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Source: © 123rf Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok have become crucial components of the digital advertising landscape

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Source: © 123rf The results from the MDPMI consumer survey show that online platforms’ influence on news consumption

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Source: © WPP Despite third-quarter results showing a strong performance from GroupM and WPP's winning of the Amazon media account, the network's expectations for the full year remain unchanged

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Source: © 123rf People are increasingly seeking depth, authenticity, and sensory richness in their experiences, aiming to engage with the world in meaningful ways. this is one of five macro trends identified by the Accenture Life Trends 2025 report

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Source: © Avid Following a settlement, the details of which have not been disclosed, Unilever has been dropped from the lawsuit by X

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Source: © IMASA A coalition of African editor guilds and media owner organisations has partnered with Code for Africa’s (CfA) media research unit, CivicSignal, to build a database tracking title closures, staff losses and other market impacts

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Source: © Common Sense Education The Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) will publish its Provisional Report with initial findings, remedies, and recommendations in November 2024

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Source: © Gallo Images Joe Public is the Loeries Awards Agency of the Year

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Source: © Gallo Images Lanre Adisa, Founder/Chief Creative Officer of Noah’s Ark communications based in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Source: © Gallo Images The Creative Circle hosted a panel discussion on the state of SA's advertising industry

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Source: © Gallo Images (Left) Preetesh Sewraj, CEO The Loeries, (centre) Bridget Harpur, head of marketing: Volkswagen South Africa was named Marketer of the Year, and (right)
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Source: © Gallo Images SABC presenters were on one of the masterclass panels.

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