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 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM Over the next few months, the Biz editorial calendar will be heating up as we get behind our annual lineup of Content Features, ideal for both content contributors and sponsors... Read |
| Cannes Lions |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Gugu Mthembu is one of the few African women appointed to judge the Cannes Lions this year—and she’s bringing sharp thinking, real-world grit, and a South African lens to the global stage... Read |
| Marketing & Media |
 | EVE PENNINGTON Eve Pennington says this should be the golden age of marketing, but agency models haven’t kept pace… Read |
| Advertising |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC Joe Public’s latest campaign for Chicken Licken has South Africans craving Boneless Bites of Soul. Chicken Licken, known for its iconic comedic style and humour turned an unusual fear into a creative and delicious solution... Read |
 | The latest Advertising Association/Warc Expenditure Report, released today, reveals that advertising investment in the UK rose by 10.4% in 2024, reaching a total of £42.6 billion. Read |
 | WHO and Unicef have launched a Babies Before Bottom Lines manifesto and campaign to warn parents in South Africa against false and unethical baby milk advertising... Read |
 | Creative confidence—the belief that bold, original ideas drive business success—is being undermined by the struggle to generate strong insights and a lack of cultural agility... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY I’m still not convinced by X (formerly known as Twitter) as a place for marketing and advertising messages, not in the least because it can tend to be a cesspit of fake news, uninformed comment, race hate, misogyny and just plain nastiness... Read |
| Branding |
 | Eighty20 explored the clothing item, denim, which was once a symbol of rebellion, freedom and style, embraced by cultures around the world... Read |
 | Monica Cabaniss, Falcon Digital Marketing co-owner, says a great tagline is the line you hear once and never forget, not because it rhymes or fits on a bumper sticker, but because it makes you feel something... Read |
| Digital |
 | The rise of cross-border e-commerce trade is unlocking new opportunities for South African businesses eager to expand their reach and revenue... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HELM Helm, the South African leader in AI-powered customer experience solutions, has been recognised at the Business Excellence Awards 2025, receiving two prestigious awards on 8 April 2025... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA Topco Media is proud to announce the return of the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2025, taking place from 3 to 4 June 2025 at the prestigious Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town... Read |
| Marketing |
 | MICHELLE HUXTABLE, ISSUED BY WE DO DIGITAL In the past, lead generation often boiled down to one thing: attention. The louder the message, the bolder the claim, and the more persistent the pitch, the greater the chance of being noticed... Read |
 | ISSUED BY EXCELLERATE BRAND MANAGEMENT Local agency racks up 10 nominations at Poland’s Solal Awards, spotlighting excellence in retail and leisure marketing... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RED OCTOBER TECHNOLOGIES Elevating the customer experience and driving business growth with impactful omnichannel strategy... Read |
| Media Freedom |
 | This year, World Press Freedom Day, on 3 May, will focus on the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism and media... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY JUTA AND COMPANY Juta and Company, a recognised leader in legal and regulatory intelligence, in partnership with compliance consultancy Compli-Serve, proudly announces the launch of CryptoCompliNEWS... Read |
| OOH |
 | STEVE DUCK, ISSUED BY TRACTOR OUTDOOR Cape Town is always a vibe – but 2025? It’s on another level... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA OUT-OF-HOME Primedia Outdoor has joined forces with the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) as part of its proactive Traffic Signals Back-up Power Initiative (TSBPI)... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA What’s Next hosts the industry’s biggest names and leaders, who regularly break down complex topics and highlight key developments... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY LIVINGFACTS In our series of three articles, Livingfacts asks you to think about the conceptualisation, sample and analysis of your research... Read |
| TV |
 | ISSUED BY THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AFRICA Travel to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate Star Wars Day... Read |
| Behind the Selfie |
 | This week, we connect with Leander Kettledas, Canon South Africa’s corporate communications and marketing manager, to learn more about the person behind the brand presence... Read |
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 | NUZULACK DAUSEN Tanzania has lifted a short-lived ban on agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa, clearing the way for ministerial talks to address ongoing trade tensions... Read |
 | The Southern African citrus industry is forecasting exports of 171.1 million cartons of 15kg citrus for the 2025 season, reflecting a 3.6% increase on last year’s final export figures. Read |
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 | Motorists will breathe a sigh of relief from Wednesday as the cost of all grades of petrol is set to come down... Read |
 | This year's edition of the Kasi SME Pitch Challenge will include all nine South African provinces... Read |
 | An exciting new prospect for the South African automotive market is the Himla brand, as the bakkie segment remains a favourite in the country... Read |
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 | AMIE is an industry organisation representing meat and poultry import and export sector in South Africa. Recognised locally and abroad, driving global access, pursuing fair trade and facilitating industry dialogue. |
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 | Converge Africa Conference & Expo 2025 - 6 May 2025 to 8 May 2025 , Cape Town
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