategy agency

Castle Lager’s Here’s To The Fans That Stood The Test Of Time campaign leading into the Fifa World Cup 2026 is a recreation of defining moments from South African football history (Image supplied)

Castle Lager’s Here’s To The Fans That Stood The Test Of Time recreates SA football moments

Transformation pays off as Brave Group recognised as a top employer

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Algorithm Performance Marketing launches Lighthouse Geo: Africa's first AI visibility platformAlgorithm Agency

TikTok shifts destination marketing towards creator-led travel discovery

TikTok shifts destination marketing towards creator-led travel discovery

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#Cannes2026 | Cannes Young Lions South Africa 2026 winners

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IAB South Africa’s first Insights Series webinar of 2026, Upskilling & building talent in an AI world, takes place on Thursday, 2 April at 11 am (Image supplied)

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EvaluateExplorer: AI-driven innovation that hits the target

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Car Service City‘s refreshed Don’t Be That Guy campaign can be seen one of South Africa’s busiest commuter routes on a major digital billboard placement on the N1 in Midrand (Image supplied)

Car Service City's DOOH campaign rooted in real motoring experiences

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This is the inaugural list for the CMO 100 recognition. Source: Supplied.

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Why brands are producing more content but connecting with fewer people

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping customer experience at every touchpoint, but brands that win will be those that balance smart automation with genuine human connection. (Image supplied)

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Why Easter is becoming a key marketing moment on TikTok

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The fifa World Cup 2026 is predicted to drive $10.5 billion surge in ad spend but ad impact has diminished amid a shifting media landscape (Image supplied)

Fifa World Cup 2026 drives $10.5bn ad surge, but with diminshed impact

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The IAB South Africa has announced full jury panel for The 2026 Bookmark Awards (Image supplied)

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Guinness Extra brings Guinness’ official beer partnership with the Premier League to life in key markets, including Africa and Asia (Image supplied)

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4 South African creatives on 2026 NYF Advertising Awards' International Shortlist Jury

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Digital marketing in South Africa – No longer optional for top companies

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Broad Media 25 Mar 2026

When trade routes fail, packaging holds the line for FMCG brands

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Vanessa Bosman 25 Mar 2026

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