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| |  | INGA SIKWEYIYA Inga Sikweyiya, social media manager at VML South Africa discusses the key to unlocking South Africa’s youth potential amidst the unemployment crisis is to engage youth audiences in ways that go beyond products… Read |  | CLINTON BRIDGEFORD Clinton Bridgeford, chief creative officer at Grid Worldwide says with the speed and agility of content creation, now amplified by tech tools and AI, the creative industry is being challenged to rethink the creative product… Read |  | CHARMAGNE MAZHINDU Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have had a massive impact on digital advertising and will continue to transform this arena, particularly for SMEs Read |  | MATHABO SEKHONYANA Mathabo Sekhonyana, chief marketing officer at Bettabets dispels the dazzle of AI as she takes a closer look at its real potential … Read |  | Shaheed Rajab, senior community manager, Special Effects Media, says community management in South Africa has evolved from likes, shares or engagement rates to a dynamic, strategic asset driving connections between brands and audiences… Read |  | KARABO LEDWABA Public relations (PR) in 2025 is set to be transformed by data, politics, and ethics... Read |  | ANDREW BRAND Andrew Brand, the Group CEO of the 99c Group, says marketing in 2025 and beyond will be anything but business as usual… Read |  | KELLY KAIMOWITZ Special Effects Media South Africa (Pty) Ltd’s influencer specialist, Kelly Kaimowitz says influencer marketing holds the promise of creating lasting impacts for brands and communities alike... Read |  | TikTok’s What's Next 2025 Trend Report examines key trends shaping the future of marketing and entertainment... Read |  | |
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| Advertising |
 | KARABO LEDWABA From being honoured with the Standard Bank Top Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 award to earning a coveted seat on the One Show 2025 jury, she’s rapidly cementing her influence in the world of advertising... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The American Astronomical Society (AAS) has officially called for a ban on obtrusive space advertising... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PENQUIN The start of a new year isn’t just about dusting off your gym membership or starting that elusive hobby. It’s also the perfect time to hit the refresh button on your professional mindset. Mandy Davis, co-managing director at Penquin, offers her take on how to tackle the year ahead with clarity, creativity, and purpose... Read |
| Augmented Reality |
 | ISSUED BY MANN MADE As 2025 dawns, Africarare is proud to announce a transformative evolution. Africa’s first metaverse is now Ubu, a name inspired by the ubuntu ethos of community and interconnectedness... Read |
| CRM, CX, UX |
 | RYAN FALKENBERG Very few businesses operating today don’t have a customer-facing piece of technology. Whether that’s an actual product, an app, or even just e-commerce and customer service functionality on their website, all have become crucial to surviving and thriving... Read |
 | GORDON WILSON As businesses continue to foster stronger connections with their customers, 2025 will see key changes in how loyalty programmes are designed and executed... Read |
| DEI |
 | ISSUED BY BRANDFUNDI The role of 'woke-ism' in brand communications has never been more contentious, as companies navigate a cultural landscape marked by deep divisions... Read |
| Digital |
 | PADDY FLOOD Portfolio adjustments urged as DeepSeek disrupts AI sector... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Don’t be surprised if we reach quantum supremacy by the end of the year after China’s DeepSeek AI model Sputnik moment… Read |
 | ISSUED BY LOCATION BANK Location Bank is excited to announce the launch of the Lost in Location campaign, a ground-breaking initiative designed to invite map users to help improve the accuracy of digital maps... Read |
 | Microsoft South Africa has launched its AI skilling initiative, aiming to equip one million South Africans with in-demand digital skills by 2026... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS AI faces legal and regulatory hurdles as DeepSeek advances model efficiency… Read |
 | US tech CEOs are scrambling to justify mega spending on developing AI after China's DeepSeek undercut for similar results... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES This weekend, Heineken House redefined the cultural landscape of Johannesburg with an unparalleled celebration of music, fashion, and art, underpinned by the original superior quality international beer... Read |
 | "Meetings Africa 2025 aims to continue to spotlight Africa’s diverse destinations and unique offerings for business events by unlocking Africa’s opportunities through quality connections." Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING Last Ranger, a short film co-produced by Anele Mdoda under her production company Rose & Oaks Media, has received a nomination for Best Live-Action Short Film at this year’s Academy Awards... Read |
 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA Afda is delighted and super excited to announce that the South African film, The Last Ranger, directed by Cindy Lee and produced internationally by Kindred Films and locally by AFDA alumnus Adam Thal of Star Films, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 97th Oscars. Afda alumnus James Adey picks up the Director of Photography credit on the film... Read |
| Marketing |
 | The Marketing Achievement Awards has unveiled the 2025 qualifiers... Read |
 | Warc in partnership with Analytic Partners, BERA.ai, Prophet and System1 release new research in The Multiplier Effect - a CMO’s guide to brand-building in the performance era... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ACTORVATE INFLUENCER MARKETING Actorvate Influencer Marketing, the first agency in the influencer marketing space in South Africa, is proud to announce the launch of its new division dedicated to helping brands connect with UGC creators... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KANTAR New report from Kantar reveals how marketers can unleash GenAI’s potential... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TRADEWAY With back-to-school season well upon us, brands are tapping into one of the busiest retail moments of the year. This time marks the perfect example of how seasonal campaigns can drive consumer engagement and sales... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ISILUMKO ACTIVATE Isilumko Activate, a leading national integrated marketing and below-the-line agency headquartered in Johannesburg and Cape Town is thrilled to start 2025 with a bold vision and renewed commitment to delivering high-impact experiential brand activations... Read |
 | MARY KYRIAKIDI AND DR NICKI MORLEY, ISSUED BY KANTAR Discover where to find growth if you’ve maxed out on your brand’s penetration... Read |
 | Scopen South Africa has launched the Creative and Media Agencies New Business Report that reveals key trends in new business activity across the advertising and communications industry... Read |
 | Audi South Africa has appointed Ricci Birchfield as the company’s new head of marketing, product and public relations, effective 1 February 2025... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NEW MEDIA New Media has solidified its position as a leader in the global content marketing industry, securing eight trophies at the prestigious International Content Marketing Awards (ICMA) in London... Read |
| Media |
 | OMBUD WATCHER LAW But what irked McKenzie was not the reporting on the amount spent on his trip, which he agrees may have been excessive and is willing to debate, but rather certain alleged inaccuracies in the article... Read |
 | Africa’s entertainment and media industry is expected to outpace global growth in the next five years, driven by internet advertising and streaming services… Read |
| Mobile |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS The first iteration of the Bixby smart assistant could control phone functions and interact with apps, now Samsung went full circle… Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA 2024 was a record-breaking year for Daily Investor, with the publication experiencing huge audience and commercial growth... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | Advertising and communications leader Sharleen James will join Razor PR as its managing director effective 1 February... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Paul Holmes says PR and CCO need to understand business if they are to shape policy and impact organisations... Read |
| Radio |
 | WAYNE BISCHOFF, ISSUED BY MEDIAMARK Why localised content is the key to long-term consumer connections... Read |
 | Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar ruled the 2025 Grammys during a night that also paid tribute to those affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles... Read |
| Recruitment |
 | ISSUED BY JTI JTI South Africa has been awarded for the seventh consecutive year as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. The company is also one of only 17 Top Employers to have been recognised globally... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KLA KLA, a proudly South African consumer insights company with offices in South Africa and the UK, has been recognised as one of the Best Places to Work in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work Awards... Read |
| Retail |
 | British multinational fresh food and coffee chain, Pret A Manger is finally opening its doors in South Africa... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Woolworths Holdings warned of a decline of up to 27% in its first-half profit due to weaker-than-expected performances in its clothing businesses in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Shoprite Holdings says its half-year sales from continuing operations grew by 9.6%, as both upmarket and discount customers stocked up on food during the festive season... Read |
 | The Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa returns to Cape Town from 28-30 March 2025 and Johannesburg from 2 – 4 October 2025 with an increased focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)... Read |
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 | AHMED ELJECHTIMI Morocco has suspended imports of untreated plant-based animal feed from Germany following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, according to Omar Yacoubi, head of the country’s grain trade federation... Read |
 | New CEO Clarence Nethengwe leads OM Bank into 2025... Read |
 | Will digital wallets unlock Africa's economic potential?... Read |
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 | BOUDINE HENNINGSE Boudine Henningse takes a look at what lessons South Africa’s business leaders can learn about adaptability and transformation from the recent fires in LA... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Understanding the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates again... Read |
 | Cape Town motorists have been advised to expect road closures and traffic disruptions on Thursday, 6 February 2025, as the annual State of the Nation Address (Sona) takes place at City Hall... Read |
 | State of the Nation 2025: From energy security to global leadership... Read |
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 | MELANIE VAN ROOY In a world saturated with digital content, experiential marketing will continue to be a powerful tool for brands to create unique and interactive moments that stand out to the consumer... Read |
