https://www.bizcommunity.com/Branding South Africa Branding news 15 Branding news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Branding en-us Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:31:46 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-creator-economy-shifts-from-influence-to-infrastructure-why-marketers-need-to-pay-attention-969214a TikTok One is now live in South Africa. Local creators no longer need to wait to be found through an Instagram DM or an agency contact; they can be discovered. TikTok One provides a more structured route into brand opportunities, giving brands and agencies a new way to discover and work with local creative talent. 1-272034 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nedbank-imc-2026-draws-more-than-3700-delegates-from-28-countries-181426a The 2026 Nedbank IMC, held in Johannesburg and online on 17 September, was the largest in the conference's history. More than 3,700 delegates took part, with over 2,500 attending in person and a further 1,200 registered online. The audience included 263 international delegates and represented 28 countries. 1-272028 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/toyota-land-cruiser-fj-ad-escapes-arb-complaint-over-alleged-blasphemy-858193a South Africa’s Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has dismissed a complaint that Toyota’s advertising for the new Land Cruiser FJ was blasphemous and offensive to Christians. 1-272029 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-to-prise-the-open-thought-leadership-trap-and-get-read-636961a Under pressure to "be part of the conversation", leaders publish whatever is safest, and their advisers (my own profession among them) help them do this. Every article is on time, on message and on brand. Almost none is read. 1-272011 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/growing-the-creator-economy-wpp-flagship-production-hub-opens-in-east-london-186906a WPP has launched its flagship production hub, Devon's Point in East London, a first-of-its-kind global facility that unites advanced AI, virtual production, and world-class human craft, and the first facility of its kind launched by a UK marketing services company. 1-271978 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/private-bank-campaign-a-refreshed-articulation-of-professionals-modern-ambition-853653a RMB Private Banking's new campaign, Your Ambition Belongs in Good Company reflects a deeper understanding of the realities facing today’s professionals. From portfolio careers and entrepreneurship to global mobility and changing priorities, modern ambition is increasingly dynamic and multifaceted. 1-271959 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kelloggs-launches-one-bowl-many-memories-to-celebrate-generations-of-south-african-heritage-853643a For over a century, Kellogg’s has occupied a foundational space in South African households, stitching itself into the morning routines and generational memories of millions. During Heritage month, Kellogg’s will launch “One Bowl, Many Memories,” a celebration of the everyday connections and cherished memories created over a bowl of cereal. 1-271969 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/converse-ads-likened-to-kkk-pulled-after-social-media-backlash-520330a Nike-owned brand Converse has faced a backlash from social media users not once, but twice. The first ad featured its recently released Chuck 70 X sneaker; the second was for a collab with Danish lifestyle brand Palmes. 1-271946 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pick-n-pay-names-spencer-sonn-as-ceo-designate-853603a Pick n Pay has named retail executive Spencer Sonn as its next CEO-designate, with Sonn set to join the retailer in February 2027 and work alongside current CEO Sean Summers during the leadership transition. 1-271939 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/imm-graduate-school-appoints-new-dean-of-undergraduate-studies-075805a Riana Prins has been appointed dean of undergraduate studies at IMM Graduate School, effective 1 September 2026. 1-271917 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Branding South Africa