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 | ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING The ACA, in partnership with the MDDA and the EFD, is offering four fully-paid 12-month internships for recent graduates or matriculants looking to start a career in advertising and communications... Read |
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 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Bizcommunity chats to Ogilvy SA chief strategy officer, Neo Makhele on the agency's obsession with creativity and effectiveness that earned it 10 Effie Awards, including two gold. Read |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC Joe Public, in partnership with long-standing client, Nedbank, as well as POWA (People Opposing Woman Abuse) recently launched their latest campaign “Money Warnings” during this year’s 16 Days of Activism, in an attempt to highlight the very real issue of financial abuse against women... Read |
 | New York Festivals Radio and TV & Film Awards has announced a new partnership with JusticeAid... Read |
 | Saldanha's journey began in 1947 as a typist with the renowned advertising agency J Walter Thomson (now VML)... Read |
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 | Adidas has launched its first-ever signature boot for rising Spanish star, Lamine Yamal... Read |
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 | ANTON PRETORIUS, ISSUED BY DARKMATTER At the height of 21st-century media, perfection was at the centre of everything we created and shared... Read |
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 | In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) will transform advertising, signalling a fundamental shift in how advertisers approach digital marketing... Read |
 | SIPHO ALPHI MKHWANAZI Social media and content creation can be a lucrative activity, but the transition from full-time corporate employment to independent content creator is not easy says Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi, who gives 10 tips to help with the transition... Read |
 | Casey Mantle, head of digital at Special Effects Media South Africa, has been appointed as the new chair of the IAB South Africa Influencer Marketing Committee for 2025... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TQ GROUP In an era marked by rapid technological evolution, the landscape of content production for digital signage is undergoing significant transformation. As we approach 2025, several emerging trends are set to redefine how content is crafted and consumed, further integrating technology, creativity, and sustainability... Read |
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 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS When you break it down, the new post office as envisioned in the Act will compete against local startups… Read |
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 | ISSUED BY RED & YELLOW What should you consider when choosing an institution, a discipline and a career path?... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AAA SCHOOL OF ADVERTISING Ready to make your mark in digital marketing? AAA’s BA Hons in Digital Marketing degree is delivered 100% online, and tailored for both ambitious graduates and working professionals... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RED & YELLOW An excellent showing on international platforms, with multiple Loeries and Pendoring Award wins... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY DARKMATTER Tears Foundation, one of South Africa’s foremost anti-GBV organisations, proudly launches the Soothing the Nation campaign... Read |
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 | The Trace Awards & Summit 2025 is set to electrify Zanzibar, with the awards ceremony taking place on 26 February 2025 and fans are invited to vote for their favourite artists... Read |
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 | King Charles III has discontinued royal warrants for Cadbury and Unilever... Read |
 | AMANDA CHIKARA Amanda Chikara, marketing specialist, FamilySearch – Southern Africa says the changes we’re witnessing are not mere trends but foundational shifts that will define the future of marketing… Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The organisers of the Tomorrow Can Wait Festival have announced a temporary pause on the event and all promotional activities following the decision of a US-based singer to publicly distance herself from the festival... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SO INTERACTIVE So Interactive has issued a serious warning that scammers are impersonating the agency across digital platforms by targeting individuals with fake job offers... Read |
 | LinkedIn debuts Companies Hub to boost B2B marketing intelligence... Read |
 | a new strategic partnership will enable WPP clients to connect with audiences around the world through music-focused campaigns built around data-driven insights... Read |
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 | The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has addressed a controversial video circulating on social media, featuring one of its staff members on South African airline, FlySafair... Read |
 | The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) has announced leadership changes, updates and initiatives that will shape the organisation's direction in the coming year... Read |
 | The 2025 Tabbie Awards competition is open for B2B print and online publications worldwide... Read |
 | CRAIG ROBERTSON When Elon Musk took over Twitter and changed its name to X, many users vowed to move to another platform... Read |
 | The Department of Water and Sanitation has called on members of the public to take part in the Citizen Science for Water Photo Story Competition, which is aimed at communicating matters of water action in creative ways... Read |
 | South African film The Last Ranger has been shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards... Read |
 | Global trade in wood and paper products experienced a significant decline in 2023, following record levels in 2021 and 2022... Read |
 | ISSUED BY FAME FRENZY Filling a significant gap in the market, Fame Frenzy focuses on local celebrity content, catering to an audience underserved by existing news services that predominantly spotlight US and European stars... Read |
 | The provisional report for the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) is now scheduled for release in early 2025... Read |
 | ANITA VARMA Anita Varma discusses the ways in which the news can still serve the public... Read |
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 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Why President-elect Donald Trump is making a U-turn on banning TikTok in the US... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY SAMSUNG Samsung devices allow content creators to capture, create, and share their ideas with powerful camera and editing tools... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA BusinessTech’s influential audience makes it the best place for high-ROI marketing... Read |
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 | JULIA CHRISTISON Julia Christison, senior account director, Tribeca Public Relations says data is the lifeblood and defining factor of effective PR in an age dominated by information... Read |
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 | Ster-Kinekor’s Throwback Cinema promotion continues through January and into February 2025 with cinema classics including Interstellar, Groundhog Day and The Pursuit of Happyness... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TENACITYPR In the current media landscape, the integration of public relations with media planning and buying is crucial for achieving impactful communication strategies... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HP AI is poised to revolutionise how we work, create, and empower each other. In South Africa, AI is already transforming industries, with businesses adopting it into operations and individuals leveraging tools like large language models and generative AI to write, design, and streamline tasks like organising spreadsheets... Read |
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 | In a move to capitalise on a year of innovation and growth in 2024, Busisiwe Phakathi has been appointed as marketing manager for 5FM... Read |
 | NOZIPHO DLAMINI, ISSUED BY MEDIAMARK How hyper-local stations are transforming the media landscape... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING The grand finale of the Suzuki Pop Quiz campaign unfolded in two dynamic formats - one live with 947 at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg and the other on-air at Kfm 94.5 in Cape Town... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HUMAN8 With over 15 years of experience at industry giants such as Walmart, Kantar, and GfK, Neudecker brings a proven track record of driving business growth, operational excellence, and market innovation... Read |
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 | David Green, CEO of the V&A Waterfront and chairman of the Zeitz Mocaa Museum, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to UK-South Africa relations... Read |
 | Best Before, which offers food and personal care products at lower prices than Checkers and Pick n Pay, has increased its product range... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Isak Andic, the founder and non-executive chairman of Mango, died on Saturday in an accident while exploring caves in Barcelona... Read |
 | Nordstrom, the iconic American department store chain, has announced its plans to transition into a private company... Read |
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 | DANETTE BREITENBACH TikTok’s North American general manager, Sameer Singh resignation has raised concerns about TikTok's US advertising operations... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Tomorrow, Friday, 10 January, representatives of TikTok's parent company, ByteDance will plead to the US Supreme Court to halt the decision of a looming ban later this month... Read |
 | ROWLAND CHUKWUEMEKA AMAEFULA Young African voices are gaining popularity on social media the world over, using these platforms for comedy and political debate – and often for political debate that’s also funny... Read |
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 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Icasa reassesses competition in subscription broadcasting sector with supplementary inquiry… Read |
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 | KARABO LEDWABA Tributes have poured in for legendary actress Michelle Botes who died on Saturday... Read |
 | The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has partnered with Brandsphere Media... Read |
 | SABC 1 newest campaign, Qwell It on a Summer Levol follows the broadcaster’s summer campaigns that are culturally attuned to the pulse on the ground... Read |
 | Serpple shares insights into why starting a podcast could be a good decision for your business, along with tips for those dipping their toes into the podcast sphere... Read |
 | DAWN CHMIELEWSKI Walt Disney has named Tony Chambers president of Disney in Europe, Middle East and Africa, as part of a restructuring of its entertainment businesses in the region, the company said Tuesday, 7 January... Read |
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 | CHLOë LOUBSER In 2025, African employers will continue to be part of a global emphasis on fostering work environments that prioritise employee well-being, welfare and the protection of worker rights... Read |
 | AMADOU DIALLO Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding MEA, discusses how logistics innovation, from AI to sustainable solutions, is unlocking Africa's economic potential. With a growing e-commerce market and strategic location, Africa is set to play a key role in the future of global trade... Read |
 | RON BOUSSO Shell writes down Namibia oil discovery in blow to country's production hopes... Read |
 | MACDONALD DZIRUTWE China Development Bank has released a loan to Nigeria for a railway project linking the two northern states of Kano and Kaduna... Read |
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 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS The ArcelorMittal decision has catalysed an important debate about the future of SA steel and reindustrialisation… Read |
 | With consumer confidence at its highest level in five years, 2025 is looking more optimistic for the South African wine industry... Read |
 | TANIA BROUGHTON “Her version of events was deliberately misleading and it was unambiguously insufficient” says tribunal. Judge Dunstan Mlambo, #UniteBehind and Prasa whistleblowers have been vindicated. Read |
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