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A macro trend that has been gaining momentum since the pandemic is the Analogue Renaissance trend. A return to real-world connection and human-first experiences, this episode of RAPT BizTrends TV explores this trend with Carmen Murray, the founder of Carmen Murray Communications.

This episode of The Lead Creative examines Cannes in terms of cultural nuance and global impact with Xolisa Dyeshana, chief creative officer of Joe Public, and the 2025 Cannes Lions Audio & Radio jury president, together with gold-winning agency Bananas, and its founder and chief creative officer, Saf Sindhi.

This episode of RAPT BizTrendsTV focuses on agentic AI and how it is revolutionising business, especially on the continent.

Afro-optimism, or more specifically, the African growth mindset is a greater sense of optimism that, despite challenges such as electricity and water that the continent faces, is in stark contrast to a growing Western degrowth mindset of pessimism about the future, and Africa.

“We can talk about AI all we want to, but the foundations of AI are about how you can harness the power of digital to transform the continent in the way we want it to transform.”.

At the recent Effies SA, hosted by the Association for Communication & Advertising (ACA), the Grand Effie was awarded to Halo, for its campaign for its client, Pineapple.

Episode 3 is the Energy Episode with special guests Kagiso Tshepe, executive creative director at Grid Worldwide, Roanna Williams, chief creative officer and co-founder of Boundless, Fran Luckin, chief creative officer of VML, Preetesh Sewraj, CEO of The Loeries and Brandon Govender, digital & integrated executive creative director at Joe Public.

Birdwatching at The Loeries Episode 2 is the Emotion Episode and features special guests Neo Segola, head of creative at Le Pub, part of the Publicis Group, Sharleen James, chair of the ACA and marketing practice lead at Accenture Song, Tebogo Skwambane, WPP country manager, Terry McKenna, executive creative director of The Odd Number and rounding it off Carl Willoughby, chief creative officer of TBWA / Hunt Lascaris.

Birdwatching at The Loeries Episode 1 focuses on that five percent difference, with special guests Wayne Naidoo, CEO of the Duke Group, Marc Algranti from Algranti Music and Nkanyezi Masango, chief creative officer from Dentsu Creative.

This exclusive #BizTrends2024 interview is with Ndeye Diagne, the managing director West, East and Central Africa at Kantar.

Jameson opted to stray away from its usual direction with its new advertisement. It is the first Jameson ad to feature a female narrator, the ad breaks new ground in the genre and is a far cry from what you'd typically see in a whiskey spot.

Nike has released another film that puts South African star athlete Caster Semenya at the forefront. Titled ‘The birthplace of dreams’, the film charts Semenya’s journey from her hometown in Limpopo to professional athlete to running coach. Narrated by Semenya herself, the film gives the audience an authentic look into her world; where her dream began and set the stage for her athletic journey.

The new Edgars Beauty I’mPerfection campaign ad challenges standardised ideals of beauty. Directed by Fausto Becatti of Bioscope Films, the one-minute long ad aims to encourage people to embrace their flaws and imperfections. The ad features an array of boundary-breaking beauties including Matte Jacobs, Lexa Cleo, Smash Afrika, Yasmin Furmie, Charli x Boi and Mihlali Ndamase.

Brand and communication agency Joe Public United recently helped Johannesburg Pride rebrand as the Pride of Africa, in an effort to make it more inclusive and relevant to the entire African LGBTQ+ME community. Johannesburg Pride is the longest-running LGBTQ+ME pride event in Africa. At the forefront of this new identity is a custom-designed symbol of liberation and unity: a flag inspired by all 54 African countries.

HelloFCB+’s new campaign for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) encourages men to get a prostate blood test at one of Cansa’s Care Centres. ‘Don’t Fear The Finger’, an integrated advertising campaign inspired by the classic horror movie genre, launched during men’s health month in November with a TVC that removes the fear and encourages men to go for a test. The spot follows a man tentatively going for his first prostate exam only to find out that his fears are completely unfounded. Social videos and online banners also use suspense and fingers to point men to the campaign microsite where they can book an appointment at their nearest Cansa Care Centre....