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| Marketing & Media |
 | BRENDAN SEERY The current buzz du jour in the ad business is about brands making a social contribution or doing good deeds on behalf of society... Read |
 | Scopen's Agency Scope 2022 in Colombia reconfirms the great potential of this market... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ICONTACT BPO Unpacking the important metrics beyond price and language... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY DENTSU An enjoyable part of dentsu's evolution is witnessing our talent grow with us. We are incredibly excited to see Lana Marais, former new business and client director, strive in her new role as regional director, Emerging Markets for dentsu Africa... Read |
 | LOYISO TWALA As we approach Heritage Day, Loyiso Twala, McCann Joburg chief creative officer says heritage is essentially who he is... Read |
 | MIKE BARNWELL Mike Barnwell examines if cause-related work that wins awards actually yields any ROI, or are they just made for awards... Read |
 | Spotify South Africa's new TVC is one of three TVC's created for the brand by Machine_. Read |
 | New York Festivals International Advertising Awards has announced its 2022 Genius 100 Inspiration Award winner with "The [uncertain] Four Seasons" created by Jung von Matt AG Germany walking away with the top prize... Read |
 | BONGANI CHINKANDA Bongani Chinkanda examines some of the challenges of running a virtual and physical agency... Read |
 | Vox Media and Sephora's "The Beauty of Blackness" documentary has won the 2022 SeeHer Lens Award at the New York Festivals International Advertising Awards... Read |
 | YouTube has recently introduced the next chapter in rewarding creativity on the platform... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY WITS PLUS September is Deaf Awareness Month. The Language School at Wits Plus offers courses in South African Sign Language and they have put together a series of short videos to introduce viewers to the Deaf community and culture in South Africa. We chat to Helga Louw, business development manager at Wits Plus to find out more... Read |
| Branding |
 | The globe's best packaging designs were announced during the 2022 Pentawards gala ceremony held in London on 23 September. Read |
 | ISSUED BY HAVEYOUHEARD HaveYouHeard, founded 14 years ago as a word-of-mouth marketing specialist, has grown organically to become a full-service integrated communications agency and the engine room for a group of innovative, specialist creative communications businesses... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY KAP INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS In 2022, PG Bison mark 30 years of supporting South Africa's rising young talents through the PG Bison 1.618 Education Initiative. Here are the 2022 top 10 finalists... Read |
| Digital |
 | MARK-ANTHONY GONCALVES Loadshedding continues to pile on more problems for South African businesses and that includes the marketing industry... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SO INTERACTIVE So Interactive is a strategic, creative digital agency that carefully crafts each project from the creative-concept phase to final execution using decades of cumulative experience, branding, digital marketing, and the most advanced technologies... Read |
 | ISSUED BY EBONY+IVORY Neither traditional nor digital media should be seen in isolation in advertising and media strategy, and neither should these media streams be planned or bought as such. Both need to sit around the same table, albeit virtually, to secure strategic integrity and seamless campaign integration... Read |
 | BRETT LINDSAY While the digital world is inevitably driven by change, this change also brings with it a fair share of pitfalls and challenges... Read |
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 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Candice Goodman, head of the Assegai Awards working group, explains how the Assegai Awards have evolved... Read |
| Education |
 | An exclusive media training competition to equip African experts in their sector with media and public speaking skills has been launched... Read |
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 | The DStv International Seminar of Creativity is back with a full day's lineup of international speakers... Read |
 | The European Film Festival in South Africa is going hybrid for its 9th edition in October... Read |
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 | The Joburg Film Festival opened registrations for the JFF Youth and Audience Development programme... Read |
 | Disney+ has announced that the streaming service will be incorporated into Xbox consoles in South Africa from 29 September 2022... Read |
| Marketing |
 | Forward booking trends show travellers are ready to explore the unique attractions and warm hospitality that South Africa has to offer, with planning for the Christmas holidays well underway for visitors from key international markets... Read |
 | KERRY HAYES Here are six ways the tourism industry can market to a Gen Z tourist... Read |
 | ISSUED BY WUNDERMAN THOMPSON The significance of 'joy' for the next generation is a choice, not just a feeling. This is the strategic insight borne out of Wunderman Thompson SA that informed the manifesto of the latest BMW brand campaign... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RAZOR MEDIA BevCo is not simply a bottler, we work with our partners and customers to make sure that who we bottle with shares our vision. It is about the people we work with, the communities we impact, the customers we service and the products we provide... Read |
 | SAM SPILLER, ISSUED BY CLOCKWORK Voicing an opinion of any kind is not something businesses like to do... Read |
 | ISSUED BY IMC CONFERENCE The Nedbank IMC is proud to release the 2022 Conference Paper. The white paper, which is a synthesis of the key insights and reflections shared at the event by South African and global thought leaders, is a valuable resource to help marketers anticipate, understand and frame marketing's complex and fast-changing environment... Read |
 | There has been a lot of talk about marketing to Generation Z and their purchasing power... Read |
| Media |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Dentsu Zambia is excited to announce the appointment of Chishimba Musonda as media director effective 19 September 2022... Read |
 | Sanef has announced the Nat Nakasa Awards for courageous journalism... Read |
 | JENNI HYDE The news of the death of British monarchs was communicated through ballads and proclamations... Read |
 | Bridges For Music has announced a partnership with Sony Music Group, through the company's Global Social Justice Fund... Read |
| Media Freedom |
 | It's a long-standing Kenyan tradition to offer congratulations in paid print and TV messages to an incoming president. Read |
| Mobile |
 | Blue Label Telecoms says it has concluded an agreement to restructure and refinance mobile operator Cell C's R7.3bn debt... Read |
 | Capitec has launched Capitec Connect, a prepaid solution for voice, data and SMS... Read |
| Newspapers |
 | ISSUED BY SPARK MEDIA We are very excited to be able to bring the 'future-proofed' Roots to market in October 2022... Read |
| OOH |
 | ISSUED BY OWAKHE MEDIA South African luxury designer Thebe Magugu has collaborated with the famous global brand Adidas for a sportwear, and lifestyle line made from recycled materials... Read |
 | Out-of-home (OOH) media has experienced an exciting resurgence over the past year or so which coincides with the easing of Covid-19 rules and regulations... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | Mercedes-Benz SA has announced the appointment of Beate Mey as the PR and internal communication specialist for Mercedes-Benz Vans... Read |
 | ISSUED BY APO GROUP The former PwC South Africa head of media relations, Sanchia Temkin, has joined the leading Pan-African consultancy and press release distribution service, APO Group, as a content development specialist based in Johannesburg... Read |
 | ISSUED BY APO GROUP Lindsay Farley will lead APO Group's content team in devising holistic content strategies, drafting press releases, thought leadership pieces, and other content... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOOK, LINE & SINKER The always-on news team at Hook, Line & Sinker just got bigger with the addition of former e-TV News reporter, Anelisa Tuswa and ex-Daily Maverick general news journalist, Karabo Mafolo... Read |
| Publishing |
 | TANIA BROUGHTON Court gives immediate redress for blind and visually impaired people... Read |
 | World News Day will be celebrated across newsrooms on six continents... Read |
| Radio |
 | Planning for a radio road trip is no minor feat says the 5 FM 4 Drive team who are on their Heritage Tour... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JACARANDA FM Jacaranda FM has named HouseHoppers the winner of the stations 2022 Women's Day campaign - 'HER Perfect Pitch'... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING CapeTalk, the Western Cape's leading talk radio station, marks its 25th birthday with some exciting line-up changes. Read |
 | ISSUED BY KAYA 959 The Radio Awards nominations were announced, and we are celebrating South Africa's only awards that recognise excellence in radio, The Radio Awards, have given Kaya 959 cause to celebrate... Read |
 | The 5FM's 5 Drive Heritage Tour reached its high point on Saturday, Heritage Day in the country... Read |
| Recruitment |
 | ISSUED BY WUNDERMAN THOMPSON Wunderman Thompson launches its second year of the Catalyst Academy, an industry-defining programme that aims to bring together talent from different backgrounds to build brilliant experiences for consumers and B2B audiences... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY VERVE Verve, the experts in culture, communities and smart digital insight, have further strengthened their FMCG credentials with the appointment of Kylie Fitzpatrick to their Manchester hub... Read |
 | KIM-LEE DE VRIES, ISSUED BY BATELEUR BRAND PLANNING Unlike previous generations who were more focused on working hard to accrue wealth, Gen Z and Millennials are shifting their priorities by placing greater importance on their mental health, mindfulness, and a healthy work-life balance... Read |
| Retail |
 | This Heritage Month, Jockey teamed up with local fashion designers to create a bespoke range inspired by the essence of South Africa... Read |
 | MICHAEL SMOLLAN We are entering a new phase in a retail eco-system says Mike Smollan, chief growth and innovation officer, Smollan... Read |
 | With the launch of Amazon in South Africa next year, there are some surprising lessons to be learned from other global markets... Read |
 | Home improvement and DIY brand, Builders, has launched a brand-new benefits programme, Builders+... Read |
| Social Media |
 | PHILIP MAI AND ANATOLIY GRUZD Instagram is battling to keep up with Chinese social media app TikTok... Read |
| The One Club of Creativity |
 | Imraan Christian, a director, photographer, and fine artist, at Arcade in Cape Town is a one Club for Creativity's Young Guns finalist... Read |
| TV |
 | ISSUED BY FOX NETWORKS GROUP Koodoo.co.za announced as official sponsor of the ESPN Africa Boxing series... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PUBLISHER'S TOOLBOX PT SportSuite, digital platform partner to the Professional Squash Association, are proud to announce the relaunch of SquashTV - the PSA's official live and on-demand streaming platform serving the global squash community... Read |
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 | CBRE Excellerate has released its Africa Report 2022, revealing stable growth, increased innovation and consistent reform in Africa... Read |
 | ANDREA SHALAL The IMF said its staff had reached an agreement with Mozambican authorities on economic and financial policies that could pave the way for disbursement of $63.8m... Read |
 | SOFIA CHRISTENSEN Ghana has declared the end of an outbreak of Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease similar to Ebola... Read |
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 | The MyAHi Awards is open until 10 October and business chambers, business owners, small farmers and hospitality businesses from across South Africa are urged to apply... Read |
 | JACQUES VAN WYK AND MICHIEL HEYNS Here we analyse what constitutes an offer and acceptance for the conclusion of a contract of employment. Read |
 | CATHERINE WIJNBERG Amid a backdrop of rolling blackouts, economic contraction, and record-setting inflation, it's not surprising that many South Africans do not feel like celebrating Heritage Day... Read |
 | ALEXANDER WINNING South Africa's headline consumer inflation fell to 7.6% year on year in August... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has increased its repo rate by 75 basis points with effect from 23 September 2022. The 75bp hike brings the repo rate to 6.25%. Read |
 | Eskom's recent implementation of Stage 5 and 6 load shedding highlights the urgent need to execute the energy action plan outlined by government... Read |
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