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 | BRENDAN SEERY They say rivalry and competition improves the breed and this certainly seems to be the case in marketing, although our advertising oversight people continue to ban comparative advertising... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PROMISE Promise has appointed Nic Kostouros as executive creative director, effective 1 September 2023. Kostouros will now become responsible for a broader client base, in addition to driving the agency's creative, culture and emergent technology skill sets... Read |
 | Net#work BBDO has appointed Marcus Moshapalo as executive creative director from 1 September 2023, as the driving force behind its partners' creative ambitions... Read |
 | Alex Okosi, current managing director for YouTube EMEA Emerging Markets, will take on the role of managing director for Google in Africa... Read |
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| |  | ISSUED BY BATA Through its recently launched #WomenKind campaign launched in Women's Month, Tomy is using its digital channels to give a platform to local, women-led businesses, as well as making a financial contribution towards them to ensure they can continue to grow... Read |
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| Loeries |
 | The Loeries have announced the five international jury presidents who will lead the 2023 juries... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Checkers Sixty60's message of support "We'll bring it home" features a unique rendition of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC There are few things that are guaranteed in life, and a cinematic and entertaining advert from Chicken Licken is one of them. This time, in the form of a visual feast for Chicken Licken's Rock My Soul... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE BAR The Bar Africa, an independent Kenyan advertising agency celebrates its first year anniversary. The agency was co-founded by Marls Truter, Shounak Guhathakurta and Yash Deb... Read |
 | Relay Jeans has unveiled its latest campaign, 'Relay Jeans: Sound of Denim,' a harmonious celebration of individuality and personal expression through music... Read |
 | ERICA MEALY Late last week, Google announced something called the Privacy Sandbox has been rolled out to a "majority" of Chrome users, and will reach 100% of users in the coming months... Read |
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| Branding |
 | CELESTE SIRIN How ready is your organisation as we approach the forthcoming year ahead? With the last quarter of the year on the horizon, forward-thinking companies are already charting the course for the new year... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Sizwe Mdladla Nando's GM: digital marketing IMEA thought he wanted to own a soccer team, then he found his passion for branding... Read |
 | JORGE PALACIOS, ISSUED BY INVIBES ADVERTISING There's been plenty of discussion and speculation on how AI might shape the future, but AI is already redefining the world across all industries in unprecedented ways, almost without us even realising it... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO In a dynamic digital landscape where change is constant, one thing has remained unwavering: consumers' desire for elegant online experiences. Rogerwilco recognised this fundamental truth early on, even before the concept of User Experience (UX) became a mainstream term in the digital customer experience (CX) sphere... Read |
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 | Rihanna returns to Puma as the creative director of Fenty x Puma with a multi-year partnership and several product launches in the pipeline... Read |
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 | The fifth edition of Google Africa Internet Academy is taking place next week from 11 to 12 September at UJ... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS The first Novacom Africa summit gathered the leaders of Africa's digital transformation together in Franschhoek this week... Read |
 | A Kaspersky survey showed that 61.3% of employees in SA believe that the metaverse is the future of the internet... Read |
 | The DStv Content Creator Awards winners were announced this weekend... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GONE DIGITAL A.M.A Digital Media - a leading ad-tech and media sales house connecting media brands to African audiences - is thrilled to announce the launch of "Illuminate" by Taptap... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY DMASA The final deadline for submissions has been extended until 14 September 2023. Yes, you read that right! This is the final extension, giving you more time to showcase your groundbreaking campaigns and be a part of this prestigious event. So, gather your ideas, polish your entries, and get ready to shine!... Read |
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| Education |
 | Today Avatar launched the Avatar Creative Foundry (ACF), its initiative for young creatives across the spectrum of artistic expression... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BUSINESS AND ARTS SOUTH AFRICA Basa invites registered small and micro enterprises operating within the cultural and creative industries to apply for the PESP4 grant funding... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA The Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER conference culminated in resounding success as the final event of the year, rounding off a triumphant journey that spanned three provinces... Read |
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| Magazines |
 | ISSUED BY NEW MEDIA Launched in 2003 by New Media on behalf of Woolworths, with the intention of becoming "the best food magazine in the world", Woolworths Taste celebrates its 20th anniversary this month... Read |
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 | The Impact South Africa Conference, presented by MMA SA, takes place tomorrow, 7 September, at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HAVAS JOHANNESBURG Havas Red, the global agency micronetwork, has announced the addition of Havas Red South Africa in Johannesburg, expanding its presence to 14 markets around the world... Read |
| Media |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH The Most Awards have introduced the Most admired Marketing and Media Manager of the Year, recognising a changing media landscape... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GAGASI FM GH Media Group, a leading media solutions company, has announced a change in leadership, effective 29 September... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY THE STRAT FARM If you're a media strategist, a media agency decision-maker or an advertiser, then this is for you... Read |
| Media Freedom |
 | A Myanmar photojournalist has been sentenced to 20 years of physical labour for his coverage of the aftermath of a deadly cyclone... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA By appearing on What's Next, these executives had a direct line of communication with the country's top business decision-makers and were able to share their insights and knowledge... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY PROVANTAGE Airport Ads, one of the most innovative airport media companies in the Middle East and Africa Region (MEA) and part of the Provantage family of companies, has announced the launch of The Atrium... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | Kgomotso Moalusi has been appointed Eclipse Communications' managing partner: corporate to lead the agency's corporate centre of excellence business unit... Read |
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| Promotions & Activations |
 | Food Lover's Market has entered Sharks-infested waters with a two-year partnership with The Sharks rugby team as their food sponsor... Read |
| Radio |
 | HOT House in Northriding will be decked out in green and gold for the next seven weeks as HOT 102.7FM supports the national team in preparation for their Rugby World Cup title defense in France... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JACARANDA FM Jacaranda FM's 2023 Good Morning Angels Golf Day proved to be a top drive as Mzansi's corporates rally together for good... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY KANTAR Kantar's Media Reactions 2023 report uncovers the attitudes of consumers and marketers to ad platforms and channels... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Loneliness among millennials has become a prevalent and concerning issue in today's hyperconnected but often isolating digital world. Read |
 | The Rams (Radio Audience Measurement) Amplify Reach & Frequency data has been released to the media and advertising industry. Read |
 | ISSUED BY KAGISO MEDIA RADIO Kagiso Media Radio (KMR) has partnered with the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) to launch a groundbreaking neuro research product that will change the way local businesses advertise their products... Read |
| Retail |
 | JOANNE GOULD Joanne Gould, CEO at Smollan South Africa, takes a look at how the retail pendulum is shifting as an optimistic breeze starts blowing in South Africa... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LIBERTY TWO DEGREES The co-owned malls of Liberty Two Degrees (L2D), a precinct focused, retail-centred real-estate investment trust, marketed by Excellerate Brand Management, have once again been recognised for their retail marketing excellence, this year, with an impressive 36 wins at the 2023 Footprint Marketing Awards, hosted by the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC), including jointly winning the highly esteemed Spectrum Award... Read |
 | Mr Price Home proudly supports local talent, and this Heritage Day they set out to celebrate artists who express themselves and their heritage in unique and inspiring ways... Read |
 | The landscape of grocery retail in Africa is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by shifting demographics and technological advancements... Read |
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| Social Media |
 | SAM NASSIMOV Sam Nassimov is the MD of Premier Hotels & Resorts, says magic happens when brand, influencer, and audience interests align... Read |
 | Donovan Goliath shares a little bit about his journey in the industry, some advice for up-and-coming content creators and how he feels to be hosting this year's DStv Content Creator Awards... Read |
 | KATHERINE MCINNES, ISSUED BY MELTWATER The B2B buyer may not scroll on TikTok during their working day. But do they do it afterwards? In the car or at home on the couch? Yes, probably... Read |
| Sponsorship |
 | Newcastle United Football Club and Adidas have inked a multi-year partnership that will see the sportswear brand becoming the club's official kit partner from the 2024/25 season onwards... Read |
 | HENDRIK DU PREEZ Hendrik du Preez is vice president - Africa at Qatar Airways expands on the airlines sports spopnsorship strategy in Africa... Read |
| TV |
 | The South African Breweries (SAB) announced a partnership with the SABC that will enable the public broadcaster to televise the key matches live during the 2023 Rugby World Cup... Read |
 | SABC2 has announced that Hectic Nine-9 is returning to the channel with new episodes... Read |
 | The official nominees for the National Film & TV Awards South Africa (NFTA) have been released by the National Film Academy... Read |
 | E! Entertainment Television has announced that E! is newly available on DStv Access (Channel 124)... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DSTV MEDIA SALES The home of entertainment, DStv, has brought a new channel to viewers' screens. Zee Zonke is a 24-hour general entertainment television channel dubbed entirely in isiZulu with English subtitles, coming from Zee Entertainment... Read |
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 | This week we speak to Lebo Moerane who was recently appointed as the joint head of social and digital at VMLY&R... Read |
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 | DAWIT ENDESHAW AND MOAZ ABD-ALAZIZ Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali took to social media to celebrate the successful final fill of the disputed GERD project on the Nile... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Latam Airlines launches the first Latin-American airline route connecting Brazil to Africa, boosting trade and tourism. Read |
 | DUNCAN MIRIRI African leaders on Wednesday proposed new global taxes and reforms to international financial institutions to help fund climate change action in a declaration that will form the basis of their negotiating position at November's COP28 summit... Read |
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 | ANDRE CILLIERS Global economic concerns drive dollar surge, impacting currencies and commodities; Gold, Platinum, Palladium, and Brent Crude prices affected... Read |
 | KOPANO GUMBI South Africa's Q2 current account deficit rose to 2.3% of GDP, reaching R160.7bn ($8.36bn), up from Q1's 0.9% and R63.7bn deficit... Read |
 | Resilient economy grows 2.6% despite volatility: a positive but not high... Read |
 | GUS TROMPIZ According to the FAO, the global food price index dropped to its lowest level in two years in August... Read |
 | PAUL MAKUBE Following signs of moderation in costs at the farm level with fertiliser prices declining by over 30% relative to last year, hopes of reduced pressure on profit margins are almost dashed after the recent hefty increase in fuel prices... Read |
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