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 | SAIESH AJUDHIYA, ISSUED BY KANTAR Post the Loeries Afterparty celebrating the region’s creativity, emotion and advertising remains close to our hearts and in our minds... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LOERIES The Loeries is proud to announce its 46th annual Loeries Creative Week, taking place from 7 to 11 October in the City of Cape Town... Read |
 | The official podcast of the Loeries, the popular Bird Watching at the Loeries, in partnership with VML South Africa and Bizcommunity started Wednesday... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OGILVY SOUTH AFRICA Ogilvy is thrilled to celebrate two remarkable achievements at this year's Loerie Awards... Read |
   
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 | KARABO LEDWABA For over half a decade, the award-winning partnership between Joe Public and Nedbank has produced impactful marketing campaigns... Read |
 | The best creatives at Loeries talk about their expectations of this year's Awards... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS The Quollective’s CCO says the best thing that current creative professionals can do to inspire the next generation is build cult brands… Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Unilever came to the Loeries to explain how its Adobe partnership to launch Dove's Real Beauty AI tool is making AI better… Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Oppo masterclass explores how AI is expanding access, but also raising concerns in the creative Industry… Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH The Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed the Loeries to the city at the Mayor's Brunch calling the partnership a perfect fit... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH The Loeries Creative Circle panel discussed the state of advertising in South Africa... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH The Open Chair event,Friends in High Places in partnership with Nedbank took place at the Wheel in Cape Town... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Lanre Adisa of Noah’s Ark Communications from Nigeria talks about transforming a brand from good to best... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA At the Loeries this week, Tahaab Rais, chief strategy officer and film director at Publicis Groupe, captivated the audience with a masterclass that used iconic villains as a metaphor for understanding the challenges faced in the advertising industry... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH This year the Student Expo is sponsored and powered by Publicis Groupe Africa, which for the first time hosted a launch event... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Nnenna Onyewuchi challenges the Loeries Creative Week audience to make the best with what they have, and embrace their culture… Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS "Don't make it your best campaign, make it the best campaign" - Frank Hahn… Read |
 | ISSUED BY LOERIES The creative industry’s finest donned their most colourful best as The Loeries, the premier celebration of creativity in Africa and the Middle East hosted the first round of its awards on Thursday, 10 October, at Cape Town’s historic City Hall... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY LOERIES The brand communications industry’s best were out in style once again on Friday for The Loeries, the premier celebration of creativity in Africa and the Middle East, which hosted the second round of its awards on 11 October, at Cape Town’s historic City Hall... Read |
| Marketing & Media |
 | Following the release of Beyoncé's track Levii's Jeans, from the album Cowboy Carter, the global superstar steps into the role of protagonist in Reiimagine, a campaign inspired by the legacy of the Levi’s brand... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Are you a recent graduate or a part-time student ready to dive into the world of marketing and advertising, or know someone that is? Great news... Read |
 | Full-service digital marketing agency Hoorah announced today that global advertising and marketing services company Monks has acquired a 25% stake in the business, marking a strategic move to expand its presence on the African continent... Read |
 | Hollard’s brand repositioning campaign Insure your unsure, uses relatable storytelling to build lasting connections with customers. Read |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR TBWA\Hunt Lascaris has announced that it is proud to welcome Savanna Premium Cider to the agency... Read |
 | The last categories of the London International Awards (LIA) winners and finalists for Audio & Radio, Integration and Direct have been announced. Read |
 | Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai adds to its tally at the LIA... Read |
 | As we approach the busiest retail season of the year, with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, December holidays, and Back to School campaigns on the horizon, local brands are facing fierce competition from global giants with massive ad budgets... Read |
 | ISSUED BY INVIBES ADVERTISING Invibes is dedicated to delivering valuable advertising solutions that integrate GenAI-powered creative and targeting extensions, tailored to address the unique marketing challenges of each industry... Read |
 | MTN Group has announced its digital advertising offering with the official launch of MTN Ads, now live in South Africa and Nigeria... Read |
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| Branding |
 | ISSUED BY SILVERBULLET Founded with a passion for creating deeper connections between brands and people through compelling stories, Silverbullet has significantly impacted various industries over the past year... Read |
 | ALICIA VAN DER WALT AND TSHIRELETSO TLHOLOE The complexities of trade mark disputes highlight the importance of seeking the assistance early on of a trade mark attorney... Read |
 | ISSUED BY YANDA CONSULTING Since its inception, a clear vision has guided Yanda Growth Consulting to create an indelible impact and leave a lasting legacy through innovative solutions and meaningful partnerships... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SO INTERACTIVE So Interactive has joined forces with Quick Consols, a leading financial consolidation software solutions provider, to spearhead a rebranding initiative... Read |
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| CRM, CX, UX |
 | ISSUED BY ALTRON DIGITAL BUSINESS Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems have become key pillars in most medium to large organisations... Read |
 | KELVIN BROWN Simplifying customer interactions can lead to happier, more loyal customers. There is more choice than ever before, writes Kelvin Brown, customer operations executive at Telviva... Read |
| Digital |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Minister Malatsi aims to boost broadband connectivity as South Africa’s top empowerment priority… Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Epic Games has won its antitrust case against Google with a major ruling, but the battle isn't over… Read |
 | The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa (IAB SA) has launched the South African Content Creator Charter... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Declining search market share sees Google open up premium AI features to Honor devices and the greater Chinese vendor ecosystem… Read |
 | RUPERT MTHEMBU, ISSUED BY BRAVE GROUP SA’s top integrated agency achieves significant success with an artificial intelligence-driven production process called Forge by Brave... Read |
 | As more customers engage in frequent online shopping, efficient last-mile delivery and customer service need to keep pace... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OLC THROUGH THE LINE COMMUNICATIONS Held annually, the prestigious New Generation Social & Digital Media Awards celebrate the forefront of innovation and excellence in South Africa's communication, media, and digital technology sectors... Read |
 | Esports is booming into a multibillion-dollar phenomenon set to rival traditional sports - this according to research conducted by gaming platform Soulbound.gg... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NEW MEDIA New Media is delighted to announce that the Vodacom now! blog has once again been awarded the prestigious gold for Blogging Excellence by an Agency at the 2024 New Gen Social & Digital Media Awards... Read |
 | The third Annual DStv Content Creator Awards winners have been announced... Read |
 | WPP and Roblox partner to unlock the potential of immersive media and gaming for global brands... Read |
 | JABULANI SIGEGE Jabulani Sigege, group executive creative director – Machine and Loeries Digital jury member this year reflects on how Africa and The Middle East use technology… Read |
 | ISSUED BY CORRELATE We at Correlate Digital are thrilled to share that we secured two significant awards at South Africa's esteemed New Generation Awards this September... Read |
| Education |
 | ISSUED BY RED & YELLOW October marks the start of the Red & Yellow Creative School of Business’s anniversary celebrations, with a spotlight on three decades of teaching the next generation of creators, innovators and changemakers, alongside South Africa’s democratic journey. The birthday month also marks the introduction of a bold new take on the school's brand identity... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RED & YELLOW Red and Yellow Creative School of Business recently partnered with Ogilvy Namibia to launch the Ogilvy Academy and fastrack the upskilling of the country’s creative professionals... Read |
| ESG |
 | ISSUED BY PROVANTAGE Provantage, a leader in out-of-home media, marketing services, and business solutions, proudly announces the launch of Leap by Provantage... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ANDANI AFRICA Music has the power to transcend boundaries and strengthen communities... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BOUNDLESS Led by Roanna Williams and Stuart Walsh, the Adoptim initiative is designed to raise awareness about the transformative benefits of adopting pets... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | Keith Shiri has been appointed as lead curator to Film Africa 2024... Read |
| Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY PUBLICIS GROUPE AFRICA Publicis Groupe Africa is proud to announce the appointments of Lynn Madeley as chief operations officer (COO) and Katherine Jones as senior vice president, production practice, both effective 1 October 2024... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SME SOUTH AFRICA During the recent New Gen Awards, SME South Africa was announced as the silver winner for Blogging Excellence by an Agency... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA The Assegai Awards are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 edition of the prestigious integrated marketing awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HELLO ARA Hello Ara launches Ekasi World on Roblox, blending immersive environments with in-depth contextual qualitative research for South African Gen Z... Read |
 | There is evidence of a strong trend of strategic creativity being the magic ingredient, says Johanna McDowell, CEO of Independent Agency Selection (IAS) and managing partner Scopen Africa... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DAILY MAVERICK Join us this Thursday, 10 October 2024, for the third edition of the Daily Maverick Masterclass in Marketing series, hosted by brand and strategy expert David Blyth, Africa Partner - eatbigfish... Read |
 | SAMANTHA QEJA, ISSUED BY DENTSU As a dentsu Performance Team lead, I’m eager to reveal how we harness the power of Google and Bing to refine our search marketing strategies... Read |
 | RACHEL IRVINE In a world of hyper-personalisation, understanding travellers' origins is vital for the travel and hospitality industry. Rachel Irvine, CEO of Irvine Partners, highlights how market insights can help providers tailor their offerings and attract the right visitors... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CORRELATE You both swiped right. You pitched. You won. Drinks became dinner as you danced in your first campaign. Then it happened because much like in dating, after the initial charm wears off, it's time to delve into the real issues – needing full transparency, no filter, says Kama-Raen Crawford, senior project manager of Correlate... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE HIVE GROUP The Hive Group is continuing to set the standard for innovation and excellence through its marketing technology solutions... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TISHALA COMMUNICATIONS Today, on World Inclusion Day, global full-cycle verification platform Sumsub reveals that a staggering 627 million individuals globally, larger than the population of the United States and Brazil combined... Read |
| Media |
 | The Gauteng regional winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards have been announced, with media across the province celebrating their success in the competition’s 12 categories... Read |
 | The regional winners for KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga in the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards have been announced, with media outlets in both provinces celebrating their achievements across the competition's 12 categories... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DAILY MAVERICK Daily Maverick and Maverick451 are proud to announce that Caryn Dolley’s explosive new book is now available for purchase... Read |
 | The Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry will publish its Provisional Report with initial findings, remedies, and recommendations in November... Read |
 | A continental coalition is mapping the expanding impacts caused by disruption to the sustainability of legacy media... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA South Africa’s top companies understand the value that sponsored articles on Daily Investor deliver... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | Internal communications is a largely under-represented function in businesses, yet arguably one of the most influential and critical. Machine’s internal comms specialists and their partner, Sanlam, share their lessons learnt... Read |
| Production |
 | ISSUED BY CHILLIENGINE The brands at Comic Con Africa have once again raised the bar for immersive experiences, with none standing out more than the Agatha All Along Experience created by Chilliengine for Disney+... Read |
| Publishing |
 | ISSUED BY JUTA AND COMPANY Over the past 18 months, the Information Regulator of South Africa has issued several enforcement notices, shedding light on key compliance challenges for businesses... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NEW MEDIA South Africa’s premier publication for financial intermediaries is excited to announce a bold redesign during Financial Planning Week... Read |
| Radio |
 | Anina Maree and Karon Clare discuss the need for radio stations to utilise independent researchers to retain and grow audiences... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OFM RADIO Traversing the OFM broadcast footprint exposes one to the diverse nature of the ‘platteland’... Read |
| Radio & Podcasts |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Discover the latest insights from the world’s top marketing leaders in the newest episode of the Dentsu Wisdom Series... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY ASK AFRIKA The Target Group Index (TGI) just launched their latest data release with game-changing innovations in both data insights and data access... Read |
| Retail |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Superbalist is mulling plans to retrench portion of its workforce and halt its private label operations… Read |
 | The latest edition of the Essential Food Pricing Monitoring (EFPM) Report released by the Competition Commission (Commission) continues tracking essential food prices throughout the value chains of selected essential food items... Read |
 | The top five busiest shopping days for 2024 are expected to be... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NIQ AND GFK - AN NIQ COMPANY NIQ, the world’s leading global consumer intelligence company, has released its Mid-year Consumer Outlook: Guide to 2025 report, identifying macro catalysts across industries... Read |
 | Euromonitor International reveals seven types of consumers that companies need to explore if they want to effectively target their audience... Read |
| Social Media |
 | ISSUED BY ICANDI CQ Can your employees learn a new skill in the time it takes to watch a TikTok video? Everything is possible in the age of micro-learning... Read |
 | TikTok is helping to create a safer digital space where mental health is prioritised... Read |
| TV |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Minister Malatsi intervened to prevent a service disruption that could have left millions of South Africans without SABC radio and TV access… Read |
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 | MACDONALD DZIRUTWE Binance's compliance head, Tigran Gambaryan, was denied bail again in Nigeria amid money-laundering charges, with his trial adjourned to Friday, 18 October 2024... Read |
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 | Former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, aged 65, passed away in Johannesburg after a short illness. President Ramaphosa hailed his economic leadership... Read |
 | Global food commodity prices saw their steepest rise in 18 months in September, with sugar leading the increase, according to the FAO. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 124.4 points, up 3.0% from August and 2.1% year-on-year... Read |
 | Startups like Shop2Shop are transforming the way small businesses operate by providing technology that makes financial products more accessible... Read |
 | South African merchants will soon benefit from same-day payouts and more control over their funds... Read |
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 | MARIAM SUNNY Gilead Sciences will donate 5,000 vials of remdesivir to Rwanda for emergency use in response to its Marburg virus outbreak, despite unapproved efficacy... Read |
 | What were once thriving vegetable gardens run by ten small-scale farmers in Oranjeville, Citrusdal in the Cederberg, is now partly overgrown with only a few dead crops... Read |
