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A key theme going into 2026 is social engineering and the impact that has on fraud (Image source: Spend Trend 2026 Report)

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Your brand is already being judged by an AI that has never read your press releaseNkateko Khosa, Brave Group

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L’Oréal, Eucerin face off over “#1” claim as ARB rulesKarabo Ledwaba

CMO Council's Marketing’s Power Partners: AI and the Human Essence report explains why AI alone doesn’t deliver growth (Image source: © 123rf )

Why AI alone doesn’t deliver growth - it needs human marketers

Volkswagen refreshed iconic VW You and Me TVC as part of their 75th anniversary in SA

"Consistent organic growth remains our North Star. While it will take time to outpace historical losses, our Q1 results are in line with expectations and ahead of Q4 2025," says Cindy Rose, WPP CEO (Image source: @ WPP

No surprises in WPP Q1 results

(L to r:) Kabelo Makwane, ICT executive, Ricky Hendricks, Google Marketing Strategy & Partnerships in SSA, Alex Okosi, managing director, Africa, Google, Janet Booysen,Massmart marketing VP (acting) and Anwar Jappie, chair @ Effie Awards (Image source: LinkedIn

First- of-its-kind training bridges gap between digital content and physical commerce

Carat South Africa recognised as Scopen’s Best Media Agency to Work For

Carat South Africa recognised as Scopen’s Best Media Agency to Work ForDentsu

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You probably wouldn’t notice if an AI chatbot slipped ads into its responsesBrian Jay Tang and Kang G. Shin

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Clio Awards | SA agencies showcase how local can land internationallyDanette Breitenbach & Karabo Ledwaba

#CannesLions2026 | 2 exceptional SA creatives named to prestigious juries

Pictured (L to r): Katja Fasink, CEO of key7 Communications and Cyber Security, Slovenia,Maxim Behar, WCFA president and CEO of M3 Communications Group, Bulgaria, Lebo Madiba, managing director, PR Powerhouse, South Africa, Diego Biasi, PR and Digital Strategy Consultant and Founder and CEO of BPRESS Italy,and Sergii Bidenko, reputation and crisis advisor at SEC Newgate Ukraine and member of the Management Board of ICCO (Image composite: @ Ruth Cooper, Bizcommunity)

Corporate crisis: The broken heart of communicationsLebo Madiba

Pep is one of the best marketers to work for according to Scopen. Source: Pep.

Scopen: SA agencies want to work with Pep, Nedbank

Why the best client relationships are built on uncomfortable honesty

Why the best client relationships are built on uncomfortable honestyWe Do Digital

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From AI companionship to brand trust, Warc outlines 2026's key trends

Fashion care brand, The Lab’s latest campaign reframes 'care as culture'

The Spend Trend Report highlights consumer spending trends in 2026 (Image supplied)

#BizTrends | SA consumer resilient, but still loves a treat!Danette Breitenbach

Effie invites brands to shape the next generation of marketing talent through Effie College

Effie invites brands to shape the next generation of marketing talent through Effie CollegeAssociation for Communication and Advertising

Ogilvy and Pep recognised by the industry for excellence in culture and partnership

Ogilvy and Pep recognised by the industry for excellence in culture and partnershipOgilvy South Africa

These are South Africa’s best agencies to work for, according to Scopen

These are South Africa’s best agencies to work for, according to Scopen

Algorithm Performance Marketing launches Lighthouse Geo: Africa's first AI visibility platform

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South African influencers push back on unpaid deals, signal market shiftKgothatso Tema

Whose AI is it anyway?

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Spar centralises marketing with first-ever CMO appointment

Spar centralises marketing with first-ever CMO appointment

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Your brand is already being judged by an AI that has never read your press release

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Carat South Africa recognised as Scopen’s Best Media Agency to Work For

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CMO Council's Marketing’s Power Partners: AI and the Human Essence report explains why AI alone doesn’t deliver growth (Image source: © 123rf )

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Volkswagen refreshed iconic VW You and Me TVC as part of their 75th anniversary in SA

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"Consistent organic growth remains our North Star. While it will take time to outpace historical losses, our Q1 results are in line with expectations and ahead of Q4 2025," says Cindy Rose, WPP CEO (Image source: @ WPP

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(L to r:) Kabelo Makwane, ICT executive, Ricky Hendricks, Google Marketing Strategy & Partnerships in SSA, Alex Okosi, managing director, Africa, Google, Janet Booysen,Massmart marketing VP (acting) and Anwar Jappie, chair @ Effie Awards (Image source: LinkedIn

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You probably wouldn’t notice if an AI chatbot slipped ads into its responses

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Clio Awards | SA agencies showcase how local can land internationally

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#CannesLions2026 | 2 exceptional SA creatives named to prestigious juries

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Pictured (L to r): Katja Fasink, CEO of key7 Communications and Cyber Security, Slovenia,Maxim Behar, WCFA president and CEO of M3 Communications Group, Bulgaria, Lebo Madiba, managing director, PR Powerhouse, South Africa, Diego Biasi, PR and Digital Strategy Consultant and Founder and CEO of BPRESS Italy,and Sergii Bidenko, reputation and crisis advisor at SEC Newgate Ukraine and member of the Management Board of ICCO (Image composite: @ Ruth Cooper, Bizcommunity)

Corporate crisis: The broken heart of communications

Lebo Madiba 24 Apr 2026

Pep is one of the best marketers to work for according to Scopen. Source: Pep.

Scopen: SA agencies want to work with Pep, Nedbank

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Why the best client relationships are built on uncomfortable honesty

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From AI companionship to brand trust, Warc outlines 2026's key trends

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Fashion care brand, The Lab’s latest campaign reframes 'care as culture'

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#BizTrends | SA consumer resilient, but still loves a treat!

Danette Breitenbach 23 Apr 2026

Effie invites brands to shape the next generation of marketing talent through Effie College

Association for Communication and Advertising 23 Apr 2026

These are South Africa’s best agencies to work for, according to Scopen

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South African influencers push back on unpaid deals, signal market shift

Kgothatso Tema 23 Apr 2026

Google Earth AI integration bridges the gap between digital marketing and physical reality

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Spar centralises marketing with first-ever CMO appointment

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Ogilvy and Pep recognised by the industry for excellence in culture and partnership

Ogilvy South Africa 23 Apr 2026

Algorithm Performance Marketing launches Lighthouse Geo: Africa's first AI visibility platform

Algorithm Agency 23 Apr 2026

Whose AI is it anyway?

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#PrismsAwards2026 | Kaleidoscope: Patterns of Impact Across Past, Present & Future entries open

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SA PR agencies bring home 17 EMEA 2026 IN2 Sabre Awards

22 Apr 2026

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