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Record entries drive expansion of 2025 Effie Awards South Africa jury

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(Image supplied). The South African print media industry changes are shown in media monitoring company, Novus Group’s newly released 10 Years in Print Media report

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Source: © 123rf Scopen research shows how media fragmentation means creative agencies and media partners need to have closer connections.

Scopen: Marketers seek close collaboration between creative and media agencies

10 Jul 2024

Oscar Tshifure is the president of th Public Relations Institute of South Africa (Prisa).

Oscar Tshifure is Prisa's new president

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South African brands poised to lead as influencer marketing industry surges globally

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Join our V5 Africa Webinar: Where are the lightbulbs in a turbulent world with Abdullah Verachia

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Daily Investor hits new record - 2.5 million readers in one month

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Kenya must compensate family of slain Pakistan journalist, court rules

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Source: © Bizcommunity The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled that Discovery has to remove or amend an advertisement for the second time in the space of less than a month

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Ex publicis duo redefines agency agility

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Dentsu drives innovation in African financial services

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Kenya must compensate family of slain Pakistan journalist, court rules

Humphrey Malalo 9 Jul 2024

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Justin Hawes recognised for his contribution to the global exhibition industry

Justin Hawes recognised for his contribution to the global exhibition industry

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Building meaningful brands for modern Africa

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