https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/78.html South Africa Mobile news 15 Mobile news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/78.html en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:05:38 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-ad-translations-need-culture-not-just-language-631971a Speaking a language and professionally translating advertising are two different skills. Yet how often do we hear this - “We have someone in the office who speaks the language; they can do/check the translation” - when a brand needs an advert translated into a South African language? 1-271021 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sabc-r120m-2026-election-coverage-funding-shortfall-075345a The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) needs R120m to fulfil its mandate as a public broadcaster and cover the 2026 local government elections. 1-271007 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/abc-q2-2026-magazines-magazine-circulation-declines-despite-custom-magazines-growth-856643a While magazines grew 1.5% in the year, buoyed by growth in custom magazines of 12%, the Audit Bureau of Circulation’s (ABC) second quarter of 2026 for magazines shows a decline from the previous quarter. 1-270969 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-iab-sa-front-row-industry-programme-welcomes-15-delegates-for-2026-412699a The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) South Africa’s Education Council has announced the 15 delegates to its Front Row Youth Industry Programme for 2026. 1-270885 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/7-wins-at-the-2026-bookmark-awards-including-gold-for-escape-it-189386a Clockwork enjoyed a strong showing at the 2026 Bookmark Awards, taking home seven awards across work for The Salvation Army and Feelz. The wins included one Gold, three Silver and three Bronze, with The Salvation Army’s Escape It taking Gold in Influencer Marketing. The work spans socially conscious storytelling, influencer-led advocacy and tongue-in-cheek creative, tackling issues from gender-based violence and sexual health to safer choices and social behaviour. 1-270858 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-opportunity-to-learn-and-grow-856933a One of the strongest themes to emerge from this year’s South African winners of the 2026 Cannes Young Lions competition is that a career in advertising wasn't always an obvious path. 1-270789 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/it-a-first-best-digital-agency-awarded-to-two-agencies-523680a In a first for the Bookmark Awards, the Best Digital Agency was awarded to two agencies, Ogilvy and Accenture Song. 1-270796 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-content-creator-award-nominees-unveiled-967324a The 2026 Content Creator Awards have officially unveiled this year's nominees while announcing Samsung Galaxy as its new title sponsor. 1-270694 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/creative-circle-full-circle-2026-when-ai-panic-subsides-189576a Cannes trend spotter and partner at Relationship Audits and Management, Ann Nurock, says the 2026 Cannes Film Festival was one of the most optimistic she had attended in a long time. The main reason is that the panic around AI has subsided. “Now everyone is looking at how they have or will integrate AI into their workflow.” 1-270668 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wpp-results-beat-analyst-forecasts-sees-shares-jump-up-745222a WPP has posted first-half results that beat analyst forecasts on revenue, organic growth and profit margins, leading to a jump of as much as 30.2% in WPP shares - its highest intraday level since September 2025. 1-270582 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile South Africa