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Lancewood, Krispy Kreme launch limited-edition doughnut trio

FMCG

Lancewood, Krispy Kreme launch limited-edition doughnut trio

15 May 2026

Food & bev. services

What McDonald’s SA’s new CMO plans next: A customer-first, digitally-driven brand

Evan-Lee Courie 6 May 2026

The IAB South Africa has announced full jury panel for The 2026 Bookmark Awards (Image supplied)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2026 | Jury chairs and jury members announced

26 Mar 2026

Liat Madinane is the founder of Ascent Africa. Source: Supplied.

Marketing

#Newsmaker: The next ascent for agency founder Liat Madinane

Karabo Ledwaba 9 Mar 2026

Image credit: Reuters/Denis Balibouse

Paediatrics

Nestlé under fire over the sale of sugary baby food in South Africa

28 Nov 2025

Clinton Brink stars in Kings of Joburg. Source: YouTube.

Marketing

All the African GEMA Award winners

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Nov 2025

BYD announces major EV charging network for South Africa

Fuel & Energy

BYD announces major EV charging network for South Africa

21 Oct 2025

Marketing

How Africa’s diverse market is reshaping experiential commerce strategies

Bonita Christie 9 Oct 2025

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Fashion & Homeware

New Barbie × Jenna Clifford collection empowers girls through TechnoGirl Trust

25 Sep 2025

From ads to entertainment: How brands can win the attention war

Research

From ads to entertainment: How brands can win the attention war

Senamile Zungu, Issued by Kantar 27 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) has launched the Certified Professional Marketer (Africa) designation, a professional programme aimed at equipping marketers with the skills required to address the specific demands of Africa’s diverse business environments

Education

AMC launches Certified Professional Marketer for Africa specific to the continent

26 Aug 2025

Kionna Moodley is the shopper marketing lead for PepsiCo. Source: Supplied.

Women's Month

#WomensMonth: Kionna Moodley's shopper marketing vision for PepsiCo in Africa

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Aug 2025

#BehindtheIMC | Zubair Timol: AI and culture as catalysts for African growth

IMC Conference

#BehindtheIMC | Zubair Timol: AI and culture as catalysts for African growth

Chloe Posthumus 11 Aug 2025

Nigerian executive joins ICC's global marketing commission leadership

Advertising

Nigerian executive joins ICC's global marketing commission leadership

9 Jul 2025

Baking media effectiveness into your video marketing strategy

Marketing

Baking media effectiveness into your video marketing strategy

Issued by Google 4 Jul 2025

Lisa Naa Quama Darko captured by Gilbert Asante.

Africa Month

#AfricaDay: Africa's trailblazing creatives in Facebook's latest campaign

26 May 2025

The showcase was at Castle of Good Hope. Source: Supplied.

Promotions & Activations

#BehindtheCampaign: Inside Puma Mostro's iconic return at Cape Town's Castle of Good Hope

9 May 2025

Gugu Mthembu is the CMO at Telkom. Source: Supplied.

Cannes Lions

#AfricaMonth: Telkom's Gugu Mthembu takes African perspective to #Cannes2025 jury

Karabo Ledwaba 5 May 2025

Puma, Shelflife, and The Nine Four unveil the Ninefouria running apparel collection

Fashion & Homeware

Puma, Shelflife, and The Nine Four unveil the Ninefouria running apparel collection

8 Apr 2025

Is excessive use of AI tools killing your in-bound marketing plans?

Tourism & Travel

Is excessive use of AI tools killing your in-bound marketing plans?

Issued by ANEW Hotels & Resorts 10 Feb 2025

Ask Afrika founder, Andrea Rademeyer chairs ESOMAR Congress, a first for Africa

Research

Ask Afrika founder, Andrea Rademeyer chairs ESOMAR Congress, a first for Africa

19 Sep 2024

Marketing

African marketers gear up for AMC’s 3rd annual awards in Mombasa

4 Sep 2024

Amazon is here: Dentsu South Africa is ready!

Retail

Amazon is here: Dentsu South Africa is ready!

Sadiqah Levy, Issued by Dentsu 22 May 2024

A protestor holds a placard as she joins a demonstration against oil major Royal Dutch Shell's plans to start seismic surveys to explore petroleum systems off the country's popular Wild Coast, at Muizenberg beach in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Energy

Shell confirms intention to exit SA

Wendell Roelf 6 May 2024

Wherever you are in the world, your journey starts here

Tourism

Wherever you are in the world, your journey starts here

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 9 Apr 2024

Marian Scala is the acting NTT SVP of Marketing & Demand Generation. Source: Supplied.

Branding

Dimension Data fully rebrands to NTT Data in MEA region

Karabo Ledwaba 3 Apr 2024

Prototype spectator stand

Materials & Equipment

Lesotho to unveil Africa’s first sustainable timber stadium

2 Apr 2024

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IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2023: IAB SA Bookmark Awards 2023 finalists announced

22 Jun 2023

Social Media

Discover the power of TikTok to unlock new markets with TK.Lab

Issued by Ogilvy South Africa 15 Jun 2023

Marketing

Edelman introduces new global B2B division for enhanced integrated marketing solutions

13 Jun 2023

The two agencies signed a deal to target the AFrican market. Source: Supplied.

Marketing

Alfa Destiny announces partnership with Kenya's AM Communications

24 Apr 2023

Effie South Africa launches 2023 season, calls for entries

Advertising

Effie South Africa launches 2023 season, calls for entries

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 24 Mar 2023

Bontle Tsikwe. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

#BehindtheSelfie: Bontle Tsikwe, business director at The Grind PR

Karabo Ledwaba 9 Mar 2023

Source © The Citizen While South Africans love overseas brands, they also love local brands such as Nando's

Marketing

Unpacking SA's marketing economy

9 Feb 2023

WTM Africa 2023 registration opens

Travel

WTM Africa 2023 registration opens

20 Jan 2023

Value, family and escapism: Top trends driving toy retail this festive season

Trends

Value, family and escapism: Top trends driving toy retail this festive season

Lauren Hartzenberg 9 Nov 2022

Public Health

Dettol's new project gives South Africa's children a sporting chance

11 Oct 2022

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Marketing

Here are the New Generation Awards finalists!

6 Sep 2022

Bata South Africa hits the digital streets with #SuitYourSneakers campaign for Women's Month

Fashion & Homeware

Bata South Africa hits the digital streets with #SuitYourSneakers campaign for Women's Month

Issued by Bata 4 Aug 2022

Social Media

TLM launches 'Meet the LinkedIn Member'

20 Jul 2022

Savanna Premium Cider wins at MAA with Savanna Virtual Comedy

Marketing

Savanna Premium Cider wins at MAA with Savanna Virtual Comedy

Issued by Heineken Beverages 18 Jul 2022

Branding

Revealed: The blueprint for brand building in the digital age

Issued by Kantar 31 May 2022

#NissanNextExperience: Celebrating passion with style with the Magnite and Navara

Launches & Reviews

#NissanNextExperience: Celebrating passion with style with the Magnite and Navara

Naresh Maharaj 16 May 2022

#Newsmaker: Lesego Nyamane joins Acer Africa as marketing lead

Marketing

#Newsmaker: Lesego Nyamane joins Acer Africa as marketing lead

Evan-Lee Courie 10 May 2022

#Newsmaker: Sharon Keith settles in as marketing director at Heineken SA

Marketing

#Newsmaker: Sharon Keith settles in as marketing director at Heineken SA

Evan-Lee Courie 8 Feb 2022

Image supplied. Sharon Keith, Heineken's new marketing director

Marketing

Sharon Keith: new Heineken South Africa marketing director

26 Jan 2022