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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)

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Part 3: AI in Advertising - From the threat of AI to Nobel Prizes for AI

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

Transformation in South Africa's advertising industry: Moving beyond compliance to genuine changeSharleen James, Association for Communication and Advertising

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MultiChoice and law enforcement crack down on streaming device piracy rings

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Why seamless digital experiences are crucial for South African retailers

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African publishing is being revolutionised – report explores trends in 6 countriesTinashe Mushakavanhu

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Zero Positive: #GBCSA2024 champions climate-integrated construction solutionsKatja Hamilton

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Standard Chartered, BII renew $350m for trade finance

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Rami Hajjar 9 May 2023

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Keymanthri Moodley and Stuart Rennie 9 May 2023

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Expired Sassa gold cards' validity extended to end of the year

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Zara boosts omnichannel experience at newly refurbished Sandton flagship

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Zara boosts omnichannel experience at newly refurbished Sandton flagship

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Minister's optimism sparks hope for sector growth and expansion

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#StartupStory: Eagle Intelligent Health, connecting patients with doctors virtually

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All the 2021/2022 Corobrik SAIA Awards of Merit and Awards for Excellence winners

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All the 2021/2022 Corobrik SAIA Awards of Merit and Awards for Excellence winners

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Digital banking: Kenya welcomes Fingo Africa

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Local cybersecurity startup Port443 secures funding from Iziko2.0

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National Construction Incubator appoints new board

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The renaissance of (traditional) PR: Data-driven PR in the era of ChatGPT and the trust economy

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Havas Media ranks 5th as media agency in South Africa, Recma First Edition 2023 results show

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The Al-Imdaad Foundation joins forces with Rescue SA to provide hands-on support during emergency situations

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Amindeh Blaise Atabong 8 May 2023

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Source: Supplied. African Bank's new chief people officer, Gcobitsa Ntshona.

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UJ pays back R311m in NSFAS funds

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Citi appoints new North Africa, Levant and Central Asia head

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Introducing women to SA's new generic combination oral contraceptive

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JRA, Sandton Central collaborate to keep traffic lights on during load shedding

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Vis Reddy appointed chairman of SRK Consulting

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