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 | KRISTIN ENGEL Many of South Africa’s advertising and public relations (PR) industries are not only failing to align with clean energy trends, but actively working to protect the fossil fuel industry from accountability...read |
|  | KARABO LEDWABA The London International Awards (LIA) has revealed its winners and finalists with South Africa's Promise agency winning Gold for Experiential Use of Music & Sound for The Vluit Project, a campaign for construction supplier AfriSam...read |
|  | KARABO LEDWABA Heinz is facing sharp criticism over two recent advertising campaigns, both accused of perpetuating harmful racial stereotypes...read |
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 | ISSUED BY VICINITY MEDIA South Africa’s premier location data and adtech business, Vicinity Media, is an iconic local brand renowned for its pioneering solutions, true location targeting, and 1st party location data... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY LOERIES Celebrating young creative excellence with Joey Gordon, Loeries Young Creative Award winner 2024... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LOERIES Leading through innovation – Bridget Harpur, recipient of The Loeries Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Dentsu SSA has firmly established itself as a frontrunner at the Loeries 2024, the premier awards event for Africa and the Middle East... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PUBLICIS GROUPE AFRICA Publicis Groupe Middle East and Africa celebrated a significant victory this month, taking home the prestigious Regional Agency Group of the Year title at the 2024 Loeries awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC Joe Public proudly took to the stage at the 46th annual Loerie Awards in Cape Town on Friday as Agency of the Year... Read |
| Marketing & Media |
 | Ogilvy Africa has launched OBrio, an all-in-one media intelligence platform to optimize marketing spend and boost ROI... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Following a settlement, the details of which have not been disclosed, Unilever has been dropped from the lawsuit by X... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has dismissed a complaint lodged by a concerned consumer against Unilever South Africa’s Lifebuoy soap advertisement... Read |
 | Ackermans' new Baby of the Year competition campaign uses AI - Ackermans Intelligence - and toddlers... Read |
 | On Thursday, 17 October, Publicis Groupe raised its revenue forecast for the second time this year... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled in favour of Coastal Hire, dismissing a consumer complaint that alleged the company's advertisement promoted gender-based violence and violence in general... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY Brendan Seery discusses Hilux's dependency on brand loyalty in its new ad, Ackermans' play on AI, and the Sunday Times' advertorial fail... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA As industries across the world increasingly embrace diversity and inclusion, the UK’s advertising sector is taking its own steps to create more inclusive environments—starting with pronouns... Read |
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| Branding |
 | Dihlabeng Mall in Bethlehem has launched its latest brand campaign, Your Story is Our Story, celebrating the strength and unity of the mall’s local community... Read |
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 | Using build-for-purpose enterprise AI solutions to improve customer experience (CX) helps companies get to know their customers and use that knowledge to delight them throughout the customer journey... Read |
 | XANDER BARNARD Xander Barnard, managing director at The Messenger Network, unpacks the concerns and explores the true potential of automation in customer service... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO Agency scores in top 10% of B Corps globally... Read |
| Digital |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS The South African Artificial Intelligence Association went on a media blitz to raise awareness about ethical AI… Read |
 | ISSUED BY TDMC Award-winning local digital media agency TDMC leans into their development and creative wheelhouse and launches a trustworthy seven-day website solution... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TECHSYS DIGITAL Of 4.6 million job seekers affected by the unemployment crisis in South Africa, over half are women. Read |
 | WOUTER KRITZINGER, ISSUED BY DENTSU Information is just a click away, and SEO has become essential for companies looking to stay competitive... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Permira acquires Squarespace for $7.2bn, leaving millions of domains and websites waiting for the next shoe to drop… Read |
 | ISSUED BY NEW MEDIA New Media’s in-house multimedia agency, Reddish Blue, is celebrating a year of creating high-quality video content that captures the essence of brands, resonates with audiences and delivers measurable ROI... Read |
| Direct Marketing |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS The future of mobile messaging does not include SMS technology, and that’s not a bad thing… Read |
| Education |
 | ISSUED BY THINK DIGITAL ACADEMY Absolutely, here’s how!... Read |
 | ISSUED BY VEGA SCHOOL IIE-Vega, one of South Africa’s leading creative institutions, celebrates a major milestone this year: 25 years of cultivating brand and business leaders in an evolving digital world... Read |
 | ILHAAM SASS, ISSUED BY 3RC High5 is off to a fantastic start, captivating young audiences in Johannesburg’s primary schools. With a vibrant mix of music, dance, and interactive performances, High5 is designed to help children aged 8-11 navigate stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being in a fun and engaging way... Read |
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 | Woolworths donated R816m worth of good quality, edible, surplus food to disadvantaged communities and charities to help end hunger in the last financial year. Read |
 | The SAB has launched its Don’t Drink and Drive campaign ahead of the festive season... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING This October, Clover, in partnership with PinkDrive, Primedia Cares and media partner 947, proudly introduced a unique initiative aimed at raising awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GESKENK In a world where corporate gifts often end up as waste, GeSkenk is leading the way for sustainable, meaningful gifting with the introduction of Correctbook, the reusable notebook that is changing lives... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GAGASI FM Gagasi FM is proud to announce another successful collaboration with Hollywood Foundation... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AWARE.ORG CEO of Aware.org Mokebe Thulo discusses the organisations core vison, the programmes they offer to address challenges faced by communities and some of her most memorable campaigns... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA Celebrating its ninth year, the Standard Bank Top Women Conference continues to empower women in leadership across various industries... Read |
 | Africa's MICE industry is projected to grow from $16.6bn in 2023 to $65.6bn by 2032, fueled by demand for experiential travel and innovative strategies. Despite challenges like inflation and high operational costs, the continent is poised to strengthen its competitive edge in the global market... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA The film Old Righteous Blues, directed by Afda alumna Muneera Sallies has been selected to represent South Africa in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars... Read |
| Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY FIREJUICE It's a common question for business owners in difficult markets such as Africa to wonder why they should bother with brand marketing... Read |
 | South Africa’s Nthabi Motsoeneng, chief marketing officer Africa and Middle East, Pernod-Ricard, Africa and Middle East to chair Warc Awards for Middle East & Africa 2025 jury... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DELTA VICTOR BRAVO Delta Victor Bravo is pleased to announce the appointment of Phumelele Buthelezi as project manager... Read |
 | Three marketers beat out over 600 entrants to secure a spot among the 16 finalists... Read |
| Media |
 | The Western Cape regional winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards have been announced, with the Young Journalist nominee for the Western Cape region awarded to Joel Ontong from News24, who will compete for the national Young Journalist of the Year Award... Read |
 | The Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill have been referred to the Constitutional Court by President Cyril Ramaphosa... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MEDIA24 LIFESTYLE The 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with Fairlady and Truelove, took place on Friday... Read |
 | The Cost of Media Stereotypes to Africa study has found that biased media coverage, particularly during electoral periods, is a significant cost burden... Read |
 | The Galliova Awards celebrated its 35th anniversary by honouring top contributors in food and health writing... Read |
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| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA A well-planned and well-executed marketing campaign is critical to ensuring your deals stand out during the Black Friday 2024 frenzy... Read |
| OOH |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA OUT-OF-HOME Primedia Malls, a division of Primedia Out of Home, announced the appointment of Kirsten Mercer as the chief revenue officer... Read |
 | An increased emphasis on effective creativity has seen Europe’s Out of Home revenue overtake North America’s OOH revenue... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | Louw’s appointment to his new position is effective immediately... Read |
 | MADELAIN ROSCHER With PR Worx turning 23 this year, Madelain Roscher, CEO of the agency gives 23 lessons the agency has learnt through this period… Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOOK, LINE & SINKER The eighth annual Corporate Vision Small Business Awards has crowned Cape Town’s PR and Marketing agency, Hook, Line & Sinker (HLS) as ‘Creative PR & Communications Experts of the Year 2024’... Read |
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| Promotions & Activations |
 | Oreo and Coca-Cola have joined forces to celebrate the ultimate best buddy duo, with a tempting twist... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY BRANDMAPP If you have the energy, an hour and a half, and a couple of hundred rands to spare, you might find yourself joining thousands of South Africans on the padel court... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ANDANI.AFRICA In 2008, South Africa marked a monumental turning point in the contemporary African art fair scene... Read |
| Retail |
 | Iconic cartoonist, Zapiro has teamed up with Pick n Pay Clothing for a collectors’ range of t-shirts celebrating the Springboks’ achievements on the field and their emergence as a force for unity in South African society... Read |
 | After more than a decade in business in South Africa, Zando will cease operations at the end of 2024... Read |
 | South Africa’s food security is at its lowest point in over a decade... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RETAIL INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA In a historic development for South Africa’s retail industry, the Retail Institute of South Africa (RISA) aims to collaborate with various industry partners to professionalise the retail sector... Read |
 | Trade Intelligence’s bi-annual Corporate Retail Comparative Report (CRCR) offers a detailed analysis of the comparative performance of South Africa’s six major grocery retail companies... Read |
| Social Media |
 | ISSUED BY ORNICO Ornico’s latest report, Finance Goes Viral, explores how top financial institutions in South Africa and the US are harnessing TikTok to drive brand awareness and connect with dynamic, digital-first audiences... Read |
| TV |
 | The latest data from the Marketing Research Foundation’s Marketing All Product Survey (MAPS™) first quarter figures of 2024 reveals a slight recovery in Television viewership as the lights stay on… Read |
| Behind the Selfie |
 | AA-ISHA HASSIEM Chantelle Burrows discusses the most important aspects of a rebrand, marketing lessons, and the impact she hopes to have on the industry... Read |
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 | Visa and littlefish have partnered to provide financial institutions with solutions empowering MSMEs in Africa through enhanced digital payments and business services... Read |
 | Putin asserts Brics will drive global economic growth, aiming to counter Western influence. He hosts a summit to bolster its power and co-operation... Read |
 | JEREMY ALLOUCHE AND ÉLIE PéDARROS In the rural village of Téssékéré, the increasing number and intensity of droughts linked to climate change is making the lives and livelihoods of the local Fulani communities increasingly vulnerable... Read |
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 | Eskom has announced the appointment of four new members of its executive team with three more executive vacancies expected to be filled in the future... Read |
 | BHARGAV ACHARYA South Africa's rand weakened against the dollar as investors await local inflation data, while the stock market and bond yields fluctuated... Read |
 | MERVYN NAIDOO President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the Public Procurement Bill marks a major step for South Africa's supply chain industry, aimed at boosting local businesses. The Bill promises to transform procurement, offering new opportunities for businesses and communities nationwide... Read |
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