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Lumico voted 11th Best Digital Agency in sub-Saharan Africa

Lumico Lumico voted 11th Best Digital Agency in sub-Saharan Africa

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Mastering PR: staying human in a tech-saturated world

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DUO Marketing + Communications Why editorial credibility is your brand’s new north star in the age of AI search

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Warc: News media struggles as brands favour softer content

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Raj Lalbahadur appointed Media24 CEO

Raj Lalbahadur appointed Media24 CEO

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21 Jan 2025

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2025 Tabbie Awards competition open

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31 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: Marketing & Media

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Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity. The ABC Q3 2024 figures have been released

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Source: © 123rf Competition for viewership remains fragmented across various platforms, as multi-platform behaviour highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching television and radio listening

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All the 2024 Galliova Award winners

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The 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards the regional winners for Free State, Northern Cape, North West and Limpopo have been announced (Image supplied)

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From darkness to light: Changing media narratives about Africa

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