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#Effies2025 | Halo and Pineapple: 100% sustained results

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FM AdFocus Awards 2025

FM AdFocus Awards 2025

#Effies2025 | TBWA's City Lodge's SOS Grand Effie campaign

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Historic advertiser interest as NBCUniversal sells out Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics slots

Adheesh Ori, senior director within Accenture Song, South Africa says the South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset of the customer behind the purchase (Image source: © 123rf )

Meeting the South African modern car buyers where the customer experience matches the expectationAdheesh Ori

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From sun safety to sex appeal: what sunscreen ads reveal about beauty ideals and powerLauren Alex O'Hagan and Lame M. Kenalemang-Palm

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Roblox unveils new ad format to captivate Gen Z and Gen Alpha

The brands that win in 2026 will be the ones who view this seasonal moment not as a post-holiday filler, but as the launchpad for behaviour-driven (Image source: © 123rf )

January is an opportunity for brands: 11 social media marketing ideasKeith Kakadia

Adheesh Ori, senior director within Accenture Song, South Africa says the South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset of the customer behind the purchase (Image source: © 123rf )

Meeting the South African modern car buyers where the customer experience matches the expectation

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From sun safety to sex appeal: what sunscreen ads reveal about beauty ideals and power

By Lauren Alex O'Hagan and Lame M. Kenalemang-Palm 2 days

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In Africa, beyond traditional public affairs, corporate diplomacy is the missing tool

Opinion & Public In Africa, beyond traditional public affairs, corporate diplomacy is the missing tool

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The Carling Black Label Cup and the campaign that changed fan engagement

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You behave yourself into the reputation you have or want, you don’t communicate yourself there, writes Razor PR CEO Dustin Chick (Image source: © Affinity Health )

The Up&Up Group Exclusive: Discovery goes full Jerry Maguire as it tells members to “show them the money”

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Biz Most Read Award winners December 2026

Bizcommunity.com Biz Most Read Award winners December 2026

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Cammy Msimango on finding her footing in South Africa’s fast-moving digital newsroom

MDNTV Cammy Msimango on finding her footing in South Africa’s fast-moving digital newsroom

24 Dec 2025

Standing ground, serving communities: Boikanyo Malepe reflects on journalism in 2025

MDNTV Standing ground, serving communities: Boikanyo Malepe reflects on journalism in 2025

23 Dec 2025

5 surprising dangers of shopping through social media (and how to spot them before it’s too late)

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23 Dec 2025

Holiday entertainment made simpler for DStv subscribers this festive season

MultiChoice Holiday entertainment made simpler for DStv subscribers this festive season

23 Dec 2025

Shaping conversations and driving impact: Radebe Merci reflects on media influence in 2025

MDNTV Shaping conversations and driving impact: Radebe Merci reflects on media influence in 2025

23 Dec 2025

ESPN Africa serves a festive feast of live sport this Christmas

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22 Dec 2025

On the pulse of global innovation: Nonn Botha reflects on journalism in 2025

MDNTV On the pulse of global innovation: Nonn Botha reflects on journalism in 2025

22 Dec 2025

Provantage: Spreading joy through the 2025 Santa Shoebox Drive

Provantage Provantage: Spreading joy through the 2025 Santa Shoebox Drive

19 Dec 2025

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WPP Media Sports wants to reinvent sport marketing (Image source: © National Geographic Kids

WPP Media Sports wants to reinvent sport marketing

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The brands that win in 2026 will be the ones who view this seasonal moment not as a post-holiday filler, but as the launchpad for behaviour-driven (Image source: © 123rf )

January is an opportunity for brands: 11 social media marketing ideas

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Roblox unveils new ad format to captivate Gen Z and Gen Alpha

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UK introduces landmark junk food advertising ban

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Jan 2026

The One Club for Creativity reveals 2025 Global Rankings

The One Club for Creativity reveals 2025 Global Rankings

5 Jan 2026

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How ChatGPT could change the face of advertising, without you even knowing about it

2 Jan 2026

What does European and African consumer behaviour reveal about status, history and power (Image source: © 123rf )

Acknowledging loud: Defining the next era of luxury growth

Ray Langa 31 Dec 2025

KFC's home-home campaign highlights urban vs rural life in Africa

KFC's home-home campaign highlights urban vs rural life in Africa

24 Dec 2025

Schweppes returns with bold new look, iconic Skittle bottle and straight drinking flavours for today's changing social moments (Image supplied)

A bold new chapter for iconic brand Schweppes

24 Dec 2025

Elite Hyrox athlete new Manzi Water brand ambassador

23 Dec 2025

Who to watch: Africa's Top 10 PR professionals

Who to watch: Africa's Top 10 PR professionals

19 Dec 2025

The Odd Number named Financial Mail AdFocus Mid-Sized Agency of the Year

The Odd Number named Financial Mail AdFocus Mid-Sized Agency of the Year

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Global ad market growth to accelerate, Big Tech takes market share

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The lost art of integration: Why media strategy needs both flesh and digital

The lost art of integration: Why media strategy needs both flesh and digital

Paul Middleton, Ebony+Ivory 18 Dec 2025

Chicken Licken unveils original anthem celebrating South Africa's gift to the world

Chicken Licken unveils original anthem celebrating South Africa's gift to the world

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Ogilvy South Africa: Taking humongous dreams to a new home in Woodmead

Ogilvy South Africa: Taking humongous dreams to a new home in Woodmead

Ogilvy South Africa 17 Dec 2025

Redefining lifestyle advertising - Turning premium golf environments into powerful brand arenas

Provantage 17 Dec 2025

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#BehindtheCampaign: A cinematic Christmas with Samsung UK

15 Dec 2025

Pinterest takes a major leap into CTV advertising

Pinterest takes a major leap into CTV advertising

15 Dec 2025

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

Vodacom launches edu-tainment platform for customers

12 Dec 2025

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Ithuba’s Lotto ads ruffle consumer feathers

Karabo Ledwaba 12 Dec 2025

Tractor Outdoor integrates third-party verification into DOOH network

Tractor Outdoor integrates third-party verification into DOOH network

Tractor Outdoor 12 Dec 2025

#BehindtheCampaign: MTN SA celebrates with Do not disturb the Season campaign

The Up&Up Group 11 Dec 2025

IAB South Africa has released the Bookmarks Digital Rankings 2025, the first official ranking system recognising excellence across the country’s digital ecosystem (Image supplied)

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

11 Dec 2025

Machine celebrates major wins at the 2025 Pendoring Awards for Spotify

Machine celebrates major wins at the 2025 Pendoring Awards for Spotify

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

AI pupfluencer created to reach younger audience for Guide Dog Association

10 Dec 2025

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