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The power of in-store advertising for alcohol retailers

Retail Marketing

The power of in-store advertising for alcohol retailers

Issued by Smart Media 2 hours

Source: © 123rf The Digital Media Awards Africa 2025 finalists have been announced, with SA and Daily Maverick dominating the list

Publishing

SA and Daily Maverick dominate Wan-Ifra Digital Awards Africa 2025 finalists

2 days

Artificial Intelligence

Adobe introduces Agentic AI Strategy and Brand Concierge app

27 Mar 2025

Dentsu and SAB unlock smarter, AI-powered YouTube buying with Google’s VRC

Online Media

Dentsu and SAB unlock smarter, AI-powered YouTube buying with Google’s VRC

Kevin Cogill & Kgabele Memela, Issued by Dentsu 20 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf Scopen's research shows that the latest global trends signal a growing reliance on AI, a strong push toward integrated agency solutions and a strategic re-evaluation of in-house marketing structures

Marketing & Media

EXCLUSIVE: Scopen research - Be integrated, AI-powered and strategic, or be left behind

20 Mar 2025

Why BusinessTech’s new campaign is a game changer for advertisers

Online Media

Why BusinessTech’s new campaign is a game changer for advertisers

Issued by Broad Media 19 Mar 2025

Research

Who’s winning the automotive brand battle? New report reveals SA’s marketing and PR leaders

Issued by Ornico 7 Mar 2025

Absa Group unveils Academy for Marketing and Corporate Affairs, steering future careers and innovation

Education & Training

Absa Group unveils Academy for Marketing and Corporate Affairs, steering future careers and innovation

Issued by OnPoint PR 5 Mar 2025

The hidden cost of dull, bland and boring

Media

The hidden cost of dull, bland and boring

Issued by MediaHeads 360 3 Mar 2025

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IAB Bookmarks Awards

Invitation to young professionals to join IAB Bookmarks Learner Jury

26 Feb 2025

Multichannel advertising a necessity to meet SA shoppers' current needs

Research

Multichannel advertising a necessity to meet SA shoppers' current needs

Issued by Spark Media 24 Feb 2025

The ABC Q4 2024 figures have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity

Magazines

ABC Q4 2024: Magazines show resilience in 2024

20 Feb 2025

The ABC Q4 2024 figures have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity.

Newspapers

ABC Q4 2024: Last quarter cements a mixed bag for 2024 for newspapers

20 Feb 2025

Source: © DFlat Madrid https://blog.dflatmadrid.com/ DFlat Mardid]] Scopen's Agency Scope has found that among the marketing professionals interviewed, 65% work in Madrid.

Marketing

Scopen's Agency Scope Spain Part 1: Marketers prefer specialist agencies across different disciplines

18 Feb 2025

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Remuneration & Payroll

Ad Talent Salary Survey: Wage comparisons and employment trends

13 Feb 2025

Primedia Studios announces strategic leadership changes to enhance global storytelling

Digital

Primedia Studios announces strategic leadership changes to enhance global storytelling

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 17 Feb 2025

Call for judges: Effie Awards South Africa 2025

Marketing

Call for judges: Effie Awards South Africa 2025

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 12 Feb 2025

The IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards 2025 entries are officially open (Image supplied)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2025: Showcase your digital brilliance as entries open

11 Feb 2025

What is community influencer marketing?

Marketing

What is community influencer marketing?

Issued by Brand Influence Agency 6 Feb 2025

Social Media

‘Brand chem’: The 2025 trend of collaboration for lasting impact

3 Feb 2025

Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

CRM, CX, UX

Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

28 Jan 2025

Novus Media recently acquired Media24’s 21 community newspaper titles, and Kick-Off and Soccer Laduma. says community newspapers and magazines are thriving (Image supplied)

Newspapers

Print is not dead as community and special-interest media thrive

21 Jan 2025

Source: © 123rf Warc’s The Future of Media 2025 highlights trends in media planning, advertising investments and the media ecosystem

Media

Warc: Media in 2025 - Defined by abundance, driven by algorithms

20 Jan 2025

Navigating the hybrid work model in advertising

Advertising

Navigating the hybrid work model in advertising

Issued by Penquin 20 Nov 2024

A new view for 2025: Viu appoints Mediamark as its sales partner

Sales

A new view for 2025: Viu appoints Mediamark as its sales partner

Issued by Mediamark 17 Jan 2025

Penquin shines at 2024 MMA Smarties Sub-Saharan Africa Awards, clinching 'Agency of the Year' title and multiple wins

PR & Communications

Penquin shines at 2024 MMA Smarties Sub-Saharan Africa Awards, clinching 'Agency of the Year' title and multiple wins

Issued by Penquin 17 Dec 2024

#BizTrends2025: PR Powerhouse’s Lebo Madiba - Breaking through in 2025: Trust, personalities, and the new rules of engagement

Media

#BizTrends2025: PR Powerhouse’s Lebo Madiba - Breaking through in 2025: Trust, personalities, and the new rules of engagement

Lebo Madiba 16 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Rirhandzu Shingwenyana's 3 social media trends influencing marketing in 2025

Social Media

#BizTrends2025: Rirhandzu Shingwenyana's 3 social media trends influencing marketing in 2025

Rirhandzu Shingwenyana 15 Jan 2025

Get industry-ready with AAA’s fully-online BA Honours in Digital Marketing degree

Education

Get industry-ready with AAA’s fully-online BA Honours in Digital Marketing degree

Issued by AAA School of Advertising 8 Jan 2025

Redefining South Africa's entertainment news scene

Media

Redefining South Africa's entertainment news scene

Issued by Fame Frenzy 7 Jan 2025

Global wood and paper trade drops 12% as digital media grows

Forestry

Global wood and paper trade drops 12% as digital media grows

31 Dec 2024

Integrate to innovate

Radio & Audio

Integrate to innovate

Issued by Motherland OMNi 13 Dec 2024

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Marketing & Media

Part 1: Agency Scope Brazil 2024/25 study: Brazilian advertiser companies revenue reaches R$ 3.6bn

13 Dec 2024

Dentsu Kenya: Celebrating excellence and embracing a bold new era

Advertising

Dentsu Kenya: Celebrating excellence and embracing a bold new era

Issued by Dentsu 11 Dec 2024

Ifeoma Jibunoh the chief marketing officer at Cassava Technologies examines the role of curiosity in marketing (Image supplied)

Marketing

3 key considerations in harnessing curiosity in marketing

Ifeoma Jibunoh 11 Dec 2024

IAB South Africa announces 2025 Bookmark Awards season and new jury president

IAB Bookmarks Awards

IAB South Africa announces 2025 Bookmark Awards season and new jury president

Issued by IAB South Africa 9 Dec 2024

Source: © Bizcommunity The inaugural SSA MMA Smarties Awards awarded 51 Awards, with 19 Gold, 19 Silver and 13 Bronze Awards

Marketing

Inaugural SSA MMA Smarties' winners announced, the TFG named Brand of the Year

9 Dec 2024

Unlock your future: Apply now for the MultiChoice 2025 Bursary Programme

Education

Unlock your future: Apply now for the MultiChoice 2025 Bursary Programme

Issued by MultiChoice 6 Dec 2024

MDNTV wins prestigious title of Most Informative Online Publication at BTSAs 2024

Online Media

MDNTV wins prestigious title of Most Informative Online Publication at BTSAs 2024

Issued by MDNTV 6 Dec 2024

Source: © 123rf Donvé Forbes, audit partner in technology, media, and telecommunications, BDO South Africa examines how media houses can navigate the digital shift

Media

A mobile-first, audience-driven future as media houses navigate the digital shift

Donvé Forbes 6 Dec 2024

Source: © Samson Katt Today’s consumers might watch television and be on their mobile device at the same time

Digital

5 powerful digital media attributes for brand building

Madelene Cronje 5 Dec 2024

Time Out is launching in South Africa on 1 December

Media

Time Out is launching in South Africa on 1 December

Issued by Kagiso Media Radio 29 Nov 2024

Join us for 2024’s last IAB SA Actionable Insights episode

Advertising

Join us for 2024’s last IAB SA Actionable Insights episode

Issued by IAB South Africa 27 Nov 2024

Advertising

Why hybrid work is the future for advertising agencies

Nicole Glover 26 Nov 2024

Penquin wins gold at the 2024 New Gen Awards

PR & Communications

Penquin wins gold at the 2024 New Gen Awards

Issued by Penquin 31 Oct 2024

Penquin celebrates big wins at the 2024 Assegai Awards

Direct Marketing

Penquin celebrates big wins at the 2024 Assegai Awards

Issued by Penquin 22 Nov 2024

Incubeta Digital Academy: Shaping the next generation of digital experts

Education

Incubeta Digital Academy: Shaping the next generation of digital experts

Natasha Veldsman, Issued by Incubeta 22 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf A new Higher Certificate in Advertising qualification for the tertiary curriculum (SAQA ID 121447) has been approved by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

Education

New Higher Occupational Certificate: Advertiser qualification approved

21 Nov 2024

Where have Adland's mavericks gone?

Digital

Where have Adland's mavericks gone?

Shaune Jordaan, Issued by Hoorah Digital 21 Nov 2024