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|  | | Joe Public, Promise, and TBWA Hunt Lascaris are among the South African agencies that are One Show Pencil and Merit winners...read |
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 | ISSUED BY IMC CONFERENCE Confirmed as the biggest marketing conference in Africa, the Nedbank IMC has released its agenda for this year’s event... Read |
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 | The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that Shantanu Narayen, chair and CEO of Adobe, will be recognised as its first-ever Creative Champion of the Year... Read |
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| |  | EVAN-LEE COURIE This Africa Month, we chat with Sarah Collins, founder of the innovative cooking solution, Wonderbag who describes Wonderbag not just as a product, but as a movement — one that empowers communities, protects the planet, and redefines innovation by drawing on African wisdom and ingenuity... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | The company is parting ways with its advertising agency, Accenture Song, and is actively seeking new creative direction to realign with its core brand identity... Read |
 | Five of South Africa's top creatives are part of the LIA 2025 Creative LIAisons Virtual Coaching Programme... Read |
 | It has been reported that WPP is to move advertising agency Grey into the Ogilvy Group... Read |
 | CARL WILLOUGHBY Chief creative officer, TBWA and chairman - Creative Circle Awards Carl Willoughby says awards are a reminder that even in this age of algorithms, that brilliant, brave creativity still matters... Read |
 | LESLIE ADAMS For decades television reigned supreme in the living room... Read |
 | JORDAN WALLACE, ISSUED BY GORILLA Up against more than 250 competing entries from South Africa’s biggest brands, Pick n Pay and agency partner Gorilla scooped nine trophies out of their ten shortlisted entries... Read |
 | Seven agencies from the Middle East & Africa Region, including two South African agencies, win in the Global ADC 104th Annual Awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AMASA The Amasa Igniters Forum will take place on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at the GIBS Auditorium in Illovo, Johannesburg... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA By now, you've seen the names on the cans—and maybe even found your own—but there’s more to the return of Share a Coke than nostalgia... Read |
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 | BRENDAN SEERY As you stagger off a long international flight after 11 or more hours in economy class, airline advertising can seem misleading to the point of being fraudulent... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BOUNDLESS Rarely does a company reach 130 years. Even more rarely does that company have more than just business success to celebrate in each of those 130 years... Read |
| Branding |
 | Liberty has updated its brand proposition, moving from “In It with You” to “In It with All of You”, in a move that reflects a growing focus on inclusivity and the complexities of real life... Read |
 | Tourvest has unveiled a refreshed brand identity that it says captures the infinite sense of possibility within travel. The rebrand was revealed at Africa’s Travel Indaba in KwaZulu-Natal on 14 May... Read |
| Digital |
 | RYSZARD LISINSKI AND BRETT WEINBERG In a landmark ruling, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has fined TikTok €530m ($571m) for illegally transferring European users’ data to China, marking one of the largest penalties under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation... Read |
 | MZI KAKA Those who are unprepared or unwilling to adapt may find themselves left behind... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LOCATION BANK Location Bank is excited to share that its Customer Sentiment Analytics platform has won an award at the prestigious 2025 Siinda Digital Marketing and Innovation Awards held in Cologne... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY BUSINESS AND ARTS SOUTH AFRICA Business and Arts South Africa (Basa) is partnering with RMB Latitudes Art Fair, to present the RMB Latitudes Talks, set to run from 23 to 25 May at the scenic Shepstone Gardens in Johannesburg... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | Filmmaker and YouTube creator Dan Mace's latest film on Cape Town's taxi wars is not for the faint-hearted... Read |
 | Creative Africa Nexus (Canex), an initiative of the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the third edition of its short film competition, Canex Shorts... Read |
| Marketing |
 | M&C Saatchi Abel's Bulletproof Park campaign for Gun Free SA is a story about a “fake idea” that led to real change... Read |
 | Airtel Africa has been appointed Publicis Groupe Africa's integrated marketing partner across 12 markets in Africa... Read |
 | The New to You campaign is a witty TV commercial that follows a likeable, but rather particular character through a day in his life... Read |
 | ISSUED BY VML VML South Africa scooped 17 wins across multiple categories, reflecting a powerful blend of creativity, craft and results... Read |
 | This year, LunchBar celebrates 60 years in South Africa. To mark the occasion, SA’s favourite award-winning conspiracy theorist is back... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ISILUMKO ACTIVATE Earlier this year, Isilumko shared its bold vision and renewed energy for 2025 - a commitment to growth, innovation, and creating meaningful, culturally resonant connections between brands and people. Today, the company is pleased to announce the next step in that journey: the appointment of Gregory Martin as chief commercial officer at Isilumko... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SMART MEDIA Moms matter when it comes to retail marketing. Understanding the real household decision-makers, and how to reach them in-store... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CADEK MEDIA Marketing Indaba conference is welcoming L&G Consultancy powered by Sitecore as conference sponsor at this year’s event that will be held on 21 and 22 May 2025 at CTICC Cape Town... Read |
| Media |
 | The BBC is the most trusted international news provider amongst all audiences as well as the UK’s most recognised cultural export internationally... Read |
 | Media Manager Africa (Pty) Ltd has released the latest Inflation Watch covering the year 2024... Read |
 | The founder of 702 and Primedia, Issie Kirsh passed away over the weekend at the age of 90... Read |
| Mobile |
 | The Spar Group has launched Spar Mobile, a new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that will provide customers with affordable and competitive mobile services... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA Companies that use sponsored articles to promote their products and services can expect excellent ROI on their marketing investment... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | BRADLY HOWLAND Bradly Howland, president-elect: Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (Prisa) says while the public relations profession is changing, that change is not a collapse... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CHILLIENGINE Chilliengine is thrilled to announce its selection as a finalist in three prestigious categories at the 2025 Sabre Africa Awards, recognising the outstanding collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Africa... Read |
| Production |
 | ISSUED BY SCHOLARS FILM When a jersey goes on, something sacred happens. In Scholars Film's evocative campaign for the Concacaf Champions Cup, created with London agency Wildpigs, this transformation becomes the lens through which football's deeper truth emerges... Read |
| Promotions & Activations |
 | Starbucks Ready-to-Drink chilled coffee is back, featuring four flavours from the Starbucks Frappuccino drink range... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY HOT 102.7FM Hot 102.7FM has been ranked 22nd on the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list – a major milestone for the young Johannesburg station... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ALGOA FM Non-profit organisations supporting both young and old have been selected for the annual Algoa FM Charity Golf Days held in George, Gqeberha, and East London... Read |
| Radio & Podcasts |
 | ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING The ACA has launched ADventures, a bold new podcast created to inform, inspire and ignite conversation across the South African marketing and communications industry... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LYNNE COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS The career playbook for a new era... Read |
| Research |
 | MONGEZI MTATI, ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO In a world where purchasing decisions are increasingly informed by online research, the automotive customer journey starts long before the test drive... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BRANDMAPP When it comes to the interests and activities that elevate our daily lives, South Africans living in households earning R10k or more put music first, even slightly ahead of their travel aspirations... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LIVINGFACTS In our series of three articles, Livingfacts asks you to consider the conceptualisation, sample and analysis of your research... Read |
| Retail |
 | Tiger Brands has entered into a sale of business agreement to facilitate the Company’s exit from its deciduous canned fruit business, Langeberg and Ashton Foods... Read |
 | CALIN CLOETE South African retailers embracing omnichannel strategies face a growing and significant threat - increased cybersecurity risks.... Read |
 | Spar2U, the innovative online platform launched by The Spar Group in July 2022, is gaining ground fast... Read |
 | For the first time since the 2009 global financial crisis, spending on new personal luxury goods has declined... Read |
 | South African streetwear brand GalxBoy opened its newest flagship store in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Friday, 16 May 2025... Read |
| Social Media |
 | BRONWYN ABRAHAMS Bronwyn Abrahams, industry expert and founder of QOJ Consulting, says while the ability to “influence” has never been more powerful or more scrutinised… Read |
| Sponsorship |
 | Stillwater Sports, the organisers of the Totalsports Women’s Race, has announced Foschini Beauty as an official event partner for 2025... Read |
| TV |
 | The Taste Master SA, one of South Africa’s cooking competition reality shows, returns for a sixth season on SABC 2... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MULTICHOICE MultiChoice in collaboration with Customs Authorities and South African Police Services has successfully concluded proceedings under the Counterfeit Goods Act No. 37 of 1997, against Uni Li Cell (Pty) Ltd and its sole director, following the seizure of counterfeit power supply units imported through Durban Harbour... Read |
| Youth Marketing |
 | Aware.org urges smarter, targeted strategies after a deep dive youth study provides the latest insights on #NOtoU18... Read |
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 | Africa’s tourism leaders gathered for a dynamic roundtable at Africa’s Travel Indaba, calling for open borders, regional collaboration, and shared growth. Key discussions centred on visa reforms, joint marketing, and boosting youth skills across the sector... Read |
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 | Investment in infrastructure propels Cape Town’s credit rating upwards... Read |
 | MTHO MAPHUMULO A recent judgment from the Supreme Court of Appeal has provided important clarification on the application of prescription in the context of misappropriation of funds within a close corporation... Read |
 | Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent signing of a proclamation authorising the SIU to probe the affairs of the National Skills Fund... Read |
 | Nissan said it will cut 20,000 jobs and shut down several of its production plants as part of a major cost-saving effort... Read |
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 | Marketing Indaba 2025 - 21 May 2025 to 22 May 2025 , Cape Town
Market Smarter" explores tools and tactics helping marketers achieve more with less and drive results. More info >> |
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