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Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager appoints René Basson as head of marketing

Boundless appoints Fran Luckin as global co-chief creative officer

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The Boundless team, with newly escaped from prison Fran Luckin. (I know Mouse is there somewhere...) (Image supplied)

A prisoner, an escape mastermind and a mouse walk into an agencyDanette Breitenbach

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

Why South African brands are evaluating digital-first PR agencies

Why South African brands are evaluating digital-first PR agenciesHook, Line & Sinker

Mandi Fine is a two-time Cannes Lions Pharma Jury Member.

#CannesLions2026: Mandi Fine | SA’s healthcare communicators deserve a louder global voiceMandi Fine

The Odd Number secures 2 Bronze at 2026 Clio Awards

The Odd Number secures 2 Bronze at 2026 Clio AwardsThe Odd Number

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Propaganda machine to public good: a brief history of 50 years of TV in South AfricaSisanda Nkoala

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Warc warns CMOs: 3 shifts will redefine measurement in 2026

Media24 won the INMA Global Media Awards’ Best in Africa (image source@ Storm Simpson, News24

Media24 named Best in Africa at INMA Awards

The MRF's latest Maps data cover the full 2025 calendar year and shows that on-demand streaming penetration averaged 21% annually (Image source: © 123rf )

Maps provides 5 year record of consumer behaviour

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

Alliance Media expands in Uganda with Brandit Outdoor deal

FNB eBucks and other local brands triumph at 2026 International Loyalty Awards

FNB eBucks and other local brands triumph at 2026 International Loyalty Awards

In the Spend Trend Report 2026, 75% of respondents engage in sports betting in some shape or form (Image source: @ Carte Blanche )

#BizTrends | Spend Trend 2026 Part 2: Consumers adopt value-seeking spending strategiesDanette Breitenbach

The global ad stars football stars like Thierry Henry and David Beckham. Source: YouTube.

Lay’s bets on football fever with new World Cup campaigns

Media24 recognised at INMA Global Media Awards

Media24 recognised at INMA Global Media Awards

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Work from Stellenbosch Academy of Design & Photography / Stellenbosch. The 'eracism' app. Source: The One Show.

South Africa tallies 7 Young Ones merits this year

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The riskiest thing you can do is be ignorable

M+C Saatchi Abel The riskiest thing you can do is be ignorable

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SMS + RCS + WhatsApp

Celerity.chat SMS + RCS + WhatsApp

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UGC vs influencer marketing: Why smart brands in 2026 are using both

Actorvate UGC vs influencer marketing: Why smart brands in 2026 are using both

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Rocket Creative ignites a holistic future for Dis-Chem’s Million Comforts campaign

Rocket Creative Design & Display Rocket Creative ignites a holistic future for Dis-Chem’s Million Comforts campaign

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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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On the Dot Speciality Publications expands retail book offering with fresh, data-led approach

On the Dot On the Dot Speciality Publications expands retail book offering with fresh, data-led approach

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Gagasi FM received multiple nominations in the Best of Durban Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

Gagasi FM Gagasi FM received multiple nominations in the Best of Durban Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

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Africa’s most powerful media isn’t on the media plan

Dentsu Africa’s most powerful media isn’t on the media plan

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Adam Howard returns as co-director for Red Bull Symphonic 2026

Howard Audio Adam Howard returns as co-director for Red Bull Symphonic 2026

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Why South African brands are evaluating digital-first PR agencies

Hook, Line & Sinker Why South African brands are evaluating digital-first PR agencies

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Ascent Africa spearheads Spinnaker Support’s South African market entry campaign

Ascent Africa Ascent Africa spearheads Spinnaker Support’s South African market entry campaign

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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 )

Agency Scope China 2025/26 | A multi-partner ecosystem with no single lead agency

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Applications now open for Nando’s Hot Young Designer 2026

Applications now open for Nando’s Hot Young Designer 2026

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Legacy car brands face growing pressure in South Africa

Legacy car brands face growing pressure in South Africa

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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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SuperSport’s new advertising campaign will launch to coincide with the start of the Fifa World Cup 2026 (Image supplied)

Supersport's Fifa World Cup Sleep can wait campaign launches

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SA Rugby and Canal+ renewed deal secures coverage for coming seasons

SA Rugby and Canal+ renewed deal secures coverage for coming seasons

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Happy Pay and Ozow partner to expand zero-deposit BNPL across local merchants

Happy Pay and Ozow partner to expand zero-deposit BNPL across local merchants

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Zakes Bantwini to launch foundation aimed at empowering communities

Zakes Bantwini to launch foundation aimed at empowering communities

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Inclusive Lens Awards returns to Fame Week Africa 2026

Inclusive Lens Awards returns to Fame Week Africa 2026

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Heineken’s new global agency model rolls out for 2030

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SuperSport’s new advertising campaign will launch to coincide with the start of the Fifa World Cup 2026 (Image supplied)

Supersport's Fifa World Cup Sleep can wait campaign launches

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

#CannesLions2026 | Increased representation from Africa on shortlisting juries

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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.

Alliance Media expands in Uganda with Brandit Outdoor deal

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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 )

Agency Scope China 2025/26 | A multi-partner ecosystem with no single lead agency

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SA publishers among Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards 2026 finalists

SA publishers among Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards 2026 finalists

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#CannesLions2026: Mandi Fine | SA’s healthcare communicators deserve a louder global voice

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The Odd Number secures 2 Bronze at 2026 Clio Awards

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#CannesLions2026 | Increased representation from Africa on shortlisting juries

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From Anfield to Africa: Liverpool FC launches retail stores in Mzansi

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Interest rates, credit reform and SMME survival: what business owners need to know

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Nedbank turns travel mishaps into storytelling-led radio campaign for travel insurance

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