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 | BRENDAN SEERY That bitter experience still in my mind, I was prepared to launch into attack mode when I saw Nedbank’s new ad which is fashioned almost entirely with AI...read |
|  | ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING Effie Worldwide has released the 2024 Effie Index, the 14th edition of the annual global ranking that celebrates the most effective marketing around the world...read |
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 | KARABO LEDWABA Mbulelo Mashilo, brand manager at Douwe Egberts, blends strategy, storytelling, and a strong cup of coffee... Read |
| Cannes Lions |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Several South African agencies have been named in the shortlists announced today, Tuesday, 17 June... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Joe Public wins Bronze Lions... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris and Razor PR, M&C Saatchi Abel have been named in the Engagement Lions shortlists... Read |
 | Joe Public opens SA's account at Cannes Lions 2025... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING As the global advertising and creative industries get ready for their annual migration to Cannes in the French Riviera, 15 inspiring and talented South African women will be joining them - thanks to an incredible initiative from the Cannes Lions ERA (Equity, Representation, and Accessibility) Programme and local platform, Open Chair... Read |
 | ISSUED BY M&C SAATCHI ABEL Her participation has been made possible through Open Chair, a South African organisation dedicated to empowering women in the advertising industry... Read |
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 | Chilean advertisers allocate an average of 3.6% of their revenue to communication, marketing, and advertising budgets... Read |
 | Scopen’s fifth edition of its Agency Scope study in Chile shows an increase in the number of advertisers remunerating their creative agencies through annual fees (91.2% in 2025 vs. 80.3% in 2023), reflecting the trend toward more continuous, long-term relationships. Read |
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| Advertising |
 | Advertising giant WPP has suffered another blow with Mars shifting its $1.7 bn global media account to Publicis Groupe, marking the second major client defection in just a few months... Read |
 | Uber Advertising has launched a new in-house creative studio aimed at helping brands create culture-led, immersive campaigns across the Uber and Uber Eats platforms... Read |
 | A new study by Warc, specialists in marketing effectiveness, projects global advertising spend will grow by 6.2% this year to reach $1.16tn... Read |
 | The New York Festivals Advertising Awards (NYFA) 2025 winners have been announced... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING Global non-profit aims to futureproof the industry through access and innovation... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE CONSUMER EDUCATION PROJECT OF MILK SA Locked in an enduring cost of living crisis, South Africans of every generation are looking for the most bang for their buck, especially when it comes to household and particularly, daily food expenses... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY Watching both the Test Championship final and the United Rugby Championship final over the weekend, I did wonder whether sports sponsorship works for brands... Read |
| Branding |
 | New graduates are replacing traditional résumés with cereal boxes, beer cans, and even Google Ads... Read |
| Digital |
 | The initiative, which runs from May to November 2025, includes local accelerator tracks in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Senegal... Read |
 | AHMED DHUPLI In a previous article published in March, I examined Starlink’s plans to enter the South African market and its dispute with Icasa, the country’s telecoms regulator... Read |
| Education |
 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA Afda is proud to announce that its students and alumni have received a host of nominations at the prestigious Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards 2025... Read |
| ESG |
 | Brand Finance’s latest round of research appears to indicate a slight reduction in the role of sustainability in driving consumer choice... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA The prestigious 24th annual Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards 2025 is taking place on 31 July 2025 at the iconic Sandton Convention Centre... Read |
| Marketing |
 | Spotify is celebrating Zulu culture with Khuphuka nathi kuSpotify, a new campaign that pays homage to Zulu identity, pride, and the deep rhythms that shape KwaZulu-Natal and beyond... Read |
 | SIVU MATYILA, ISSUED BY MATTE BLK Matte BLK, an integrated marketing agency renowned for crafting culturally nuanced and insight-driven campaigns, clinched two prestigious awards in May... Read |
 | The most recent IAS Media Auditing Masterclass examined the often-overlooked aspects of agency spend... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA When Santam partnered with Incubeta, it wasn’t a quick win they were after, it was sustainable growth. And it meant getting uncomfortable first... Read |
| Media |
 | MARCO MARTIN, ISSUED BY DENTSU Ever tried explaining SEO to your mum? It’s a bit like saying, “I help brands become Google’s favourite child,” and getting a blank stare in return... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SPARK MEDIA With more South African consumers getting online via smartphones, and digital advertising increasing in response, brands often question the relevance of print advertising... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MEDIA24 Media24 is excited to unveil Adnami, an innovative advertising solution aimed at helping brands connect meaningfully with audiences on News24 and Netwerk24... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING 947 is proud to announce the return of Anele and The Club Live, taking place on 19 July 2025 at the SunBet Arena... Read |
| Mobile |
 | IMRAN SALIE, ISSUED BY SAMSUNG I have spent a month using the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here are my thoughts on Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone offering... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA Our marketing team will help you craft the perfect marketing package for your needs, and will manage the entire campaign on your behalf... Read |
| OOH |
 | ISSUED BY TRACTOR OUTDOOR Glynt, formerly known as Tractor Media Holdings, has announced the appointment of Sam Locke as its new chief people officer... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | TLHOGI NGWATO In politics and business, we have seen the repeating pattern of denial, silence, spin, and an avoidance of responsibility... Read |
 | Orchard on 25, has appointed Tshiamo Maremela as the new chief executive officer.. Read |
 | ISSUED BY TENACITYPR TenacityPR’s founder Sasha Kupritz began her career in the late 1990s in the entertainment industry. At that time, digital media was already established, so she did not specialise... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE COUP Creative Entrepreneur Spotlight: PR on the Go features creatives and startups in a new interview series. Submit your interview for a feature... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING 702 and CapeTalk are excited to announce the launch of the 2025 edition of Nedbank Business Ignite, a prestigious initiative dedicated to recognising and celebrating the spirit of innovation within South Africa's business community... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOT 102.7FM Award-winning Hot 102.7FM has partnered with the Sunshine Tour as official radio partner for the 2025/26 season, bringing golf excitement and live updates to South African airwaves... Read |
| Radio & Podcasts |
 | ISSUED BY HOOK, LINE & SINKER Award-winning PR and marketing agency, Hook, Line & Sinker (HLS), is proud to unveil HLS Studios, the agency’s in-house TV and podcast production facility, designed to strengthen its digital services and integrated capabilities... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY BMI RESEARCH Understanding consumers has come a long way since the standardised consumer market research of the '90s. Gone are the days of simply knowing ‘what the market is doing’... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KLA KLA, the exclusive partner for YouGov in sub-Saharan Africa, has released the ninth edition of the Quarterly Buzz, tracking the brands with the most ‘buzz’ in the market... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HUMAN8 Human8, the global marketing insights consultancy (previously known as InSites Consulting), is proud to announce that Tim Nguyen has joined the product and innovation team as product and innovation manager... Read |
| Retail |
 | After a 30-year career with the Spar Group, Max Oliva has decided to step down from his role as CEO of Spar Southern Africa... Read |
 | Slowly but surely, Gen Zs are shaping the future of retail... Read |
 | ALEKSEY SUKHOV Skincare used to be a face-to-face business. Trusted advisors at beauty counters, carefully curated shelves and in-person consultations shaped how consumers discovered and selected their routines... Read |
 | You can twist, lick and dunk your way through your day with new #AskOreo cookies embossed with sayings that are at the heart of Mzansi culture... Read |
 | TakealotNow answers to a growing need for on-demand shopping... Read |
| Social Media |
 | ROBIN FREDERICKS TikTok is reshaping how we discover and book travel with real, unfiltered videos, turning inspiration into action.. Read |
 | ISSUED BY ICANDI CQ Gen Z isn’t waiting for permission to lead - they’re already broadcasting bold ideas, building personal brands, and creating a loyal following around them. The question is - are you ready to listen, learn and lead with them?... Read |
| Sponsorship |
 | The Sanlam Group, along with its subsidiaries Sanlam Allianz and Santam, today announced its sponsorship of the Group of Twenty (G20) summit, scheduled to be held in Johannesburg this November... Read |
| TV |
 | Local content and sport key offerings in 2024 for the MultiChoice Group... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ADVERTISING MEDIA FORUM 2026 and 2027 are going to see two key changes in South Africa’s current TV planning landscape... Read |
| Youth Marketing |
 | The Gen Z Economy Report: Cash, Culture and Clout, shows how South African Gen Zs earn, spend, save and think about money... Read |
| Prism Awards |
 | Entries for the Prism Awards 2025 are open... Read |
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 | JEREMY BOSSENGER There’s something wonderful about the way every African challenge you may encounter in business potentially has a uniquely African solution. Here’s a look at the impact and responsibilities of executive search on the continent... Read |
 | GREG NOTT Cape Town is where the conversation begins. The world will be watching – but it’s Africa’s voice that must rise the loudest, writes Greg Nott... Read |
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 | AMANDLA MAKHONGWANA, LAYLA SHAH AND THOBEKA ZONDI Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many employees whose duties allow for it, continue to work from home either on a permanent or hybrid basis. However, some employers have since taken the decision to terminate such arrangements, insisting that their employees return to the office (RTO). Read |
 | Woolworths has launched its Inclusive Justice Institute designed to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and community impact programmes... Read |
 | BERTIE JACOBS, ISSUED BY NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (NWU) In the damp, grassy slopes of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, an unassuming amphibian has leapt into the scientific spotlight... Read |
 | DEE-DEE MATHELELA This case involved Aventino Ecotroopers Joint Venture challenging the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport’s decision to award two major road maintenance contracts to rival companies... Read |
 | The affected vehicles, sold between December 2022 and January 2024, may contain defective gas generators in the front passenger airbag module... Read |
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