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 | JESSICA TENNANT Candice Thomas tells us that what's really behind her mask is a fierce female who loves bubbly a little too much, takes life a little seriously, but knows the importance of working hard and balancing that with some good fun...read |
|  | JESSICA TENNANT Earlier this year, Wunderman Thompson SA announced the appointment of Tshego Tshukutswane to its executive team as group chief strategy officer. Tshukutswane joined this month succeeding Moagi Bodibe, who has taken up independent consulting...read |
|  | | On the back of substantial new business won in Europe at the end of 2020, Rapt Creative has opened satellite offices in London and Kiev...read |
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 | ISSUED BY GREY AFRICA Introducing its latest television commercial, "My friend", Savanna is tackling the #MyFriendZone. Not the one you are probably thinking about; the other kind - the multiple friends South Africans tend to make going around their daily business... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BOOMTOWN South Africa's iconic safety footwear brand, Maxeco, celebrates 30 years - and 10-million pairs - of protecting the country's hardworking workforce with a new campaign from Nelson Mandela Bay agency, Boomtown... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU FoxP2 has brought Sello Leshop into its fold as strategic planning director effective from 1 April... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC UNITED At Joe Public United we believe that every person has unlimited growth potential, and that by fueling their growth, we start an unstoppable chain reaction that not only grows them but grows our creative product, our clients and our country... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GREY AFRICA Grey Advertising Africa has appointed Lauren Dixon-Paver and Abigail Visser as a multimedia designer and creative: social and content, respectively... Read |
 | DAMON STAPLETON There are a lot of ideas in the world today. It is what fuels the world. We always say how we need ideas. But we don't really value them. In our business, thousands get thrown away every day. Over the last couple of years I have noticed what I call Swiss-Army knife ideas... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY KLA Typically for KLA, a South African market research company long known for doing things entirely differently, the latter is what happened. And it turned out that brand evolution wasn't enough: the KLA brand required a total revolution... Read |
 | JESSICA TENNANT Just Exists was formed to showcase local talents and bridge the gap between disenfranchised youth creatives and corporates, making a tangible impact in their potential career paths and creating memorable work in the process... Read |
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 | NTOMBI MHANGWANI At home, online and ready to engage - this is the consumer in the new normal. During their prolonged time at home, consumers have become more willing and able to use digital methods of engagement... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY MEDIAMARK Mediamark, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio launched #341LiftOff, a multi-channel, mass-reach campaign offering all businesses three radio spots for the price of one during April, May, June... Read |
 | Following on their previous collaboration, FOM x Kolisi Zwide, Siya Kolisi and Freedom of Movement have paired up on a new range... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY UPBEET DIGITAL Upbeet Digital is proud to announce the appointment of Greg Reardon as head of operations... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ENGAGEMENT FACTORY Email marketing can be difficult to master, and mistakes can have quite dramatic effects. Thankfully, we've got you covered. Our four tips for successful email campaigns will help you pre- and post-send... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA On 5 and 6 May, Topco Media and partners will be presenting a robust networking experience aimed at kick-starting economic growth in Africa, using technology... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KRIEL & CO Is the rise of the opting in culture eating into the reach of the 'niche'? Will a more mature view of personal information protection eclipse the right target, at the wrong time and place?... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AFRIGIS AfriGIS, South Africa's leaders in geospatial science and geospatial information solutions, recently announced that it has achieved a level one Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status... Read |
 | JADE ARENSTEIN AND JOHAN WALTERS Steve Jobs once described his views on privacy saying: "Privacy means people know what they're signing up for, in plain English and repeatedly."... Read |
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 | Leading global brands partner on D&AD Shift with Google to support emerging talent in securing paid opportunities within the creative sector... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY GIANT FILMS With the 2021 Ciclope Africa Brand Content Category and Special Category finalists announced recently, Giant Films tops the company list with 12 Ciclope Africa Brand Content finalists... Read |
 | The critically acclaimed South African documentary, My Octopus Teacher won in the Best Documentary category at the British Academy Film Awards held in London, last night, 11 April 2021... Read |
 | Promising Young Woman and Nomadland were among the big winners at the Baftas 2021. The EE British Academy Film Awards took place the weekend of 10 and 11 April 2021... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BORDERLESS ACCESS Borderless Access surveyed consumers and marketing professionals across 11 countries to understand how these shifts have changed the industry - and what they mean for the future of media and marketing... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR White Star's Shay'na ngeWhite Star (Shine with White Star) 2021 campaign kicks off in April and promises to continue to lend much-needed support to local artists... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GFK SOUTH AFRICA Driven by powerful AI that is continuously validated by GfK's experts, gfknewron gives instant access to GfK's independent, predictive analytics for tech consumer goods across 27 countries... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TQ GROUP Tech-driven marketing solutions agency TQ Group has announced its partnership with fund managers Legacy Africa Capital Partners, a part of Legacy Africa Fund Managers... Read |
 | Sara Didiza has been in the position since March and leads a multi-disciplinary team that includes product management, public relations, and more... Read |
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 | "Media reach, brand mentions, media relations, investor relations, reputation management, broadcast interviews, growing a brand, crisis communications, publicity campaigns and media analysis are but a huge slice of what your company or brand may benefit by subscribing to media monitoring..." Read |
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 | ISSUED BY PRISA The Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (Prisa) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tebogo Ditshego as its president... Read |
 | JACKI MCEWEN-POWELL In a business landscape that has undergone a major metamorphosis, the role of communications has become critical... Read |
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 | Humane Society International has partnered with Hollywood filmmakers and stars to produce Save Ralph, a stop-motion animated short film that aims to end cosmetic testing on animals around the world... Read |
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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE David Alexander, newly appointed chair of Music Publishing Association of South Africa, shares insights on how to revolutionise the business of publishing.... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY REED EXHIBITIONS Hot 91.9FM and the Ticketpro Dome Hybrid Studio are launching an exceptional Putting You Back in Business campaign, where SMEs stand a chance to win a Ticketpro Dome Hybrid Studio production valued at R100,000... Read |
 | Tributes are pouring in for Dr Sindi van Zyl. The much-loved healthcare activist, DJ and social media personality lost her battle to Covid-19 on 10 April... Read |
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 | LAUREN HARTZENBERG Actress, model and TV personality Amanda du-Pont has ventured into the beauty business, launching a locally-made skincare brand... Read |
 | NEVO HADAS Price is the final barrier or motivation to purchase, says Nevo Hadas from DYDX... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY 365 DIGITAL 365 Digital is thrilled to announce its appointment as exclusive partner to TikTok in South Africa. The exclusive partnership specifies 365 Digital as TikTok's exclusive media representatives... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY SHOWMAX Moffie has a big weekend coming up: producer Jack Sidey is nominated for an Outstanding Debut Bafta (British Academy Film Awards) and the critically acclaimed war movie is being released in the USA at select cinemas and streaming platforms by IFC Films... Read |
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 | There have been rapid changes in the recent video viewing landscape exacerbated by the Covid-19 outbreak and the resultant accelerated changes in access to alternate video services and data... Read |
 | In this first-to-TV production, 12 of the Coolest OG's are competing for a R100,000 grand prize by going through a series of fun and really cool challenges to see if they are truly Thee Coolest OG. Read |
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 | HERMAN WASSERMAN & DANI MADRID-MORALES The Covid-19 pandemic has led to widespread disinformation circulating on social media globally. This includes false information about the virus, its origins and possible cures for the disease it causes... Read |
 | CATHERINE KYOBUTUNGI Kenya has started the first phase of its Covid-19 vaccination strategy. This was made possible by the delivery of just over one million AstraZeneca vaccines that arrived in two batches... Read |
 | The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) must be seen as a pillar of the broader development integration agenda, said deputy minister of trade, industry and competition Fikile Majola... Read |
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 | Doctors can now prescribe ivermectin to Covid-19 patients, thanks to an order handed down by the Pretoria High Court... Read |
 | Health minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has announced that the second phase of the country's vaccination will begin on 17 May, as millions of doses of vaccine are set to land on South African shores over the next few weeks... Read |
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