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MediaHeads 360 strengthens leadership to accelerate client growth

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Global tech brand value skyrockets to $3.7tn in 2026, powered by US giants

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Warner Bros. was “nice to have” but not at any price, says NetflixKarabo Ledwaba

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New York Festivals names 2026 Executive Jury

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Record number of journalists killed in 2025

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Countdown to TDC72: Jurors share type insights before Friday deadline

#BizTrends2026 | Oppo's Avashnee Moodley: How belonging is rewriting brand loyaltyAvashnee Moodley

South Africa's ad industry must win the war against AI 'slop'

South Africa's ad industry must win the war against AI 'slop'Musa Kalenga, Brave Group

Dylan Kruger, managing partner: Africa Network, M+C Saatchi Abel says 2026 is a wake-up call for a continent ready to lead (Image supplied)

#BizTrends2026 | M&C Saatchi Abel’s Dylan Kruger: The end of “social” media; the start of Africa’s build eraDylan Kruger

So far, there has been no explanation for the piles of abandoned, weather-beaten office filing cabinets that met commuters and business professionals in Sandton’s financial district this morning, Wednesday, 25 February (Image supplied)

Abandoned office filing cabinets in Sandton?

The inaugural Scopen Africa Decade Awards were announced at a special event held in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 24 February. Pictured: All the winners (image supplied)

A decade of consistency: Scopen Africa Decade Award recognise top leaders and agenciesDanette Breitenbach

Tiger Brands' next chapter unveiled: Insights from new CMO Lorraine De Graaff

Tiger Brands' next chapter unveiled: Insights from new CMO Lorraine De GraaffEvan-Lee Courie

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“The more things change…”: From Joe Latakgomo to deepfakesKarabo Ledwaba

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Global tech brand value skyrockets to $3.7tn in 2026, powered by US giants

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Warner Bros. was “nice to have” but not at any price, says Netflix

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Retail media networks bring brands closer to consumers; driving ROI

Retail media networks bring brands closer to consumers; driving ROI

Odette van Wyk 8 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Managing director of Google Africa, Alex Okosi, has been named by the annual UK Powerlist for the third consecutive year

Alex Okasi, Google Africa MD, on UK's Powerlist for 3rd consecutive year

8 Nov 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 – 2027, released today found that people still enjoy the lean-back experience and the community of TV viewing

E&M leaders need to be innovative going forward, says PwC Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 - 2027

Danette Breitenbach 7 Nov 2023

Epic Games is taking Google to court in its fight against app store fees for in-app purchases in Fortnite and other games. Source: Lindsey Schutters

Epic Games takes Google to court in battle to end app store fees

Lindsey Schutters 7 Nov 2023

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Newspaper chain hires dedicated Taylor Swift reporter, still on lookout for Beyoncé hire

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Nov 2023

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Empathetic design: Going beyond aesthetics to create meaningful user experiences

7 Nov 2023

#Newsmaker: Linda Hächler: Exploring new paths for a new world

#Newsmaker: Linda Hächler: Exploring new paths for a new world

Danette Breitenbach 7 Nov 2023

Extraordinary kids, extraordinary experiences

Extraordinary kids, extraordinary experiences

TLC Worldwide Africa 7 Nov 2023

Season sponsorships on Business Talk - Reach South Africa's top business decision-makers

Season sponsorships on Business Talk - Reach South Africa's top business decision-makers

Broad Media 7 Nov 2023

Introducing Signarama's new franchise model - affordable and innovative!

Introducing Signarama's new franchise model - affordable and innovative!

Signarama 7 Nov 2023

SA school wins international award for community collaboration

SA school wins international award for community collaboration

6 Nov 2023

First place award recipient - Carlos Mureithi. Source: Supplied.

Kenyan journalist wins the first Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards

6 Nov 2023

Ocean Basket: Taking a family brand to the world, authentically

6 Nov 2023

An open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

An open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

Sarah Britten 6 Nov 2023

Image supplied. The New York Festivals AME Awards’ 2023 AME Report has ranked Leo Burnett Middle East, a Publicis Groupe agency, as 2023’s top spot

Leo Burnett Middle East ranked first in 2023 NYF AME Awards Report

6 Nov 2023

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Radio journalist in the Philippines fatally shot live on Facebook during broadcast

6 Nov 2023

Episode 19 of 21: Incorporating showing care into your long-term ambition

Episode 19 of 21: Incorporating showing care into your long-term ambition

eatbigfish 6 Nov 2023

Newskoop takes business show beyond radio

Newskoop takes business show beyond radio

Our Salad Mix 6 Nov 2023

Finalists announced: 20th Annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards brought to you by Topco Media

Finalists announced: 20th Annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards brought to you by Topco Media

Topco Media 6 Nov 2023

TikTok is winning the battle for most influential social media app. Source: Lindsey Schutters

Study shows that TikTok is SA's top platform for product discovery

Lindsey Schutters 3 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. Jimmy Moyaha, SAfm Market Update's new host.

Financial analyst Jimmy Moyaha takes the helm at SAfm Market Update

3 Nov 2023

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Actress Scarlett Johansson takes legal action on AI app that used her likeness

3 Nov 2023

Zanele Potelwa joins S3's Expresso Morning Show hosting team

Zanele Potelwa joins S3's Expresso Morning Show hosting team

3 Nov 2023

What publishers need to know about the Google AdSense changes

What publishers need to know about the Google AdSense changes

Lindsey Schutters 3 Nov 2023

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Bloomberg Television adds new programming for African audience

3 Nov 2023

Image supplied. The South African kids choir are featured in Disney’s first live-action festive ad, A Wish For The Holidays, which was fully shot in Cape Town

Disney celebrates 100 years of storytelling with A Wish For The Holidays campaign

3 Nov 2023

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South African Podcasters Guild launched to usher in a new era for podcasting in the country

3 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Shop! South Africa's inaugural Shopper Marketing Awards winners have been announced. The IntegerHotspot team won silver for BIC

Shop! SA Shopper Marketing Awards winners announced

3 Nov 2023

Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari premieres across Africa this November

Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari premieres across Africa this November

The Walt Disney Company Africa 3 Nov 2023

OLC's fresh faces and new client collaborations: A new era of game-changing moves

OLC's fresh faces and new client collaborations: A new era of game-changing moves

OLC Through The Line Communications 3 Nov 2023

Africa news

Image supplied. Managing director of Google Africa, Alex Okosi, has been named by the annual UK Powerlist for the third consecutive year

Alex Okasi, Google Africa MD, on UK's Powerlist for 3rd consecutive year

8 Nov 2023

First place award recipient - Carlos Mureithi. Source: Supplied.

Kenyan journalist wins the first Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards

6 Nov 2023

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Bloomberg Television adds new programming for African audience

3 Nov 2023

Source: Promax Africa The Promax Africa Awards take place tomorrow at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton

Promax Africa Awards: Advertising and communications principles timeless

1 Nov 2023

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