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Source: © WPP Despite third-quarter results showing a strong performance from GroupM and WPP's winning of the Amazon media account, the network's expectations for the full year remain unchanged

Strong Q3 performance for WPP; full year expectations remain unchanged

Suhana Gordhan of LoveSong to lead Radio & Audio at The One Show 2025

Suhana Gordhan of LoveSong to lead Radio & Audio at The One Show 2025

23 Oct 2024

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

22 Oct 2024

Ad Tech Masterclass in Nigeria.

Advertising

Creating a brand safe environment for advertisers in Africa

Louise Marsland 11 Jul 2019

In an interview today, Tanzanian Foreign Minister Palamagamba Kabudi said that journalist Azory Gwanda (pictured), who has been missing since 2017, is dead. Credit: CPJ/Mwananchi.

Media Freedom

In BBC interview, Tanzanian foreign minister says journalist Azory Gwanda is dead

11 Jul 2019

Ethiopians read newspapers in Addis Ababa on June 24. Following what the government refers to as a failed attempted coup, access to the internet was cut and journalists were arrested. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Tiksa Negeri.

Media Freedom

In era of reform, Ethiopia still reverts to old tactics to censor press

Muthoki Mumo 10 Jul 2019

Spotify's Scott Marsden, global head of media, performance and lifecycle marketing. Image supplied.

Media

Best Use of Data jury announced for Warc Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

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Digital

Two days left to enter African Digital Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

Security forces are seen on June 22 in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Two journalists have been arrested and the internet has been cut throughout the country following elections on June 22. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Sia Kambou.

Media Freedom

Internet shutdown in Mauritania, media arrests

8 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

TV

New team for BBC Studios in Africa

4 Jul 2019

Burkina Faso's presidential palace is seen in Ouagadougou on March 20, 2019. The president and Constitutional Council have the power to prevent the enactment of revisions of the country's penal code that could result in jail time for reporters. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Olympia de Maismont.

Media Freedom

Burkina Faso parliament criminalises false news, reporting on terrorism

4 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Media

Africa media innovators can apply for Google funding

2 Jul 2019

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

Media

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

28 Jun 2019

A newspaper stand is seen in Mwanza, Tanzania, on September 19, 2015. Tanzania is currently considering legal amendments that could negatively affect press freedom. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Daniel Hayduk.

Media Freedom

CPJ urges Tanzania lawmakers to revise proposed legislative amendments

27 Jun 2019

This year’s jury president is Fiona Rogers, chief operating officer of Magnum Photos. Image source: .

Advertising

Epica Awards announces new website and ad campaign

24 Jun 2019

Dentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

Media

Dentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

Dentsu 21 Jun 2019

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Media Freedom

Media continues to tell the 'Forbidden Stories'

19 Jun 2019

How Twitter has been used in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis

Research

How Twitter has been used in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis

Julius T. Nganji and Lynn Cockburn 18 Jun 2019

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Media

Africa Women in Media Award launched

14 Jun 2019

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Media

Canal+ International to launch Canal+ University in Africa

14 Jun 2019

CPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

Media Freedom

CPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

14 Jun 2019

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Media

AMA and African Leadership partner up to promote London Africa Summit

12 Jun 2019

RIP Raymond Louw

Media Freedom

RIP Raymond Louw

5 Jun 2019

The APO-Getty strategic partnership was acknowledged with a photo of Lee Martin, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Development at Getty Images, and Lionel Reina, CEO of APO Group, displayed on the NASDAQ Tower in New York's Time Square. The NASDAQ Tower is considered the most visible LED video display in Times Square and is one of the most valuable advertising spaces in the world.

Media

APO partners with Getty Images to raise profile of Africa's story

4 Jun 2019

iProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

Digital

iProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

Dentsu 4 Jun 2019

Jamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

Media Freedom

Jamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

3 Jun 2019

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Youth Month

#FairnessFirst: A picture tells a thousand words, but should it?

Leigh Andrews 3 Jun 2019

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 1

Augmented Reality

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 1

Johan Walters 30 May 2019

Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri, left, and Alagoa Morris, pictured in Abuja after Abiri's release from detention in 2018. A court on May 22, 2019 charged Abiri on three counts and ordered him detained. Credit: CPJ/Alagoa Morris.

Media Freedom

Re-arrest of editor Jones Abiri in Nigeria

27 May 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Media

First Africa Media Index published on Africa's media markets

24 May 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Sales

IDG appoints Turn Left Media as Africa representative

23 May 2019

Libreville, Gabon, is seen on January 16, 2017. The country's media regulator recently suspended two newspapers over defamation claims. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Mike Hutchings.

Media Freedom

Gabon media regulator suspends two newspapers over defamation claims

22 May 2019

Multilingual broadcast journalist-turned-real estate entrepreneur, Rokelle Sun.

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Encouraging female African business leaders from the other side of the world

Leigh Andrews 21 May 2019

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Ethiopians read newspapers in Addis Ababa on June 24. Following what the government refers to as a failed attempted coup, access to the internet was cut and journalists were arrested. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Tiksa Negeri.

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Security forces are seen on June 22 in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Two journalists have been arrested and the internet has been cut throughout the country following elections on June 22. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Sia Kambou.

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8 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

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4 Jul 2019

Burkina Faso's presidential palace is seen in Ouagadougou on March 20, 2019. The president and Constitutional Council have the power to prevent the enactment of revisions of the country's penal code that could result in jail time for reporters. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Olympia de Maismont.

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Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

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27 Jun 2019

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24 Jun 2019

Dentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

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How Twitter has been used in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis

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Marketing & MediaCanal+ International to launch Canal+ University in Africa

14 Jun 2019

CPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

Marketing & MediaCPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

14 Jun 2019

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Marketing & MediaAMA and African Leadership partner up to promote London Africa Summit

12 Jun 2019

RIP Raymond Louw

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5 Jun 2019

The APO-Getty strategic partnership was acknowledged with a photo of Lee Martin, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Development at Getty Images, and Lionel Reina, CEO of APO Group, displayed on the NASDAQ Tower in New York's Time Square. The NASDAQ Tower is considered the most visible LED video display in Times Square and is one of the most valuable advertising spaces in the world.

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iProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

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Dentsu 4 Jun 2019

Jamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

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3 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

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27 May 2019

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24 May 2019

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23 May 2019

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New Wan-Ifra report tackling disinformation around the world

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15 May 2019

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Marketing & MediaImagine a world without data?

Joaquim Bretcha Boix 13 May 2019

Cameroonian journalist wins APO trip to EurAfrican Forum

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10 May 2019

African Business magazine launches event series

Marketing & MediaAfrican Business magazine launches event series

10 May 2019

Editor from South Sudan is 2019 Africa Laureate

Marketing & MediaEditor from South Sudan is 2019 Africa Laureate

9 May 2019

AWIEF Awards 2018.

Marketing & MediaAPO partners with AWIEF to empower women entrepreneurs

9 May 2019

A billboard for Nigeria's incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari and his deputy, who won re-election in February. Credit: CPJ/Jonathan Rozen.

Marketing & MediaNigerian journalists speak out on press freedom

Jonathan Rozen 8 May 2019

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7 May 2019

Pendulum is swinging towards creeping restrictions across Africa

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Peter Penar and Carolyn Logan 3 May 2019

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3 May 2019

DStv rolls out news channel Newzroom Afrika

Marketing & MediaDStv rolls out news channel Newzroom Afrika

3 May 2019

How South Africa ranks in the press freedom stakes

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Glenda Daniels 3 May 2019