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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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In a struggling economy, market to Millennials or miss out

Bertie Jacobs, North-West University (NWU) 13 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf What can mobile service providers do to strengthen the satisfaction level of their customer base, thereby ensuring their customers’ future commitment and loyalty?

4 ways to increase prepaid users' CX and satisfaction

Prof M. Roberts-Lombard and contributing authors Dr Beate Stiehler-Mulder and KA Mntande 13 Oct 2023

A look at the Basa Awards with Ashraf Johaardien

A look at the Basa Awards with Ashraf Johaardien

Evan-Lee Courie 13 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf Ad platform integrations should be front of mind when choosing an e-commerce platform saysFrançois Jooste, +OneX

Exclusive: Why ad platform integrations should be front of mind when choosing an e-commerce platform

François Jooste 13 Oct 2023

Ogilvy SA won a Bronze Award. Source: YouTube.

Ogilvy SA, Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai and Impact BBDO Dubai awarded at the LIA

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The House of Brave rebrand reflects its independent majority Black-owned status

The House of Brave rebrand reflects its independent majority Black-owned status

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Isaac Akanni, customer growth manager for Africa at Infobip Nigeria

A guide to mastering customer touchpoints for retail success

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CapeTalk Classics: A celebration of South African music and culture

CapeTalk Classics: A celebration of South African music and culture

Primedia Broadcasting 13 Oct 2023

Tetra Pak, Clover launches new packaging material

Tetra Pak, Clover launches new packaging material

13 Oct 2023

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SIU welcomes R185m SABC security tender court ruling

12 Oct 2023

Source: © Music Exchange The 2023 Radio Awards’ Station of the Year award, Hall of Fame and Bright Star inductees as well as the MyStation Most Votes and Most Loyal Listeners categories been announced.

2023 Radio Awards announce Station of the Year finalists

12 Oct 2023

Wild Bean Café undergoes rebranding and menu refresh

Wild Bean Café undergoes rebranding and menu refresh

12 Oct 2023

Bester and Magudumana threaten court action to stop book release

Bester and Magudumana threaten court action to stop book release

GroundUp Staff 12 Oct 2023

Image supplied. the host of 94.7’s Night Pulse, Bolele Polisa speaking at the AMF Project Mentor

AMF's 2nd Project Mentor workshop provides valuable skills for media industry's young minds

12 Oct 2023

Source: © SA Rugby Mag Siya Kolisi displays the leadership qualities we yearn to see in the people in charge of our nation says Dono White, strategic planning director at VMLY&R South Africa

Why South Africa would vote for Siya Kolisi in 2024 if they could

Dono White 12 Oct 2023

Midnight appoints creative industry veteran Nick Liatos as associate partner

Midnight appoints creative industry veteran Nick Liatos as associate partner

12 Oct 2023

Image supplied. Impact BBDO Dubai and Wunderman Thompson Riyadh, Saudi Arabia have been awarded at the London International Awards

Impact BBDO Dubai wins gold at LIA

12 Oct 2023

Why should I even bother writing reviews?

Why should I even bother writing reviews?

Hellopeter 12 Oct 2023

Calling all communicators: Participate in the 2nd Annual SA PR Measurement Landscape Report Survey

Calling all communicators: Participate in the 2nd Annual SA PR Measurement Landscape Report Survey

Ornico 12 Oct 2023

4 birds in the hand for Howard Audio

4 birds in the hand for Howard Audio

Howard Audio 12 Oct 2023

Standard Bank Top Women Leaders publication launches its 18th edition

Standard Bank Top Women Leaders publication launches its 18th edition

Topco Media 12 Oct 2023

Afda honours film "Winterslaap" wins gold at Loeries

Afda honours film "Winterslaap" wins gold at Loeries

Earle Holmes, Afda 12 Oct 2023

Source: Retroviral Mike Sharman from Retroviral,which has been named as a finalist in the PRovoke Media 2023 Global PR Agencies of the Year

SA's Retroviral named in PRovoke Media's 2023 Global PR Agencies of the Year

Danette Breitenbach 11 Oct 2023

Elevate your brand with contextually relevant content marketing on ayoba

Ayoba 11 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Nontokozo Madonsela, group chief marketing officer of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings.

Momentum leads the reputational sentiment in the insurance sector in 2023

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Hanno Botha is Ford SA's marketing communications manager. Source: Supplied.

#BehindtheSelfie: Hanno Botha, Ford SA's marketing communications manager

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Oct 2023

Century City Conference Centre to undergo R15m upgrade

Century City Conference Centre to undergo R15m upgrade

11 Oct 2023

TBWA scoops 4 gold Loeries Awards for Stronger mental health campaign

TBWA scoops 4 gold Loeries Awards for Stronger mental health campaign

TBWA 11 Oct 2023

Dentsu Creative celebrates #ReclaimYourDNA at the Loeries

Dentsu Creative celebrates #ReclaimYourDNA at the Loeries

Dentsu 11 Oct 2023

The conundrum of brand building vs performance marketing

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Isaac Akanni, customer growth manager for Africa at Infobip Nigeria

A guide to mastering customer touchpoints for retail success

Isaac Akanni 13 Oct 2023

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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

5 Oct 2023

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