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WPP's new leadership appointmetns include Laurent Ezekiel as global CEO of Ogilvy, Devika Bulchandani as COO and Laurent Ezekiel as Global CEO of Ogilvy
Floriane Tripolino was named CEO of WPP Open X, dedicated to The Coca-Cola Company (Image supplied)

WPP announces key global leadership appointments

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BBC has a long history in Africa. New book offers a critical take on the broadcasterAlbert Sharra, Anthony Mavuto Gunde and Jimmy Kainja

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New podcast I Am Tourism Stories gives voice to Africa’s travel sector

Loeries Creative Week takes place from 5 to 10 October in The City of Cape Town and (Image supplied)

Loeries Creative week: An opportunity for creative exchange

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BBC has a long history in Africa. New book offers a critical take on the broadcaster

By Albert Sharra, Anthony Mavuto Gunde and Jimmy Kainja 2 days

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Warc has revealed insights from the winners of the Cannes Creative Effectiveness Lions 2025 (Image supplied)

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2025 Effie Awards South Africa finalists announced

2025 Effie Awards South Africa finalists announced

Association for Communication and Advertising 12 Aug 2025

Jacaranda FM’s ‘Her Perfect Pitch’ returns for a fourth year - Entries now open!

Jacaranda FM’s ‘Her Perfect Pitch’ returns for a fourth year - Entries now open!

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Entries open for 2025 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa

Entries open for 2025 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa

Algoa FM 11 Aug 2025

Staying Odd, leading forward: The Odd Number appoints new MD and ECD

Staying Odd, leading forward: The Odd Number appoints new MD and ECD

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Source: © Facebook Open Chats podcast owners have issued an unconditional apology for derogatory remarks made on its show about coloured people in an episode that the episode where the hosts described coloured people as “incestuous” and “crazy” who sleeping with their cousins”

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Primedia Broadcasting introduces Just Jazz: A 24/7 online sanctuary for jazz enthusiasts

Primedia Broadcasting introduces Just Jazz: A 24/7 online sanctuary for jazz enthusiasts

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Kaya 959 launches groundbreaking Kaya Business Club

Kaya 959 launches groundbreaking Kaya Business Club

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Xolisa Dyeshana, chief creative officer and partner at Joe Public, gives lessons from his experience as 2025’s Cannes Audio & Radio jury president (Image by Danette Bretienbach © Bizcommunity)

#CreativeCircle2025: South African audio needs to evolve | Xolisa Dyeshana's key takeaways

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Terry Levin looks at campaigns presented at the recent Creative Circle Full Circle event in Cape Town. Pictured: The Sounds Right campaign

#CreativeCircle2025: Influencing real cultural, societal and economic change

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Douglas resident cracks open The Volt!

Douglas resident cracks open The Volt!

OFM Radio 4 Aug 2025

Glenvista Primary School receives tablets in significant handover ceremony

Glenvista Primary School receives tablets in significant handover ceremony

Primedia Broadcasting 1 Aug 2025

OFM celebrates 40 years with star-studded cruise

OFM celebrates 40 years with star-studded cruise

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Kfm 94.5 announces 2025 Best of the Cape Awards finalists – voting open

Kfm 94.5 announces 2025 Best of the Cape Awards finalists – voting open

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The campaign is running OOH and on radio.

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Gagasi FM Shero Awards 2025 – a celebration of KZN women breaking barriers

Gagasi FM Shero Awards 2025 – a celebration of KZN women breaking barriers

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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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Msizi James joins Thando Thabethe on 947 Drive with Thando

Msizi James joins Thando Thabethe on 947 Drive with Thando

Primedia Broadcasting 29 Jul 2025

Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels celebrates 2 decades of changing lives

Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels celebrates 2 decades of changing lives

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Ciaran R. Maidwell believes that in today’s misinformation era, there’s a growing movement to return to the basics.

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Galaxy 947 Joburg Day 2025: The ultimate family celebration

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The Shangase family’s dream comes true, a new home, built with love by ECR and the heart of KZN

The Shangase family’s dream comes true, a new home, built with love by ECR and the heart of KZN

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The Creative Circle event takes place next week in Joburg and Cape Town, featuring some of the best creative minds in the country. Book your seats now (Image by Carl Willoughby)

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OFM cracks open The Volt for 39th birthday!

OFM cracks open The Volt for 39th birthday!

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SA journalist named Best Thought Leadership Speaker

SA journalist named Best Thought Leadership Speaker

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#WPRD2025 | Hook, Line & Sinker’s Adam Hunter on building bridges: PR in a polarised world

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Beneficiaries selected for 2025 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa

Beneficiaries selected for 2025 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa

Algoa FM 15 Jul 2025

Anele and The Club Live featuring Boity, Nasty C, Matthew Mole, Will Linley, Chrizz Beatz, and more

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OFM Truck Talent winner releases first single

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