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Vodacom has launched a new social-led content platform, the Value News Network (VNN).

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The marketing genius of Spotify WrappedIshani Banerji

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Reddit challenges Australia’s social media ban for children

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EXCLUSIVE: IAB South Africa releases the first Bookmarks Digital Rankings 2025

EXCLUSIVE: IAB South Africa releases the first Bookmarks Digital Rankings 2025

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To reach younger donors, the South African Guide Dog Association, together with VML, created AI pupfluencer, Maxx Reps (Image supplied)

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Prof Herman Wasserman, Director of Stellenbosch University's Centre for Information Integrity in Africa

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Source: © 123rf The South African Social Media Landscape Report 2025 explores how people in South Africa are using social media

2025 the year of digital doubles: 5 key social media insights

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Tshidi Madia passed away at the age of 42. Source: YouTube.

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LinkedIn taps creators like Steven Bartlett for new video-led growth strategy

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Why South Africa's social media defines authenticity by struggle and luxury

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The ABC circulation for newspapers for April to June 2025 grew 3.1% in the quarter compared to the previous quarter (Image: Bizcommunity)

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Danette Breitenbach 21 Aug 2025

The Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa (ABC) circulation figures for Q2 2025 for magazines have been released (Image: Bizcommunity)

ABC Q2 2025: All magazine categories show growth

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Source: © 123rf Industry leader Ann Nurock delivered a thought-provoking keynote, sharing her perspectives on some of the defining themes from the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

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Trust factor: How SA athleisure brands win Instagram commerce

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Ragesh Lalloo, University of Johannesburg - Marketing Management 19 Aug 2025

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The IAB SA 2025 Bookmarks Awards winners have been announced, with Ogilvy named Best Digital Agency of 2025 (Image supplied)

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Source: © 123rf Derek Coles, president and MD of McCann Joburg says ‘digital-first’ isn’t enough and make a case for idea-first thinking in modern advertising

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Marketers: Adaptability is no longer optional – it’s essential, here’s why

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IAB SA's Front Row delegates for 2025 announced

IAB SA's Front Row delegates for 2025 announced

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2025 Effie Awards South Africa finalists announced

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Source: © First Post One of Al Jazeera’s most recognisable faces in Gaza, journalist Anas al-Sharif has died following a targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City on Sunday evening

Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif dies in Israeli attack

11 Aug 2025

(L to r: )Deborah Whitlock, marketing director at The Up&Up Group, Sharleen James, MD at Razor, Uyanda Manana, head of account management at Levergy and Lindsey Rayner, MD at Levergy (Images supplied, image composite by Lesley Svenson ©Bizcommunity)

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