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|  | | Engen’s latest TVC features four celebrated rugby legends, Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe, and Tendai Mtawarira...read |
|  | KARABO LEDWABA In an unusual case before the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB), Tiger Brands, makers of the Beacon Heavenly Milk Tart chocolate slab, faced an intense taste challenge from a dissatisfied consumer with a "trained palate"...read |
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 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Leagas Delaney officially launched in South Africa on Tuesday, 1 October. With founder and global creative director, Tim Delaney, and Margaret Johnson, global CEO in attendance... Read |
 | PAUL HERMAN, ISSUED BY MEDIA24 News24 has named Media24’s head of native advertising, Jerusha Raath, as its new publisher, bringing her back to the newsroom where she previously served as managing editor... Read |
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| Loeries |
 | The Loeries International Seminar of Creativity's speakers announced... Read |
| Nedbank IMC |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Marko Stavrou, also known as the Gen Z Guy, says it is all about understanding the culture of Gen Z, being in the trenches, and then targeting these customer segments... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Matthew Bull, founder, SoloUnion and chief creative adviser for AB InBev and Kraft Heinz says it is time for the world to laugh again... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Mzamo Xala has launched ShamanduX_ a design innovation company, to help clients innovate to prepare them for the future... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Mbali Bengu, marketing lecturer to third-year students at Red & Yellow Creative School of Business, says her students have enabled her to be a better marketer... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Mike Wright, a Red & Yellow marketing student, gives lessons from butchery for marketing... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Consumers want to be entertained, says Mike Sharman, chief creative officer and founder of Retroviral. Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Steve Babaeko, CEO / chief creative officer of X3M Ideas says Africans must look fear in the eye and overcome the odds that have always been against them... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Musa Kalenga, group chief executive of the Brave Group examines AI and what it brings to marketing... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Tom Manners, co-CEO at Clockwork, says IMC is a highlight of the year... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Founder, EDC squared, Scott Thwaites says that with the democratisation of content production, anyone with a mobile device can create engaging and authentic content, which is incredibly valuable to brands... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Nicky Verd, a digital futurist and author of the book, Disrupt Yourself or Be Disrupted says the future of marketing and business is data-driven. Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Frank van den Driest, founder ofthe Institute for Real Growth, says driving humanised growth is a marketing task... Read |
| Marketing & Media |
 | ISSUED BY BUSINESS AND ARTS SOUTH AFRICA The Debut Programme, a proud initiative of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in partnership with Business and Arts South Africa presents the Hlanganisa Pitch Den... Read |
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 | MAHLATSE MOKAUTU, ISSUED BY WETPAINT ADVERTISING In the advertising industry, there’s an unspoken practice that many consider standard but, in reality, is a huge miss: simply translating an English campaign line into vernac (vernacular languages), to be more relatable, they say... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BOUNDLESS Emotion-driven storytelling brings everyday wonder to life, redefining the joy of driving a Mazda... Read |
 | London International Awards (LIA) has announced that Piyush Pandey has been 2024 LIA Legend Award during the Creative LIAisons programme on 2 October, 2024... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY Brendan Seery discusses Mazda's use of dogs in its latest ad and the unprofessionalism he recently experienced from a PR company... Read |
 | South Africa’s Promise has been awarded a Gold and Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai a Bronze by the LIA... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY PUBLICIS GROUPE AFRICA Toyota South Africa Motors and Publicis Studio One launches a new campaign telling consumers that the Hilux is not just a bakkie... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, has chosen Joe Public as their new creative lead agency. This partnership is aligned to Joe Public’s purpose of growing its people, clients and country through the greatness of creativity... Read |
| Branding |
 | ISSUED BY YANDA GROWTH CONSULTING Launching a new product is an exciting yet challenging journey, filled with both triumphs and setbacks. The key to success? Learning from both failure and success... Read |
| CRM, CX, UX |
 | SHAUN HOLLEY & RORY BOSMAN Today’s consumers have access to a myriad of convenient experiences through mobile apps and online platforms, and they expect a similar level of ease when interacting with businesses and specifically payment interactions... Read |
| DEI |
 | Open Chair, in partnership with Nedbank, will host Friends in High Places – a speed dating event for young women in advertising and marketing during Loeries Creative Week... Read |
| Design |
 | ISSUED BY MPACT The future of custom designed plastic packaging lies in continued innovation. At Mpact Plastics our custom-designed packaging option starts with exceptional designs and ends with a conceptual packaging solution, in as little as two weeks... Read |
| Digital |
 | SA Rugby stole the show at the recent 2024 New Generation Awards ... Read |
 | Dove is working with Adobe Firefly to change how AI generates images of beauty, to validate real women... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOORAH DIGITAL Hoorah Digital Agency has once again solidified its reputation as a leader in the digital marketing landscape, taking home a stunning array of awards at this year’s prestigious New Generation Awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MACHINE_ Publicis Groupe's creative solutions agency, Machine_, delivered a stellar performance at the 2024 New Generation Social & Digital Media Awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Red Star SA, in collaboration with media partners Heed and Rook Digital, are thrilled to announce its remarkable achievements at the prestigious New Generation Social & Digital Media Awards... Read |
 | WOUTER KRITZINGER, ISSUED BY DENTSU In today’s digital age, information is at our fingertips, often in the form of a mobile device in our pockets... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PUBLICIS GROUPE AFRICA We are thrilled to announce our success at the 2024 New Generation Social & Digital Media Awards, securing an impressive 10 awards across our agencies... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ARORA ONLINE Arora Online is the little agency that could. In the last year, we turned could into did, leveraging our strategic creativity to deliver value and results for our clients... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OASIS DIGITAL NETWORKS Dylan is Johannesburg-based and we are delighted to have found the perfect person to represent us in JHB on a day-to-day to Grow Oasis’ brand presence as our networks expand... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SO INTERACTIVE So Interactive has been appointed as the lead digital agency for Growth Ten, the holding company behind the private tertiary institutions, Richfield and the AAA School of Advertising... Read |
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 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Draft regulations aim to address postal failures by boosting competition in mail services… Read |
| Education |
 | ISSUED BY RED & YELLOW Calling all current and prospective students... Read |
 | Red & Yellow has released a new manifesto that captures its goal of becoming the most creative business school in the world... Read |
| ESG |
 | The campaign swaps doom and gloom for optimism and hope, by asking the simple, yet powerful question: “What if we get it right?”... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA Topco Media and Standard Bank are proud to announce the 21st edition of the Top Women Awards, continuing their impactful partnership in promoting gender empowerment... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MANN MADE Final plans revealed for Singularity Summit in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 and 22 October 2024... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OFM RADIO OFM, the sound of your life, is once again excited to announce its role as the proud media partner of the third annual Nampo Alfa Livestock, Hunting, and Outdoor Expo... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OVERALL EVENTS & COMMUNICATION Overall Events & Communication, a leading event management and communications company in the Eastern Cape, is proud to celebrate 15 years... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SMILE 90.4FM South Africa is a dangerous place... for women. We are all too aware of the high prevalence of
gender-based violence in our country, but especially in the Western Cape... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | ISSUED BY THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AFRICA The acclaimed documentary special Billy and Molly: An Otter Love Story, directed by distinguished photographer and filmmaker Charlie Hamilton James and produced by Emmy and BAFTA Award-winner Jeff Wilson of Silverback Films, received rave reviews after its recent world premiere at SXSW and at subsequent international film festivals... Read |
 | Thirty filmmakers from 13 African countries have been invited to participate in the 4th edition of the DFMI Business Lab... Read |
| Marketing |
 | Warc releases The Future of Strategy 2024, a worldwide survey-led report with insights from more than 1,000 marketing strategists... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HELM Helm CCO Jeané van Greunen explores the role of AI in marketing today, and how the mighty CTA can benefit... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LEVERGY This year’s New Generation Social & Digital Media Awards saw Levergy achieve the most wins of any entrant with a total of 12 accolades. This came after six wins at the 2024 PRISM Awards... Read |
| Media |
 | The 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards regional winners for Free State, Northern Cape, North West and Limpopo have been announced... Read |
 | The 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards have announced the Gqeberha regional winners... Read |
 | J SIGURU WAHUTU AND DAVID CHERUIYOT J Siguru Wahutu and David Cheruiyot discuss the Western media's portrayal of Africa and the need for reparative journalism... Read |
 | The awards aim to spotlight and support the talent of young journalists, activists, bloggers, and influencers who bring attention to critical topics... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA As South Africa’s largest and most influential business publication, BusinessTech is perfectly positioned for both B2B and B2C advertising campaigns... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR Absa proudly launched its groundbreaking campaign, “In My Story,” designed to elevate the voices of ordinary South African women in business, sport, and entrepreneurship... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MACHINE_ Machine’s internal comms specialists and their partner, Sanlam, share their lessons learnt... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LEVERGY Telkom, in partnership with Levergy, celebrated a series of wins at the 2024 Prism and New Gen Awards, taking home a total of nine accolades for the Stand Tall campaign, an initiative created to inspire South African youth ahead of the 2023 Netball World Cup... Read |
 | The International Communications Consultancy Organisation's (ICCO) Next Gen Group has unveiled a compelling report that explores the motivations, challenges, and ambitions of young PR professionals across seven global regions... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OGILVY SOUTH AFRICA Ogilvy’s PR & Influence was honoured to receive four awards for their demonstrable impact for several key clients at this year’s Prism 2024... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MSL SOUTH AFRICA MSL, the Publicis Groupe Africa (PGA) PR and influence agency, triumphed at the 2024 Prism Awards in Cape Town, winning two golds... Read |
| Production |
 | ISSUED BY URBAN BREW STUDIOS The production house behind some of South Africa’s biggest shows marks six years of growth and innovation at its iconic Randburg facility... Read |
| Promotions & Activations |
 | In celebration of World Heart Day, SA Heart has launched the Check My Beat campaign – a new initiative designed to focus on the heart health of one of the most vital groups in our nation: taxi drivers... Read |
| Publishing |
 | ISSUED BY JUTA AND COMPANY Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd has acquired the businesses Contractzone and Litigator with effect 1 July 2024... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING As September came to a close, KFM 94.5 celebrated the incredible success of a special live show with Carl Wastie, featuring the talented sign language interpreter, Lesego Modutle... Read |
| Radio & Podcasts |
 | MARK BOTHA, ISSUED BY MEDIAMARK Last year, for Podcast Day, I wrote an article discussing the slow uptake of podcasts in South Africa, despite their international popularity... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY HUMAN8 Human8, the global insight consultancy is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Teachman as COO, effective immediately... Read |
| Retail |
 | PHUMI (PJ) MHLONGO For South African SMMEs in food manufacturing, meeting the stringent requirements of large retail buyers is essential for business growth and success... Read |
 | It's been reported that three children in the Eastern Cape died after eating Top Score Instant Maize Porridge. While investigations are ongoing, porridge producer Namib Mills recalled the product in South Africa and Namibia as a ‘precautionary measure’... Read |
 | Rapt Commerce, the latest disruptive offering from Rapt Creative, is a revolutionary combination of data-driven marketing, financial services, and exclusive in-store activations to South Africa's informal and emerging retail markets... Read |
 | The Spar Group has reported that the retailer is making significant strides with its strategic refocus as it aims at delivering increased shareholder value and achieve growth in key segments... Read |
 | With less than a month and a half to go before the peak shopping season, retailers and businesses have ample opportunity to make-up for lost time and revenue... Read |
| Social Media |
 | Cybersecurity company Surfshark’s Naked People campaign in London raised awareness about social media security practices and the exploitation of user data... Read |
 | BEN BIERMAN, ISSUED BY BUSINESS PARTNERS LIMITED With over a billion active users globally and close to 18 million in South Africa alone, the platform is no longer just a playground for teenagers – it has evolved into a powerful marketing tool for businesses of all sizes... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BASSANI MEDICAL As global interest in medical cannabis grows, South Africa finds itself at a crucial juncture. The country has the potential to become a key player in the medicinal cannabis market, thanks to favourable agricultural conditions, strict quality control measures, and an evolving regulatory framework... Read |
 | TAMARA DINI, RICHARD BRYCE, AND NAZEERA MIA The Ecowas Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) is taking its final steps towards becoming fully operational, marking a new era of competition law enforcement in the Ecowas region... Read |
 | MARIAM SUNNY Gilead Sciences will donate 5,000 vials of remdesivir to Rwanda for emergency use in response to its Marburg virus outbreak, despite unapproved efficacy... Read |
 | JOSEPH OGUTU The Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, is one of the most famous and wildlife-rich areas in Africa... Read |
 | PHILBERT GIRINEMA Rwanda will begin clinical trials for vaccines and therapies against Marburg disease, which has caused 11 deaths in its first outbreak... Read |
 | TUNDE MACAULAY Africa’s AfCFTA trade agreement is the world’s largest free trade bloc. It opens access to potential markets of about 1.3 billion people and an estimated combined GDP of $3.4tn... Read |
 | AMINDEH BLAISE ATABONG Rising cocoa prices driven by global production shortfalls have led to increased thefts of the commodity... Read |
 | As Africa's agricultural sector faces increasing challenges from climate change and insufficient infrastructure, the African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) remains a vital platform for promoting large-scale investment in the continent's agriculture... Read |
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 | Grammy award-winning South African superstar Tyla will be returning home with her two city South Africa tour in partnership with Vodacom... Read |
 | TANNUR ANDERS Spar appointed Moegamat Reeza Isaacs as chief financial officer, effective Wednesday, 1 January 2025, succeeding Mark Godfrey. Isaacs brings finance experience from Woolworths... Read |
 | MARY-ANNE GONTSANA Cosatu has called on the labour minister to intervene... Read |
 | National Treasury has called for nominations of candidates to serve on the boards of directors of the Public Investment Corporation, Sasria and the Land and Agricultural Development Bank... Read |
 | South Africa's "Big Four" banks faced a R27.1bn bad debt loss in early 2024. Rising interest rates have strained household and small business finances, driving defaults and increasing credit impairments... Read |
 | NELLIE PEYTON South Africa is introducing reforms to its strict visa regime to bring in more skilled workers and tourists, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said, signalling a shift away from past immigration policies that critics have labelled xenophobic... Read |
 | In September 2024, new vehicle sales saw a modest decline of 4.1%, while exports dropped sharply by 38.1%... Read |
 | MARECIA DAMONS Most applicants have never had a job... Read |
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 | SISIPHO SKWEYIYA AND TANNUR ANDERS Fed up with his call centre job, Loyiso Manga set his sights on becoming one of South Africa's first Black olive oil producers... Read |
