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Assegai Awards 2024: Celebrating South Africa’s finest in integrated and direct marketing

Assegai Awards 2024: Celebrating South Africa’s finest in integrated and direct marketing

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New Meta EMEA VP looks to unlock region’s potential

New Meta EMEA VP looks to unlock region’s potential

13 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf The number of people living alone has grown steadily over the past few decades. Brands have a real opportunity to target this audience

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13 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Competition for viewership remains fragmented across various platforms, as multi-platform behaviour highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching television and radio listening

Maps highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching TV and radio listening

Danette Breitenbach 11 Nov 2024

Source: © Cottonbro Studio There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform's future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power

Uncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

8 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf From November all incoming service conversations for businesses using WhatsApp Business are free

Free WhatsApp Business incoming service conversations

7 Nov 2024

Digital Marketing Conference: Marketers gather in Cape Town to master online marketing strategies

Digital Marketing Conference: Marketers gather in Cape Town to master online marketing strategies

Cadek Media 7 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf A handbook has been published ahead of the US elections as a resource for newsrooms worldwide to battle fake news

Newsroom blueprint to combat AI and fake news published ahead of US elections

4 Nov 2024

Media24 starts transition to a fully digital media company

Media24 starts transition to a fully digital media company

31 Oct 2024

How So Interactive energised LiveWell’s digital health revolution

How So Interactive energised LiveWell’s digital health revolution

So Interactive 31 Oct 2024

Castle Lager's sponsorship translated into returns of over R8.2m in advertising value from logos, signage, and media mentions from the Rugby Championship game match between the Springboks and Argentina (Image supplied)

Brands score big in Kaizer Chiefs and Springboks sponsorships

29 Oct 2024

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Google extends African commitment with new AI skills investment

Lindsey Schutters 29 Oct 2024

Who wants to be an influencer? Why influencing is rapidly becoming a mainstream career in SA

Who wants to be an influencer? Why influencing is rapidly becoming a mainstream career in SA

Dentsu 29 Oct 2024

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

SA's digital ad revenue hits new all-time high with almost 40% share of overall advertising market

Paula Hulley 24 Oct 2024

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

MDPMI consumer survey shows 77% respondents access news on social media platforms

24 Oct 2024

New Media soars – with 9 gold wins in New York

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Media24 24 Oct 2024

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

Strong Q3 performance for WPP; full year expectations remain unchanged

23 Oct 2024

Suhana Gordhan of LoveSong to lead Radio & Audio at The One Show 2025

Suhana Gordhan of LoveSong to lead Radio & Audio at The One Show 2025

23 Oct 2024

Ogilvy brings 19 Loeries home with its clients at the 2024 awards

Ogilvy brings 19 Loeries home with its clients at the 2024 awards

Ogilvy South Africa 23 Oct 2024

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

5 global macro trends and consumer insights from the Accenture Song's Life Trends 2025 report

22 Oct 2024

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