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Penquin uses AI to bring children’s stories to life this World Literacy Day

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The new Toyota Starlet campaign blends traditional craft with generative AI elements for an out-of-this-world adventure (Image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign: Toyota Starlet campaign blends tradition and tech

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#Orchids&Onions: Ford drives conservation forward, Platinum Life stalls on trust

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BICGeons land, students steal the show (and a few birds)

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Source: © 123rf Ntokozo Nhlanhla, executive creative director at Digitas, describes the agency’s rebrand as a bold integration of creativity, data, and technology

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The ad was a hit at the Emmy's. Source: YouTube.

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ACA launches white paper on AI: a call for informed, responsible adoption across the industry

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RMB brand film: Talent is the heart of our business

WPP's new leadership appointmetns include Laurent Ezekiel as global CEO of Ogilvy, Devika Bulchandani as COO and Laurent Ezekiel as Global CEO of Ogilvy
Floriane Tripolino was named CEO of WPP Open X, dedicated to The Coca-Cola Company (Image supplied)

WPP announces key global leadership appointments

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SA's commuters: The surprising market driving digital engagementWesley Dorning

Win, lose, Springboks show why sponsors always score

Win, lose, Springboks show why sponsors always score

Open Chair: Stepping beyond the isolation of women in leadership

Open Chair: Stepping beyond the isolation of women in leadership

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Warc: Connected TV takes centre stage as linear TV declines worldwide

As the Africa Creator Festival turns three, founder Jolene Roelofse reflects on how South Africa’s creator economy has shifted. (Image supplied.)

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Joburg Tourism reveals new logo

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Cardi B asks if she is the drama. Source: Cardi B.

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Source: © Gerety Awards VML is the Gerety Awards Global Network of the Year. Pictured: VML's Thanks for Coke-Creating campaign from Coca-Cola that won gold at the Awards.

Gerety Awards 2025 winners - VML named Global Network of the Year

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The new Toyota Starlet campaign blends traditional craft with generative AI elements for an out-of-this-world adventure (Image supplied)

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BICGeons land, students steal the show (and a few birds)

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ACA launches white paper on AI: a call for informed, responsible adoption across the industry

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Source: © 123rf Ntokozo Nhlanhla, executive creative director at Digitas, describes the agency’s rebrand as a bold integration of creativity, data, and technology

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The ad was a hit at the Emmy's. Source: YouTube.

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WPP's new leadership appointmetns include Laurent Ezekiel as global CEO of Ogilvy, Devika Bulchandani as COO and Laurent Ezekiel as Global CEO of Ogilvy
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SA's commuters: The surprising market driving digital engagement

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Two weeks ago, the Springboks lost 38–22 to Australia. Last weekend, they bounced back with a 30–22 victory over the same opposition. For sponsors, both fixtures were wins (Image supplied)

Win, lose, Springboks show why sponsors always score

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In Women’s Month, South African Breweries (SAB), in partnership with Open Chair, proudly hosted The Unspoken Alliance, which brought together senior women in the advertising and marketing industry (Image supplied)

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Warc: Connected TV takes centre stage as linear TV declines worldwide

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As the Africa Creator Festival turns three, founder Jolene Roelofse reflects on how South Africa’s creator economy has shifted. (Image supplied.)

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Joburg Tourism reveals new logo

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Cardi B asks if she is the drama. Source: Cardi B.

Cardi B turns viral legal trial moments into album campaign

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Converse's OOH campaign invited Tapz to participate (Image supplied)

Converse OOH campaign: “Dear Tapz, We left You a spot.”

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Loeries Creative Week takes place from 5 to 10 October in The City of Cape Town and (Image supplied)

Loeries Creative week: An opportunity for creative exchange

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Source: © Instagram The industry has paid tribute to Haydn Townsend

Industry mourns Haydn Townsend

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Source: © 123rf The BRC has responded to Nielsen’s decision to exit the South African market

BRC responds to Nielsen's decision to exit SA

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Simba’s Together Tastes Better campaign inspires South Africans to find moments of togetherness that matter intentionally (Image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign: Simba’s Together Tastes Better

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Source: © 123rf 76% of advertisers in Mexico work with specialised agencies and still wish to continue working with them in the future, with one agency as the lead agency

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The Odd Number will acquire a substantial stake in the company. Source: Supplied.

#Exclusive | The Odd Number acquires stake in women-led agency Base Five

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