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Source: © 123rf New Warc and TikTok research shows how social and video have changed the way we seek, find and buy

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Source: © 123rf The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ third draft of the White Paper on Audio and Audio-Visual Media Services and Online Safety proposes a sweeping redefinition of what counts as “media".

Proposed regulations redefine media, reshapes how brands track narratives

It's International Friendship Day and Castle Lager Shows us how the Springboks are truly made, with Springbok Rugby World Cup winners Damian Willemse, Cheslin Kolbe, Ox Nche and their real-life 'ride or dies' (Image supplied)

Castle Lager's It's How We're Made shows Springbok friendships

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Jenny Griesel, Managing Director: Jenny Griesel Communications, examines what the Coldplay CEO scandal tells us about reputation in the digital age

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Source: © 123rf The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ third draft of the White Paper on Audio and Audio-Visual Media Services and Online Safety proposes a sweeping redefinition of what counts as “media".

Proposed regulations redefine media, reshapes how brands track narratives

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It's International Friendship Day and Castle Lager Shows us how the Springboks are truly made, with Springbok Rugby World Cup winners Damian Willemse, Cheslin Kolbe, Ox Nche and their real-life 'ride or dies' (Image supplied)

Castle Lager's It's How We're Made shows Springbok friendships

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VML won gold in the Community Core category dnd in the Sound On Please category, for Vodacom Hearing Challenge in the inaugural TikTok METAP region Ad Awards (Image supplied)

SA agencies shine at inaugural METAP region TikTok Ad Awards

29 Nov 2024

All the AdFocus Awards winners (Image: Danette Breitenbach)

All the 2024 FM AdFocus Awards winners, Halo wins Agency of the Year

28 Nov 2024

What is Bluesky? Why 10s of millions of people are heading for a ‘decentralised’ social media platform

What is Bluesky? Why 10s of millions of people are heading for a ‘decentralised’ social media platform

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Nedbank lifts silence on financial abuse with warnings on its adverts, partners with POWA

Nedbank lifts silence on financial abuse with warnings on its adverts, partners with POWA

26 Nov 2024

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Karabo Ledwaba 25 Nov 2024

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Keorapetse Mokoena 22 Nov 2024

Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity. The ABC Q3 2024 figures have been released

ABC Q3 2024: A quiet quarter for newspapers

Danette Breitenbach 21 Nov 2024

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Warc and TikTok's connect media report tells brands to focus on relevance

20 Nov 2024

Troye Sivan announced his new role in a mock press conference.

Smirnoff's new Go OFF campaign: Troye Sivan as chief vibes OFFicer

19 Nov 2024

YouTube is already the dominant steaming content platform, and it doesn't plan on slowing down.

YouTube is coming for the TV room #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 18 Nov 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: GWM appeals to hardcore 4x4 consumers with Chuck Norris-inspired ad

#OrchidsandOnions: GWM appeals to hardcore 4x4 consumers with Chuck Norris-inspired ad

Brendan Seery 18 Nov 2024

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

DMASA 15 Nov 2024

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The Guardian cuts ties with X

15 Nov 2024

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

Marketers optimistic as Warc forecasts global ad spend of $1.15tr in 2025

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

New Media soars – with 9 gold wins in New York

Media24 24 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

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