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Coca-Cola's iconic Holiday Magic advert created by AI leaves fans feeling sick

Source: © 123rf The number of people living alone has grown steadily over the past few decades. Brands have a real opportunity to target this audience

Marketers optimistic as Warc forecasts global ad spend of $1.15tr in 2025

13 Nov 2024

Source: © Cottonbro Studio There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform's future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power

Uncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

8 Nov 2024

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Chris Garbutt started his advertising career in SA and is now global chief creative director of TBWA group.

"The world needs creativity now, more than ever" - Chris Garbutt

Leigh Andrews 17 Jul 2018

The crucial role of client service excellence in agencies

The crucial role of client service excellence in agencies

Mpho Nkomonde 9 Jul 2018

Sebastian Padilla. Co-founder of Mexico's Anagrama Studio and Loeries 2018 design jury president.

#Loeries2018: "Expect an aggressive shift from the minimalistic trend" - Sebastian Padilla

Leigh Andrews 6 Jul 2018

Screenshot, @9GAG via Instagram

KFC South Africa's hilarious World Cup ad hits 9GAG

Andy Walker 5 Jul 2018

Team TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris with their Gold Lion at Cannes Lions 2018.

"Brands: Get ahead of a problem that matters to consumers" - Pete Khoury

Leigh Andrews 29 Jun 2018

Kenyan startup Onesha.

Kenya's Onesha connects creatives with opportunities

13 Jun 2018

How data and content is powering marketing innovation in Africa

How data and content is powering marketing innovation in Africa

Cathy Ibal 8 Jun 2018

Tham Khai Meng, chief creative officer, The Ogilvy Group and John Seifert, chief executive, The Ogilvy Group. © .

Ogilvy announces new chapter

5 Jun 2018

Kwese TV secures top brands for world cup sponsorships

Kwese TV secures top brands for world cup sponsorships

30 May 2018

The most admired African brands announced

The most admired African brands announced

28 May 2018

Swati Bhattacharya, Nicolas Courant, Sebastian Padilla and Fabian Frese. Images supplied.

Jury presidents for Loeries 2018 announced

17 May 2018

#OneShow2018: SA EXCLUSIVE with Burger King!

Ann Nurock 16 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Africa's youth are living in a time of renaissance

#AfricaMonth: Africa's youth are living in a time of renaissance

Natasha Omokhodion-Banda 15 May 2018

Duke's YPO Africa campaign drives membership on African continent

Duke's YPO Africa campaign drives membership on African continent

Duke Advertising 14 May 2018

Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club for Creativity.

#OneShow2018: Better representation across the board

Ann Nurock 8 May 2018

PF Jones/SABC1.

Favourite African adverts - Wes Phelan

8 May 2018

How a better understanding of the seven ages of appetite could help us stay healthy

How a better understanding of the seven ages of appetite could help us stay healthy

Alex Johnstone 7 May 2018

Mbithi Masya, film director at Fat Rain Films, Kenya.

Celebrating African storytelling and craft

Louise Marsland 26 Apr 2018

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

23 Apr 2018

Ciclope Africa shone a light on local craft work

Ciclope Africa shone a light on local craft work

Louise Marsland 20 Apr 2018

(c) Ventsislav Bratovanov -

The line between news and advertising is blurring, according to study

20 Apr 2018

Philip Thomas, Ascential Events CEO and chairman-elect of Cannes Lions.

CMO Growth Council launched by Cannes Lions and ANA

17 Apr 2018

Classifieds app raises funding to expand in Africa

Classifieds app raises funding to expand in Africa

13 Apr 2018

#OneShow2018: Mobile finalists revealed!

#OneShow2018: Mobile finalists revealed!

13 Apr 2018

Why and how to add ephemeral content to your marketing strategy

Leigh Andrews 12 Apr 2018

#OneShow2018: Public Relations finalists revealed!

#OneShow2018: Public Relations finalists revealed!

12 Apr 2018

All the Ciclope Africa 2018 winners

All the Ciclope Africa 2018 winners

11 Apr 2018

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

29 Mar 2018

Happiness campaign from APA Insurance

Happiness campaign from APA Insurance

20 Mar 2018

Zeitz MOCAA Museum, Cape Town, South Africa.

Ciclope Africa deadline extended

19 Mar 2018

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Chris Garbutt started his advertising career in SA and is now global chief creative director of TBWA group.

"The world needs creativity now, more than ever" - Chris Garbutt

Leigh Andrews 17 Jul 2018

The crucial role of client service excellence in agencies

The crucial role of client service excellence in agencies

Mpho Nkomonde 9 Jul 2018

Sebastian Padilla. Co-founder of Mexico's Anagrama Studio and Loeries 2018 design jury president.

#Loeries2018: "Expect an aggressive shift from the minimalistic trend" - Sebastian Padilla

Leigh Andrews 6 Jul 2018

Screenshot, @9GAG via Instagram

KFC South Africa's hilarious World Cup ad hits 9GAG

Andy Walker 5 Jul 2018

Team TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris with their Gold Lion at Cannes Lions 2018.

"Brands: Get ahead of a problem that matters to consumers" - Pete Khoury

Leigh Andrews 29 Jun 2018

Kenyan startup Onesha.

Kenya's Onesha connects creatives with opportunities

13 Jun 2018

How data and content is powering marketing innovation in Africa

How data and content is powering marketing innovation in Africa

Cathy Ibal 8 Jun 2018

Tham Khai Meng, chief creative officer, The Ogilvy Group and John Seifert, chief executive, The Ogilvy Group. © .

Ogilvy announces new chapter

5 Jun 2018

Kwese TV secures top brands for world cup sponsorships

Kwese TV secures top brands for world cup sponsorships

30 May 2018

The most admired African brands announced

The most admired African brands announced

28 May 2018

Swati Bhattacharya, Nicolas Courant, Sebastian Padilla and Fabian Frese. Images supplied.

Jury presidents for Loeries 2018 announced

17 May 2018

#OneShow2018: SA EXCLUSIVE with Burger King!

Ann Nurock 16 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Africa's youth are living in a time of renaissance

#AfricaMonth: Africa's youth are living in a time of renaissance

Natasha Omokhodion-Banda 15 May 2018

Duke's YPO Africa campaign drives membership on African continent

Duke's YPO Africa campaign drives membership on African continent

Duke Advertising 14 May 2018

Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club for Creativity.

#OneShow2018: Better representation across the board

Ann Nurock 8 May 2018

PF Jones/SABC1.

Favourite African adverts - Wes Phelan

8 May 2018

How a better understanding of the seven ages of appetite could help us stay healthy

How a better understanding of the seven ages of appetite could help us stay healthy

Alex Johnstone 7 May 2018

Mbithi Masya, film director at Fat Rain Films, Kenya.

Celebrating African storytelling and craft

Louise Marsland 26 Apr 2018

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

23 Apr 2018

Ciclope Africa shone a light on local craft work

Ciclope Africa shone a light on local craft work

Louise Marsland 20 Apr 2018

(c) Ventsislav Bratovanov -

The line between news and advertising is blurring, according to study

20 Apr 2018

Philip Thomas, Ascential Events CEO and chairman-elect of Cannes Lions.

CMO Growth Council launched by Cannes Lions and ANA

17 Apr 2018

Classifieds app raises funding to expand in Africa

Classifieds app raises funding to expand in Africa

13 Apr 2018

#OneShow2018: Mobile finalists revealed!

#OneShow2018: Mobile finalists revealed!

13 Apr 2018

Why and how to add ephemeral content to your marketing strategy

Leigh Andrews 12 Apr 2018

#OneShow2018: Public Relations finalists revealed!

#OneShow2018: Public Relations finalists revealed!

12 Apr 2018

All the Ciclope Africa 2018 winners

All the Ciclope Africa 2018 winners

11 Apr 2018

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

29 Mar 2018

Happiness campaign from APA Insurance

Happiness campaign from APA Insurance

20 Mar 2018

Zeitz MOCAA Museum, Cape Town, South Africa.

Ciclope Africa deadline extended

19 Mar 2018

Facebook launches Trip Consideration tool

Facebook launches Trip Consideration tool

14 Mar 2018

Gordon Ray and Jacques Burger of M&C Saatchi Abel.

M&C Saatchi Abel on the power of creativity to change the world

Leigh Andrews 9 Mar 2018

#DigitalSummit2018: Championing diversity in digital

#DigitalSummit2018: Championing diversity in digital

Jessica Tennant 5 Mar 2018

Human rights activist Annie Raman on Fort Review.

#FortReview: "How creativity can save lives when put to good use" - Annie Raman

Leigh Andrews 1 Mar 2018

Mike Archer, creative director, Adwork, Lagos, Nigeria.

How to increase ad spend in Nigeria

Mike Archer 23 Feb 2018

The next step in your marketing? You're probably already using it

The next step in your marketing? You're probably already using it

Adam Howatson 19 Feb 2018

Federico de Nardis,CEO Of GroupM Sub-Saharan Africa.

New CEO for Group M Sub-Saharan Africa

16 Feb 2018

Unilever threatens to pull ads from 'divisive platforms'

Unilever threatens to pull ads from 'divisive platforms'

13 Feb 2018

Charles Murito, country manager of Google Kenya |

Google Kenya's Charles Murito on digital advertising and the age of assistance

Jessica Tennant 7 Feb 2018

Absolut creative collaboration.

Change the way the internet sees African creativity

6 Feb 2018

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