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|  | EMILY STANDER Award-winning media talent and storyteller Nontobeko Sibisi has been selected to be part of Talents Durban...read |
|  | MPUME NGOBESE The advertising industry is in crisis...read |
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| |  | LAUREN HARTZENBERG From humble beginnings mixing ginger beer in buckets in a garage, Mpho Mohaswa has worked to grow her Ghemere brand and secure listings at prominent SA supermarkets... Read |  | IMRAN SALIE The idea of Bathu shoes came to Theo Baloyi in 2015 when he realised that Africa had no sneaker brand that authentically tells the African story... Read |  | EMILY STANDER Karabo Poppy has taken advantage of her talent to be part of the South African story... Read |  | SHAN RADCLIFFE Clara Hansen graduated with her LLB Cum Laude from the University of Pretoria, before going on to specialise in Environmental Law and completing her Masters through Wits University... Read |  | EMILY STANDER Thulani Sishi has thrust his love for entertainment and esports into a successful career... Read |  | KATJA HAMILTON Cipla broke the Guinness World Record with the ''largest Socks Sentence" challenge. Over 5,600 socks were donated by its staff and Curro Brackenfell, who donated over 3,000 socks alone. The record-breaking sentence was the mental health hashtag, #ItsOkNotToBeOk... Read |  | The Forbes Business Council welcomes new member, Travis Meyer, founder and chief executive officer at Thynk Capital Holdings... Read |  | Nedbank aims to cheer on the hustlers through meaningful and authentic connections that seek to empower the youth to realise their potential... Read |
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| |  | The IAB South Africa's 2022 Bookmark Awards will take place in person on Thursday, 28 July at Summer Place in Sandton, Johannesburg.... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | ISSUED BY GREY AFRICA Grey and Savanna celebrated two wins at the 2022 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. After receiving two shortlists for Savanna Cider's vaccination drive campaign called "JAB JAB" in Excellence in Radio & Audio, both converted to metal statues... Read |
 | LYN WILSON, ISSUED BY WUNDERMAN THOMPSON The psychological impacts of Covid-19 are commensurate with other major global traumatic events, including WWII, the Spanish Influenza pandemic (1918-1919) and SARS 2003... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC UNITED South Africa celebrated Youth Day on 16 June - this saw South African Tourism, the South African Consulate General New York, and Joe Public come together to commemorate this historic day by launching a new digital campaign in the heart of New York City's Time Square... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DUKE The Duke Group is excited to share their rankings announced at the MMA Smarties Business Impact Index Africa (BII) recently... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE HARDY BOYS Durban-based advertising agency, The Hardy Boys (THB) - A Wunderman Thompson Company - are celebrating their TVC for Nola Mayonnaise, 'Embracing new ways' being featured in the Top 10 of South Africa's Best Liked Ads of Q4 2021... Read |
 | MARTIN MYERS RJ Benjamin's smash hit single, Change the World, has come back and been used in Nestlé's new campaign... Read |
 | Six Grands Prix have been presented at the second global Warc Awards for Effectiveness... Read |
 | The New York Festivals International Advertising Awards 2022 shortlist has been announced. Read |
 | The World Federation of Advertising officially introduced the Global DEI Charter for Change at Cannes 2022... Read |
 | Lisbon International Advertising Festivals Group has announced that Grand Prix winners will also receive NFT trophies... Read |
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| Cannes Lions |
 | In the final Awards Show of the Cannes Lions AB InBev was awarded Creative Marketer of the Year... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GREY AFRICA The invitation-only IRG Leadership Program for CMOs and senior growth leaders connects participants to invaluable benchmarking, new insights and learnings from thought leaders and peer practitioners... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Steph van Niekerk, creative director at Grey, shares her thoughts and learnings relating to this week's Cannes Lions... Read |
 | South Africa has won its first Gold Lion at this year's Cannes Lions, with Grey and its client Savanna... Read |
 | Joe Public and VMLY&R have been awarded a Bronze Lion each in the Cannes Lions 2022 Craft category... Read |
 | The Cannes Lions 2022 shortlists for Engagement have been released Read |
 | The Cannes Lions 2022 Experience and Strategy categories feature VMLY&R and Digify Africa... Read |
 | Warc has released the Anatomy of Effectiveness report, an updated edition, at Cannes Lions Read |
 | Portugal won its first-ever Grand Prix, and Sweden and Germany their first Grand Prix at Cannes Lions 2022... Read |
 | Cannes you Even: your exclusive daily update from the Grey and Savanna Cider team, direct from the Riviera... Read |
 | Enjoy another exclusive daily update from the Grey and Savanna Cider team, direct from the Riviera... Read |
 | With the Grey and Savanna team on their way back to SA, they share their final days at Cannes Lions 2022... Read |
 | The Cannes Lions 2022 Titanium, Classic Film and Good: The Glass Lion for Change and the Sustainable Development Goals shortlists are out... Read |
 | A second Grand Prix for The Unfiltered History Tour at Cannes 2022... Read |
 | Cannes Lions announced the new Creative B2B Lions, Direct Lions, Media Lions, Creative Data Lions, PR Lions, and Social & Influencer Lions... Read |
 | As this year's Cannes Lions 2022 finishes, SA wins Young Lions Film Bronze Lion... Read |
| CSI |
 | ISSUED BY FLOW COMMUNICATIONS Flow Communications is delighted to once again join forces with Hollard in a purpose-driven initiative by undertaking public relations for Hollard's recently launched ChangeMaker campaign, which is the first campaign of its kind in the world to incentivise policyholders for volunteering... Read |
 | DDB Romania in partnership with VIF has launched a campaign to raise awareness about virginity testing... Read |
 | Cadbury has launched the Homegrown Stories initiative with the aim to grow, co-author and distribute children's stories... Read |
 | In an international action to tackle the climate emergency, advertising agencies and groups, advertisers, media and trade bodies came together at Cannes... Read |
 | The #EndDomesticSilence initiative, run by Joko in partnership with Powa, recently saw 55 gender-based GBV survivors complete skills training... Read |
| Digital |
 | ISSUED BY SO INTERACTIVE Known locally for nearly three decades as a much-loved seafood restaurant that serves plentiful portions of seafood and sushi, Ocean Basket has been making waves internationally... Read |
 | ISSUED BY WUNDERMAN THOMPSON In partnership with metaverse platform, Odyssey, Wunderman Thompson has launched a virtual beach metaverse activation... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MEDIAMARK Leading audio and digital solutions company, Mediamark, has announced a major rebrand with a revolutionary shift from their previously blue logo to invigorate and inspire both staff and the industry... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU The PEP account was won by Carat South Africa following a multi-agency pitch and includes digital and traditional media strategy, planning and buying with a dedicated team based at the Cape Town office... Read |
 | Boomtown has tapped into NFTs to raise awareness about human trafficking... Read |
 | Warc has launched the Warc Digital Commerce, a one-stop destination bringing together analysis, best practices and insights... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY STUDENT VILLAGE Graduates are an investment. If you treat them well they can provide the ideas, talent and insights that shape the next generation of your company... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY ORNICO The metaverse is undoubtedly the 'cool kidz' word of 2022, but it's not new to the block. So, what made it #blowup? We are sure there are some theories flying around... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DIGIFY AFRICA Digify Africa is excited to celebrate this Youth Month with another Youth Digital Skills Forum installment... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BUSINESS AND ARTS SOUTH AFRICA After two years of Zoom meetings and solo contemplation, the cultural and creative sectors are ready to forge a new course of action - and young creative entrepreneurs are impatient to get started... Read |
 | Executives will be able to attend keynotes, educational workshops, panel discussions and live Q&As to assist them in creating bullet-proof customer experience systems for their enterprises... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GL EVENTS SOUTH AFRICA You know your branding and signage are your business's most powerful marketing tools. Just as important is making sure you choose the best printing, branding and signage company near you, that will deliver high-quality, innovative and cost-efficient signage solutions on time, every time... Read |
 | The Red and Yellow Creative School of Business has announced the launch of Creating Meaning in the Metaverse... Read |
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| Film & Cinematography |
 | The Durban FilmMart has announced the headline speakers for this year's event... Read |
 | The Durban FilmMart Institute has announced the 2022 Jumpstart projects included in this year's Durban FilmMart... Read |
| Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY THINK CREATIVE AFRICA Think Creative Africa was selected to create and implement a new campaign for Flying Fish Seltzer following a competitive three-way pitch facilitated by Filmer.tv... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SPARK MEDIA Hive Digital Media is excited to announce the appointment of Katherine Bell as the company's new general manager (GM). Katherine Bell takes over the reigns from Kristin Louw, who leaves the company to pursue new opportunities... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY Resilience: Coping and hoping when floods leave KZN factory in knee-deep water; SobAlert and CarTrackZA display stupid, shameless marketing... Read |
 | ASHLEIGH BUTTERWORTH Incredible products and services are only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to taking your startup to the next level... Read |
 | Meltwater reports significant growth in influencer marketing, noting a 26.7% increase in sponsored posts... Read |
| Mobile |
 | The latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report predicts that current global 5G subscriptions will pass the one billion milestone by the end of 2022... Read |
| Radio |
 | CANDY DEMPERS, ISSUED BY MEDIAHEADS 360 Radio thought leaders have long spoken about the future of youth radio and the increasing pressure that this segment of the medium is under... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING Primedia Group has appointed Tholoana Ncheke as group legal counsel. Tholoana Ncheke is an accomplished attorney, highly proficient in corporate law, taxation, administrative law, litigation and media and communication law... Read |
| Research |
 | The 2022 South African Township CX Report provides insights into township economic growth across stokvels, spazas, fashion and food... Read |
 | 79% of agencies rate their work at three out of five stars for corporate responsibility and economic, social, and environmental factors... Read |
| Retail |
 | The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development describes the use of phrases such as "plant-based meatballs" and "vegan nuggets" as "illicit" because the products do not meet the definition of "processed meat"... Read |
 | Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to sell the Tormore Scotch Whisky brand and distillery to premium spirits producer Elixir Distillers... Read |
 | AJAY LALU Facing a fundamental change in market dynamics, retailers are caught between a rock and a hard place. Technology is their best bet, says Q-Hop CEO Ajay Lalu... Read |
 | Grant Reid, CEO of food and confectionery giant Mars, will retire in September after more than eight years in the role and 34 years at the company... Read |
| Sponsorship |
 | ISSUED BY PLAYMAKERS In support of developing women in sport, Captivate the Playmakers Group activation, shopper marketing, branding and logistics business has joined a community of sponsors of a South African all-female cycling team, Team Stadio as they prepare for upcoming events including the 2022 Spar Swiss Epic... Read |
| TV |
 | ISSUED BY FOX NETWORKS GROUP Mbali Mtshali joins Snakes in the City to co-host new season together with Simon Keys and Siouxsie Gillett... Read |
 | The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) has commissioned a new Television-only ES... Read |
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| Behind the Selfie |
 | EMILY STANDER We speak to the creator of the inaugural Content Creator Awards, Manuela Dias de Deus... Read |
| Africa |
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 | Africa's economic growth and potential is being crippled by corruption, government inefficiency, and a lack of transparency and accountability... Read |
 | GEORGE OBULUTSA France's Amethis investment fund will sell its stake in Kenyan general retailer Naivas to Mauritius-based IBL Group... Read |
 | What are the realities facing Africa's boldest growth opportunity? In a recent United Nations Conference on Trade and Development panel, key insights surfaced that impact the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area... Read |
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 | In a letter to attorneys of Neasa, the Minister, through his attorneys, on 23 June 2022, admitted that the Code of Practice: Managing Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in the Workplace, 2022]], was issued unlawfully... Read |
 | A wake-up call for Health Department heads: Children are dying because of horrendous state of our public hospitals... Read |
 | Russia is exploring the possibility of creating an international reserve currency based on the basket of BRICS currencies, President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Wednesday... Read |
 | The first monkeypox case has been identified in South Africa... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Zondo slams State Security Agency (SSA) in final report... Read |
 | PATRICK TIPPOO Local vaccine development has a long-lasting impact on the South African economy by not only
creating jobs but by lessening reliance on foreign trade and reducing the mortality rate of
preventable diseases such as pneumonia... Read |
 | SAICA urges councils and portfolio committees to exercise their powers to hold municipalities accountable and to enforce consequence management to improve service delivery and municipal finance management... Read |
 | Due to a faulty spray mechanism, Cipla has voluntarily recalled batches of Coryx throat spray... Read |
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