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 | | Bizcommunity and the ACA celebrate the state of diversity and inclusivity in the SA ad industry, as seen through the lens of Darling Films' Melina MacDonald, Lorraine Smit, Gale Maimane and Director Kit... read |
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 | BRONWYN WILLIAMS "You just have to show people that there is hope... Just show the people that there is a tiny hope that exists."read |
|  | JESSICA TENNANT Here, Carl Willoughby, executive creative director at TBWA \ Hunt Lascaris, this year's overall Pendoring Umpetha winner and second-ranked agency, translates the meaning behind their work on their winning campaign for Nissan South Africa...read |
|  | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC UNITED Living in SA comes with its fair share of challenges, and to survive on Mzansi's streets, we could probably use every piece of good advice we can get. But fear not, because this November, Chicken Licken has got you covered...read |
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 | ISSUED BY GREY AFRICA For some reason mankind likes to sexualise everyday items, like a bakkie, martini or whisky on the rocks, they all synonymies with the male species of humankind. But this is the 21st century and there are plenty of Jane Bonds and cowgirls. Stereotypes have gone out of the 19th century window as we enter a new world and generations, we are exploring the different mixes of people with open minds and arms... Read |
 | NIAMH NICLIAM Balancing the consumer's right to privacy with the ability of businesses to accurately target consumers with relevant information and advertising is getting more complicated... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HKLM Zahra Mirza has been appointed as general manager of Africa's leading strategic brand and communications agency, HKLM Connect. Mirza has been head of Brand Consulting at HKLM Connect since 2013, a position she will retain... Read |
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 | EDWARD HERRIDGE Combine the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced abrupt change to the status quo, the polarising narratives of traditional and digital media and a growing distrust in leadership... Read |
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 | SHAFIEK TASSIM The South African government has withdrawn its support for Miss South Africa after the organisation refused to pull out of the Miss Universe contest in Israel, amid calls for a boycott... Read |
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 | EMILY STANDER We spoke with Amy Jephta, director of Barakat, South Africa's official film submission to the Oscars... Read |
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 | The annual Footprint Marketing Awards seek to recognise exceptional shopping centre marketing, innovation and creative achievements, together with economic success, within the SA's property industry... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LIBERTY TWO DEGREES Exceeding its phenomenal 32 awards including 5 gold in 2020, and 12 wins in 2019, L2D wins 44 Footprint Marketing Awards across its portfolio in 2021... Read |
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 | The Southern African Freelancers' Association (Safrea) presented a workshop where freelancers in the growing gig economy could learn... Read |
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 | DARREN SANDRAS How did the devasting events at the AstroWorld Festival happen? Could it happen in South Africa? What's the best way to plan for - and manage - crises at events? Read |
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 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING 702's well-loved daytime darling, Azania Mosaka has announced her resignation from South Africa's premier talk station... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KAYA 959 This summer, the popular Gauteng radio station Kaya 959 is giving away R100,000 to its listeners. The massive prize money is part of the new Drop It or Bag It competition... Read |
 | After what can be deemed as one of the most tumultuous periods in modern day history, businesses can finally begin to breathe again... Read |
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 | This year's Black Friday sales performance is predicted to outdo the levels in 2020, according to insights from BankservAfrica data... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BOOMTOWN Boomtown - an agency that has maintained a low profile over the years but lists several of South Africa's either very successful, favourite or heritage brands as clients on its books - has thrown down the gauntlet with an impressive showing at the 2021 Pendoring Awards... Read |
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 | Singapore-based fintech firm Kiwi Pay Group is set to launch what it claims will be the "biggest online marketplace in sub-Saharan Africa", with millions of product SKUs across various categories... Read |
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 | LYNDY VAN DEN BARSELAAR With the festive season fast approaching, organisations may be contemplating whether or not to throw a year-end function for staff... Read |
 | Tomorrow will see the release of local CPI numbers, ahead of the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) interest rate decision... Read |
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