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 | The Loeries Youth Committee for this year has been announced. Read |
 | ISSUED BY PUBLICIS GROUPE AFRICA In line with Publicis Groupe Africa’s commitment to fostering young talent, the group is proud to be the official sponsor and partner for the 2024 Loeries Student Expo, taking place during Loeries Creative Week in October... Read |
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| |  | ISSUED BY DENTSU Red Star SA, in collaboration with partners Honest Marketing and Rook Digital, has achieved remarkable success at the prestigious IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards... Read |
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 | Marko Stavrou will present the talk Challenge yourself to think like Gen Z. How to sell more to tomorrow’s customers at the Nedbank IMC Conference on 19 September... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY MEDIAHEADS 360 I caught myself having a 'dad joke' chuckle at a meme that notioned to the fact that we’re in the last quarter of 2024 but that the person was still wrapping up 2021 in their mind... Read |
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 | Jamie Olivier has joined forces with Checkers to endorse its new partnership with Discovery Vitality’s HealthyFood benefit... Read |
 | 1Life Insurance’s new TVC campaign Changes aims to capture the hearts and minds of South Africans... Read |
 | JARRED CINMAN AI in Advertising is brought to you by the Association for Communication and Advertising. It examines AI and how it is changing the industry... Read |
 | This week Omnicom announced the formation of Omnicom Advertising Group (OAG), a new global organisation aligning world-class creative networks BBDO, DDB, TBWA as well as agencies within the advertising collective... Read |
 | GENEVIEVE VAN VUUREN Genevieve van Vuuren - strategic business and innovation partner at Rapt Creative says building and maintaining culture is critical... Read |
 | ISSUED BY VICINITY MEDIA Vicinity Media's ‘Game-On’ technology is revolutionising real-time engagement in the advertising world... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC In 2022, over 105,000 girls aged from 10 to 19 gave birth. For Amnesty International South Africa, this is a "crisis that cannot be ignored"... Read |
 | PAUL MIDDLETON, ISSUED BY EBONY+IVORY As we approach the end of the year, I find this is a good time for reflection and planning. I start with a review of what we’ve achieved and what we need to do better... Read |
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 | Hollard Insurance Group unveils a brand repositioning strategy to enhance market impact and leverage relationships, aiming for growth and accessibility in Africa... Read |
 | GEETANJALI SALUJA AND NITIKA GARG In the immediate aftermath of last month’s shocking assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump, search engine giant Google found itself in hot water... Read |
 | AI innovations see Microsoft brand value rise by 78% while Apple overtakes Google as the world's world’s most valuable tech brand... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KANTAR We are delighted to share that Manaswita Singh has been appointed chief commercial officer, Middle East and Africa for Kantar’s Insights Division... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY ASK AFRIKA The 2024/5 winner at the Ask Afrika Orange Index®, South Africa’s leading, independent benchmark study in the field of customer experience was announced on 28 August 2024 at Gibs Business School... Read |
| Design |
 | Bielle Bellingham, former executive creative director of Decorex Africa and 100% Design Africa, joins innovative brand, Chommies, as marketing and new business director... Read |
| Digital |
 | South African retail has experienced profound transformation over the past few years, with digital platforms and e-commerce reshaping consumer expectations... Read |
 | SOLshop has reached its first anniversary with impressive growth and a transformative impact on the country's online shopping landscape... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOOK, LINE & SINKER Business Partners Limited, South Africa’s leading small and medium enterprise (SME) financier, has appointed integrated marketing and public relations agency... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DOMAINS.CO.ZA If you were thinking that it’s a .co.za domain name for your South African brand or nothing – think again... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU The past year has seen a remarkable transformation in the banking sector across sub-Saharan Africa, driven by digital and technological innovations. These changes have had profound effects on the African economy, reshaping how financial services are delivered and accessed... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NEW MEDIA New Media is delighted to announce that it has received 13 nominations in 11 categories at the prestigious New York-based Eddie & Ozzie Awards... Read |
| Direct Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA In an exciting development for the South African marketing and advertising industry, the prestigious Echo Awards have partnered with the Direct Marketing Association of South Africa and the Assegai Awards... Read |
| Education |
 | ISSUED BY RED & YELLOW Elevate your career with the number one ranked creative college in Africa and the Middle East by joining Red & Yellow’s Virtual Open Day for our BCom in Marketing!... Read |
 | Applications for the Live Music Lab, a platform for underrepresented voices in the South African music industry, with a special focus on women... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA The annual Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference united key stakeholders from various sectors to discuss and strategise on the critical issues of economic growth, political stability, and social transformation in South Africa... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TRADEWAY When done right, branded merchandise not only promotes brand recognition but also ensures ongoing consumer engagement long after the event has ended... Read |
 | ISSUED BY IMC CONFERENCE The Nedbank IMC Conference has announced its partnership with MTN Pulse, aimed at giving young marketers a platform to showcase their marketing prowess... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA To all our creative minds, agencies, and industry trailblazers – we've got some fantastic news for you!... Read |
| Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY DARKMATTER DarkMatter has published its first exclusive white paper, featuring seven thought-provoking and insightful articles on the art of B2B marketing... Read |
| Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA The IAB South Africa’s July 2024 statistics reveal the biggest news publications in South Africa... Read |
 | Daily Maverick has announced that its editor-in-chief of 15 years, Branko Brkic will step down... Read |
 | DAVID MARKOWITZ, HILLARY SHULMAN AND TODD ROGERS How can journalists break through and attract the attention of average people to provide information about their communities, the nation and the world? Read |
 | The 2024 Tabbie Awards winners have been announced Read |
| Media Freedom |
 | The Committee to Protect Journalists has condemned the killing of Reuters safety adviser Ryan Evans and the injury of three journalists in an attack in Kramatorsk, a city in eastern Ukraine. Read |
| Mobile |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS HMD launched a rebadged Nokia 2660 retro flip phone with a Mattel partnership, but no WhatsApp support for global market… Read |
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 | Adam Hunter, managing director at HLS, says he is looking forward to the powerful synergy the relationship promises to unleash... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LITHA COMMUNICATIONS Litha Communications, a well-established media and events company for the past 25 years, has announced its renewed focus on providing specialised public relations and media services for the renewable energy and sustainability sectors... Read |
| Promotions & Activations |
 | Wimply leverages coffee machine sounds with top beatboxers to launch R19.90 cappu-cci-no special Read |
 | Smollan, a global retail specialist, has acquired a majority stake in Send Me a Sample Limited... Read |
| Radio |
 | DJ Fresh has expressed his grief following the passing of his ex-wife, radio broadcaster Thabiso Sikwane, who died on Saturday... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OFM RADIO After weeks of intense competition and several nail-biting rounds, Carine van Zyl, a sales representative from Bloemfontein... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY INSIGHT SURVEY Cold coffee consumption is becoming increasingly popular among global and South African consumers, due to its distinguished, milder taste, as well as its ability to offer consumers convenience and on-the-go refreshment, particularly during warmer seasons... Read |
 | ALEXANDER BRAND, ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO Imagine yourself in the midst of an intense strategy meeting. The dialogue gets heated as each person vouches for the credibility of their market research data when someone drops a bombshell: "What if all this data is artificial?"... Read |
| Retail |
 | Gen Z's are redefining the fashion landscape by making sustainability a deciding factor in their buying decisions... Read |
 | The NCC received complaints from consumers alleging that these suppliers have contravened the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act... Read |
 | H&M Beauty products are now available in selected H&M stores across the country and online from Superbalist, starting 29 August 2024... Read |
 | For the first time, both male and female South African consumers are equally engaged in loyalty programmes, with 76% participation from each gender... Read |
 | Generation Z is moving into the workforce and becoming one of the most influential consumer demographics, and retailers need to adapt their strategies if they are to remain relevant... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SMART MEDIA In the bustling world of supermarkets, where competition is fierce and customer expectations are high, standing out is more important than ever... Read |
| Social Media |
 | Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed regret for yielding to what he describes as pressure from the US government to censor Covid-19 content on Facebook and Instagram during the pandemic... Read |
 | In a significant development, the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, was blocked across Brazil after a ruling by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY THE NOISE FACTORY Hisense, the global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances proudly announced its official sponsorship of Real Madrid C.F, awarded by Fifa as the Best Club of the twentieth century... Read |
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 | In July 2024, global air cargo demand grew by 13.6% year-on-year, marking the eighth consecutive month of double-digit growth, with capacity increasing by 8.3%. International belly capacity rose by 12.8%, while freighter capacity grew by 6.9%... Read |
 | Fairtrade Africa's Change Day, themed ‘Navigating a Fairer Future: Harnessing Global Market Dynamics for Ethical and Sustainable Growth’, addressed the issue of the escalating environmental challenges and growing inequalities in ethical markets... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MINDFUL MASTERMINDS Mindful Masterminds, in collaboration with Lenovo, has announced Masterminds@Play - a groundbreaking venue designed to revolutionise the future of learning for children at Fourways Mall, Johannesburg... Read |
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 | South Africa is celebrating yet another medal at the Paris Paralympics, thanks to the efforts of world record holder, Mpumelelo Mhlongo... Read |
 | TANIA BROUGHTON Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi was late with dozens of judgments... Read |
 | A new co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz SA has been appointed... Read |
 | MARECIA DAMONS Schools are expected to receive their 2025 staff allocations on Friday... Read |
 | South Africa's government plans to develop a comprehensive astro-tourism strategy, positioning the country as a world-class astro-tourism destination... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Harmony Gold has delayed its results, but latest trading statement points to exceptional performance… Read |
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