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|  | ISSUED BY BOOMTOWN The World Women Leadership Congress’s Global Woman Leader in 2023, South Africa’s Women Leader in 2021 and Africa’s Women Leader in 2020, Firdous Osman, has joined Boomtown as managing director...read |
|  | BRENDAN SEERY Millions of South African sports fans would have been on the edges of their seats on Saturday night as the quarterfinal of the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) went into extra time and a penalty shoot-out…read |
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 | Newzroom Afrika is making lineup changes as the channel marks five years since its launch... Read |
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| |  | JAMES CLOETE James Cloete, group chief creative officer, RAPT Creative Agency, talks marketing trends and what he has learnt from Bill Bernbach, ChatGPT and 25 years in advertising. And Nelly the Elephant. And my mom... Read |  | ZETU DAMANE Looking forward to 2024, I anticipate the following trends that possess the potential to either make or break brands as we navigate this complex South African reality... Read |  | CHRISTELE CHOKOSSA Africa is undergoing rapid transformation, shaped by distinct socio-economic dynamics across its regions. The shift in the retail landscape reflects the expansion of local operators... Read |  | |
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 | Six years after shifting from a holding company to a platform, Publicis Groupe is putting AI at its core to become the industry’s first intelligent system... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DELTA VICTOR BRAVO Following our written thought piece on the New Rules for Good Business (published in Brands & Branding in 2021) we have developed a video series to unpack each of the ideas: Embracing Chaos, Being Playful and Showing Care... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | Sens, an Irish market research firm blending behavioural science with BehaviourTech and AI, appoints Mike Abel, a global advertising leader, as non-executive chairman... Read |
 | GEORGE MUHIA George Muhia of Infobip says businesses should be leveraging click-to-chat ads given the power of this type of advertising... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HELLOSQUARE The energy drink brand, Reboost, is on a new mission to motivate the corporate risers and shakers of Mzansi with its first 30-second commercial directed by Fausto Becatti and produced by Bioscope Films... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Join Dentsu in shaping the future of advertising and media. Proudly partnering with Red & Yellow, South Africa's premier creative school, they're revolutionising professional development... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Music icon Usher headlined this years Super Bowl show with ads costing around $7m... Read |
 | Boundless - The Unlimited Agency tells the story of the SAB Corona Moletele Lime Farm, with its CCO, Roanna Williams... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Gillian Rightford on her role as interim executive director for the Association for Communication and Advertising… Read |
| Branding |
 | The Bayer Consumer Health division in South Africa has announced the partnership between the rugby player Eben Etzebeth and the Berocca brand... Read |
 | With its brand value up 14%, Starbucks has been ranked as the most valuable restaurant brand for the eighth consecutive year by Brand Finance... Read |
 | AIDAN MOIR Sesame Street’s Elmo recently checked in with users on X, asking: “How is everybody doing?” The post quickly went viral, with users sharing their personal issues ranging from stresses at work, the cost-of-living crisis to family problems... Read |
| CRM, CX, UX |
 | LIEZEL JONKHEID “Emotion is often the primary factor influencing customer loyalty and the strongest driver of customer retention, enrichment and advocacy.” - Forrester... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MOTHERLAND OMNI Imagine your brand not just sponsoring a local event but co-creating it... Read |
| Digital |
 | ISSUED BY TDMC Duncan Colville is development director at The Digital Media Collective (TDMC) and heads up their team of development experts who focus on building and optimising effective e-commerce stores... Read |
 | Three SABC executives have been suspended after failing to disclose a 7.5% profit-share deal with Discover Digital which runs SABC+... Read |
| Direct Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA The Assegai Awards, a prestigious event that celebrates excellence in direct marketing, is set to embark on an exciting journey in 2024... Read |
| Education |
 | ISSUED BY AAA SCHOOL OF ADVERTISING Among the numerous success stories that have emerged from the aaa School of Advertising, the collaboration with HKLM Branding via their Work Integrated Learning Programme stands out as a shining example... Read |
| ESG |
 | Pick n Pay launches‘Save the Whales’ reusable bag to raise funds to raise funds for the University of Pretoria's (UP) Mammal Research Institute (MRI) Whale Unit... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | Nielsen Sports South Africa reports that the Betway SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 cricket league, has seen a substantial surge in viewership... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA This year is set to be pivotal for global sustainability initiatives across all industries and Topco Media is committed to fostering robust dialogue at the Future of Sustainability Conference... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RAND SHOW Prince Moloi's transformative journey within the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC), NASREC showcases resilience, adaptability, and the company's commitment to internal growth... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RAND SHOW Get ready for an adventure of epic proportions as The Rand Show (28 March-1 April) transports you back through the mists of time to an age ruled by colossal dinosaurs!... Read |
| Exhibitions |
 | ISSUED BY SCAN DISPLAY Exhibition and events supplier, Scan Display, was awarded the Best Service Contractor Award for 2023 by the Exhibitions & Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) at the association’s annual awards evening in Johannesburg, South Africa last month... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | ISSUED BY AHEAD MARKETING SERVICES Calling potential Cannes Young Lions for 2024... join a free masterclass for the lowdown... Read |
| Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY POINT Point, a leading provider of global marketing services, has announced their intended expansion of its geographic footprint into four new countries: Ethiopia, Qatar, Turkey, and Iraq... Read |
 | WPP has announced its acquisition of a minority stake through a capital investment in OH-SO Digital, a new digital-first agency... Read |
 | Warc Awards Middle East & Africa 2024 juries include 13 representatives from across the continent and 11 representatives from the Middle East... Read |
 | The MMA’s annual industry award, the Smarties, is the first South African marketing industry award to be ranked in the Warc 100 and RECMA... Read |
| Media |
 | PRERNA BEDI AND CHANDINI MONNAPPA South Africa's takeover panel said on Tuesday it was looking into MultiChoice Group and Vivendi's Canal Plus, after MultiChoice ended potential buyout talks with its top shareholder Canal Plus on 5 February... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Africa's biggest pay TV company MultiChoice Group said on Thursday its subsidiaries have reached a settlement with Nigerian tax authorities and agreed to pay a total tax amount of about $37.3m... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DAILY MAVERICK With just five weeks to go until The Gathering: Twenty Twenty Four, Daily Maverick HQ is abuzz with preparations for our flagship event, scheduled for 14 March 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY MEMBRANA MEDIA In the coming years, the global media landscape will undergo significant changes. Dentsu, a leading media agency has identified key trends that will shape the industry's development in 2024... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA MyBroadband’s influential audience of over three million South Africans will ensure that your article reaches the right target audience... Read |
| OOH |
 | ISSUED BY KABELO KALE When engaging with the South African majority market, let our models and knowledge guide your approach to communication... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | ISSUED BY YANDA CONSULTING In a bold move to foster growth and development within South Africa’s small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs), Yanda Consulting proudly unveils a pioneering partnership with Signa Opportunity, a subsidiary of Signa Group... Read |
| Publishing |
 | Lift's GE131 flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town hosted a surprise book launch of Jo Watson's Love at First Flight, delighting passengers with signed copies from the author... Read |
| Radio |
 | Umhlobo Wenene FM has announced the passing of two of the station’s veteran stars, Nomathamsanqa Rweqana and Sonwabo Yawa, who both passed away on 6 February 2024. Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY ASK AFRIKA The 2023/2024 Ask Afrika Icon Brands winners were announced at an insightful webinar hosted on 5 February 2024... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GEOTERRA IMAGE A new advanced national dataset unveils key elements of lifestyles and living standards in South Africa by grouping the population into homogenous segments... Read |
| Retail |
 | The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has urged consumers in possession of various peanut butter brands manufactured by House of Natural Butters to return them to the point of purchase... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RT7 DIGITAL We have been hearing about Amazon challenging the digital marketing duopoly however, the impact of Amazon’s continued expansion will have ripple effects far beyond the tech giants... Read |
| Social Media |
 | South Africa's latest Grammy award winning artist, Tyla, is not successful by accident and Spotify data shows the her rise... Read |
 | Big changes are on the horizon as TikTok introduces incentives for posting long, horizontal videos... Read |
 | TikTok and Vodacom have joined hands to present the 2023 TikTok Top Creator Awards... Read |
 | At the 2023 Top Creator Awards, TikTok paid tribute to the region's top content creators... Read |
| Youth Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY STUDENT VILLAGE Move over Millennials, Gen Z is taking the lead in shaping marketing trends for 2024. Dubbed Gen Z, these 20-24-year-olds are setting the stage for the future of marketing with their unique preferences and behaviors... Read |
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 | FELIX NJINI AND VERONICA BROWN Anglo American considers deeper cost cuts in face of worst downturn in 35 years... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS The panel discussion at the Bowmans annual Mining Indaba event was dedicated to green hydrogen, with no mention of mining… Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Neal Froneman has been CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater for over a decade and is overseeing a massive market shift… Read |
 | South Africa poised to become nuclear reactor exporter, boosting local economy and job market... Read |
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 | In anticipation of the upcoming State of the Nation Address (Sona), South Africa Wine is drawing attention to critical issues that demand prompt consideration to enhance the industry... Read |
 | In response to President Ramaphosa's 2024 State of the Nation Address, Agbiz chairperson Francois Strydom has expressed his appreciation for the spotlight on South Africa's real gains in land reform... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his final 2024 State of the Nation Address, reflecting on past achievements and addressing ongoing challenges, including climate change and economic reforms... Read |
 | Dr Corrin Varady, CEO at Idea, says STEM skills essential for turning Sona rhetoric into reality... Read |
 | President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that government will extend and improve the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant as the next step towards income support for the unemployed... Read |
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