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Warc: Meta ad revenue to hit $240bn in 2026 on AI automation

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Media24 recognised at INMA Global Media Awards

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The MMA South Africa Next! Conference 2026 will look at where marketers should focus their efforts to drive real growth and deliver measurable impact (Image supplied)

MMA South Africa Next! Conference 2026: Driving growth in modern marketing

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Legacy car brands face growing pressure in South Africa

Legacy car brands face growing pressure in South Africa

Demographica promotes Marloe Wise to MD - Moss to drive Halo, Second Rodeo

Demographica promotes Marloe Wise to MD - Moss to drive Halo, Second Rodeo

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Heineken’s new global agency model rolls out for 2030

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Why the full-time CMO is a luxury most SA businesses can’t afford

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Jacaranda FM celebrates 40 years as South Africa’s no.1 feel good station

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Gibs and Daily Maverick host live webinar on leading media through strategy, AI and sustainability

Daily Maverick Gibs and Daily Maverick host live webinar on leading media through strategy, AI and sustainability

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Jacaranda FM embarks on an epic Feel Good Tour to celebrate its 40th birthday

Jacaranda FM Jacaranda FM embarks on an epic Feel Good Tour to celebrate its 40th birthday

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Media24 recognised at INMA Global Media Awards

Media24 Media24 recognised at INMA Global Media Awards

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Tucci in Italy returns to Nat Geo for Season 2

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Entries are open for Everlytic’s You Mailed It Email Marketing Awards 2026

Everlytic Entries are open for Everlytic’s You Mailed It Email Marketing Awards 2026

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Siya Kolisi named brand partner of Amazon South Africa

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Former journalist and provincial spokesperson convicted on 4 rape counts

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The chocolate bar is expected to sell for around R4,500. Source: Lockdale Auctioneers and Valuers.

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The awards recognise marketing and supply talent in South Africa. Source: Supplied.

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The 2026 Cannes Lions Shortlisting Jury includes increased representation from Africa (Image supplied)

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In March 2026, Alliance Media, the international OOH media owner operating across 40+ countries completed the acquisition of Brandit Outdoor. Source: Supplied.

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Botswana public broadcaster opens airwaves to international ads

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Scopen has just finished a new wave of the Agency Scope Study in China and found that the Chinese market is structurally organised around multi-partner ecosystems. Pictured: Zhujiang River and modern building of the financial district at night in Guangzhou, China. (Image source: © 123rf )

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South Africa tallies 7 Young Ones merits this year

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