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 | | South Africa has 48 finalists in the One Show... read |
|  | | As competition intensifies in South Africa’s QSR sector, McDonald’s is doubling down on leadership in an increasingly dynamic consumer landscape... read |
|  | | In her new role, Tshabalala will lead iME’s Africa growth strategy, with responsibility for market development... read |
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 | Publicis has announced its Q1 2026 results... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CAPE MARKETING AGENCY Cape Marketing Agency delivers measurable lead generation and revenue growth for The Green Zone through a conversion-focused website and Google Ads strategy... Read |
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 | CARNI WILKENS, ISSUED BY DENTSU We have never struggled to generate ideas. As an industry, we are strong on insight. Strategies are increasingly sophisticated. Human truths are well understood. Data is abundant. Platforms promise optimisation and performance... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BOUNDLESS In a move that has shocked absolutely no one except a few spreadsheets, Boundless today announced the successful conclusion of a Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) transaction with the Siyandisa Group, a 100% Black-owned and 60% Black female-owned B-BBEE investment group... Read |
 | Andrea Quaye, marketing director, Heineken Beverages was named marketer of the year (FMCG)... Read |
 | VML South Africa has added to its leadership team with two internal promotions... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TBWA J.C. Le Roux, the leader in the country’s sparkling wine category, has partnered with TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris to launch ‘Make a Thing of It’ – a campaign that challenges how South Africans think about celebration... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Dentsu South Africa today announced the launch of Dentsu Influence, powered by CSA, a new influence and cultural offering designed to help brands grow in a market increasingly shaped by creators, communities and earned attention... Read |
 | The Pitcher Awards - a celebration of African creativity - has confirmed the first wave of jury members... Read |
 | Nigeria's X3M Ideas is the only African agency to reach the top five of those pushing purposeful and sustainable work... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA For Asmirh Davis, founding partner and president of Majority, standing out on the global stage is less about scale and more about specificity... Read |
| Artificial Intelligence |
 | LINESHREE MOODLEY Visa launches Intelligent Commerce Connect, enabling businesses to integrate with AI-driven shopping, supporting secure, agent-initiated payments, tokenisation, and seamless global commerce participation.... Read |
 | STEF ADONIS, ISSUED BY HELM In a twist of fate that a certain Canadian cult hero would find ironic, one of the few things I do believe in happens to be artificial... Read |
| Branding |
 | ISSUED BY CAPE TOWN TOURISM Cape Town Tourism is celebrating a significant global achievement, taking home Gold at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards for its outstanding campaign, My Cape Town, in the category of Best Branded Content - Best Visual Storytelling Series... Read |
 | NOMTHANDAZO MASILELA Behind the "Instagram-worthy" packaging and viral TikTok transitions, a quiet crisis is brewing in SA's beauty landscape, writes Nomthandazo Masilela... Read |
 | NISHAAT SLAMDIEN What do vodka and pepper sauce have in common? Surprisingly, their packaging... Read |
| CRM, CX, UX |
 | ISSUED BY CELERITY.CHAT Marketing automation is no longer a niche capability, but a global priority. Industry forecasts project the global marketing automation market to exceed $80bn by 2030, driven by double-digit annual growth as organisations seek to streamline engagement, scale operations and personalise customer journeys... Read |
| Digital |
 | Bob's nationwide awareness campaign shopaygo shows it as a connected e-commerce ecosystem where users can shop, pay and send more easily... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DY/DX An estimated 40% of South Africa's digital programmatic advertising spend is either wasted, compromised or actively funding misinformation... Read |
| Direct Marketing |
 | Under the updated regulations, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) will administer the registry... Read |
| Education |
 | ISSUED BY MDNTV A powerful shift is taking place in Hartbeespoort where unemployed youth are being given more than just training. They are being given tools, access, and a real chance to change their lives... Read |
| ESG |
 | PROF. NKOSIVILE MADINGA Prof. Nkosivile Madinga has published a research paper on the effectiveness of sustainability marketing in South Africa... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA The 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards will take place on 17 and 18 June 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, with Nedbank returning as Platinum Partner and at a pivotal moment for South Africa’s transformation agenda... Read |
| Exhibitions |
 | ISSUED BY SCAN DISPLAY A recent visit to EuroShop 2026 offered South African exhibition and events specialist, Scan Display, valuable insight into how exhibition environments are transforming... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA In an era where storytelling lives in the palm of your hand, Afda continues to lead innovation in creative education with the launch of the Afda Micro-Drama Storytelling Short Course, a future-focused short course designed for the next generation of digital storytellers... Read |
 | The first Annual DGSA Creatives Awards honours the local film industry... Read |
 | COLIN RAMPARSADH Colin Ramparsadh says cinema is like a vodka martini - not for every client or campaign Read |
| Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO South Africa's automotive market has entered a new phase of recovery, following its strongest performance in nearly two decades in 2025... Read |
 | WENDY BERGSTEEDT Wendy Bergsteedt, head of marketing at Old Mutual Investment Group reflects on their latest campaign... Read |
 | CAITLYN GREVE Caitlyn Greve, digital co-ordinator at Sauce Advertising, looks at the local discovery problem CMOs can’t afford to ignore… Read |
 | PHILIP COHEN Philip Cohen of Fofum Brands gives insight into how are doubling down on loyalty while consumers are switching more than ever... Read |
 | Early entries for South Africa’s leading digital awards are open for a limited time, offering reduced rates ahead of the 2026 edition... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC When it comes to testicular cancer, early detection can be the difference between life and death. The survival rate when caught early is 99%, and testicular cancer is almost entirely curable... Read |
 | MATHABATHA SEXWALE, ISSUED BY BRAVE GROUP The most dangerous thing marketers are doing right now is optimising for clicks and purchases while ignoring brand-building activities... Read |
 | MOSA NTWAMPE, ISSUED BY BRAVE GROUP Global advertising spend has officially crossed the $1tn mark in 2026, yet we are witnessing a spectacular paradox: brands are spending more to be heard less... Read |
| Media |
 | VINCENT MUMO NZILANI Burundi's communications minister, Gabby Bugaga, died on Thursday in what the presidency described as an accident, without giving further details of the incident... Read |
 | Stephanie Wangari of Kenya and Annie Zulu of Zambia have been named the 2026 recipients of the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling... Read |
 | ISSUED BY VICINITY MEDIA The automotive customer journey has fundamentally changed. Today’s buyers are influenced before they step into a dealership... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA IAB South Africa’s data for March 2026 showed that Broad Media had 714,930 daily readers across its news websites... Read |
| OOH |
 | ISSUED BY BLU LABEL MEDIA Blu Label Media is entering a new chapter that is defined by sharper strategy, deeper insight, and a renewed focus on measurable impact... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | The potential divestment would mark the first major portfolio move under CEO Cindy Rose... Read |
 | The Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist includes top SA and African PR agencies... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CLOCKWORK Clockwork has been shortlisted in four categories at the Sabre Awards EMEA 2026, across four campaigns... Read |
| Promotions & Activations |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR RocoMamas, South Africa’s beloved fast-casual flavour powerhouse, is excited to announce the triumphant return of the cult-favourite Fire Wings Challenge: 10 in 10, has just launched today... Read |
| Radio |
 | The BRC addresses market commentary about the timing of the Radio Audience Measurement Survey (Rams) data release... Read |
| Radio & Podcasts |
 | Resonate Podcast Festival is coming to Africa for the first time... Read |
| Retail |
 | Month‑on‑month growth in both sales and transactions suggests the refill model is becoming part of everyday shopping routines rather than a novelty... Read |
 | Data shows that hoppers are stretching their budgets through a combination of planning, promotion-seeking, and shopping around... Read |
 | The appointment signals a continued focus on building a more agile and market-responsive organisation in South Africa, one of Danone’s key growth markets on the continent... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LIFESTYLE REWARDS The new branding includes a redesigned website, a new mobile app and a seamless Tap & Earn solution that enables any credit or debit card to be linked to the programme... Read |
| Social Media |
 | ISSUED BY ORNICO South African marketers are still often forced to rely on global reports to guide their digital strategies... Read |
| TV |
 | Born in Narraville, a town in Walvis Bay, Namibia, Davids built a multifaceted career that spanned radio, television, music and sports... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AFRICA ESPN Africa has confirmed the acquisition of broadcast rights to France’s iconic Top 14, widening the range of elite club rugby for fans across sub-Saharan Africa... Read |
 | Shange’s life reflects a journey of resilience, talent and quiet defiance in the face of systemic barriers. From breaking racial boundaries on the global stage to shaping South Africa’s film and television industry, her legacy continues to inspire future generations... Read |
| Behind the Selfie |
 | KARABO LEDWABA This week, I spoke to Jessy van Eden, brand and strategic partnerships manager at OneDayOnly, about how the brand gets FOMO right... Read |
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 | Africa’s tourism sector is growing rapidly, but a new WTM Africa report highlights widening gaps in digital readiness, sustainability compliance and regional aviation recovery... Read |
 | WTM Africa 2026 opened at CTICC in Cape Town from 13–15 April, drawing 8,000 trade professionals from 63 countries in its most diverse edition yet... Read |
 | WAYNE MEISEL Africa’s investment in supply chain resilience is being tested as geopolitical disruptions and rising costs put pressure on trade, logistics and food systems... Read |
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 | THEMBI SIAGA Sassa says no grant has been incorrectly stopped, but beneficiaries are battling... Read |
 | The proposed amendments to South Africa’s eviction laws are set to offer stronger protection for ordinary landlords renting out backyard rooms and small properties, while giving municipalities greater authority to respond to unlawful land occupations... Read |
 | This expansion will create over 340 skilled jobs and 7,000 indirect jobs, fostering technology transfer... Read |
 | South Africa's fuel retail market is in for a major shakeup as Shell negotiates the sale of its 600 petrol stations... Read |
 | JOHNNIE ISAAC South African opposition leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in jail on Thursday, 16 April, for firing a rifle in the air at a rally, a judgment that could bar the prominent campaigner from parliament... Read |
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