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 | PAUL MIDDLETON We’ve explored the strengths that make media agencies indispensable, the weaknesses that have kept them undervalued, and the opportunities waiting to be claimed. So today, we turn to the threats. And they’re not just theoretical. They’re already knocking... read |
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 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM The Biz Most Read Awards is the monthly accolade for companies to claim rightful recognition for business content activity and impressively amplified impressions for their company news and views... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY IMC CONFERENCE On 18 September, IMC CEO Dale Hefer welcomed over 3300 communicators from over 20 countries to the Nedbank IMC, confirming its place as the continent’s top marketing showcase... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Melusi Mhlungu, We Are Bizarre's founder & chief creative officer asks "Are you playing to win, or not to lose?"... read |
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 | Charl Bassil, chief brand officer of BBC presented Reimagining the iconic as a keynote speaker at the Nedbank IMC Conference 2025... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Stacy Jayne Saggers, commercial growth director, Insights Division, Kantar says brands in South Africa are showing and consumers are expecting them to continue showing up... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Bryony Rose, director for Yext’s Enterprise International business, focused on how brands can get prepared to make sure that their data is surfacing in LLMs... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Vaughan Croeser, vice president, marketing: The South African Breweries (AB InBev), says marketers must build for the long term responsibly... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Bassil has banned the word iconic at the BBC... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Ryan Sauer, chief executive officer and founder of Redwood Analytics, is deeply passionate about measuring marketing performance... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA AI is levelling the playing field and the leaders who blend people and technology intelligently will pull ahead... Read |
| Marketing & Media |
 | ISSUED BY ROCKET CREATIVE DESIGN & DISPLAY Rocket Creative is proud to announce its successful partnership with soundcore South Africa to enhance the brand’s visibility at the recent City2City Marathon... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | The platform enables advertisers to reach high-intent shoppers at the moment of decision, delivering measurable ROI and business growth... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA OpenAI, the company behind the world’s most popular AI programme, has launched a new series of adverts inspired by the everyday human prompts submitted on its platform... Read |
 | International Andy Awards announces 2026 regional chairs... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it will begin using interactions with its artificial intelligence assistant to inform advertising and content recommendations on Facebook, Instagram and other apps from 16 December... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CAPITEC In South Africa’s fast-changing economy, people don’t just want banks that transact. They want banks that see them, understand them and believe in their potential. Capitec’s new brand campaign, Bank on better, delivers that promise with a powerful truth: we all bank on something – and someone... Read |
 | According to 80% of strategists worldwide, strategy stands at a crossroads — and is too often seen as dispensable... Read |
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| Artificial Intelligence |
 | COURTNEY CHAPPLE, ISSUED BY BRAVE GROUP Let’s explore the transformative potential of this technology in their role... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MANN MADE Practical insight, bold ideas and future-shaping conversations await... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BLUEGRASS DIGITAL Umbraco has officially launched the Developer MCP server in beta, ushering in a new era of AI-powered content management... Read |
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| CRM, CX, UX |
 | Latest research shows 68% of township consumers prioritise price in brand-buying decisions, while one-third prefer local entrepreneurs over national chains... read |
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 | ISSUED BY YOUKNOW TECHNOLOGIES Wonga, a prominent fintech, revitalised its customer marketing strategy by partnering with YOUKNOW to implement the Braze customer engagement platform... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HUMAN8 Human8’s SITEisfaction 2025 report offers a glimpse into the future of CX... Read |
 | ISSUED BY IRVINE PARTNERS 1st for Women is thrilled to announce it has been named the top performer in the Short-Term Insurance (STI) industry at the prestigious Ask Africa Orange Index Awards... Read |
 | BRUCE VON MALTITZ At its heart, good service is about delivering on five simple things: speed and convenience, knowledgeable help, a consistent experience, a human touch when needed, and the option for self-service... Read |
 | MURRAY HAMILTON Murray Hamilton, content director, VML South Africa tackles the “should design inform copy or should copy inform design?”debate… Read |
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| Digital |
 | CALEB CHARLES, ISSUED BY IGNITION GROUP Environments Management now drives resilience, talent retention and culture, evolving into a people-first, tech-enabled workplace service... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OFFERNET For some time, I have observed a persistent narrative within our industry: that print is a relic, a channel of diffusion rather than precision... Read |
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| ESG |
 | Daily Maverick and Maverick451 in partnership with Gift of the Givers proudly announce the release of the MavericKids Activity Book Volume 5: Smart, curious and independent... read |
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| Events & Conferencing |
 | CLAIRE KIVEDO & LASHEIGH O'EHLEY, ISSUED BY OVERALL EVENTS & COMMUNICATION The NAACAM Show 2025 successfully concluded last month, reaffirming not only its status as Africa’s leading automotive component manufacturing trade show, but also confirming Nelson Mandela Bay and the Eastern Cape as the proud home of the country’s flagship automotive events... Read |
 | LERATO MARULE, ISSUED BY GL EVENTS SOUTH AFRICA PTY (LTD) This summer, GL events South Africa transforms outdoor spaces into premium event experiences, with the Nedbank Golf Challenge showcasing their creativity and precision... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | EARLE HOLMES Afda is proud to announce that the National Film and Video Foundation has selected The Heart is a Muscle as the country’s official submission at the 98th Academy Awards... read |
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 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA AFDA alumnus Richard Finn Gregory has gained international acclaim with his four-part documentary series School Ties.. Read |
| Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY CHILLIENGINE Chilliengine, a leading experiential marketing and events agency, has been announced as a finalist in the 2025 Pendoring Awards, which celebrates excellence in South African creativity across all local languages... Read |
 | SABRINA DE FREITAS AND JULIET KILLICK The newly introduced Liquor Amendment Bill is proposing a complete ban on the advertising, promotion and product placement of liquor... read |
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 | Pret A Manger, the international food and coffee brand, has appointed Matthew Bresnahan as chief marketing officer, as the company pushes ahead with its global expansion... Read |
 | LUYANDA MAZIBUKO Luyanda Mazibuko, SEM's creative production manager, asks how homegrown brands can actually tap into the hearts of the diverse South African market?... Read |
 | The idea of a fast-track pitch has found some traction in a world that demands faster action... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MSPORTS MARKETING With over 20 years of experience, Qhawekazi Mdikane has built a career that spans from FMCG to financial services... Read |
 | ISSUED BY G&G ADVOCACY We live in a time when information is everywhere and consumers are savvy and seek information and reviews about products and brands to make informed purchasing decisions... Read |
 | ISSUED BY EATBIGFISH The fourth session of the 2025 Marketing Masterclass series... unpacked a critical yet often misunderstood concept of marketing – brand power... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Following a successful debut in Johannesburg, MIC returns with 'Business of Belonging: Is Cultural Capital Paying?' at Loeries Creative Week 2025... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA), together with programme sponsor GIB Insurance, is proud to announce the 16 graduates of the fifth ACA Women in Leadership (WIL) cohort... Read |
 | WFA has announced the Global Marketer of the Year jury members who will decide the winner of the revamped competition... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BA:KO BY ECHOHOUSE Policy language is often heavy, abstract, and far removed from everyday realities... Read |
| Media |
 | Enver Groenewald has been appointed as the first chief commercial officer for the SABC... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ADVERTISING MEDIA FORUM In the media industry, process often becomes the holy grail. We measure, we optimise, and we automate, until the humanity is stripped from the work... Read |
 | Megapro has launched a content creation division, MegaLive, to meet the evolving needs of its commercial partners... Read |
 | The Press Council of South Africa (PCSA) has announced the appointment of Thabo Leshilo as the new public advocate, effective 1 November 2025, for a five-year term... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (NWU) The NWU, through the Indigenous Language Media in Africa research niche area, in collaboration with the Tim Modise Foundation, invites members of the media to a special public lecture by one of South Africa’s most experienced broadcasters, Tim Modise... Read |
| Media Freedom |
 | The M20 Declaration has been formally handed over to the G20... Read |
| Newspapers |
 | Veteran journalist John Bailey has taken ownership of the weekly titles Sunday World and Sunday Sun... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA The country’s most influential ICT players rely on MyBroadband to showcase their products and services... Read |
| OOH |
 | ISSUED BY KENA OUTDOOR Stretching from the highways leading to OR Tambo International Airport to the streets of Sandton, Soweto, and Carnival City, the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2025 was made visible long before the first note was played... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | ISSUED BY HAVAS JOHANNESBURG Following the recent nomination of Provit Chemmani as CEO Africa, based in Johannesburg, Havas announces the appointment of Alberto Canteli as executive chairman Africa, effective 1 September... Read |
 | South African public relations agencies showed their world-class excellence at the PRCA Platinum Awards 2025... Read |
| Radio |
 | Radio is the trusted cultural bridge for SA’s code-switching Black middle class... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JACARANDA FM Jacaranda FM today announced a bold new strategic brand positioning, officially launching as 'your no.1 feel good station'... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ALGOA FM Algoa FM’s recent win in the George Herald’s Best of George, as best local radio station for two years in a row, is testimony... Read |
| Retail |
 | The announcement is a gamble that could redefine brand loyalty and reshape perceptions in a market where consumers increasingly demand transparency... read |
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 | Retailers in the e-commerce sector are delivering strong growth and profitability, with confidence in secure, seamless payments powering expansion... Read |
| Social Media |
 | Filtered photos and persuasive marketing tactics conceal the very real risks associated with procedures performed by non-specialists... Read |
 | TikTok has launched its African All-Stars Brand Edition, spotlighting South African innovators and brand builders… Read |
| Sponsorship |
 | Puma recognised the great potential of this sport early on and has partnered with Hyrox since the first race in Hamburg in 2017... Read |
 | Through this partnership, Spar will work with the unions to create new opportunities to grow grassroots rugby, nurture regional pride, and support local economic development... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MOONSPORT “It wasn’t just a tournament, it was a movement” Leezil Hendriks reflects on Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025... Read |
| Streaming |
 | Spotify said the leadership shift reflects how the company has operated since 2023... Read |
| TV |
 | ISSUED BY MULTICHOICE Mzansi Magic (Channel 161 DStv) is thrilled to announce that Big Brother Mzansi is back for another exciting season. If you thought the chance had slipped through your fingers, this is your opportunity to slide into the spotlight, so don’t sleep on it! Vuk’ubangene!... Read |
| Youth Marketing |
 | Gen Z is shaping the global market and brands are finding it hard to keep up. Eskimi’s latest analysis highlights what brands must do to stand out.. Read |
 | PASSY NOPOUDEM Francophone Africa is young, digital-first, and rewriting the rules of brand loyalty. Passy Nopoudem of Irvine Partners explains why brands can’t afford to overlook it... Read |
| Prism Awards |
 | The Prisms Summit 2025 heads to Sandton this October, bringing Africa’s communicators together for two days of debate and learning... Read |
 | Communications offered the kind of dynamism I was looking for, constantly changing, full of possibility, and deeply rooted in culture... Read |
 | In this exclusive interview series, we get to know the Young Voices better, uncover what they hope to take away from the experience, and hear how they believe young professionals can influence the future of the PR and communications industry... Read |
 | From law aspirations to leading campaigns for global entertainment brands, Ashla Mogane has built her young career on creativity and adaptability... Read |
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 | ISAAC ANYAOGU The strike has escalated tension in Africa’s top oil producer, with a legal and industrial standoff that could disrupt regional fuel supply and trade... Read |
 | These are among the findings from the fifth annual climate survey report How Companies Are Tackling the Climate Challenge—and Creating Value... Read |
 | NIALL MCNULTY Across Africa, AI has the potential to drive change in schools, but only if it is shaped to fit the realities of African classrooms, rather than forcing classrooms to adapt to the technology... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY PNET The future of work in South Africa is set to be shaped by rising demand for professionals that offer a strong blend of technical skills, business acumen and digital fluency... Read |
 | In a historic judgment, the Constitutional Court confirmed that South Africa’s parental leave framework under the BCEA and UIF Act is unconstitutional for unfairly discriminating against fathers, adoptive parents, and commissioning parents... Read |
 | Convened under the theme, “building entrepreneurial resilience”, discussions were aimed at emphasising the importance of creating supportive ecosystems... Read |
 | The bank said it will continue to stand firmly with beneficiaries, safeguarding their welfare and access to dignified, safe and reliable banking services... Read |
 | Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s weighted average contribution increase reflects the expected rise in both the cost of healthcare products and services as well as their utilisation... Read |
 | SUSAN HEAVEY She created a path for a string of other women to follow suit, including the late Dian Fossey... Read |
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