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COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

Agriculture

COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

Muhammad Nakhooda 1 day

How customer reviews shape Black Friday buying decisions

Retail Marketing

How customer reviews shape Black Friday buying decisions

Issued by Hellopeter 1 Nov 2024

Advertising

UK ad spend surpasses £10bn in Q2 2024, driven by digital boom

31 Oct 2024

Delivering more mobile innovation powerfully on Samsung Foldables

Mobile & Apps

Delivering more mobile innovation powerfully on Samsung Foldables

Issued by Samsung 30 Oct 2024

Source: Google.org

4th Industrial Revolution

Google extends African commitment with new AI skills investment

Lindsey Schutters 29 Oct 2024

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Public Health

Death of 6 Soweto children linked to Terbufos

28 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

Source: © 123rf The results from the MDPMI consumer survey show that online platforms’ influence on news consumption

Media

MDPMI consumer survey shows 77% respondents access news on social media platforms

24 Oct 2024

Flags indicate how many trees each donor country has planted. Jeremy Allouche,

Climate Change

Africa’s Great Green Wall will only combat desertification and poverty by harnessing local solutions

Jeremy Allouche and Élie Pédarros 18 Oct 2024

Joe Public named Agency of the Year at The Loerie Awards 2024

Loeries Creative Week

Joe Public named Agency of the Year at The Loerie Awards 2024

Issued by Joe Public 18 Oct 2024

Squarespace was gaining market share after the recent Wordpress drama

Internet

Permira takes Squarespace private in $7bn deal

Lindsey Schutters 18 Oct 2024

Techsys and Momentum empower South African women with AI-driven job platform: #SheOwnsHerSuccess

Digital

Techsys and Momentum empower South African women with AI-driven job platform: #SheOwnsHerSuccess

Issued by Techsys Digital 18 Oct 2024

AICPA & CIMA appoint Mark Koziel as next CEO

Accounting & Auditing

AICPA & CIMA appoint Mark Koziel as next CEO

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 21 Oct 2024

The Legal Services Ombud has castigated the Legal Practice Council for failing to act in the public interest and worse by contributing to an injustice. Photo: Brian Turner via (CC BY 2.0)

Law Practice

Ombud lambasts Legal Practice Council

Tony Beamish 17 Oct 2024

Cracking Google's AI search: Key strategies for SGE success

Artificial Intelligence

Cracking Google's AI search: Key strategies for SGE success

Wouter Kritzinger, Issued by Dentsu 17 Oct 2024

10 years of local excellence: A decade of true location targeting and 1st party data

Advertising

10 years of local excellence: A decade of true location targeting and 1st party data

Issued by Vicinity Media 21 Oct 2024

Website in a week

Digital

Website in a week

Issued by TDMC 16 Oct 2024

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IP Law

Unpacking the Sol de Janeiro fragrance fiasco - what is the brand's legal recourse?

Jani Cronjé and Daniella de Figueiredo 11 Oct 2024

Dentsu SA launches highly anticipated 2025 Paid Internship Programme – apply now!

Advertising

Dentsu SA launches highly anticipated 2025 Paid Internship Programme – apply now!

Issued by Dentsu 11 Oct 2024

Source: © Gallo Images Joe Public is the Loeries Awards Agency of the Year

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries All the winners, Agency of the Year is Joe Public

11 Oct 2024

Google is finally expanding its premium AI search feature to Chinese smartphone vendors.

Technology

Honor gets Circle to Search nod as Google turns back to China

Lindsey Schutters 10 Oct 2024

#WorldMentalHealthDay2024: TikTok commits to supporting its community's mental well-being

Wellness

#WorldMentalHealthDay2024: TikTok commits to supporting its community's mental well-being

10 Oct 2024

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IP Law

The vital role of trade mark attorneys in building and protecting your brand

Alicia van der Walt and Tshireletso Tlholoe 10 Oct 2024

Fintech

Navigating SA's entrepreneurial landscape: How fintech companies can help overcome SME challenges

Janine Sweeney 9 Oct 2024

Precision boost: Mastering search marketing on Google and Bing

Marketing

Precision boost: Mastering search marketing on Google and Bing

Samantha Qeja, Issued by Dentsu 9 Oct 2024

Report reveals generational shopping preferences ahead of Black Friday

Research

Report reveals generational shopping preferences ahead of Black Friday

9 Oct 2024

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ESG & Sustainability

Madagascar’s mining rush has caused no more deforestation than farming – new study

Katie Devenish 8 Oct 2024

SU celebrates 2024 Templeton Prize Laureate Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela

Higher Education

SU celebrates 2024 Templeton Prize Laureate Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela

Issued by Stellenbosch University 7 Oct 2024

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Talent Acquisition

How to choose the right talent marketplace for your business needs

Johann van Niekerk 7 Oct 2024

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Climate Change

Africa’s famous Serengeti and Maasai Mara are being hit by climate change – a major threat to wildlife and tourism

Joseph Ogutu 4 Oct 2024

Empowering teachers in the digital age and bridging the gap in South African education

Skills Training

Empowering teachers in the digital age and bridging the gap in South African education

Issued by Pnet 3 Oct 2024

Tourism

#Artemis2025: First woman on the moon? SA's epic tourism venture

Katja Hamilton 2 Oct 2024

AI in SEO: Ushering in a new era of search engine optimisation

Artificial Intelligence

AI in SEO: Ushering in a new era of search engine optimisation

Wouter Kritzinger, Issued by Dentsu 2 Oct 2024

The day of the podcast – Pod 2

Podcasts

The day of the podcast – Pod 2

Mark Botha, Issued by Mediamark 1 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf Finding the right fit between marketer and agency is not just a matter of swiping right or left, but more like an old-fashioned tinderbox - which could light your fire or burst into flames, writes Johanna McDowell, founder & CEO of Independent Agency Selection (IAS) and managing partner Scopen Africa

Marketing

Agency selection: Forget everything you know about Tinder…

Johanna McDowell 30 Sep 2024

(Image supplied) The 2024 IAB South Africa Internet Advertising Revenue Report, also known as the Online AdSpend Report, has confirmed the significant expansion of online advertising as forecasted in last year’s report

Digital

IAB Online AdSpend Report: SA's digital ad revenue soars to R17.7bn

27 Sep 2024

Rocking The Daisies forms exclusive merchandise collaboration with Galxboy

Fashion

Rocking The Daisies forms exclusive merchandise collaboration with Galxboy

27 Sep 2024

Empowering future generations – Location Bank creates online presence for 3,642 schools in Limpopo

Digital

Empowering future generations – Location Bank creates online presence for 3,642 schools in Limpopo

Issued by Location Bank 27 Sep 2024

Global distribution deal for South African film

Film & Cinematography

Global distribution deal for South African film

Issued by Jenny Griesel Communications 27 Sep 2024

How to leverage LinkedIn for your small business' success

SMEs

How to leverage LinkedIn for your small business' success

Ben Bierman, Issued by Business Partners Limited 26 Sep 2024

IAB South Africa announces acting CEO as Razia Pillay steps down

IAB Bookmarks Awards

IAB South Africa announces acting CEO as Razia Pillay steps down

Issued by IAB South Africa 26 Sep 2024

Advertising

Warc report: How earned media is cutting through digital noise

26 Sep 2024

Advertising

Africa is the world’s largest market for Guinness beer – how its ad campaigns exploit men

Jordanna Matlon 25 Sep 2024

Retail media: Shaping the future of e-commerce

E-commerce

Retail media: Shaping the future of e-commerce

Daniel Malan, Issued by Dentsu 25 Sep 2024

Ornico Ad Library offers instant access to South Africa’s largest advertising archive

Media

Ornico Ad Library offers instant access to South Africa’s largest advertising archive

Issued by Ornico 25 Sep 2024

Source: DALL-E 3

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

SA green hydrogen economy goes commercial

Lindsey Schutters 23 Sep 2024

The National Film & TV Awards South Africa has announced the 2024 Nominees (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

The National Film Academy's 2nd annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa nominees announced

23 Sep 2024

3 reasons why top HR teams are creating a workplace experience strategy

Employee Wellness

3 reasons why top HR teams are creating a workplace experience strategy

Teresa Badenhorst 20 Sep 2024