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| Marketing & Media |
 | Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Lifestyle & Entertainment site over the past year below. Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS John Roese, global CTO and chief AI officer at Dell Technologies, shares his insights for enterprises to better chart AI’s path in 2025… Read |
 | The 10th edition of the Agency Scope Brazil 2024/25 study found that the average revenue of Brazilian advertiser companies increased by 9.2% in the last two years, reaching R$ 3.6bn... Read |
 | The 10th edition of the Agency Scope Brazil 2024/25 study has identified the number one method of selecting an agency as the use of a pitch... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has dismissed a consumer complaint regarding alleged misleading advertising by iStore... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BLUE LABEL MEDIA What started as a straightforward initiative has evolved into a cornerstone of the company’s advertising strategy, proving its enduring value in reaching diverse audiences... Read |
 | Metropolitan’s latest campaign, No. 1 for our No. 1s, created by Grey South Africa, flips the script on customer service, by leaning into South Africa’s humour... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Dentsu Kenya has made headlines, securing the coveted title of "Agency of the Year" at the 2024 Digital Media Awards (DMA)... Read |
 | Over two decades, Facebook has navigated the evolving landscape of global digital advertising... Read |
 | ISSUED BY VICINITY MEDIA After the smashing success of the Vicinity Media Padel League (VMPL) in Jozi, we’re bringing the excitement to Cape Town this January 2025... Read |
 | SHAUNE JORDAAN, ISSUED BY HOORAH DIGITAL The dynamic between a CMO and their agency is among the most essential partnerships in driving impactful marketing results. Like any relationship, it requires mutual effort, respect, and a shared commitment to success... Read |
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| Branding |
 | ISSUED BY SUNSHINEGUN A bold new agency has entered the scene – and the team at Sunshinegun had the privilege of bringing their identity to life... Read |
 | Toy company Zuru is reshaping the South African toy retail landscape with its innovative in-store branding across major outlets such as Checkers, Toys R Us, and Toy Kingdom... Read |
 | Johnson & Johnson has announced it will be updating its brand and uniting its two business segments under the Johnson & Johnson brand name in South Africa... Read |
| CRM, CX, UX |
 | ISSUED BY HELM On 9 December 2024, the Technology Innovation Awards, hosted by Innovation in Business in the UK, celebrated the pioneers and visionaries redefining the future through cutting-edge technology... Read |
| Digital |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Android XR may be another entry to Google’s face computer body count, or it may work this time… Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS With Icasa approval, Telkom and the acquiring consortium are free to complete the administrative processes… Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Dentsu has unveiled Dentsu Influence, a next-generation influencer and creator marketing approach integrating precision data, transformational creativity, and measurable business outcomes... Read |
| Direct Marketing |
 | NADINE MATHER AND CHLOë LOUBSER The new guidance issued on direct marketing is examined by Bowmans' Nadine Mather and Chloë Loubser... Read |
| Education |
 | ISSUED BY SAMRO Samro is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 Music Creation Support Fund (MCSF) are now open... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY MACHIZAMA HOLDINGS Vibe Experiential Agency, a Black youth-owned creative powerhouse, marks five groundbreaking years of reshaping how brands engage audiences... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA The Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2024, one of South Africa’s most prestigious celebrations of women’s leadership and excellence, is proud to announce the winners of this year’s awards... Read |
 | Fame Week Africa, the industry gathering of film, television, music, animation and fashion enthusiasts, has announced that Atlanta, USA, is its 2025 feature destination... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | Nominations for the 2025 Golden Globeshave been revealed, setting the stage for one of Hollywood's most celebrated nights... Read |
| Marketing |
 | IFEOMA JIBUNOH Ifeoma Jibunoh, chief marketing officer, Cassava Technologies examines the role of curiosity in marketing... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU As influencer marketing grows as a force shaping culture and consumer behaviour, Dentsu School of Influence is set to spotlight content creators who have what it takes to stand out in this exciting industry... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AHEAD MARKETING SERVICES In a world driven by constant motion, where hustle culture reigns, Black Crown, SAB’s spirit innovation, offers a refreshing approach: an invitation to balance ambition with rest... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MATTE BLK Internationally, Mafoko recently won the agency the coveted Global Women in Marketing Awards (WiM) for Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Marketing in London... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MACHINE_ In today's data-driven landscape, understanding your consumer – and knowing how to leverage that understanding – has become crucial for brands looking to grow and engage their audience... Read |
| Media |
 | BIANCA MASTERTON In the long-awaited judgment in the matter of Ibex RSA Holdco Ltd and Another v Tiso Blackstar Group (Pty) Ltd and Others [2024], the Supreme Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's order, adopting the dominant purpose test for assessing litigation privilege... Read |
 | KELLY FINCHAM The way many people get their news today would be unrecognisable to broadsheet devotees of decades past... Read |
 | Icasa has awarded Community Television Broadcasting Service (CTBS) and Radio Frequency Spectrum (RFS) licences to Platinum North West TV NPC... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MULTICHOICE The future of video entertainment depends on whether users consume content responsibly. As the biggest video consumers out there, Gen Z have a major part to play. Here’s what young people can do to protect the world of content creation... Read |
| Newspapers |
 | In an effort to set aside an enforcement notice preventing the publication of matric results in the media, the DBE has lodged an appeal in the North Gauteng High Court... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA 2024 has been a record-breaking year for Daily Investor, with the publication experiencing huge audience and commercial growth... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Provoke Media’s 10th annual Innovator 25 EMEA features two South Africans, Razor's Kalay Maistry, and NTT Data's Marian Scala... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRISA Set to roll out in 2025, Smartgen is an important step forward in fostering inclusivity, professional development, and innovation within the public relations (PR) and communications industry... Read |
| Publishing |
 | TANIA BROUGHTON The Constitutional Court has handed down an interim order which again gives blind and visually impaired people legal protection to convert copyright protected works into accessible formats without having to obtain permission... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING Western Cape, it’s time to crank up the vibe! Kfm 94.5 is set to elevate the Galaxy KDay 2025 experience with the addition of two powerhouse artists: MiCasa and NastyC... Read |
 | ISSUED BY EAST COAST RADIO East Coast Radio’s Big Favour: Season of Sharing Telethon has once again proven the incredible power of collaboration and compassion... Read |
 | The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has opened applications for the provision of Community Sound Broadcasting Services with the publication of an invitation to pre-register... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MOTHERLAND OMNI Even in an era dominated by digital media, community radio continues to hold a powerful position. Its ability to connect with audiences on a personal level, combined with its accessibility and trustworthiness, makes it an invaluable platform for brands and communities... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY KLA Leveraging insights from YouGov Profiles data, KLA, a consumer insights agency, highlights the latest travel preferences reshaping South Africa’s holiday landscape... Read |
| Retail |
 | Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Retail site over the past year below... Read |
 | MONGEZI MTATI contributor, Mongezi Mtati, senior brand strategist, Rogerwilco, address consumer trends to watch this festive season in his last column for 2024... Read |
 | This follows a directive issued by President Cyril Ramaphosa that all spaza shops and food-handling facilities must be registered... Read |
 | This follows a proposed acquisition of the auto parts retailers by Metair in October... Read |
 | MARK THOMSON As we head into the silly season and a frenzy of shopping, Mark Thomson, director of retail industry solutions at Zebra Technologies, shares what retailers should prioritise... Read |
| Social Media |
 | CARL JORDAN, ISSUED BY TIKTOK As the golden quarter unfolds, brands face one of the most lucrative opportunities of the year. This period, characterised by high-profile shopping events, represents a goldmine for consumer engagement and revenue generation. But in a crowded marketplace, the challenge lies in standing out and converting attention into action... Read |
 | AMMU KANNAMPILLY A contractor hired by Facebook's parent company Meta dismissed threats to content moderators by Ethiopian rebels angered by their work... Read |
| TV |
 | Three MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) academies across Africa have celebrated the graduation of another group of film and TV professionals. This new cohort of young graduates joins a growing network of MTF alumni... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DSTV MEDIA SALES Since 2010, Mzansi Magic has been creating memorable telenovelas and shaping the very fabric of Mzansi entertainment... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has been appointed to chair the newly established G20 Africa Expert Panel... Read |
 | NYASHA CHINGONO Zimbabwe appears to be heading into another dry spell that could worsen hunger for millions of people already suffering from an El Nino-induced drought, the UN World Food Programme said on Thursday... Read |
 | JENNIFER RIGBY There were around 11 million more cases of malaria in 2023 than in 2022, up to an estimated 263 million, according to a new World Health Organisation report, marking another year of negligible progress against the age-old killer... Read |
 | We take a close look at the ins and outs of hosting an F1 race as well as the players involved... Read |
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 | Adcock Ingram Limited has initiated a recall of Panado paediatric syrup in South Africa due to precipitation in the syrup’s active ingredient, paracetamol... Read |
 | Spaza shop owners and food-handling facilities have until the end of the week to register their businesses for a traders' permit... Read |
 | KOPANO GUMBI South Africa saw Q3 FDI outflows of R3.2bn, portfolio inflows of R45.6bn, driven by government bond purchases... Read |
 | SELENA LI HSBC and the World Bank’s IFC will jointly provide up to $1bn in funding to fill the trade finance gap in emerging markets, supporting cross-border trade and critical industries... Read |
 | KOKETSO MANO South Africa’s formal non-agricultural sectors lost 130,000 jobs in 3Q24, with part-time employment dropping 9.4%, but earnings outpaced inflation... Read |
 | BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index’s latest data reveals economic activity continues to move sideways; however, rising optimism levels remain… Read |
 | PAULI VAN WYK, DAILY MAVERICK The Daily Maverick says 20 cents in the rand of VBS creditors’ claims will be paid out by the end of January 2025... Read |
 | JENNIFER BARKHUIZEN With the festive season fast approaching, South African businesses are gearing up for the increased demand by hiring temporary staff. However, rushing this process could expose businesses to unnecessary risks... Read |
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