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RAPT BizTrendsTV: Li Ndube on Afro-optimism - African growth vs Western degrowth

See: Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference addresses trade disruptions and climate challenges

See: Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference addresses trade disruptions and climate challenges

#BizTrends 2025: Google's Alex Okosi – Africa, an opportunity more than a challenge

New Amazon hub in W.Cape bridges digital gap for local entrepreneurs

New Amazon hub in W.Cape bridges digital gap for local entrepreneurs

Angelika Venter, graphic designer for Edge Communications discusses what makes good design vs bad design (Image supplied)

The strategic role of graphic design in branding and marketingAngelika Venter

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Advertisers will now be able to measure carbon impact with Google's new tool

The streaming giant is on an advertising hunt. Source: Netflix.

WWE RAW on Netflix creates a new advertising battleground for brands

Promise’s 2024: A year of growth and consolidation in equal measure

Promise’s 2024: A year of growth and consolidation in equal measurePromise

At the start of February, The Up&Up Group appointed Deborah Whitlock (right) to the position of marketing director and Sharleen James (left) as the MD of Razor PR (Image by Bizcommunity, Lesley Svenson)

The Up&Up Group make senior appointments as part of the agency's strategic objectives

The newest instalment in Glenfiddich’s Challengers Club series, shot in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, celebrates the transformative power of water (Image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign: Glenfiddich’s Challengers Club film a tribute to the essential role of water

The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa's (IAB SA) 17th annual Bookmark Awards has appointed nine jury chairs and a full panel of judges alongside Elizabeth Mokwena, the jury president (Image supplied)

IAB South Africa 2025 Bookmark Awards names nine jury chairs

Ogilvy has strengthened its senior leadership, with the appointment of Ipi Thibedi. Pictured left to right: Pete Case (CEO of Ogilvy), Ipi Thibedi (Group MD), Nkosinathi Biko (Chairman of Board, Ogilvy), Neo Makhele (Chief Strategy Officer), Angela Madlala (Chief People Officer), Graham Vivian (Chief Financial Officer)

Ipelegeng (Ipi) Thibedi joins Ogilvy South Africa’s as group managing director

Source: © 123rf The IAS Media Marketing Compliance Masterclass series, in partnership with Media Marketing Compliance (MMC), addressed one of the industry’s biggest concerns—non-disclosed media models

IAS Media Marketing Compliance Masterclass Series: Tackling non-disclosed media models head-on

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Warc's Creative 100 released, Apple no.1 brand for creativity

Radio advertising just got smarter – and more rewarding with Kagiso Media Radio and Mediamark

Radio advertising just got smarter – and more rewarding with Kagiso Media Radio and MediamarkMediamark

The smart way to reach shoppers

The smart way to reach shoppersSmart Media

Source: © Medianews4u.com Publicis Groupe will acquire Lotame, an independent data, identity and technology solution, says chairman and CEO Publicis Groupe, Arthur Sadoun

Publicis Groupe to acquire Lotame as part of its AI strategy

Pineapple's ‘caveman’ ad found offensive by advertising board

Pineapple's ‘caveman’ ad found offensive by advertising boardKarabo Ledwaba

$The Creative Circle Best of the Year awards took place recently with TBWA\Hunt Lascaris taking Overall Agency of the Year (Image supplied)$

Creative Circle Best of the Year awards: Honouring the Class of 76’ and 24’Alex Goldberg

AI in Advertising Forum – speakers and agenda announced

AI in Advertising Forum – speakers and agenda announcedAssociation for Communication and Advertising

RCL vs Berkley: Bumpy legal battle over smooth mageu packaging

RCL vs Berkley: Bumpy legal battle over smooth mageu packagingNishaat Slamdien

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Advertisers will now be able to measure carbon impact with Google's new tool

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At the start of February, The Up&Up Group appointed Deborah Whitlock (right) to the position of marketing director and Sharleen James (left) as the MD of Razor PR (Image by Bizcommunity, Lesley Svenson)

The Up&Up Group make senior appointments as part of the agency's strategic objectives

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Oscars reach unprecedented demand with sold-out ads and A-list sponsors

3 Mar 2025

A recent Effie SA Dialogue Series that took place at Nedbank in Sandton saw a panel take on this discussion under the banner, Inside Effie’s winning strategies, from strategy to results, elevating marketing effectiveness. The panelists (L to r): Carl Willoughby, Effie SA Grand Judge and CCO TBWA, Nicole Shub, CMO Pineapple and 2024 Grand Effie SA winner, Refilkwe Maluleke, Effie SA Jury co-chair and head of marketing Discovery Health, Shaun Dix, global service line leader, creative excellence, Ipsos and moderator Silas Matlala Gibs.

Inside Effie’s winning strategies: The hallmarks of an effective campaign

Danette Breitenbach 28 Feb 2025

POP Warehouse integration enhances Provantage’s retail offering

POP Warehouse integration enhances Provantage’s retail offering

Provantage 28 Feb 2025

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WPP’s 2024 preliminary results see shares plunge 16% to a four year low

27 Feb 2025

A preview of the full album can be heard on HyperFollow, and will be available on Spotify, Apple Music and iTunes.

AI and hip hop converge in Sherina Florence's promotional album for The One Show

27 Feb 2025

Naked’s #GetNakedAnywhere campaign has turned an Out of Home (OOH) billboard campaign into a viral TikTok trend, with the top two videos racking up 3.8 million and 3.2 million organic views and total campaign views of nearly 20 million (Image supplied)

Naked's #GetNakedAnywhere: From OOH billboard campaign to viral TikTok trend

27 Feb 2025

Why workplace culture matters now more than ever

Why workplace culture matters now more than ever

Penquin 27 Feb 2025

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Reliance plans to dominate Indian Premier League ads post-Disney merger using neuroscience

26 Feb 2025

Source: © Bizcommunity. Image by Lesley Svenson. Accenture Song has announced that effective immediately, Celeste Koert (left) has been appointed as the new lead, succeeding James Barty (right), who has been in the role since April 2024

Koert succeeds Barty in Accenture Song’s strategic leadership change in South Africa

26 Feb 2025

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Invitation to young professionals to join IAB Bookmarks Learner Jury

26 Feb 2025

Dentsu Creative South Africa wins Capfin account

Dentsu Creative South Africa wins Capfin account

Dentsu 26 Feb 2025

Andrea Quaye and Sbusiso Khumalo are on the list.

2025 Dare list unveils next-gen Black leaders in creativity

25 Feb 2025

Veralab and Dentsu Creative Italy celebrate imperfections with 'Perfectly Imperfect'

Veralab and Dentsu Creative Italy celebrate imperfections with 'Perfectly Imperfect'

Dentsu 25 Feb 2025

The two mayo brands look similar in packaging. Source: ARB.

ARB rules Bellisima mayonnaise packaging mimics Hellmann’s

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Feb 2025

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Controversy erupts over R28m spent on NHI marketing

24 Feb 2025

Multichannel advertising a necessity to meet SA shoppers' current needs

Multichannel advertising a necessity to meet SA shoppers' current needs

Spark Media 24 Feb 2025

Publicis West Africa partners Lancaster University, Ghana for International Relations Week

Publicis West Africa partners Lancaster University, Ghana for International Relations Week

Publicis Groupe Africa 24 Feb 2025

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IAB SA launches Bookmark Awards Masterclasses

21 Feb 2025

The KitKat Break Space: A genuine break is a luxury and a sensory-rich experience

The KitKat Break Space: A genuine break is a luxury and a sensory-rich experience

21 Feb 2025

KFC’s Streetwise brand joins forces with Khuli Chana, Blxckie and 25K for Original Feeds Original campaign

21 Feb 2025

The Loeries Young Creatives Showcase is opens for entries. The winners will not only gain bragging rights but will also secure a spot as finalists for the Loeries Young Creatives Award, to be presented at the annual Loerie Awards (Image supplied)

#Loeries2025: Loeries Young Creatives Showcase opens for entries

21 Feb 2025

Leaders from Google, Havas, and VML join AME Awards advisory board

Leaders from Google, Havas, and VML join AME Awards advisory board

21 Feb 2025

BizTrendsTV launches this month, hosted by Bronwyn Williams, futurist, economist and business trends analyst (Image supplied)

The Real Network, Rapt Creative and Bizcommunity launch RAPT BizTrendsTV – A global first in trends thought leadership

21 Feb 2025

Joe Public Durban shows growth through the power of creativity in the 2024 Loeries rankings

Joe Public Durban shows growth through the power of creativity in the 2024 Loeries rankings

Joe Public 21 Feb 2025

Source: © Sitges Luxury Rentals Scopen has completed the 24th edition of Agency Scope in Spain. It found that Barcelona's agencies have longer relationships than other cities in the country

Agency Scope Spain Part 2: Satisfaction with agencies as marketers adapt to changing times

20 Feb 2025

ACA to host AI in Advertising Forum: Exploring impact, innovation, and industry readiness

ACA to host AI in Advertising Forum: Exploring impact, innovation, and industry readiness

Association for Communication and Advertising 19 Feb 2025

Delta Victor Bravo appoints Derek Bouwer as non-executive director

Delta Victor Bravo appoints Derek Bouwer as non-executive director

eatbigfish 19 Feb 2025

Doritos boldly steps into purpose-driven storytelling with brand new TVC

DNA Brand Architects 19 Feb 2025

Put your brand top-of-mind with display banners on Daily Investor

Broad Media 19 Feb 2025

Empathy or avoidance? The communicator’s guide to difficult conversations

Empathy or avoidance? The communicator’s guide to difficult conversations

Michelle Cavé, Brandfundi 18 Feb 2025

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