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 | DANETTE BREITENBACH The WARC Awards for Effectiveness have announced the jury chairs of the Middle East and Africa region... Read |
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| Cannes Lions |
 | The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 71st edition has launched... Read |
| Marketing & Media |
 | The bigger objective is positioning South Africa as a destination of choice for global travellers... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MACHINE_ Machine_ celebrates a ground-breaking achievement, clinching top honours at three prestigious awards ceremonies within a single week... Read |
 | PAUL MIDDLETON, ISSUED BY EBONY+IVORY Ebony+Ivory is a specialist services agency that combines the expert skills required for each of the myriad of services every marketing company needs under one roof... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | Hohm Energy’s Ho Ho Hohm… the gift that keeps on giving campaign is a play on the stereotypical festive season commercial... Read |
 | Lessons of Worth, L'Oréal's global series of inspirational video testimonials, features L'Oréal's first Black brand ambassador for sub-Saharan Africa, Thuso Mbedu... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GREY AFRICA Laughter is the best medicine, and Burger King South Africa prescribes it through smiles and affordable meals... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC In a time where everyone is busy with school, work and side hustles, there is a need to get food and other home essentials more conveniently... Read |
 | A new international TV commercial showcases the launch of a world-first Virtual Reality (VR) dating app, Planet Theta... Read |
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| CRM, CX, UX |
 | In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, the concept of consumer consent has taken centre stage for companies. Gone are the days when consent was assumed; today, the control is firmly in the hands of the consumer... Read |
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| Design |
 | Coca-Cola is teaming up with top AI creators and specialists to showcase some of the company's most iconic and festive brand assets... Read |
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| Digital |
 | KARABO LEDWABA In a digital age dominated by platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, Scott Thwaites recognises the pressing need for brands to revolutionise their approach to audience engagement... Read |
 | Digitlab's industry report, Insight 2024: The State of Digital, will launch at Digital Marketing Conference, at the CTICC on 22 November... Read |
 | Sylvester John from Walmart US has been appointed as new head of e-commerce effective from 1 November 2023... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MOTHERLAND OMNI Finance and clothing seem an unlikely pair at first glance. Yet, these seemingly disparate elements form the backbone of two of South Africa's most trusted and authentic brands: Old Mutual and Woolworths... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BLUEGRASS DIGITAL While the technology to unlock the real value of personalisation is readily available, it's important to start your personalisation journey with a clear roadmap for success... Read |
 | ISSUED BY IGNITION GROUP Greg Goosen, senior director: EVP of Ignition CX, uniquely combines his professional sports background with corporate acumen, driving international business growth and innovative customer strategies in the technology and CX space... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LOCATION BANK We have an unbeatable deal this Black Friday - sign up for StoreVault (which publishes your clean data to the full digital landscape - Google, Meta, Uber, Apple and everywhere else) and you'll get iFeedback for free... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DAX DATA Adobe is proud to announce that Time has recognised Photoshop’s Generative Fill and Generative Expand features in the Software and AI categories, as part of their Best Inventions of 2023... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING The recent devastating floods in the Western Cape of South Africa have left many people, homes, and vital infrastructure severely impacted... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ALGOA FM Walk, unite, fight. This slogan of the 25th Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer was amplified today, as close to 12,000 participants joined the five kilometre walk for a common purpose in Gqeberha, East London and George... Read |
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| Events & Conferencing |
 | Yellow Card Wins 'Afis Disrupter of the Year Award' at 2023 Africa Financial Summit... Read |
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| Film & Cinematography |
 | Creative Careers South Africa, in collaboration with the National Film and Video Foundation and the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, have announced the Am I the Writer? Screenwriting Skills Programme... Read |
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| Marketing |
 | ANGELINE CLOSE SCHEINBAUM What happens when you unite the biggest pop star in the world and a two-time Super Bowl champion? A whole lot of excitement, as the romance of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has shown... Read |
| Media |
 | The SABC said an investigation is underway on fake AI-generated videos that depict fake representations of journalists and presenters... Read |
 | The inaugural Africa's Business Heroes Entrepreneurship Journalism Excellence Award have been announced... Read |
| Media Freedom |
 | Apple to pull adverts from X after the endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory by Elon Musk... Read |
 | Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes to a law that will put new media restrictions for coverage of next year's presidential election, according to local news stations... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA BusinessTech's audience makes it the ideal place to profile and promote your company executives, positioning them as leaders and experts in their field... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | ISSUED BY ORNICO Ornico, Africa's only full member of the International Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC) and a staunch advocate of the Barcelona Principles, is delighted to host a pivotal online talk and panel discussion on Friday, 24 November 2023, during AMEC's 10th annual "Measurement Month."... Read |
| Production |
 | ISSUED BY URBAN BREW STUDIOS Recognition comes alongside major wins for Netflix-topping show Young Famous and African, produced by Urban Brew, showcasing the company's commitment to telling exceptional African stories... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRESSURE COOKER STUDIOS Music and audio studio, Pressure Cooker Studios launches premium Music Catalogue tailored to their clients' needs... Read |
| Promotions & Activations |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE With everything from the price of petrol to the cost of food and electricity going up, Black Friday couldn't have come any sooner... Read |
 | Reebok has unveiled a collaboration with the New York City contemporary artist, Tyrrell Winston, set to release in South Africa on 13 November 2023... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TRADEWAY Celebrated as an influential thought leader and a beacon of creativity, Tshabalala, also known by his artistic moniker Slaying Goliath, is set to steer Tradeway's design vision into the future... Read |
| Publishing |
 | SUE BLAINE Sue Blaine, senior writer and editor at Flow Communications, says ethical storytelling is everyone's responsibility... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Caché McClay has been appointed as the official Beyoncé reporter for Gannet... Read |
 | The media landscape is undergoing a transformation as attention shifts from traditional online publishers to emerging players, particularly broadcast and local news websites... Read |
| Radio |
 | What Now? with Trevor Noah podcast launched earlier this month on Spotify... Read |
 | If you win it, flaunt it... Agency Scope will be replacing certificates with trophies for the winners in SA... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ALGOA FM Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are widely recognised as the backbone of an economy, with SMEs contributing over 90% of all formal businesses in South Africa, according to the International Finance Corporation (IFC)... Read |
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| Retail |
 | Euromonitor International has released the Top Global Consumer Trends 2024 report, revealing emerging insights into consumers' values and shopping motivations... Read |
 | NIQ has named the winners of the Bases Breakthrough Innovation Awards for 2023. The awards recognise successful product launches across all categories... Read |
 | South Africa's liquor and private label products have emerged as the star performers of the NIQ Quarter 3, 2023 State of the Retail Nation Analysis... Read |
| Social Media |
 | ISSUED BY HUSTLE MEDIA It's been quite a journey, one that has taken us beyond 2.5 million views. Just over three years ago, when we embarked on the journey to start Hustle Media Influence, a division of Hustle Media, we knew we were on the right track... Read |
| Streaming |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Multichoice Group reported a 5% drop in half-year profit on Wednesday, hit by weaker currencies in several markets, losses at its Showmax streaming business and a lower contribution from its home country... Read |
| TV |
 | Prime Video has revealed the cast of local comedians and celebrities that will join host Trevor Noah in its first South African Original unscripted series, LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa... Read |
 | The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) commissioned a new Television Establishment Survey (ES)... Read |
 | CANDY DEMPERS, ISSUED BY MEDIAHEADS 360 In a crowded media space, advertisers have to do the hard yards to grab hold of viewers' attention... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AFRICA For the latest season of National Geographic's Primal Survivor, titled Extreme African Safari, Disney Africa hosted its first National Geographic talent press tour with the show's host, Hazen Audel, in South Africa... Read |
| Pendoring |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC Growth agency, Joe Public, is excited to announce and celebrate winning 45 awards at this year's Pendoring Awards. The agency was recognised as agency of the year for the third consecutive year and was honoured to receive the Prestigious Umpetha Award... Read |
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 | MAKINI BRICE Senator Chris Coons calls for a 16-year extension of the duty-free trade programme Agoa, benefitting African nations, amidst talks for its renewal and potential reforms... Read |
 | ALEXANDER CORNWELL Ethiopian Airlines on Tuesday, 14 November, placed an order for Boeing 737-8 Max narrow-body jets, nearly five years after the fatal 2019 MAX aircraft crash that led to the grounding of the global fleet... Read |
 | MAXWELL AKALAARA ADOMBILA Ghana plans more flexible oil royalties models to spur investment in maturing energy sector... Read |
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 | NYASHA CHINGONO Zimbabwe's horticultural sector, ravaged by violent land seizures 20 years ago, is recovering thanks to increased investment and is targeting $1 billion in exports by 2030, an industry body said on Thursday, 16 November... Read |
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 | South Africa expresses grave concern over Israeli bombing near a Jordanian field hospital in Gaza... Read |
 | Deputy Minister Masondo rules out expanding VAT exemptions in South Africa... Read |
 | VUYANI NDABA South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) to maintain repo rate at 8.25% on 23 Nov; predicted to cut by 25bps in May 2024.... Read |
 | Payfast's inaugural 2023 annual industry report on South Africa's State of Pay, features insights from industry leaders, explores the digital payments landscape and emphasises financial inclusion... Read |
 | GERO LILLEIKE Mid-month fuel price data suggests that significant fuel price cuts are on the cards for December 2023, which will bring much-needed relief to overburdened consumers... Read |
 | Stokado, backed by Redefine Properties and Griffin Capital Partners, expands its self-storage portfolio in Poland, acquiring Top Box and adding 4,500 sqm in Warsaw... Read |
 | OneDayOnly.co.za has launched an online petition encouraging employees to push for early payment ahead of Black Friday so they can stock up on groceries and those goods they've been eyeing all year... Read |
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