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McCann Joburg has appointed (left) Thandeka Gilbert as creative director and (right) Toni Hughes as executive creative director (Images supplied. Image composite by Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity)

Marketing & Media

McCann Joburg appoints diverse leadership

7 Aug 2025

Publicis West Africa crowned Creative Agency of the Year at 2023/2024 Gong Gong Awards

Advertising

Publicis West Africa crowned Creative Agency of the Year at 2023/2024 Gong Gong Awards

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 23 Jul 2025

After 42 years, Carol Wahler becomes executive director emeritus. Joe Newton steps in as executive director. Source: Supplied.

The One Club for Creativity

Joe Newton takes the helm as executive director of Type Directors Club

15 Jul 2025

Bold ideas and global voices: Bathabile Xaba at Cannes Lions

Cannes Lions

Bold ideas and global voices: Bathabile Xaba at Cannes Lions

Issued by Sunshinegun 11 Jul 2025

The star-studded Showmax ad also features Grammy winner Tyla (Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Showmax says dare to believe

4 Jul 2025

#YouthMonth: SA’s Young Lions winners – “Our strength is our South Africanness”

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: SA’s Young Lions winners – “Our strength is our South Africanness”

Danette Breitenbach 26 Jun 2025

Michelle Lourens is headed to Cannes. Source: Supplied.

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: Michelle Lourens, IMA’s ‘Swiss army knife’, joins Cannes Lions Open Chair Programme

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Jun 2025

$Joe Public, Promise and TBWA\Hunt Lascaris are among the South African agencies that are Pencil and Merit winners in the One Show (Image supplied)$

The One Club for Creativity

One Show winners: Joe Public, Promise and TBWA\Hunt Lascaris

16 May 2025

Donald Chauke from Demographicia asks if Nedbank’s pink tax campaign that takes on gender pricing is enough (Image credit: Nedbank)

Marketing

Nedbank’s pink tax campaign takes on gender pricing but is it enough?

15 May 2025

Ogilvy SA announced regional Creative Agency of The Year at The One Show 2024

Marketing & Media

Ogilvy SA announced regional Creative Agency of The Year at The One Show 2024

Issued by Ogilvy South Africa 5 Feb 2025

Promise won the coveted Prestigious Umpetha trophy for The Vluit Project campaign, developed for AfriSam (Image supplied)

Advertising

All the 2024 Pendoring winners: Promise’s Vluit Project wins Pendoring Umpetha

25 Nov 2024

From AAA to Cannes Lions: Mike Bond’s global advertising journey

Advertising

From AAA to Cannes Lions: Mike Bond’s global advertising journey

Issued by AAA School of Advertising 11 Nov 2024

Afda students and alumni reign supreme at Saftas 2024

Higher Education

Afda students and alumni reign supreme at Saftas 2024

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 1 Nov 2024

Source: © @Mzansimagic - The Safta 2024 Best TV Drama Award went to Shaka iLembe which was also the biggest winner with 12 awards at the 18th South African Film and Television Awards

TV

Shaka iLembe tops the 18th South African Film and Television Awards

28 Oct 2024

Joe Public named Agency of the Year at The Loerie Awards 2024

Loeries Creative Week

Joe Public named Agency of the Year at The Loerie Awards 2024

Issued by Joe Public 18 Oct 2024

Loeries night one

Loeries Creative Week

Loeries night one

Issued by Loeries 14 Oct 2024

Source: © Gallo Images (Left) Preetesh Sewraj, CEO The Loeries, (centre) Bridget Harpur, head of marketing: Volkswagen South Africa was named Marketer of the Year, and (right)
Kabelo Moshapalo, incoming Loeries Chairperson and CCO Ogilvy Johannesburg

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries: All the winners, VW's Bridget Harpur named marketer of the year

10 Oct 2024

MakeReign introduces marketing arm to connect brands with consumers at all digital touch points

Marketing

MakeReign introduces marketing arm to connect brands with consumers at all digital touch points

Issued by MakeReign 17 Sep 2024

Afda students and alumni receive over 50 nominations at Saftas

Higher Education

Afda students and alumni receive over 50 nominations at Saftas

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 13 Sep 2024

Vuyo Dabula stars in the campaign. Source: Ogilvy.

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Vuyo Dabula & Ogilvy SA come alive in action packed Sunbet ad

6 Aug 2024

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2024: All the South African winners

Danette Breitenbach 24 Jun 2024

Source: © LLLLITL More Grand Prix and Gold winners have been announced by CannesLions

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2024: Day 2: Grande Prix and Gold winners announced

19 Jun 2024

From Soweto to the Super Bowl... and back home to Jozi

Advertising

From Soweto to the Super Bowl... and back home to Jozi

Issued by aHead Marketing Services 18 Jun 2024

Image supplied. The final and full shortlist for the D&AD Awards has been released and the 62nd D&AD Awards ceremony takes place tomorrow, Wednesday 22 May in London

D&AD Awards

Full D&AD shortlist revealed

21 May 2024

The 62nd annual D&AD Awards’ first shortlist has been announced

D&AD Awards

D&AD Awards announce first shortlist

21 May 2024

Source: © Branding Asia South Africa won five Silver Pencils, one Bronze Pencil and 15 Merits from The One Show 2024

The One Club for Creativity

SA leads The One Show regional tally, with Ogilvy heading up the winners

17 May 2024

Giraffe Creative Awards 2024 winners announced

Advertising

Giraffe Creative Awards 2024 winners announced

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 14 May 2024

Beyond the Classroom: AAA's showcase inspires tomorrow's creatives

Education

Beyond the Classroom: AAA's showcase inspires tomorrow's creatives

Issued by AAA School of Advertising 12 Dec 2023

3 Grand Prix awarded at first round of Loeries 2023 awards

Loeries Creative Week

3 Grand Prix awarded at first round of Loeries 2023 awards

Issued by Loeries 10 Oct 2023

Source: Gallo Images Ogilvy won a total of 16 Loeries at the 45 Loeries

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2023: 232 Loeries awarded

Danette Breitenbach 9 Oct 2023

Source: Gallo Images Ogilvy SA won one of three Grand Prix at the Loeries last night

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2023: First 3 Grand Prix awarded

6 Oct 2023

Afda students and alumni scoop 13 awards at the Saftas

Higher Education

Afda students and alumni scoop 13 awards at the Saftas

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 5 Oct 2023

Source: © Saftas The winners of the 17th annual South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas17) have been announced...

Film & Cinematography

The 17th annual South African Film and Television Awards winners announced

2 Oct 2023

$Source: TBWA\SA$

Education

TBWA\SA opens up internship applications

4 Sep 2023

KWV powers Butan Creatives project

Art

KWV powers Butan Creatives project

23 Aug 2023

Higher Education

Nominations galore for Afda staff, students and alumni at Saftas 2023

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 15 Aug 2023

Image supplied.The 17th Annual South African Film and Television Awards nominees have been announced

Film & Cinematography

All the 2023 Safta nominees

8 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied.

The One Club for Creativity

The One Club announces global jury for Young Guns 21

7 Jul 2023

Almost 200 graduates have gone through the programme in the past eight years. Source: Supplied.

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: Insights into Nahana Graduate Programme with head of learning Papikie Seopa

Karabo Ledwaba 27 Jun 2023

Source: © D&AD The 61st D&AD Awards Ceremony took place on 24 and 25 May 2023 in London

D&AD Awards

All the 61st 2nd D&AD Awards winners

26 May 2023

Image supplied: D&AD Awards. Promise awarded two Wood Pencils and a Graphite Pencil for client Black Studio

D&AD Awards

1st D&AD Awards ceremony rewards South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt and Middle East agencies

Danette Breitenbach 25 May 2023

Image supplied. Agencies in Israel, Kenya, Turkey, South Africa, and United Arab Emirates won five Gold Pencils, three Silver, 13 Bronze and 73 Merits in The One Show

The One Club for Creativity

5 Gold Pencils, 3 Silver, 13 Bronze and 73 Merits in The One Show 2023 for Africa and Middle East agencies

19 May 2023

Advertising

LIA announces 2023 juries for health and pharma competitions

2 May 2023

Image supplied. The One Show 2023 finalist list has been revealed with close to four dozen countries and regions on the list, including South Africa and Africa

The One Club for Creativity

All the One Show 2023 SA finalists

Danette Breitenbach 25 Apr 2023

Design Indaba Emerging Creatives set to define SA's fashion industry

Fashion

Design Indaba Emerging Creatives set to define SA's fashion industry

14 Apr 2023

Lisa Black is an intern illustrator who was the top student at Red&Yellow Creative School of Business. Source: Supplied.

Design

#RisingStar: Lisa Black, an illustrator to watch

Karabo Ledwaba 12 Apr 2023