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|  | | Post-merger, VML will operate two distinct brands in the market: the main VML agency, and The Hardy Boys, which will comprise The Hardy Boys and Grey South Africa...read |
|  | | Santam has refreshed its brand repositioning to Living in the moment, not in the worry, bringing it into a new era for the brand...read |
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 | YASMIN KATHORIA AND LERATO KGATLA, ISSUED BY KANTAR Culture in marketing is often reduced to what’s popular and trending. But cultural participation requires clarity, credibility, and commitment. Iconic brands evolve by staying connected to culture while still reinforcing core brand associations... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY MEDIA24 On Friday, 27 September, News24's annual On The Record summit returns to Johannesburg to ask critical questions about how we can all capitalise on the 2024 political moment... Read |
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| |  | ISSUED BY JUTA AND COMPANY As we gracefully exit Women's Month, we are reminded that the celebration of women extends far beyond a particular time frame and event. At Juta and Company we continue to proudly highlight its commitment to gender equality with a remarkable 59% female representation in its leadership team, including senior management and executive roles... Read |
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 | Ana Carrapichano, founder & CEO of Mediology will present Challenge both ourselves and society with social behavioural change communication with Prof Adebayo Fayoyin, at the Nedbank IMC Conference on 19 September... Read |
| Marketing & Media |
 | ISSUED BY CANEX WKND Africa’s largest gathering of creative industry professionals, CANEX WKND, is taking place from 16-19 October 2024, in Algiers, Algeria... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | Qatar Airways' latest campaign uses AI technology to let customers star in the film, underscoring its focus on personalised, customer-driven experiences... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HAPPY FRIDAY Happy Friday is excited to announce that Fu'aad Kasu is joining the team as one of our creative directors... Read |
 | ISSUED BY WETPAINT ADVERTISING As CCO, it's part of my duties to steer the agency and our employees to adopt new platforms, programmes, and processes for the betterment of both the agency at large and the clients we service... Read |
 | The United Arab Emirates continues to shine on the global creative stage, leading the shortlist for the 2024 New York Festivals AME Awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BUSINESS AND ARTS SOUTH AFRICA Business and Arts South Africa NPC (Basa) has two vacancies on the board of directors, and this notice serves as a formal call for nominations to fill these positions... Read |
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| Branding |
 | Brands & Branding has announced the passing of Ken Preston of Brands & Branding in a LinkedIn post. Read |
 | FNB has become the headline sponsor of Africa’s largest tech challenge, the App of the Year ecosystem, celebrating and advancing local app development... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU IProspect South Africa, a dentsu company, proudly announces its continued commitment to driving growth and innovation in Africa with its brand relaunch... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR SOUTH AFRICA Entries for the 2025 Product of the Year South Africa Awards opened on 2 September, with brands being encouraged to submit their entries and maximise the opportunities winning the prestigious award presents... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO Gain insights from industry experts on harnessing customer feedback for brand success... Read |
| DEI |
 | The inaugural Inclusive Lens Awards, sponsored by Urban Brew, were held on 3 September 2024, as part of Fame Week Africa in Cape Town... Read |
| Design |
 | ISSUED BY HKLM Ruan Thiele, design director, HKLM, strongly believes that symbols hold immense power in our visually driven society, influencing perceptions and mobilising movements and people... Read |
| Digital |
 | Sanlam's Life of Confidence campaign overcame the challenges in the financial services market by tapping into the power of digital marketing... Read |
 | CHARLES STUART Charles Stuart, PwC South Africa Technology, Media & Telecommunications partner says while digital advertising remains a multibillion-rand industry, the world of digital advertising is a complex ecosystem... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Attention economics has emerged as a pivotal concept in understanding how audiences engage with advertising in today’s digital landscape... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Dentsu Performance, the digital powerhouse within dentsu South Africa, is celebrating its third anniversary... Read |
| Education |
 | Alongside 125 young professionals from 29 countries, they'll receive mentorship from top industry leaders, pushing their skills and creativity... Read |
 | ILHAAM SASS, ISSUED BY 3RC With a noble aim to equip them with the necessary tools to navigate stress and anxiety positively, High 5 stands as a pillar of support for our young generation... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RED & YELLOW An introduction to Red & Yellow: Teaching the great leaders, inventors, creators and entrepreneurs for the next generation of work... Read |
| ESG |
 | ISSUED BY JNPR This public campaign is dedicated to showing how quick, easy, and simple glass recycling can be... Read |
 | MTN's Western Cape region has formed a partnership with Green Riders, a company focused on advancing eco-friendly solutions within the delivery industry... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | Mother City, the hard-hitting South African documentary about the politics of urbanism, has been picked up by several international festivals... Read |
 | The 48 Hour International Film Project is making its highly anticipated return, once again challenging filmmakers worldwide to produce short films under intense time constraints... Read |
 | Riaz Solker will be hosting a series of four half-day film masterclasses over an eight-week period at The Masque Theatre in Cape Town.... Read |
| Marketing |
 | The Warc Awards 2025 are officially open, with the first deadline on 16 October 2024... Read |
 | The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) is preparing to recognise the continent's top marketers, celebrating those who have created and implemented groundbreaking campaigns... Read |
 | This year’s MMA SA Impact Forum will be hosted at The CMO Summit at Leaderex from 5 pm on 12 September... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SME SOUTH AFRICA Marketers and media agencies alike benefit from leveraging the engaged attention of an audience that is hungry for knowledge... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PUBLICIS GROUPE AFRICA Publicis Groupe Africa is thrilled to announce that our agencies have 17 finalists across multiple categories at the New Gen Awards 2024... Read |
| Media |
 | Media24 CEO's Ishmet Davidson is retiring with Raj Lalbahadur, its current group CFO, appointed interim CEO... Read |
 | OMBUD WATCHER LAW The Press Council has ruled in favour of a complaint against City Press made by Judge Lindiwe Rusi... Read |
 | Palestinian AFP photojournalist Mahmud Hams has been awarded the Visa d’Or News prize for his coverage of the conflict in Gaza... Read |
 | NOKUTHULA MAYISA Nokuthula Mayisa discusses AI's role in paid media... Read |
| Online Media |
 | This week World Wide Worx launched South Africa's first online magazine focused exclusively on travel technology and trends, GadgetWings. Read |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA Black Friday 2024 is coming soon, and MyBroadband will once again be the best place for your company to advertise its deals and sales... Read |
| OOH |
 | ISSUED BY PROVANTAGE September 2024 marks a significant milestone as shopper media, a division of Provantage, launches Pharma TV, a digital media network designed to enhance the shopper experience within independent pharmacies across South Africa... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TRACTOR OUTDOOR Group head of marketing and services at Tractor Media Holdings, Ruchelle Mouton, argues that digital outdoor media is one of the best channels for B2B marketing... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | ISSUED BY AFRIGIS AfriGIS, a leading geoscience data firm based in South Africa, has appointed Rochelle Mountany as chief executive officer, effective September 2024... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OLC THROUGH THE LINE COMMUNICATIONS In the year 2024 alone, OLC has secured 15 new clients – a remarkable feat that underscores the sheer grit, determination, and excellence that define our agency... Read |
| Radio |
 | The New York Festivals 2025 Radio Awards competition has opened for submissions... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ALGOA FM Algoa FM has won the Best of George Readers’ Choice 2024 award in the Local Radio Station category... Read |
| Radio & Podcasts |
 | ISSUED BY WHAT3THINGS South Africa’s first out of home advertising podcast Beyond the Billboard has hit its 6-month mark since releasing its first episode in March 2024... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO The digital age has revolutionised our daily lives, from the convenience of ordering groceries with a swipe to maintaining instant connections with loved ones... Read |
 | ISSUED BY INSIGHT SURVEY The local fast food market is embracing innovative technology to drive the appetite for local and internationally-inspired fast food, by enhancing customer service and efficiency... Read |
| Retail |
 | Kagiso Trust’s Tyala Impact Fund has awarded R300,000 each to 10 rural hub farmers as part of The Spar Group’s Rural Hub farmer development programme, contributing a total of R3m... Read |
 | The Takealot Group has officially announced that it sold its online fashion retailer Superbalist to a South African consortium of retail and private equity investors led by Blank Canvas Capital... Read |
 | Pick n Pay has launched the Pick n Pay Live Well Club - an added benefit to the Smart Shopper loyalty programme... Read |
 | HIGGINS MDLULI Choosing locally produced sugar is more than a simple purchase; it's an investment in South Africa's economy and rural livelihoods. Every tonne of imported sugar displaces R6,000 that could support local farmers and job creation... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Shoprite announced that full-year headline earnings rose by 7.2% and announced the sale of its furniture business to discount retailer Pepkor... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DAILY MAVERICK In a new series, Daily Maverick shares the stories of four families affected by the 2017–2018 listeriosis outbreak, which killed more than 200 people in South Africa... Read |
| Prism Awards |
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 | Proptech is transforming real estate by integrating technology to enhance property management and experiences. The Africa Proptech Forum 2024 will explore these innovations... Read |
 | NELSON BANYA Zimbabwe's state-owned railway has opened its network to private companies, including South Africa's Grindrod, to revive freight volumes, which have dropped from 12 million to less than 3 million tonnes due to years of underinvestment... Read |
 | DUNCAN MIRIRI The impact of global warming is costing African nations up to 5% of their economic output, the United Nations climate chief said on Thursday, calling for more investments to help adapt to climate change... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON As of today South African banks will stop processing EFT payments within the CMA. Cross-border payments will shift to the SADC-RTGS system... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON South Africa's GDP grew by 0.4% in 2Q 2024, signaling potential recovery after load-shedding receded, but risks and challenges remain... Read |
 | PAUL MAKUBE Agriculture fell 2.1% in Q2 2024 after strong Q1 growth, contributing to South Africa’s 0.4% GDP increase... Read |
 | The FAO reported a slight drop in world food commodity prices in August, with the FAO Food Price Index averaging 120.7 points, 1.1% lower than August 2023, due to decreased prices for sugar, meat, and cereals, despite rises in vegetable oils and dairy products... Read |
 | Gold prices surpass $2,500 per ounce, driving unprecedented demand for Krugerrands as investors seek a stable hedge against economic uncertainties... Read |
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