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 | ISSUED BY SOUTH AFRICAN BREWERIES SAB solidified its standing as South Africa's most effective marketer, garnering an impressive nine awards at the esteemed Effie Awards Gala held last week... Read |
| Cannes Lions |
 | The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced its 72nd edition, set to take place from 16–20 June 2025 in Cannes, France... Read |
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| |  | VINCENT MAHER In part 2 of November's AI in Advertising digest on Bizcommunity, Vincent Maher gives seven life-changing AI tools you should check out... Read |  | From the dangers of AI taking over the world to Nobel Prizes for AI, AI in Advertising brings you the latest AI news... Read |
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| Marketing & Media |
 | ISSUED BY CADEK MEDIA The highly anticipated Digital Marketing Conference will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 20 and 21 November 2024, bringing together industry leaders, digital innovators, and marketing professionals for two days of insightful discussions, learning, networking, and cutting-edge presentations... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | SHARLEEN JAMES, ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING Sharleen James, chairperson of the ACA, addresses the gap between compliance and genuine transformation in South Africa’s advertising industry... Read |
 | Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OGILVY SOUTH AFRICA For over five decades, the Effie Awards have recognised the most effective campaigns across globally and about four years in South Africa... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has found Melon Mobile’s advertising of “unlimited” mobile plans to be misleading... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY Brenda Seery discusses Spar's latest Christmas ad and a PR company's attempt to exaggerate the numbers... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AAA SCHOOL OF ADVERTISING Mike Bond’s rise from AAA School of Advertising graduate to award-winning creative leader and founder of North is proof that a career in advertising can take you around the world... Read |
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| Branding |
 | ISSUED BY BLUE LABEL MEDIA African Bank’s rebranding marks a significant shift in its visual and strategic identity... Read |
 | ISSUED BY WAVEMAKER October marked Mental Health Awareness Month, an important time to focus on mental well-being, especially in the workplace... Read |
 | Diesel has named South African singer and songwriter, Daliwonga Matiwane as brand ambassador for the South Africa market. Read |
 | Mattel has issued an apology for mistakenly mislabeling toy packaging for its new Wicked movie line, which redirected users to a pornographic website... Read |
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| CRM, CX, UX |
 | Todays consumers expect convenience, speed, and security without the need to navigate complex or time-consuming procedures. To tap into this customer base, brands need to prioritise digital accessibility... Read |
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| Design |
 | ISSUED BY ANDANI.AFRICA Over the years, it is undeniable that the Nando’s brand has positioned itself as a powerhouse in the South African art scene... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JUST DESIGN Just Design gives Country Fresh a bold pack upgrade – without the risk... Read |
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| Digital |
 | ChatGPT for both work and entertainment has grown by 296% compared to 2023, becoming the fastest-growing subscription-based service worldwide... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TECHSYS DIGITAL In the rapidly changing world of digital marketing, brands are continually seeking new ways to engage consumers, boost sales, and outpace the competition. One innovative approach gaining traction is the use of till slip competitions... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DOMAINS.CO.ZA Choosing the right website platform is one of the first decisions you’ll make as a new business owner. We’ve created a practical guide to make the decision easier... Read |
 | SASHA KUPRITZ, ISSUED BY TENACITYPR I noticed on a popular marketing media platform that companies have newsrooms which haven’t been updated in some time. Have you considered revitalising it into an engaging content platform to boost brand awareness among your target media?... Read |
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| Education |
 | ISSUED BY MACHINE_ Machine_, a leading creative agency, recently hosted two workshops for the Blackboard Community in Johannesburg and Cape Town... Read |
| ESG |
 | ISSUED BY HOT 102.7FM Hot 102.7FM has once again put its growing platform and reach to effective use by raising a whopping R27.5m in cash, goods and services at its Teddython fundraiser... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY MANN MADE Over 1,300 delegates attended the Singularity Summit in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 and 22 October 2024... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA Afda is proud to announce that the Afda Johannesburg 2023 third year graduation film "Anguish", won the Best Student Film at the South African Film and Television Awards... Read |
 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA Showcasing the future stars of the creative economy... Read |
 | All the winners in the National Film & TV Awards South Africa... Read |
| Marketing |
 | CEZANNE JOYNT Demographic segmentation is valuable, yet it has its limitations. How can we go beyond its aggregated
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 | ISSUED BY MATTE BLK It’s industry awards season, and the select few are about to get feathers on their caps in recognition for outstanding work and moving their industries forward... Read |
 | Re/Max Southern Africa won the International Property Award for Real Estate Agency Marketing, highlighting its innovative, impactful marketing efforts and industry leadership... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NIQ AND GFK - AN NIQ COMPANY NIQ South Africa has released its latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first nine months of 2024, showing healthy revenue prospects for the FMCG and Tech & Durables retail sectors... Read |
 | ATHI SOKUTU, ISSUED BY WETPAINT ADVERTISING Welcome to advertising, where deadlines feel more urgent than heart surgery, and juniors are expected to hit the ground sprinting... Read |
 | ISSUED BY WYZETALK The experiences of frontline workers are reshaping how companies handle employee engagement, communication, and empowerment in a world where work is becoming more dispersed... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MULTICHOICE M-Net Group of Channels was named Marketing Team of the Year at Promax Africa at The Tryst in Woodmead, Johannesburg... Read |
| Media |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH The MRF's Maps shows that competition for viewership remains fragmented across various platforms, as multi-platform behaviour highlights high levels of social media interaction... Read |
| Media Freedom |
 | Celebrating 34 years of championing fearless journalism, CPJ’s annual International Press Freedom Awards and benefit dinner will once again honour the world's most courageous reporters... Read |
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| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA MyBroadband is South Africa’s largest and most influential technology news publication, read by an impressive 4.7 million readers every month... Read |
| OOH |
 | ISSUED BY TRACTOR OUTDOOR Here’s why you should be directing more of your OOH spend towards the Mother City, says Mali Motsumi-Garrido, sales director at Tractor Outdoor... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | New research from PRCA Africa highlights both the strengths and challenges of internship programmes in South Africa’s public relations (PR) industry, drawing on insights from agency leaders and current interns... Read |
 | CAROLINE HILLARY, ISSUED BY DARKMATTER Keep brands humming without the big headlines... Read |
| Promotions & Activations |
 | Shein, the online fashion brand, has collaborated with TikTok creator Sphokuhle Ntshalintshali for a Black Friday Look-Book.. Read |
| Publishing |
 | TINASHE MUSHAKAVANHU African book publishing is in a rare moment of transformation, according to a new report... Read |
| Radio |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Minister Malatsi pushes party politics with Bill withdrawal amid calls for a focus on sustainable public broadcasting… Read |
| Radio & Podcasts |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING CapeTalk is pleased to announce that an impactful podcast series created and presented by lunch show host, Pippa Hudson, has garnered significant recognition at the SA Podcast Awards, receiving two gold awards... Read |
| Retail |
 | Boxer, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Pick n Pay Group, published its pre-listing statement as it commences the process of listing on the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)... Read |
 | The new offering provides telcos with the MellowVans EVs paired with a custom point-of-sale platform developed by Itemate... Read |
 | As the festive shopping season heats up, brands are vying for attention, and South Africa’s retail space is no exception... Read |
 | NICOLA ALLEN In South Africa, grocery e-commerce is still a tiny fraction of both total e-commerce and total grocery retail, writes Nicola Allen, senior analyst at Trade Intelligence... Read |
 | PETER LUDI Black Friday is almost upon us again, just in time to raise the stress levels for everyone involved... Read |
| Sales |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Black Friday is just around the corner, and here's what shoppers can expect from some of the retail brands... Read |
| Social Media |
 | What does Turmp's election victory mean for TikTok, its advertisers and users in the US... Read |
| TV |
 | MultiChoice, in partnership with South African law enforcement agencies, recently conducted two successful anti-piracy operations... Read |
| Africa |
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 | Generating new opportunities for trade, investment and collaboration between two nations that are already strong trading partners Read |
 | FIYINFOLU OKEDARE Upstream investment opportunities in Southern and West Africa are a story of proven track records… Read |
 | MAXWELL AKALAARE ADOMBILA Ghana’s cocoa output is set to rebound in the 2024/25 season, thanks to favorable weather conditions. However, illegal mining, smuggling, and disease still threaten the recovery... Read |
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 | The construction of Stadio's new campus in the Western Cape he begun, with the first phase set to launch in mid-2025. Read |
 | ANDRE CILLIERS Trump's policies, especially on tariffs and spending, create volatility, weakening the rand. Domestic stability and investor confidence are crucial for South Africa's resilience... Read |
 | The winners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize were announced by Prince William at the awards ceremony in Cape Town last night, 6 November, with the Green Africa Youth Organisation and Keep IT Cool on the champion's podium for African-based projects... Read |
 | For the commodity-driven, Brics-aligned South African economy, Trump’s protectionist policies, trade conflicts and geopolitical decisions may lead to increased future currency volatility and trade uncertainty... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS The ministry of mineral resources and energy presented a united front on the importance of developing hydrocarbons alongside renewables… Read |
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