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 | ROGAN JANSEN Rogan Jansen, co-founder and creative director, DashDigital looks at how cultural shifts impact digital design...read |
|  | ANDRE LE ROUX Andre Le Roux, head of strategy: TBWA\Coastal, talks about trends that drive culture to understand SA shoppers...read |
|  | KARABO LEDWABA The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled against a Brutal Fruit advertisement following a consumer complaint that it promoted public drinking on beaches, an act that is illegal in South Africa...read |
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 | ISSUED BY PROVANTAGE Mall Ads, a leading brand under the Provantage umbrella, has partnered with Pareto Limited, one of South Africa’s top-ranking property developers to launch an unmissable, iconic wall site at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Tshwane... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING In a rapidly evolving media landscape, Primedia Broadcasting is positioning itself as a leading commercial driver in the industry, ready to meet the diverse demands of its clientele... Read |
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| |  | |  | DANETTE BREITENBACH Twyg founder and editor, Jackie May, discusses sustainability in the fashion industry... Read |  | DANETTE BREITENBACH An exclusive interview with Google managing director Africa, Alex Okosi... Read |  | EVAN-LEE COURIE In 2025, South Africa's retail landscape is poised for transformative shifts driven by technology, sustainability, and evolving consumer behaviour... Read |
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 | KARABO LEDWABA Meta has announced that it is taking steps to provide transparency around AI-generated content in advertising... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OGILVY SOUTH AFRICA Ogilvy South Africa has been recognised as the most creative agency in the Middle East and Africa region, at the 2024 One Show Awards. Ogilvy led by winning eight out of the nine total awards won by agencies across the region... Read |
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 | The Gerety 2025 Middle East & Africa (MEA) jury has been announced and includes four creative and marketing leaders from Africa... Read |
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 | Thumiso Masoha has been appointed FCB's new chief experience officer... Read |
 | KOPANO BOIKANYO, ISSUED BY DARKMATTER Creativity, by definition, is the ability to generate new, original, and valuable ideas, solutions, or artistic expressions... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HAPPY FRIDAY Happy Friday is proud to announce its appointment to Liberty, part of the Standard Bank Group of Companies Trade Marketing’s arm as their through-the-line (TTL) creative agency... Read |
 | VIVEK ASTVANSH When a rival brand stumbled, we found substitutes boosted their price-focused advertising by 25% on average, likely in an attempt to attract deal seekers... Read |
 | ISSUED BY EATBIGFISH Delta Victor Bravo (who represent eatbigfish in Africa) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sinovuyo Mdunge as strategy analyst, following her successful internship with the company... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MACHINE_ Publicis Groupe Africa: Machine’s chief content officer, Sarah Browning-de Villiers, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Institute for Internal Communication Africa (IFICA)... Read |
 | MATTHEW PITTMAN Brands airing Super Bowl ads have a lot riding on their investments – roughly US$7 million for a 30-second spot for the 2025 big game... Read |
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 | Brand Finance explores some insights around branding, following its attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos this January... Read |
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 | Design Week South Africa, which made its debut last year, has opened its applications for designers, brands, creative thinkers and makers to take part in the 2025 edition... Read |
| Digital |
 | Retroviral has launched the Retroviral Ai Lab, offering generative AI, GPT development and TikTok engagement capabilities… Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Businesses across the continent are pouring millions into digital tools, platforms, and systems. Yet, the results remain underwhelming. Why? Because technology isn’t the solution. Without the right leadership, your shiny new systems are simply expensive distractions. Read |
 | The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) concluded its three-day public hearings on the proposed new Satellite Services Framework on Friday... Read |
| Education |
 | The IAS Media Auditing Masterclass Series, in partnership with Media Marketing Compliance (MMC), is a no-charge, short but highly informative four-part webinar series designed exclusively for marketer... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA), in partnership with GIB Insurance, is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the fifth intake of the ACA Women in Leadership Programme... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY AWARE.ORG Some brands sell products. Others transform industries. And then there’s Aware.org - a life-changing brand that is reshaping the way Africa thinks about alcohol harm reduction, behaviour change, and purpose-driven impact... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA We are thrilled to announce that Heineken Beverages has joined us as the Gold partner for the highly anticipated Future of Sustainability Conference, set to take place on 26 and 27 March 2025 at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | The 7th edition of The Adiaha Award for Best Documentary by an African Woman is open... Read |
 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA Afda is as proud as punch and delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Afda’s 2023 graduation films... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BRAND INFLUENCE AGENCY At Brand Influence Agency, we’ve pioneered community influencer marketing in South Africa for over 15 years. How? By seamlessly blending creative content agency expertise with proprietary digital media ownership... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Woolworths South Africa and its culinary publication, Taste (produced by New Media), emerged as standout winners at the 2024 International Content Marketing Awards (CMAs), hosted by the Content Marketing Association in London earlier this month... Read |
 | Knight will lead the strategic direction of Ford SA's marketing communications, events and sponsorships Read |
 | KEVIN GRAY The retail industry's evolution into a digital advertising platform is transforming the way brands engage with consumers. Read |
 | ISSUED BY GOOGLE Lorraine Landon works to improve digital maturity for Google clients across sub-Saharan Africa as the region’s head of advertising products and solutions... Read |
 | ISSUED BY IGNITION GROUP In today's dynamic business environment, the role of in-house legal teams has evolved from traditional risk mitigation to becoming key drivers of business value and innovation... Read |
| Media |
 | AHMORE BURGER-SMIDT The recent legal battle between renowned actor Sello Maake kaNcube and the Sunday World newspaper thrusts the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the right to privacy into the spotlight, reigniting a crucial debate in South African law... Read |
 | After the success of their first book, the Good Things Guy team has returned with Only Good Things 2024—a heartwarming collection of 100 uplifting stories that celebrate the spirit of South Africa... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA Business Talk Season 12 will be available on YouTube, Facebook, Spotify, and the dedicated Business Talk website... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | WILMARIE BRITS Wilmarie Brits, public relations account manager at Edge Communications gives three pillars of success for today’s communication specialists... Read |
 | TLHOGI NGWATO For businesses operating in dynamic stakeholder environments shaped by politics, socio-economic issues, climate change, and a global population that demands ethical and values-based accountability - staying silent is no longer a viable option and in many cases is a negligent choice... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BRANDFUNDI Leadership manifests in diverse ways, shaping industries, influencing decisions, and driving change. Thought leadership and knowledge leadership are among the most debated yet frequently misunderstood concepts... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE COUP ‘I don’t chase, I attract’: Join beauty and wellness PR expert Nicole Pearl for an exclusive masterclass where you’ll learn proven strategies and gain insight into optimising your social media to attract publicity... Read |
| Production |
 | ISSUED BY HOWARD AUDIO Howard Audio is excited to share one of its most intricate and meaningful projects to date. In collaboration with Joe Public and Cell C, the company was tasked with a unique challenge: to reimagine Cell C’s audio identity, coinciding with their comprehensive rebrand... Read |
| Recruitment |
 | ISSUED BY AFRIGIS AfriGIS, a leading provider of geospatial and location-based solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Liza Nolte as its new business development manager, effective from 3 February... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY LIVINGFACTS Following 2024’s super-election year (with elections in 64 different countries), 2025 is already showing global shifts which are likely to bring change to South Africa and Africa... Read |
| Retail |
 | Pick n Pay has announced the closure of 32 supermarkets across South Africa as part of its turnaround strategy. This move comes amid efforts to stabilise the business following significant financial losses in recent years... Read |
 | BONGA GUMEDE Rapid technology developments are transforming South Africa’s retail landscape. The retail store of the future is no longer a distant dream but is in fact a fast-approaching reality, characterised by the seamless integration of digital solutions... Read |
 | South African shoppers will soon be able to find exclusive Walmart private label items and unique international products at Massmart-owned Game, Makro, and Builders stores nationwide... Read |
 | The V&A Waterfront experienced a standout December period, welcoming over three million visitors and achieving record retail sales of almost R1.4bn. Read |
| Social Media |
 | SAUL MARQUEZ Saul Marquez, CEO of digital marketing agency Outcomes Rocket, weighs in on what the introduction of ads to Meta's Threads platform means to businesses... Read |
| TV |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING Season 2 of NBA Life is back, bringing fresh energy, dynamic hosts, and a brand-new visual identity to screens across South Africa... Read |
 | The 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup kicked off in Croatia on Monday, 3 February 2025 and SuperSport have earned the rights to broadcast the tournament live... Read |
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 | Miners urged to explore alternative funding models amidst traditional financing challenges… Read |
 | NJ AYUK How Africa can utilise its resources for true independence... Read |
 | The PwC 2025 Global CEO Survey has revealed that 63% of CEOs in Sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly optimistic about the future of the global economy... Read |
 | O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) has been ranked among the top 10 busiest airports in the Middle East and Africa for 2024, according to data from OAG’s Global Airline Schedules... Read |
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 | SHAN RADCLIFFE Rand Merchant Bank has once again been recognised as one of South Africa’s Top Employers by the Top Employers Institute – with 2025 adding a few extra feathers in the organisation’s cap... Read |
 | The index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally traded food commodities, was 6.2% higher than its corresponding level one year ago but remained 22.0% below its peak reached in March 2022... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Musk's involvement in South African land policy dispute raises international eyebrows... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Can South Africa hit the 3% growth mark? Sona2025 sets the stage for discussion... Read |
 | PAULA ENSOR We unpick the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act that rocked the Government of National Unity... Read |
 | Aggregate domestic new vehicle sales in January 2025, at 46,398 units, reflected an increase of 4,375 units, or a gain of 10,4%... Read |
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