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New York Festivals names 2026 Executive Jury

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Countdown to TDC72: Jurors share type insights before Friday deadline

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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

Global survey showcases industry's commitment to multi-tech connected packaging

Global survey showcases industry's commitment to multi-tech connected packaging

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SABC investigates deepfake videos impersonating journalists

15 Nov 2023

Image supplied. A new international TV commercial showcases the launch of a world-first Virtual Reality (VR) dating app, Planet Theta

International TVC created in SA showcases VR dating app

15 Nov 2023

Source: © 123rf The recent announcement that the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) plenary has officially passed the flawed Copyright Amendment Bill has disheartened the creative industry

Copyright Bill a serious threat to SA creative industry and economy

15 Nov 2023

#OrchidsandOnions: Trevor Noah tourism ad captures the essence of SA

#OrchidsandOnions: Trevor Noah tourism ad captures the essence of SA

Brendan Seery 15 Nov 2023

SMEs benefit from Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer event

SMEs benefit from Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer event

Algoa FM 15 Nov 2023

South Africa, Kenya and UAE jury chairs for Warc Effectiveness Awards Middle East & Africa region

South Africa, Kenya and UAE jury chairs for Warc Effectiveness Awards Middle East & Africa region

Danette Breitenbach 14 Nov 2023

Scott Thwaites is the founder of EDC Squared. Source: Supplied.

#Newsmaker: Former TikTok senior leader Scott Thwaites launches EDC squared

Karabo Ledwaba 14 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Digitlab’s industry report, Insight 2024: The State of Digital, offers a detailed analysis of the digital marketing arena

Insight 2024: The State of Digital report provides digital marketing insights

14 Nov 2023

Image supplied. For the first time in South Africa, Agency Scope will replace certificates with trophies for the winners in six of its categories

Agency Scope introduces trophies for SA winners

14 Nov 2023

Source: © 123rf The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa's new Television Establishment Survey found that 65.5% of viewers watch through a TV set only

BRC updates TV Establishment Survey to reflect global trends

14 Nov 2023

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Creative Careers South Africa launches Am I the Writer? screenwriting skills programme

14 Nov 2023

Pressure Cooker Studios relieves the pressure

Pressure Cooker Studios relieves the pressure

Pressure Cooker Studios 14 Nov 2023

Joe Public ranked number one at the 2023 Pendoring Awards for the third consecutive year

Joe Public ranked number one at the 2023 Pendoring Awards for the third consecutive year

Joe Public 14 Nov 2023

Let your company executives shine - BusinessTech interviews and profiles

Let your company executives shine - BusinessTech interviews and profiles

Broad Media 14 Nov 2023

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Kena Health 2023 App of the Year at the annual MTN Business App Awards

13 Nov 2023

TBCSA partners with Trevor Noah to promote South Africa to the world

TBCSA partners with Trevor Noah to promote South Africa to the world

13 Nov 2023

Source: MLS Dr John Kani has been named an honorary officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services to drama

Dr John Kani made an honorary OBE for his services to drama

Danette Breitenbach 13 Nov 2023

The Springbok positive brand equity - where to from here?

Dr Kuhle Zwakala 13 Nov 2023

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Israel: Why the brand boycotts probably won't make much difference

Aisha Ijaz 13 Nov 2023

Source: © Faceboook RWC The final match of the RWC 2023 attracted a staggering 10.9 million unique home-based live viewers across four linear TV channels

#RWC2023 final attracts 10.9 million unique live viewers

13 Nov 2023

Vodacom Business shares an important cybersecurity message

Vodacom Business shares an important cybersecurity message

We-Worldwide 13 Nov 2023

Source: © 123rf Marketers and agencies want to avoid a relationship that does not work following a pitch process

Post pitch relationships: Keep the glow when the real work hits hard

Johanna McDowell 13 Nov 2023

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Khetha 2024 Story Project launches journalism fund to tackle wildlife crime

13 Nov 2023

Data driven creative - when marketing is indistinguishable from magic

Data driven creative - when marketing is indistinguishable from magic

Incubeta 13 Nov 2023

Assegais announces VW as Marketer of Year and Ogilvy as the Most Effective Agency

Assegais announces VW as Marketer of Year and Ogilvy as the Most Effective Agency

Ogilvy South Africa 13 Nov 2023

IAS agency credentials - 2 gold winners for 2023

IAS agency credentials - 2 gold winners for 2023

DMASA 13 Nov 2023

Clockwork to launch Menyetla programme to support learners, interns, and bursary holders

Clockwork to launch Menyetla programme to support learners, interns, and bursary holders

Clockwork 13 Nov 2023

The Afda Graduation Festival 2023: Showcasing the future leaders of the creative economy

The Afda Graduation Festival 2023: Showcasing the future leaders of the creative economy

Earle Holmes, Afda 13 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. Lisa Reynolds, chief executive officer of GBCSA.

GBCSA's 16th Convention: Driving sustainability in built environment

10 Nov 2023

Pendoring Awards winners announced

Pendoring Awards winners announced

10 Nov 2023

Africa news

South Africa, Kenya and UAE jury chairs for Warc Effectiveness Awards Middle East & Africa region

South Africa, Kenya and UAE jury chairs for Warc Effectiveness Awards Middle East & Africa region

Danette Breitenbach 14 Nov 2023

Lola Ogunnaike, Yvonne Orji and Danai Gurira in Cape Town. Source: Supplied.

#ABMI23: African women should be at the core of the narrative - Danai Gurira

Karabo Ledwaba 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

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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