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 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING Kfm 94.5 is thrilled to announce that renowned radio personality Stan Mars will join the station from 1 April 2025... Read |
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| |  | The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa's (IAB SA) 17th annual Bookmark Awards has appointed nine jury chairs and a full panel of judges... Read |
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 | The IAS Media Marketing Compliance Masterclass series, in partnership with Media Marketing Compliance (MMC), addressed one of the industry’s biggest concerns—non-disclosed media models. Read |
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 | Ipelegeng (Ipi) Thibedi has joined Ogilvy South Africa’s as group managing director... Read |
 | Glenfiddich’s Challengers Club latest film is a powerful tribute to the essential role of water in both nature and culture... Read |
 | FREDDIE DALEY Towns and cities are pushing ahead with ambitious climate policies, even as global collaboration on climate breakdown splinters... Read |
 | To assist advertisers in measuring and managing their carbon emissions more effectively, Google has introduced Carbon Footprint for Google Ads... Read |
 | The New York Festivals AME Awards has introduced AME WE Champion (Women in Effectiveness)—a global platform dedicated to recognising, celebrating, and amplifying the impact of women in advertising and marketing effectiveness... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PROMISE In 2023, Promise welcomed new brands Capitec, Coca-Cola, Castle Double Malt, the JSE and Toyota Financial Services and celebrated 10 years with long-standing client AfriSam, as well as 14 years with AB-Inbev... Read |
 | Netflix’s foray into live sports entertainment is shaking up the advertising world, and brands are getting in on the action. Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Dutch modest fashion brand Merrachi has ignited a heated debate in France with its latest advertisement for Ramadan, featuring the iconic Eiffel Tower adorned with a hijab... Read |
| Branding |
 | The Warc Creative 100, an independent global benchmark of the world’s most awarded campaigns and companies for creativity has been released... Read |
 | In the face of pressure, obstacles, and the heat of the moment, true creatives know how to keep their cool... Read |
| CRM, CX, UX |
 | LIEZEL JONKHEID The truth is, CX teams struggle to drive real change without real insights... Read |
| DEI |
 | To mark International Women’s Day this past Saturday, 8 March, KFC Africa collected the stories of 54 women in its KFC Africa’s list, one for each year the company has been in Africa... Read |
| Design |
 | ANGELIKA VENTER Edge Communications' Angelika Venter looks at what good design is and what bad design is... Read |
| Digital |
 | Google has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its Hustle Academy programme... Read |
 | HENDA SCOTT, ISSUED BY HELM While celebrating International Women's Day on Saturday (8 March), the cynic in me couldn't help but wonder how much of a difference one day would really make... Read |
 | Ogilvy One's CTO Ravi Pal will speak at the Adobe Summit on Strategies for Future-Proofing AI and Delivering Customer-Centric Growth... Read |
 | SHAHEEN PRICE Shaheen Price, co-founder of The Good App, an app that allows users to book services, including beautician and massage services, manicure and nail technology, and other household services, shares plans on how to formalise South Africa’s informal service sector... Read |
 | MTN Group suffered a 69% slump in full-year earnings, Africa's biggest telecom operator reported on Monday, 17 March... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DOMAINS.CO.ZA Trends shape consumer behaviour, and consumer behaviour, in turn, fuels trends – creating a cycle that businesses can’t afford to ignore... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA As the world accelerates toward a more sustainable future, the Future of Sustainability Conference 2025 is set to take centre stage in just two weeks!... Read |
 | ISSUED BY IMC CONFERENCE Africa’s biggest marketing conference has announced its latest international alliance – a strategic partnership with WiM Africa... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Join Dawn Rowlands, CEO of dentsu Africa, for a live session to explore Merkury – a game-changing platform for modern marketing challenges... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA Topco Media is thrilled to announce that Nedbank will again serve as the platinum partner of the prestigious Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards in 2025... Read |
| Marketing |
 | JACO LINTVELT, ISSUED BY INCUBETA The role of marketing has undergone a profound transformation in recent years. Once viewed as a cost center, marketing must now prove its ability to drive tangible business growth and profitability... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DUO MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONS This prestigious appointment positions DUO within a global network of public relations (PR) agencies dedicated to supporting technology companies with international expansion ambitions... Read |
| Media |
 | Scopen has unveiled key trends from its first media agencies’ New Business Report in South Africa... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA BusinessTech has launched a new campaign to promote the power of its advertising solutions, and how they benefit South African companies... Read |
| Radio |
 | DEPUTY MINISTER MOROLONG Deputy Minister Morolong discusses the role of radio in the lives of South Africans and the future of the medium in the country... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SAMRO Samro is pleased to announce the 50 bursary recipients of the second iteration of the Samro Music Business Publisher Training Programme... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MEDIAMARK East Coast Radio and Jacaranda FM have launched a first-of-its-kind campaign: a high-impact competition that’s designed to make waves – not just for listeners, but for media buyers too... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOT 102.7FM Johannesburg-based Hot 102.7FM has kicked off the new year by making two key appointments that add considerable strategic weight to the team driving South Africa’s fastest-growing commercial radio station... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING The countdown to Galaxy KDay 2025 is on, and we are beyond thrilled to announce the addition of several breakthrough artists from the Western Cape... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SAMRO Samro, in partnership with the Academy of Sound Engineering, is pleased to announce the second iteration of the Music Business Masterclass for the 2025 intake... Read |
 | ISSUED BY EAST COAST RADIO What would you do with a million bucks? Buy a house so fancy even your bathtub feels like a swimming pool? Book a first-class seat to “See ya, never” island? Finally give that side hustle the glow-up it deserves?... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OFM RADIO OFM and Select Musiek (a division of Sony Music Entertainment Africa) are proud to announce an exciting partnership for the OFM Truck Talent Competition, a platform designed to uncover and elevate the next big singing sensation in Central South Africa... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOT 102.7FM Johannesburg-based commercial radio station Hot 102.7FM remains the fastest-growing station in South Africa, having doubled its audience in the past 24 months, according to independent research house WhyFive... Read |
 | NICHOLAS MAWENI, ISSUED BY SAMRO When we talk about property rights, most people immediately think of land, houses, or cars. There’s a widespread misconception that property only refers to tangible assets. However, in South Africa, property rights are far broader and include intellectual property (IP), such as copyright in music... Read |
 | The inaugural Community Radio Awards will recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of community radio stations and their dedicated personnel to local media landscapes... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY KLA Social media has become more than just a space for connection and entertainment, it is now a powerful driver of retail decisions... Read |
| Retail |
 | South Africans can now shop Woolworths Foodstops at Engen via the Uber Eats app far beyond traditional delivery hours, with orders available until midnight... Read |
 | THABANI NDWANDWE Thabani Ndwandwe, chief risk officer at Standard Bank, answers the question: how will the 2025 budget affect the average South African? Read |
 | Nyaladzi Moy has been appointed as the new commercial director for Danone Southern Africa... Read |
 | Various regulatory bodies, under the umbrella of the Consumer Protection Forum (CPF), commemorated World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD 2025) on Saturday, 15 March 2024... Read |
| Social Media |
 | Adetutu Laditan, founder of Woof Studios, is passionate about Africa’s creator economy... Read |
 | YESHIEL PANCHIA In a shocking cyberattack, the official social media accounts of the South African Parliament were hacked on the weekend, to promote a cryptocurrency token named after President Cyril Ramaphosa... Read |
| TV |
 | ISSUED BY MULTICHOICE The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) proudly announces its dedicated day at the 7th Joburg Film Festival (JFF), marking ten years of nurturing Africa's storytelling talent... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AFRICA From Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s award-winning Imagine Documentaries, new series showcases extraordinary real people able to perform remarkable feats... Read |
 | LESLIE ADAMS Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa, asks, while TV licences are outdated, is a streaming levy the right fix?... Read |
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 | JOHN YELD Government, environmental groups and fishing industry agree to new no-fishing zones around penguin breeding grounds... Read |
 | Stats SA data shows South Africa welcomed 8.92 million international arrivals in 2024 - a 5.1% increase from the previous year - indicating a resurgence in the country's tourism sector and, in particular, luxury travel experiences that combine comfort with cultural immersion... Read |
 | AARON ROSS, TIM COCKS AND VIVIANNE WANDERA Kenyan HIV patients face crisis as US funding halt strands medication... Read |
 | GIIG and SparkRockets have launched an AI-driven startup tool for rapid ideation... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON New regulations halt the sale of cannabis-infused foods in South Africa... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON First of its kind: Cape Town's Sky Circle promises smoother bus rides... Read |
 | Cheslin Kolbe has been awarded the 2024 SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year title... Read |
 | The Department of Employment and Labour has invited public comments on the newly published Draft Construction Regulations 2025, which aims to enhance Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in the construction sector... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON VAT increase aimed at stabilizing economy despite higher tax burden for individuals... Read |
 | The South African government will adjust the excise duties on alcohol and tobacco products at above the expected inflation rate in the 2025/26 financial year... Read |
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 | HIGGINS MDLULI The recent disruptions in domestic air travel highlighted the strategic need for South Africa to establish diversified and sustainable local sources of aviation fuel... Read |
