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Why most AI transformations fail before they even begin

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Why most AI projects fail after launch

DY/DX 8 Jun 2026

#BehindtheIMC | MENAT Publicis Groupe’s Tahaab Rais: Marketers are the observers of humanity

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#BehindtheMarketer | Absa’s Sydney Mbhele: Trust and relevance will decide future banking winners

Danette Breitenbach 4 Jun 2026

In the lead up to Cannes Lions 2026, Special Effects Media South Africa's Victoria Oyeboade says African brands need ecosystems, not just endorsements (Image supplied)

#Cannes2026 | The Lions creators reality check: Why African brands need ecosystems

Victoria Oyeboade 3 Jun 2026

Jonathan Greene is the executive VP Americas at RocketSource by Incubeta. Source: Supplied.

The battle for the AI answer

Jonathan Greene 3 Jun 2026

Guy Lundy, country manager, Spencer Stuart South Africa, asks if South Africa’s next CMOs will be data ethics stewards, or just growth drivers? (Image supplied)

Will SA’s next CMOs be data ethics stewards, or just growth drivers?

2 Jun 2026

(Left) Mkhuseli Mancotywa, managing director position, SoulProviders Collective (SPC) and (right) Nosipho Ginindza, chief growth officer, Matrix Communications Group (Image supplied)

SPC repositions with new leadership and focus

2 Jun 2026

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Future newsrooms: How global publishers are adapting to AI and audience change

2 Jun 2026

#BehindtheIMC | Cassava Technologies' Ifeoma Jibunoh: AI shifting African businesses

#BehindtheIMC | Cassava Technologies' Ifeoma Jibunoh: AI shifting African businesses

Danette Breitenbach 1 Jun 2026

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Reach Players 28 May 2026

Bradly Howland, CEO, Alkemi Collective, examines the danger of AI efficiency (Image source: © 123rf )

AI is making work faster but speed is not the test. Judgment is.

Bradly Howland 28 May 2026

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Andrew Walmsley, Techsys Digital 28 May 2026

Why AI made your brand your most valuable asset

Courtney Chapple, Brave Group 28 May 2026

Ivan Moroke, MAA chairperson, examines how marketers genuinely drive growth in using the algorithm and the insight to find commercial success (Image supplied)

Algorithm or insight? Neither… it’s a false choice

Ivan Moroke 26 May 2026

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With generative AI surging, Africa’s agile creators narrow Hollywood’s gap

Garon Campbell 26 May 2026

Unlocking trust and attention: Media24 leads the way for advertisers

Unlocking trust and attention: Media24 leads the way for advertisers

Media24 25 May 2026

Busting the 9 AI myths that are holding ad agencies back

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Mathabatha Sexwale, Brave Group 25 May 2026

The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) Smarties South African winners for 2026 were announced last night. Picture: Ogilvy was awarded Best in Show for Audi TikTok Test Drive (Image supplied)

MMA Smarties South Africa 2026 winners announced

22 May 2026

AI Newsfeed wins Global Recognition at 2026 Siinda Awards in Berlin

AI Newsfeed wins Global Recognition at 2026 Siinda Awards in Berlin

Location Bank 21 May 2026

Why creativity still matters when algorithms are marketing’s first audience

Why creativity still matters when algorithms are marketing’s first audience

20 May 2026

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#AfricaMonth: The Case for Africanising AI in public relations

Phozisa Mkele 20 May 2026

Singularity Summit returns to inspire Africa’s future this October

Singularity Summit returns to inspire Africa’s future this October

Mann Made 20 May 2026

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6 internal comms moves that turn culture into real results

Samantha Page 19 May 2026

The human paradox: The faster AI advances, the more human connection matters

The human paradox: The faster AI advances, the more human connection matters

Charne Munien, Rogerwilco 19 May 2026

The Agency Scope China has found the biggest challenges that marketers face relate to the economic context (Image supplied)

Agency Scope China | Economic context the biggest challenge

18 May 2026

The growing role of data and AI in media buying

The growing role of data and AI in media buying

TDMC 18 May 2026

Why brands must humanise the AI narrative to preserve consumer trust

Why brands must humanise the AI narrative to preserve consumer trust

Penquin 18 May 2026

Transformation pays off as Brave Group recognised as a top employer

Transformation pays off as Brave Group recognised as a top employer

Brave Group 18 May 2026

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