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The price of South African influence

Karabo Ledwaba 3 hours

Barbie and Jenna Clifford collaborate on bespoke jewellery range

Design & Manufacturing

Barbie and Jenna Clifford collaborate on bespoke jewellery range

3 days

Evolution, or revolution?

Advertising

Evolution, or revolution?

Avikar Ramsundra, Issued by AAA School of Advertising 3 days

Ho Ho Holiday spend: Here’s how to maximise your festive campaigns with OOH

OOH

Ho Ho Holiday spend: Here’s how to maximise your festive campaigns with OOH

Issued by Tractor Outdoor 2 days

The 2024 Township CX Report is here

Research

The 2024 Township CX Report is here

21 Nov 2024

Van Loveren winery acquires Survivor Wines

FMCG

Van Loveren winery acquires Survivor Wines

21 Nov 2024

2024 Township CX Report: Insights for brands navigating South Africa's township economy

Marketing

2024 Township CX Report: Insights for brands navigating South Africa's township economy

Issued by Rogerwilco 20 Nov 2024

Marketing

10 Marketing trends for 2025

Issued by Kantar 20 Nov 2024

Ambush marketing will play a significant role in Black Friday sales. Don't be caught out

Marketing

Ambush marketing will play a significant role in Black Friday sales. Don't be caught out

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 20 Nov 2024

Mastering marketing basics for medium to large businesses

Marketing

Mastering marketing basics for medium to large businesses

Issued by Hoorah Digital 20 Nov 2024

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Marketing

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

20 Nov 2024

Social Places launches AI responses and sentiment analysis powered by ChatGPT & BARD

CRM, CX, UX

Social Places launches AI responses and sentiment analysis powered by ChatGPT & BARD

Leroy Meyer, Issued by Social Places 20 Nov 2024

Branding

Getting to the purpose of brand purpose

Nolwazi Radebe, Issued by Silverbullet 19 Nov 2024

Dentsu and Telkom partner to launch Merkury: Redefining consumer engagement across South Africa

Marketing

Dentsu and Telkom partner to launch Merkury: Redefining consumer engagement across South Africa

Issued by Dentsu 20 Nov 2024

Research

Positive portrayals of men in ads boost brand equity and sales

Issued by Kantar 19 Nov 2024

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Property

Prime location, endless views: Unlock the investment potential of Simbini Lifestyle Estate

18 Nov 2024

The event saw hundreds of people break bread. Source: Supplied.

Promotions & Activations

Stella Artois amplifies brand influence with Let’s Do Dinner event in Johannesburg

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Nov 2024

Fandom is dead, welcome to Fancom

Marketing

Fandom is dead, welcome to Fancom

Struan Campbell, Issued by Levergy 15 Nov 2024

Merchant Capital’s Here We Grow campaign was conceived to redefine how South African SMEs perceive growth capital (Image supplied)

Marketing

#BehindtheCampaign: Merchant Capital’s Here We Grow campaign reflects SMEs' entrepreneurial journey

13 Nov 2024

Marketing

Discover key township consumer trends: Free webinar on authenticity, connectivity and brand support

Issued by Rogerwilco 12 Nov 2024

New Ford Mustang gallops into SA, blending legacy with modern flair

Launches & Reviews

New Ford Mustang gallops into SA, blending legacy with modern flair

Imran Salie 12 Nov 2024

Bridging the gap between innovation and authenticity

Digital

Bridging the gap between innovation and authenticity

Kalyn Fagan, Issued by Motherland OMNi 12 Nov 2024

From AAA to Cannes Lions: Mike Bond’s global advertising journey

Advertising

From AAA to Cannes Lions: Mike Bond’s global advertising journey

Issued by AAA School of Advertising 11 Nov 2024

Cannes Lions

Cannes Lions 2025 to boost creative diversity with €2m funding

8 Nov 2024

Advertising

Why South African advertising needs to rediscover its storytelling roots

Stefanie Davis 7 Nov 2024

22nd Absa Champagne in Africa Festival: A feast for the senses

Events

22nd Absa Champagne in Africa Festival: A feast for the senses

Issued by OnPoint PR 6 Nov 2024

[UPDATED]: From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Retail

[UPDATED]: From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 19 Nov 2024

Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied)

Advertising

BBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

6 Nov 2024

Transformation in South Africa's advertising industry: Moving beyond compliance to genuine change

Advertising

Transformation in South Africa's advertising industry: Moving beyond compliance to genuine change

Sharleen James, Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 5 Nov 2024

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Management & Leadership

Humility: A human advantage AI can’t compete with

Celeste Sirin 1 Nov 2024

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

Film & Cinematography

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

1 Nov 2024

How customer reviews shape Black Friday buying decisions

Retail Marketing

How customer reviews shape Black Friday buying decisions

Issued by Hellopeter 1 Nov 2024

How So Interactive energised LiveWell’s digital health revolution

Mobile

How So Interactive energised LiveWell’s digital health revolution

Issued by So Interactive 31 Oct 2024

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Management & Leadership

Strategic investment: Elevate company culture by potentialising people

Savina Harrilall 29 Oct 2024

Rihanna was interviewed by kid influencer. Source: Puma

Promotions & Activations

How kid influencers stole the show at Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma launch

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Oct 2024

From longer stays to local foods: Here’s what’s defining travel in 2025

Travel

From longer stays to local foods: Here’s what’s defining travel in 2025

Miguel Farinha 28 Oct 2024

Motsepe Advertising ranks in top 10 Johannesburg agencies

Advertising

Motsepe Advertising ranks in top 10 Johannesburg agencies

Issued by Motsepe Advertising 25 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok have become crucial components of the digital advertising landscape

Digital

SA's digital ad revenue hits new all-time high with almost 40% share of overall advertising market

Paula Hulley 24 Oct 2024

8 Cannes Lions! Insights from working on a global award-winning campaign

Advertising

8 Cannes Lions! Insights from working on a global award-winning campaign

Issued by Neto+Shookan 23 Oct 2024

TV

Brand-new original comedy series Primos premieres on Disney Channel on 21 October

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 23 Oct 2024

Why empathy is redefining customer experience in a digital world

CRM

Why empathy is redefining customer experience in a digital world

Liezel Jonkheid 22 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf People are increasingly seeking depth, authenticity, and sensory richness in their experiences, aiming to engage with the world in meaningful ways. this is one of five macro trends identified by the Accenture Life Trends 2025 report

Digital

5 global macro trends and consumer insights from the Accenture Song's Life Trends 2025 report

22 Oct 2024

The surprising revolution of voiceover: How hybrid voiceovers keep brands authentic in new markets

Production

The surprising revolution of voiceover: How hybrid voiceovers keep brands authentic in new markets

Issued by VoiceArchive 22 Oct 2024

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam reopens with a modern refresh

Hospitality

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam reopens with a modern refresh

21 Oct 2024

Q&A: Mokebe Thulo on Building a Better Tomorrow with Aware.org

ESG

Q&A: Mokebe Thulo on Building a Better Tomorrow with Aware.org

Issued by Aware.org 21 Oct 2024

Rogerwilco achieves B Corp certification

CRM, CX, UX

Rogerwilco achieves B Corp certification

Issued by Rogerwilco 21 Oct 2024

Advertising

Outvertising's push for inclusivity: How pronouns are reshaping workplace culture in advertising

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Oct 2024

Marketing

Why brand marketing is important for your business even though you only want sales

Issued by Firejuice 18 Oct 2024

Publicis clinches Regional Agency Group of the Year at 2024 Loeries

Loeries Creative Week

Publicis clinches Regional Agency Group of the Year at 2024 Loeries

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 18 Oct 2024

2025 Best of Wine Tourism and Ambassador Award winners announced

Travel

2025 Best of Wine Tourism and Ambassador Award winners announced

17 Oct 2024