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

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The Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2026

The Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2026Kantar

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Meta adds private AI ‘Incognito Chat’ to WhatsApp

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

Nicola Tarr, managing partner at Tribeca, unpacks how AI search is reshaping visibility and why credibility is becoming the most valuable currency for brands. (Source: )

AI is making PR the main character againNicola Tarr

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

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

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Media24 recognised at INMA Global Media Awards

Media24 recognised at INMA Global Media AwardsMedia24

Maria McCloy has passed away. Source: Supplied.

Publicist, DJ & fashion designer Maria McCloy has died at 50Karabo Ledwaba

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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Rare royal-inscribed Boer War Cadbury chocolate bar goes to auctionKarabo Ledwaba

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South Africa tallies 7 Young Ones merits this year

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

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

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

On relationships, not results: What an 8.2 Radar survey really reflects

On relationships, not results: What an 8.2 Radar survey really reflects

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SENTECH Sentech, MDDA and GCIS parter to drive digital transformation in community media

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AI visibility and AEO for B2B businesses

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The best place to advertise in South Africa

Broad Media The best place to advertise in South Africa

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

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

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The Rooms Network Movieroom on DStv commences production on first original feature film

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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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From AI to affordability: The trends redefining foodservice in 2026

From AI to affordability: The trends redefining foodservice in 2026

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

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Siya Kolisi named brand partner of Amazon South Africa

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Maria McCloy has passed away. Source: Supplied.

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The Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2026

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

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

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Alliance Media expands in Uganda with Brandit Outdoor deal

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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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IMM Institute names SA's top marketers and supply chain leaders

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