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KARABO LEDWABA Netflix's latest What We Watched report has confirmed what social media users have been witnessing for months: The Polygamist has become one of South Africa's biggest global streaming success stories... |  |
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 | | 31of South Africa’s top chief marketing officers have been celebrated... read |
|  | | eMedia has launched Openview Stream, Africa’s first independent fast streaming platform... read |
|  | | WPP is laying off 300 employees... read |
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The IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards finalists have been announced... |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING As the City of Johannesburg once again prepares for the 2026 edition of 702 Walk the Talk, organisers and partners call upon every participant, organisation, and citizen to engage in dismantling homelessness... Read |
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The Creative Circle Full Circle 2026 takes place in July and August... |
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| |  | LEBO MADIBA Strategic communicators have reached the executive table just as the public has gained greater power to set the agenda, says PR Powerhouse’s Lebo Madiba… Read |  | ROBIN FREDERICKS Yolandi de Wet shares why relationships, trust and genuine human connection remain the foundations of effective public relations, even as AI continues to reshape the communications industry... Read |  | ROBIN FREDERICKS Urban Espresso founder and managing director Gabbi Brondani shares why strategic PR is entering a golden age, how AI is reshaping communications, and why trust and human judgement remain essential... Read |  | KARABO LEDWABA Artificial intelligence has firmly established itself as part of the public relations toolkit, but the industry's biggest challenge remains decidedly human: getting journalists to respond... Read |  | KARL HAECHLER Karl Haechler, CEO, Burson Africa, looks at how being visible in an AI-generated answer is not the same as being believed... Read |  | Tshegofatso Tshangela, communications and PR specialist, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, contemplates this year's WPRD theme… Read |  | MADELAIN ROSCHER This World PR Day, South Africa's top-ranked PR agency says the AI era demands a fifth principle: Proof. Read |  | EL BROIDE This World PR Day, El Broide argues that the biggest barrier to great PR isn't creativity or budget—it's how brands treat their agency partners... Read |  | ISSUED BY HAVAS JOHANNESBURG Today the world celebrates World PR Day. This is a moment to reflect on how far public relations has come and how profoundly it shapes the future of brands, businesses, and society... Read |  | DANETTE BREITENBACH It’s World Public Relations Day. Danette Breitenbach takes a look at why PR matters more than ever... Read |  | ROBIN FREDERICKS Natalia Rosa, founder and CEO of Big Ambitions, explains why AI is elevating the importance of trust, reputation and human judgement, and why strategic communications has never mattered more... Read |  | |
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| Advertising |
 | The complaint was lodged by a consumer who said the advert closely resembled symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders... Read |
 | Pick n Pay answers rugby's biggest question in creative new Springbok campaign… Read |
 | AI is accelerating the creative process, giving marketers new ways to generate ideas and produce content at scale... Read |
 | ISSUED BY 365 DIGITAL This strategic partnership expansion aims to accelerate digital growth across Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritius, Seychelles and Réunion... Read |
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| Artificial Intelligence |
 | As consumers chase better value, AI is helping South African retailers rethink the shopping experience.... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BRAVE GROUP The award-winning AI-powered agency publishes a practical guide to creating great brand work in the age of agentic AI and argues that taste, not speed, is the real competitive edge... Read |
 | ISSUED BY WOWW South Africans are starting to ask ChatGPT, Google's AI Overviews, CoPilot, Claude and other AI models the questions they used to type into the Google search bar - and more and more, they get the answer without ever clicking through to a website hence “Zero Click” search... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ASCENT AFRICA Following the acquisition of a strategic stake in Africa-built artificial intelligence platform Clarence AI earlier this year, Ascent Africa has taken another significant step in advancing its continental growth strategy through a strategic business expansion into Namibia... Read |
| Branding |
 | Luxury jewellery house Graff has appointed BTS star Jung Kook as its new global ambassador... Read |
 | VICKI SCHEFFEL As World Cup excitement drives spending, Vicki Scheffel explores how every procurement decision can leave a lasting impact long after the final whistle... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Spain won the World Cup with its football, but Lamine Yamal and his little brother won over the internet... Read |
| CRM, CX, UX |
 | ISSUED BY THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT The Chartered Institute of Customer Management (CICM) proudly announces the Africa CX Conference & Awards happening from 27-28 August 2026 at the Protea Marriott Hotel, Balalaika, Sandton... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SO INTERACTIVE So Interactive has been shortlisted in the User Experience (UX) category at the 2026 Mark Awards for its work on the Richfield website, "A Platform Designed to Turn Uncertainty into Action..." Read |
| DEI |
CHRISTIAN UNGRUHE The research shows that African footballers, and Black players more generally, face different forms of racism... |
| Design |
 | For premium water brands, consumers are placing greater emphasis on aesthetics alongside product quality, with attractive packaging becoming part of the overall lifestyle proposition... Read |
| Digital |
 | The competition between local retailers and international marketplaces is expected to intensify, making product differentiation, customer experience and efficient fulfilment increasingly important drivers of retail success... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ADBOT If the campaigns that used to work are suddenly falling flat, it isn't you. The rules of the game changed while you were playing... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRNEWS RollerAds announced the official launch of its new full-cycle advertising platform, designed to simplify digital advertising workflows by bringing the entire process into a single workspace... Read |
 | ISSUED BY INCUBETA Digital transformation is a term first coined in 2000 and since then CMOs have been dealing with the responsibility of keeping their organisations up to speed with the frenetic pace of digital change... Read |
| ESG |
ISSUED BY JACARANDA FM In an extraordinary display of generosity and community spirit, Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels has raised over R2m this Mandela Day... |
 | From upskilling its staff to empowering women’s cricket, KFC Africa is adding hope across the continent... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOT 102.7FM The devastating flooding that occurred earlier this year along the western boundary of Kruger National Park has torn apart elephant movement corridors that have existed for generations... Read |
| Marketing |
TARRYN KNIGHT Customers buy the reflection of themselves, not just the car. Orange sells the dream. Silver sells the tech, writes Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa head of marketing Tarryn Knight. |
 | ISSUED BY HOORAH DIGITAL I do not particularly like the term AI... Read |
 | STHANDO MSWELI, ISSUED BY MATTE BLK There is something quietly revolutionary happening across South Africa. Sthando Msweli tells us more... Read |
 | SESEKI ITSWENG, ISSUED BY OCTAGON Some World Cups change football. Others change how we see ourselves. I believe 2026 can be both... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU New insights from the dentsu Africa Digital Digest highlight the growing importance of behaviour, identity, and platform commerce... Read |
 | WAYNE TIGERE, ISSUED BY DENTSU Most marketers in Africa are not optimising performance. They are optimising what their tools can see. And those are not the same thing... Read |
 | TERRY LEVIN Terry Levin examines how non-official brands used creativity and earned media at the recent Fifa World Cup... Read |
 | MARC DHALLUIN, ISSUED BY TRUTHSETSONLINE.COM Why we back the Mark Awards, and why advertising awards matter more than people think... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA When you advertise on TopAuto, you put your business in front of our influential audience – which comprises two million South Africans... Read |
| OOH |
 | ISSUED BY KENA OUTDOOR Kena Outdoor has launched From Inventory to Influence, a new strategic direction that enhances how the company presents and sells its national outdoor media network... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | Inzalo Consulting and United Partners Network have joined forces in a strategic communications partnership in Africa Read |
 | IABC Africa has partnered with the African Union and AUDA-NEPAD for its 2026 conference, bringing business communication leaders to Cape Town this October... Read |
 | The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Madeleine Boyd as senior vice president, Global Brand Communications, effective 20 July 2026... Read |
 | On World PR Day, Africa's professional communication bodies announce The Africa Declaration on the Professionalisation of Public Relations and Responsible Communication... Read |
| Production |
 | ISSUED BY HOWARD AUDIO Red Bull Symphonic 2026 has come and gone - and what a weekend it was... Read |
| Promotions & Activations |
 | King Pie's sponsorship of The Masked Singer South Africa became an immersive experience... Read |
| Publishing |
 | ISSUED BY DAILY MAVERICK The Untouchables: Drug Lords, Dirty Cops, and South Africa’s Darkest Secrets is Dolley’s fifth book, which exposes the rot at the heart of South Africa’s criminal state... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY JACARANDA FM Some of South Africa's most respected business leaders, entrepreneurs and high-performance achievers will take to the stage next month as the Mancosa Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast returns for its fourth edition... Read |
 | Metro FM's long-running relationship feature Ask A Man is making the jump from radio to television, with the show set to debut on SABC 3... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING 947 doubles down on music with the appointment of Ndabe Zondi as the new host of the '947 Top 40 powered by Checkers'... Read |
 | ISSUED BY EAST COAST RADIO What began as a Mandela Day initiative to change one life became a powerful demonstration of compassion, collaboration and hope... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY KLA Woolworths Food has been named South Africa’s most recommended brand for 2026 in the second annual Top 10 Most Recommended Brands released by consumer insights agency KLA, in partnership with YouGov... Read |
| Retail |
According to Refreshi's first Grocery Savings Impact Report, consumers have collectively saved R12.5m on groceries... |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Marketing and Media editor Karabo Ledwaba sits down with Walk Fresh founder Lethabo Mokoena about his next big moves... Read |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Whether dressing clients for a Netflix premiere, an album cover shoot, a beauty campaign or a fashion event, Ongansie saw an opportunity to make luxury fashion more accessible without sacrificing exclusivity... Read |
 | Sixty60’s AI shopping assistant has quickly gained traction, with customers using Pixie to simplify grocery orders and build personalised baskets... Read |
 | LIANNE BOOTH The most effective rewards do more than deliver financial value. They leave something behind: a feeling, a memory, and a reason to come back... Read |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Patns by Buhle founder Buhle Ramalepa is proving that creativity, resilience and entrepreneurship can transform everyday objects into meaningful works of art... Read |
| Social Media |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU The era of chasing vanity metrics is officially taking a backseat to real business equity. That was the message from the Dentsu School of Influence - in partnership with CSA... Read |
| Sponsorship |
 | Openfield has secured the Sasol sponsorship portfolio, with the specialist sponsorship and sports marketing agency appointed to support and grow the impact of the energy company's sports sponsorships... Read |
 | The partnership coincides with New Zealand's first full tour of South Africa in 30 years, marking a significant milestone for both rugby supporters and Castle Double Malt... Read |
| The One Club of Creativity |
 | KARABO LEDWABA African designers made their mark at this year's Type Directors Club (TDC72) competition... Read |
| TV |
Veteran South African actor Seputla Sebogodi has died... |
 | ISSUED BY THE ROOMS NETWORK Play Room officially introduced its new mascot, Roomie, during a family activation at Gold Reef City on Saturday, 11 July 2026... Read |
| Youth Marketing |
 | The second edition of Standard Bank's Youth Barometer reveals a generation balancing ambition with financial reality... Read |
| Effie Awards |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC No less than six of Joe Public’s finest have been selected as judges for the 2026 Effies Awards... Read |
| Africa |
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 | The number of commercially viable intra-African routes without direct flights has increased over the past year, highlighting growing opportunities for airlines to expand regional connectivity... Read |
 | A new continental platform debuting in Gauteng next month aims to position Africa as a premier golf destination, driving cross-border trade, infrastructure investment, and economic growth. Read |
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 | Harith Aviation's proposed acquisition of FlySafair's parent company has cleared an important regulatory hurdle after the Competition Commission recommended the deal be approved with conditions... Read |
 | Sassa said an internal investigation revealed that the officials manipulated the social grants system in fraudulent activities valued at R33m... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON PIC suspends CEO Patrick Dlamini on a precautionary basis following whistleblower allegations, with Leon Smit stepping in as acting CEO during an independent investigation... Read |
 | South Africa is no longer shining bright like a diamond as De Beers pauses production at the country’s biggest diamond producer... Read |
 | A renewed dispute over the Pride flag at Bishops Diocesan College has reignited debate over whether schools should publicly signal inclusion or remain institutionally neutral, with alumni, parents and advocacy groups divided over the issue... Read |
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 | Zanetti AI Institute builds governed AI capability for enterprise leaders and professional teams through the Zanetti AI Framework™. |
 | Global Media Holdings is a premier provider of 360 technical solutions for broadcast, live-streaming, and content production across Africa. |
 | Recode Media is a pioneering, 100% black female-owned production company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. |
 | SCOPE is a Cape Town based digital agency that uses paid media to help service based businesses generate more leads and revenue. |
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 | Nedbank IMC Conference 2026 - 17 Sep 2026 , Johannesburg
Under the theme Shift Happens™ - Are you ready? the 2026 edition explores how marketing must evolve in response to rapid change. More info >> |
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