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|  | ISSUED BY KANTAR From Gen AI guardrails to the population conundrum, Kantar’s Marketing Trends 2025 report highlights the key forces set to shape the future of marketing...read |
|  | KARABO LEDWABA Jaguar’s sleek new rebrand has sparked a wave of online chatter—but not all of it is purring with approval...read |
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 | ISSUED BY DIALOGUE PR Dialogue PR reflects on 2024 as a year marked by remarkable growth, exciting new partnerships and a steadfast commitment to leading the charge in the communications landscape... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH The latest ABCs for magazines are out... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH The ABC Q3 circulation for newspapers are out... Read |
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| Nedbank IMC |
 | ISSUED BY IMC CONFERENCE The Nedbank IMC, in collaboration with Meltwater, the global leader in social, media and consumer intelligence, has released this year’s conference White Paper, prepared by the industry for the industry... Read |
| Marketing & Media |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS There are no Nvidia H100 GPUs on the continent because we don’t have the use case to support the investment… Read |
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| Advertising |
 | Coca-Cola’s Holidays Are Coming advert created using AI sparks the wrong reaction... Read |
 | Netflix is marking two years since the launch of its advertising business, reporting strong growth across multiple areas... Read |
 | PHIL MANNERS, ISSUED BY SAUCE ADVERTISING Sauce Advertising first opened its doors in 1988, a time before most of the creatives working there were even born! Over the past 36 years, Sauce Advertising has had to adapt, expand, and break new ground constantly... Read |
 | AVIKAR RAMSUNDRA, ISSUED BY AAA SCHOOL OF ADVERTISING Is Jaguar’s rebranding a strategic move forward or a turn in the wrong direction?... Read |
 | BONGANI CHINKANDA, ISSUED BY BRAVE GROUP How Brave Group's digital-first brand experience agency used AI for Nedbank's award-winning 'We’re for Africa' campaign... Read |
 | DHATCHANI NAIDOO, ISSUED BY EATBIGFISH I play a game with my 10-year-old on the way to school to alleviate the monotony of traffic. She calls it the ‘spot the car’ challenge... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA The Assegai Integrated Marketing Awards, in conjunction with the IAS is proud to announce Ogilvy as the winner of the IAS Agency Credentials Award for 2024... Read |
 | New York Festivals Advertising Awards has announced that Javier Campopiano, global chief creative officer at McCann Worldgroup and McCann will return as the 2025 executive jury president... Read |
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 | KATHERINE JONES AND HYLTON HEATHER, ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING The ACA Producers Committee plays a pivotal role in the evolution of production within the South African advertising landscape... Read |
 | XOLANI NONDABULA, ISSUED BY DENTSU The landscape of digital marketing is constantly evolving, and search engine optimisation (SEO) is no exception... Read |
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| Branding |
 | GRAHAM CRUIKSHANKS When we find our voice in brand communication to connect to audiences and draw inspiration from local strengths to create compelling global advertising, we will be creatively unstoppable says Graham Cruikshanks, Africa Operations Director at TBWA... Read |
 | NOLWAZI RADEBE, ISSUED BY SILVERBULLET ‘Brand purpose’ has been on everyone’s lips. The challenge of starting with our ‘why’ has turned into an industry buzzword... Read |
| CRM, CX, UX |
 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO South Africa’s township consumers value trust, authenticity, and collaboration as key drivers in their buying decisions. That’s according to the 2024 Township Customer Experience (CX) Report... Read |
 | LEROY MEYER, ISSUED BY SOCIAL PLACES For four years, #SocialPlaces has been revolutionising AI in customer interactions. From customer responses to sentiment analysis and intuitive reports, we’ve been the game-changers... Read |
| Digital |
 | JADE TURNER, NORMAN MAFURATIDZE The automotive industry must convince consumers that buying a car online can be just as safe and reliable as visiting a dealership... Read |
 | SHAUNE JORDAAN, ISSUED BY HOORAH DIGITAL Between 2000 and 2010, we witnessed the rise of creative and digital agencies that fundamentally reshaped the industry. This era was defined by innovation, talent, and disruption... Read |
 | WAYNE BISCHOFF, ISSUED BY MEDIAMARK Investing in radical digital transformation has been one of the best decisions Mediamark has made. Over the last four years, we have seen astonishing efficiency gains that have made our investment worthwhile... Read |
 | Digital Retail Africa 2025 will provide attendees with the tools and knowledge to stay competitive and future-proof their operations in this dynamic environment... Read |
| Direct Marketing |
 | JESSICA PORTER, ISSUED BY LEVERGY Levergy Marketing Agency celebrated a standout performance at the recent Assegai Awards, securing 19 wins... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PENQUIN Penquin, the brand and communication agency known for its strategic and innovative approach, celebrated several prestigious wins at the 2024 Assegai Awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MACHINE_ Proving their mettle in direct marketing, creative solutions agency Machine clinched gold at the 2024 Direct Marketing Association of South Africa’s Assegai Awards for the Sanlam Money Saver credit card campaign... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CHILLIENGINE Chilliengine has earned significant industry recognition at the 2024 Assegai Awards, securing two awards for their innovative campaigns in the hotly contested experiential marketing category... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE HIVE GROUP The Hive Group is delighted to announce two remarkable achievements at this year’s Assegai Awards, celebrating excellence in marketing and communications... Read |
| Education |
 | A new Higher Occupational Certificate: Advertiser qualification for the tertiary curriculum (SAQA ID 121447) has been approved by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)... Read |
 | NATASHA VELDSMAN, ISSUED BY INCUBETA The Incubeta Digital Academy has opened applications for its 2025 cohort, inviting a new wave of ambitious learners eager to dive into hands-on training and gain real-world industry experience... Read |
| ESG |
 | ISSUED BY THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AFRICA Disney Africa kicked off the holiday season with a fashion show as part of their Spark Joy This Holiday festive campaign... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MULTICHOICE Following a record-breaking year for nominations, and a historic first awards ceremony on the African continent, The Earthshot Prize is officially open for entries for its 2025 cohort... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA The highly anticipated Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024 is less than one week away, and women leaders, change-makers, and industry experts from across South Africa are preparing to converge... Read |
 | ISSUED BY 7COLORS COMMUNICATIONS Stokvelex, the esteemed exhibition dedicated to empowering stokvels, cooperatives, and local communities, is poised to make a triumphant return... Read |
 | Entries for the 12th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards are now open and have added two new categories... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | South Africa's film industry draws global filmmakers, securing R2.52bn in foreign investments, with projections topping R5bn by 2025... Read |
| Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Dentsu South Africa proudly announces the launch of Merkury, a powerful new marketing platform developed in collaboration with Telkom, designed to bring brands closer to real South African consumers than ever before... Read |
 | Smirnoff has unveiled its latest bold campaign, Go OFF, featuring Troye Sivan as its newly appointed Chief Vibes OFFicer (CVO)... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS CMO of Cassava Technologies, Ifeoma Jibunoh, shares her insights on storytelling, customer-centricity, and the role of AI in marketing… Read |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR Calling all adventure seekers and escape artists!... Read |
 | The power of connective media: Unlocking impact through personal and cultural relevance report explores how brands can achieve positive business effects by focusing on relevance. Read |
 | ISSUED BY BULLION PR & COMMUNICATION From humble beginnings, Black Friday has gained significant momentum and has become one of the shopping events of the season, marking the start of the festive season for many South Africans... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOORAH DIGITAL For medium to large businesses, success lies in focusing on foundational marketing principles before diving into the latest trends... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA The Assegai Awards 2024 once again celebrated excellence in integrated marketing, providing a platform for innovative thinkers to shine... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PUBLICIS GROUPE AFRICA Publicis Groupe took home an impressive 13 accolades across multiple categories at the recent 2024 Assegai Awards... Read |
| Media |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Breyten Breytenbach, one of South Africa’s greatest voices passed away on Sunday, 24 November. He was 85 years old. Read |
| Mobile |
 | Checkers has rolled out the new Sixty60 app following months of testing. The app has a refined layout and user interface, and multi-factor authentication to enhance security... Read |
 | McDonald’s South Africa has expanded its Mobile Order and Pay (MOP) feature, offering customers more convenience and flexibility when ordering their meals... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA By partnering with Daily Investor, South African companies are choosing a platform that allows them to connect with people who are willing and able to purchase their products and services... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DAILY MAVERICK Each week, our small but dedicated team of six works tirelessly to produce 48 pages of insightful, engaging content to help readers make sense of an ever more complex world... Read |
| OOH |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Adreach and Proudly South African have joined forces in a strategic partnership to help small businesses access affordable advertising and grow their visibility... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TRACTOR OUTDOOR The festive season has officially arrived – and South Africans are set to spend. According to Wonga’s sixth annual Summer Spending Survey... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | PRCA Africa’s Internship Charter, an initiative to align Africa’s public relations (PR) agencies and corporate teams with global best practices for internship programmes, has launched... Read |
| Promotions & Activations |
 | Checkers has revealed why it branded a Lift aeroplane with “Sixty60” on its sides and “Checkers” on its belly... Read |
| Publishing |
 | ISSUED BY MACHINE_ Machine, a creative solutions agency, solidified its position as an industry leader with an outstanding performance at the 2024 South African Publication Forum Awards... Read |
| Radio |
 | The 2024 Telkom Radio Awards finalists for the Station of the Year, MyStation Most Votes and Most Loyal Listeners, Hall of Fame, Bright Star, and Station Manager’s Choice categories have been announced... Read |
 | ELZETTE BOUCHER-KRüGER, ISSUED BY OFM RADIO In the age of digital disruption, where information is a click away and entertainment is on-demand, radio has surprisingly managed to retain its appeal... Read |
 | MEGAN WALKER Megan Walker, head of insights and media planning at Ultimate Media says aggregated audience buys and engagement radio drive real marketing results and improve bottom-line ROI... Read |
| Radio & Podcasts |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Apple has revealed its highly anticipated year-end podcast charts, showcasing the most popular shows and episodes of 2024 in South Africa... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY KANTAR Kantar’s ‘Connecting with men: How brands can decode modern masculinity’ report urges brands to rethink how they engage male audiences... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KLA KLA, the exclusive partner for YouGov in sub-Saharan Africa, has released the seventh edition of The Quarterly Buzz, tracking the brands with the most ‘buzz’ in the market... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AFRICAN RESPONSE As South Africa gears up for the festive season, stokvels across the country are preparing for their highly anticipated year-end payouts... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NIELSENIQ South African consumers have spent R214bn on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and technology and durable products in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 4.1%... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HUMAN8 Human8, the global marketing insights consultancy formerly known as InSites Consulting and Join the Dots, is proud to announce that Graeme Lawrence, managing partner, has been awarded the 2024 Quirk’s Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the marketing research and insights industry... Read |
| Retail |
 | With Black Friday fast approaching and the festive season coming hot on its heels, here’s a last-minute checklist for retailers from VML’s global The Power of Peak Report... Read |
 | Levi Strauss & Co is celebrating 30 years since entering the South African market... Read |
 | New Infobip research reveals generational shopping preferences ahead of Black Friday... Read |
 | Fusing denim culture and music, Relay Jeans has launched the Sound of Denim campaign in collaboration with acclaimed music producer ThoziMusic... Read |
| Sales |
 | New retail statistics highlight a significant opportunity for South African retailers to build on the momentum of Black Friday and end the year on a high note... Read |
 | The annual State of the Luxury Market in Africa report by Luxity has revealed that the continent’s appetite for high-end goods, particularly in South Africa, remains undiminished... Read |
| Social Media |
 | KARABO LEDWABA A single Instagram post in South Africa can cost anywhere from R2,693 for a nano influencer to over R17,667 for a celebrity account with millions of followers... Read |
| Streaming |
 | ADELAIDE TSHABALALA This weekend, Netflix didn’t just stream a fight—they also stepped into the ring... Read |
| TV |
 | MultiChoice SA and Showmax CEO, Marc Jury has resigned... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ADTOPIA Adtopia, the exclusive representative for community TV stations in South Africa, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with three prominent DStv channels: Ignition, Home Channel, and Business Day TV... Read |
| Youth Marketing |
 | KEORAPETSE MOKOENA Keorapetse Mokoena, strategist, Rapt Creative asks in a world where childhood ends earlier and earlier, if the tween market and tween phase have been wiped out… Read |
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 | Vodacom Group has partnered with technology providers to provide young people on the continent with access to digital skills... Read |
 | Africa holds immense potential to become a global aviation leader, but challenges like blocked funds and infrastructure limitations threaten its growth. Iata’s Willie Walsh highlights the urgent reforms needed to unlock the continent’s skies... Read |
 | Global investors are assessing geographical exposures post-2024 US elections, with optimism for African markets, offering low valuations, growth, and diversification opportunities... Read |
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 | SAVIOUS-PARKER KWINIKA Anglo American is in a precarious position with its De Beers ownership and may be looking for the highest bidder… Read |
 | MSC Musica, the vessel set to be based in South Africa for the 2024/2025 season, has arrived in Durban, marking the beginning of the new cruise season... Read |
 | Once spaza shops have a valid trading permit, they can apply for funding from government institutions... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS A joint parliamentary committee meeting gave updates on the National Satellite Communication Strategy… Read |
 | MARK PHILLIPS Annual CPI fell to 2.8% in October 2024, driven by fuel-price declines. This supports rate cuts amid easing food inflation and global uncertainties... Read |
 | The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation NPC (Isfap) said it has received the highest number of applications in its history... Read |
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