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The Odd Number secures 2 Bronze at 2026 Clio Awards

The Odd Number secures 2 Bronze at 2026 Clio AwardsThe Odd Number

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Propaganda machine to public good: a brief history of 50 years of TV in South AfricaSisanda Nkoala

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Warc warns CMOs: 3 shifts will redefine measurement in 2026

Media24 won the INMA Global Media Awards’ Best in Africa (image source@ Storm Simpson, News24

Media24 named Best in Africa at INMA Awards

The MRF's latest Maps data cover the full 2025 calendar year and shows that on-demand streaming penetration averaged 21% annually (Image source: © 123rf )

Maps provides 5 year record of consumer behaviour

In March 2026, Alliance Media, the international OOH media owner operating across 40+ countries completed the acquisition of Brandit Outdoor. Source: Supplied.

Alliance Media expands in Uganda with Brandit Outdoor deal

FNB eBucks and other local brands triumph at 2026 International Loyalty Awards

FNB eBucks and other local brands triumph at 2026 International Loyalty Awards

In the Spend Trend Report 2026, 75% of respondents engage in sports betting in some shape or form (Image source: @ Carte Blanche )

#BizTrends | Spend Trend 2026 Part 2: Consumers adopt value-seeking spending strategiesDanette Breitenbach

The global ad stars football stars like Thierry Henry and David Beckham. Source: YouTube.

Lay’s bets on football fever with new World Cup campaigns

The awards are now open for entries. Source: Supplied.

iPendoring 2026 opens: Indigenous-language work gets a direct One Show shot

Celeste Whitaker, founder and director of Fizz Marketing says the balance between technology and human insight will continue to define exceptional event experiences (Image source: © 123rf )

Exceptional event experiences: Balancing AI and human insightCeleste Whitaker,

Retroviral’s Find Your Fire, a trilogy of films for the Eastern European market, is an example of local talent and creativity overcoming geography (Image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign | Bic’s Find Your Fire: A South African-born idea for the global market

Dis-Chem reimagines healthcare retail with Melrose Arch Health Hub

Dis-Chem reimagines healthcare retail with Melrose Arch Health Hub

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Source: © Campaign ME Edelman has appointed Marie-Claire Maalouf as Chief Creative Officer for UAE and KSA

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11 Oct 2023

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Ogilvy wins Agency of the Year and Most Effective Agency at Loeries 2023

Ogilvy wins Agency of the Year and Most Effective Agency at Loeries 2023

Ogilvy South Africa 11 Oct 2023

Celebrating excellence: Announcing the finalists for the Assegai Awards 2023

Celebrating excellence: Announcing the finalists for the Assegai Awards 2023

DMASA 11 Oct 2023

Chicken Licken wins Brand of the Year at the Loerie Awards for the 7th consecutive year

Joe Public 11 Oct 2023

Deshnie Govender, head of marketing sub-Saharan Africa, TikTokinterviewed by Marlon Mosadi, for BirdWatching at the Loeries (Image: Terry Levin)

Birdwatching at the Loeries: E5

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Source: © Gallo Images Khaled AlShehhi si the first recipient of the Loeries Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award from the Middle East region

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10 Oct 2023

Teboho Mahlatsi was awarded posthumously. Source: Loeries.

#Loeries2023: Late Teboho Mahlatsi honoured with Hall of Fame award

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The facilitators and the high school learners who attended the inaugural Loeries High Schools Programme (Image: Danette Breitenbach)

#Loeries2023: Inaugural Loeries High Schools Programme - Setting the foundation of the industry

Danette Breitenbach 10 Oct 2023

Image: Terry Levin. CEO of Publicis Conseil, Marco Venturelli encourages agencies to partner with client brands to help identify problems and work toward impact solutions

#Loeries2023: Three lessons on how creative thinking can change the world

Terry Levin 10 Oct 2023

Gregory Edwards, Sbusiso Gumbi, Iris Fynn and Jolene Roelofse in conversation. Source: Karabo Ledwaba.

#Loeries2023: Bridging the gap by empowering African creativity

Karabo Ledwaba 10 Oct 2023

Clockwork releases trends forecast for marketers: What you can't not know in 2024

Clockwork releases trends forecast for marketers: What you can't not know in 2024

Clockwork 10 Oct 2023

947 brings Mantsoe Pout home!

947 brings Mantsoe Pout home!

Primedia Broadcasting 10 Oct 2023

Ask Afrika Orange Index 2023 survey reveals that CX becoming crucial for business success

Ask Afrika Orange Index 2023 survey reveals that CX becoming crucial for business success

ASK AFRICA 10 Oct 2023

3 Grand Prix awarded at first round of Loeries 2023 awards

3 Grand Prix awarded at first round of Loeries 2023 awards

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Source: Gallo Images Ogilvy won a total of 16 Loeries at the 45 Loeries

#Loeries2023: 232 Loeries awarded

Danette Breitenbach 9 Oct 2023

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Netflix to end Kenyan free access plan after 2 years

9 Oct 2023

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Call for filmmakers to enter Encounters Documentary Festival

9 Oct 2023

hevron and Astron Energy will extend the existing Caltex Usage Rights and Debrand Agreements (URDA) for South Africa and Botswana until December 2026. Source: Supplied

Chevron and Astron Energy agree to extend Caltex brand license

9 Oct 2023

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10 tips for creating more impactful newsletters

Nadia Moore 9 Oct 2023

Incubeta announces change in leadership

Incubeta announces change in leadership

Incubeta 9 Oct 2023

2023 Loeries Young Creatives Award goes to Bernice Puleng Mosala

2023 Loeries Young Creatives Award goes to Bernice Puleng Mosala

Loeries 9 Oct 2023

Richfield's Shireen Chengadu appointed Sabsa vice-chair

Richfield's Shireen Chengadu appointed Sabsa vice-chair

Richfield 9 Oct 2023

The top 5 skills needed for a career in digital

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Red & Yellow 9 Oct 2023

Source: Gallo Images Ogilvy SA was named Loeries Agency of the Year and Ogilvy was named Regional Agency of the Year

#Loeries2023: Ogilvy SA named Agency of the Year

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Luca Gallarelli, Group CEO, TBWA\ South Africa being interviewed (Image: Terry Levin)

Birdwatching at the Loeries: E4 - Self-Disruption

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What is that thing on the back of the Springbok jerseys at #RWC2023?

Lindsey Schutters 6 Oct 2023

DJ Sbu in conversation with SABC's head of content Lala Tuku and head of African Language Station Sbongi Ngcobo. Source: Karabo Ledwaba.

#Loeries2023: Is the SABC still relevant in the digital age?

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Oct 2023

Delta Victor Bravo turns 5

Delta Victor Bravo turns 5

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Netflix to end Kenyan free access plan after 2 years

9 Oct 2023

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Ngouda Dione 5 Oct 2023

The new team spoke at Loeries 2023. Source: Supplied.

UniWorld Group and Two Tone Global partner as UWG Africa

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#BizTrends2024: Best value content sponsorship in the multiverse

#BizTrends2024: Best value content sponsorship in the multiverse

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