Independent Online reports that Liberty Group chief marketing and communications officer Sydney Mbhele was appointed as Sanlam's new brand chief executive. 3 hours ago
Francois Coetzee and Motshewa Khaiyane have joined Grey Advertising as a human resources manager and copywriter, respectively. 1 day ago
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) has appointed Loyiso Bala as the channel director of TBN in Africa. 2 days ago
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) South Africa has hired Jason Cleghorn as its new head of marketing across the Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Fiat, Abarth and Fiat brands.
Cleghorn joins FCA from Maserati South Africa, where he was employed as the marketing director for sub-Saharan Africa for the last three years. 2 days ago
Agence France-Presse (AFP) has named British journalist Phil Chetwynd as its global news director in replacement of Michèle Léridon.
The appointment is the first time a foreign national has been named for the agency's top editorial position.
Chetwynd, who joined the agency in 1996, is currently AFP's editor-in-chief. 10 Jan 2019
The Hollywood Reporter has stated that Jackal Group president Joe Earley will serve as the executive VP of marketing and operations for Disney's forthcoming direct-to-consumer video platform, Disney+. 8 Jan 2019
The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (Wan-Ifra) has appointed Fernando de Yarza as its new vice president. 18 Dec 2018
Grey Africa has named Marilyn Houston as the creative services manager of Grey Johannesburg. 29 Nov 2018
Tsogo Sun appointed Lunga Ngubane as Golden Horse Casino's new communications manager. 28 Nov 2018
Luxuria Lifestyle South Africa has appointed Nicole Capper, who is Mrs South Africa 2018, as its editor-in-chief and CEO.
Capper is already in the process of organising Luxuria Lifestyle SA's next luxury lifestyle showcase and dinner event, which is being held in Johannesburg on 7 February 2018. 28 Nov 2018
Editorial house Jump has hired Therese Hunsberger to be its executive producer for its office in Los Angeles.
The owners of Jump, Luis Moreno and Michael Saia, says Hunsberger's industry experience will help Jump achieve its next wave of success. 27 Nov 2018
The Hansgrohe Group has hired Marc André Palm to be its head of global brand marketing, making him charge of the Hansgrohe brand.
In this capacity, Palm reports directly to the vice president of marketing at Hansgrohe SE Olivier Sogno. 22 Nov 2018
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa has appointed Werner Engelbrecht as its new general manager. 22 Nov 2018
Publishing Limited has appointed Miriro Matema as the managing editor for Nomad Africa magazine. 20 Nov 2018
Novus Holdings has appointed Andre Smit as its new group executive, effective 1 February 2019. 19 Nov 2018
Agence France-Presse (AFP) has promoted Patrice Monti to director of sales and marketing; he will replace Stéphane Marcovitch. 12 Nov 2018
The World Editors Forum has accepted Ingeborg Volan and Dmitry Shishkin onto its board. 12 Nov 2018
Sharon Mokibe has been promoted to an account director at Harambee Communications for its Botswana office.
Mokibe has been with the company for a year and has worked across multiple industries. 9 Nov 2018
RadioHeads recently appointed Candy Dempers as its new managing director. 8 Nov 2018
MediAvataar India reports that visual discovery engine Pinterest has appointed retail executive Andréa Mallard as its new chief marketing officer. 7 Nov 2018
Icasa (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) radio communications manager Samuel Mandla Mchunu will serve on the board of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Radio Regulations (Africa Region) from 2019-2023. 7 Nov 2018
Spark Media has appointed Sarah Holtshousen as its new digital key accounts manager. 5 Nov 2018
Capricorn FM broadcaster Thabiso Kotane has joined Power 98.7 as the presenter for its Power Perspective show. 31 Oct 2018
South African film production company Nthibah Pictures has elected Simon Swart to be its CEO. 31 Oct 2018
The board of directors of Radio Pulpit 657AM have selected Pieter Botha as its new chairperson following the departure of the radio station's former chairperson Lawrence Crystal.
The station has also appointed Eva Ngwenya-Seobi as its vice-chairperson of the board of directors. 31 Oct 2018
Following the departure of R/GA's CEO and founder Bob Greenberg, Sean Lyons has been appointed by the company to fill the veteran's shoes. 31 Oct 2018
The Serviceplan Group has appointed Sophie Vanderwinkel as managing director of Mediaplus in Belgium and Natalie Shardan the new managing director of Serviceplan Middle East. 31 Oct 2018
Dmg events has appointed Chris Kilbee as its senior vice president to lead its global construction portfolio. 31 Oct 2018
The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appointed Marlan Padayachee and MapMedia GreenGold to promote sales and secure sponsorships for the 162nd Annual Gala Dinner, which takes place on board the new MSC Musica. 29 Oct 2018
According to The Citizen, former 94.7FM Rude Awakening DJ Jeremy Mansfield is returning to the radio world by stepping in as the host of Hot 91.9FM's breakfast show. 22 Oct 2018
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