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Warc and TikTok's connect media report tells brands to focus on relevance

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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Image supplied. Cathy Gathu has joined Ogilvy Africa as managing partner

Cathy Gathu appointed Ogilvy Africa's managing partner

28 Jul 2023

The panel was revealed in Taiwan. Source: Supplied.

Wan-Ifra launches expert panel to guide the news industry

30 Jun 2023

Adrian Ephraim is the editor-in-chief at Tech Cabal. Source: Supplied.

#AfricaMonth: Adrian Ephraim talks new role at Tech Cabal

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2023

From advertising blackmail to physical threats, Kenya's journalists are under attack - but they must also regain public trust

George Ogola 17 Apr 2023

Image supplied. This year's Loerie's theme is Blood, Sweat & Tears

Blood, Sweat and Tears: 45 years of The Loeries

31 Mar 2023

Image supplied. Felix Abely (L) and Joseph Sandu (R), Best Fintech Journalists of the Year

First African journalists graduate from fintech-focused journalism programme

19 Dec 2022

“The Missing Chapter” by Leo Burnett (India) for Procter & Gamble won one of the PR Grand Prix Awards in 2022

Epica Awards 2022 results announced!

9 Dec 2022

AFP joins five new hubs to fight disinformation in Europe

5 Dec 2022

Source: © Blue Ox Studio A third of advertisers plan to cut their EMEA media budgets in 2023

Third of advertisers plan to cut EMEA budgets next year

18 Oct 2022

Nigeria's Zamfara state orders media to close for covering political rally

Garba Muhammad 17 Oct 2022

Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, founder and executive chair of African Fashion International and Lucilla Booyzen, director of South African Fashion Week. Source: Supplied

South Africans selected for BoF 500 Global Fashion Leader Index

3 Oct 2022

Souce: © Whats Creative David Kennedy and Dan Wieden, cofounders of Wieden+Kennedy

Wieden+Kennedy cofounder, Dan Wieden, dies

3 Oct 2022

Source © Bennian

APO Group announces partnership with EIB Network

28 Sep 2022

Image supplied. Koo Govender will join as the new chief executive officer: Publicis Groupe Africa on 1 February 2023

Koo Govender appointed new CEO: Publicis Groupe Africa

23 Sep 2022

Source © Jacek Sopotnicki Nairobi, Kenya's captial city

William Ruto vs Kenya's media: democracy is at stake

19 Sep 2022

August 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

August 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

Bizcommunity.com 29 Aug 2022

Source © Ion Chiosea

The role of media in a Kenyan election: what you should know

5 Aug 2022

Highsnobiety Not-in-Paris-Lookbook. Source: Highsnobiety

Zalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Evan-Lee Courie 16 May 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Meta's Moon Baz on the rise of Facebook Reels

EXCLUSIVE: Meta's Moon Baz on the rise of Facebook Reels

Evan-Lee Courie 24 Mar 2022

Choose the right media partner to reach Africa

Choose the right media partner to reach Africa

23 Mar 2022

Business Insider Africa Awards launches to honour influential entrepreneurs

Business Insider Africa Awards launches to honour influential entrepreneurs

18 Mar 2022

Entries open for Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge

Entries open for Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge

23 Feb 2022

Realness African Screenwriters' Residency calls for applications

Realness African Screenwriters' Residency calls for applications

14 Feb 2022

Source: New York Times

New York Times acquires Wordle

2 Feb 2022

Source: © fabio formaggio OOH is one of the mediums leading the recovery in 2021

2021: Year of recovery for marketing budgets globally

1 Feb 2022

Source: © nopporn suntornpasert

Intl company acquires local media sales company, Ad Dynamo

20 Jan 2022

2022 Pan-African (Re)Insurance Journalism Awards opens entries

2022 Pan-African (Re)Insurance Journalism Awards opens entries

20 Jan 2022

Source: Twitter: @IAMFASHION

Trailblazer fashion journalist André Leon Talley dies

19 Jan 2022

Source: © federico rostagno

2022 Tabbies open for submissions

10 Jan 2022

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Image supplied. Cathy Gathu has joined Ogilvy Africa as managing partner

Cathy Gathu appointed Ogilvy Africa's managing partner

28 Jul 2023

The panel was revealed in Taiwan. Source: Supplied.

Wan-Ifra launches expert panel to guide the news industry

30 Jun 2023

Adrian Ephraim is the editor-in-chief at Tech Cabal. Source: Supplied.

#AfricaMonth: Adrian Ephraim talks new role at Tech Cabal

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2023

From advertising blackmail to physical threats, Kenya's journalists are under attack - but they must also regain public trust

George Ogola 17 Apr 2023

Image supplied. This year's Loerie's theme is Blood, Sweat & Tears

Blood, Sweat and Tears: 45 years of The Loeries

31 Mar 2023

Image supplied. Felix Abely (L) and Joseph Sandu (R), Best Fintech Journalists of the Year

First African journalists graduate from fintech-focused journalism programme

19 Dec 2022

“The Missing Chapter” by Leo Burnett (India) for Procter & Gamble won one of the PR Grand Prix Awards in 2022

Epica Awards 2022 results announced!

9 Dec 2022

AFP joins five new hubs to fight disinformation in Europe

5 Dec 2022

Source: © Blue Ox Studio A third of advertisers plan to cut their EMEA media budgets in 2023

Third of advertisers plan to cut EMEA budgets next year

18 Oct 2022

Nigeria's Zamfara state orders media to close for covering political rally

Garba Muhammad 17 Oct 2022

Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, founder and executive chair of African Fashion International and Lucilla Booyzen, director of South African Fashion Week. Source: Supplied

South Africans selected for BoF 500 Global Fashion Leader Index

3 Oct 2022

Souce: © Whats Creative David Kennedy and Dan Wieden, cofounders of Wieden+Kennedy

Wieden+Kennedy cofounder, Dan Wieden, dies

3 Oct 2022

Source © Bennian

APO Group announces partnership with EIB Network

28 Sep 2022

Image supplied. Koo Govender will join as the new chief executive officer: Publicis Groupe Africa on 1 February 2023

Koo Govender appointed new CEO: Publicis Groupe Africa

23 Sep 2022

Source © Jacek Sopotnicki Nairobi, Kenya's captial city

William Ruto vs Kenya's media: democracy is at stake

19 Sep 2022

August 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

August 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

Bizcommunity.com 29 Aug 2022

Source © Ion Chiosea

The role of media in a Kenyan election: what you should know

5 Aug 2022

Highsnobiety Not-in-Paris-Lookbook. Source: Highsnobiety

Zalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Evan-Lee Courie 16 May 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Meta's Moon Baz on the rise of Facebook Reels

EXCLUSIVE: Meta's Moon Baz on the rise of Facebook Reels

Evan-Lee Courie 24 Mar 2022

Choose the right media partner to reach Africa

Choose the right media partner to reach Africa

23 Mar 2022

Business Insider Africa Awards launches to honour influential entrepreneurs

Business Insider Africa Awards launches to honour influential entrepreneurs

18 Mar 2022

Entries open for Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge

Entries open for Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge

23 Feb 2022

Realness African Screenwriters' Residency calls for applications

Realness African Screenwriters' Residency calls for applications

14 Feb 2022

Source: New York Times

New York Times acquires Wordle

2 Feb 2022

Source: © fabio formaggio OOH is one of the mediums leading the recovery in 2021

2021: Year of recovery for marketing budgets globally

1 Feb 2022

Source: © nopporn suntornpasert

Intl company acquires local media sales company, Ad Dynamo

20 Jan 2022

2022 Pan-African (Re)Insurance Journalism Awards opens entries

2022 Pan-African (Re)Insurance Journalism Awards opens entries

20 Jan 2022

Source: Twitter: @IAMFASHION

Trailblazer fashion journalist André Leon Talley dies

19 Jan 2022

Source: © federico rostagno

2022 Tabbies open for submissions

10 Jan 2022

$617m ad value makes Nike most marketed sports brand on social media

5 Jan 2022

Source: ©pintert

Mindshare rebrands to drive 'Good Growth' to deliver in the age of transformation

4 Jan 2022

Source: © Pixabay

McDonald's moves US media buying to Starcom

24 Dec 2021

Soure: Epica Awards

2021 Epica Awards Top 10 ranked agencies

21 Dec 2021

Young Ones Student Awards deadline today!

17 Dec 2021

Source: TBWA in Times Square, New York

TBWA named Adweek Global Agency of 2021

7 Dec 2021

Source: ©rawpixel

Wan-Ifra 2021 announces Digital Media Awards Worldwide

1 Dec 2021

Gallo Music Investments with shareholder Black Coffee closes deal on Content Connect Africa

Gallo Music Investments with shareholder Black Coffee closes deal on Content Connect Africa

6 Sep 2021

Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Vaccine denialism kills: Mail & Guardian has let down its readers

Nathan Geffen and Mia Malan 10 Aug 2021

Failure to report and manage sexual harassment is harming African news media

Failure to report and manage sexual harassment is harming African news media

8 Jul 2021

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