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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

Source: © 123rf Vincent Maher, CEO at True I/O, gives seven lessons from AI creative optimisation

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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

Source: © 123rf This month VML's strategy director Antonio Petra gives a practical guide to using AI to improve the way your agency operates with your clients and internally

AI in Advertising Part 1 of 3: How to transform agency workflows with AIAntonio Petra

Source: © 123rf A handbook has been published ahead of the US elections as a resource for newsrooms worldwide to battle fake news

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Re/Max SA wins international property award

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Is AI guilty of unfairly discriminating against certain job applicants?Mehnaaz Bux, Karl Blom, Caitlin Leahy, and Daniel Philipps

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5 things every global real estate investor should know

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Draft regulations for employees returning to work after occupational disease, injury - Part 1

Kate Collier, Kenneth Coster & Mbali Nkosi 26 Jun 2023

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Free hearing screening (online) for all

Bonitas 26 Jun 2023

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Mypinpad secures $13m investment

26 Jun 2023

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First National Biodiversity Offset Guideline published

26 Jun 2023

SMMEs need help in alleviating SA's jobs crisis

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SMMEs need help in alleviating SA's jobs crisis

26 Jun 2023

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Covid-19

Covid-19 vaccine scheme for poorest has $2.6bn left to spend as pandemic recedes

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Why defending against hackers is an uphill battle

26 Jun 2023

Source: Campaign Creators Even as we get used to remote and hybrid boardrooms and studios, nothing substitutes for in-person pitches writes Johanna McDowell, CEO of the Independent Agency Search & Selection Company (IAS) and Scopen partner

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Exclusive: The jury's in: Reality wins in visual versus virtual pitches

Johanna McDowell 26 Jun 2023

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The new BMW X1 sDrive18i: Bigger, better, and ready to impress

Imran Salie 26 Jun 2023

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Danger, prestige and authenticity draw thrill-seekers to adventure tourism

Scott Smith 26 Jun 2023

First-time buyers and their journey after they sell their first properties

Residential Property

First-time buyers and their journey after they sell their first properties

26 Jun 2023

Just over one-third of SA business acknowledges biodiversity impact

Environment & Natural Resources

Just over one-third of SA business acknowledges biodiversity impact

26 Jun 2023

Image supplied. The Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ) Young Design Award (YDA) 10 finalists showed off their creations at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping

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Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ) Young Design Award (YDA) 10 finalists put on show

26 Jun 2023

Boosting Africa's energy transition - initiatives, funding and investment

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Boosting Africa's energy transition - initiatives, funding and investment

Kieran Whyte et al. 26 Jun 2023

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Africa's newest creative agency: Raising the Bar

Danette Breitenbach 26 Jun 2023

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#Cannes2023: FP7 McCann and Ogilvy top agencies

26 Jun 2023

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South Africa's reliance on rice imports

Gilberto Biacuana 26 Jun 2023

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Financial Services

Brandon Garbutt, chief operating officer of Capital Legacy, to depart

26 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: Specno's path to success as a venture builder

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#YouthMonth: Specno's path to success as a venture builder

Imran Salie 26 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: Invest in your career, never stop learning - Nomalungelo Mbokazi

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#YouthMonth: Invest in your career, never stop learning - Nomalungelo Mbokazi

Sindy Peters 26 Jun 2023

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Banking

Banks and WHO launch investment platform to strengthen primary healthcare services

26 Jun 2023

Missed this year's Cannes Lions Festival? Ster-Kinekor's wrap-up talks bring the festival to you

Advertising

Missed this year's Cannes Lions Festival? Ster-Kinekor's wrap-up talks bring the festival to you

aHead Marketing 26 Jun 2023

Sandton City spearheads the integration of AI in “Future Icons” campaign. Source: Supplied.

Fashion & Homeware

Sandton City introduces the integration of AI in Future Icons campaign

26 Jun 2023

Ogilvy launches specialised hub to help brands harness the power of TikTok

Social Media

Ogilvy launches specialised hub to help brands harness the power of TikTok

Ogilvy South Africa 26 Jun 2023

Considering our customer, their products, and the environment

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Considering our customer, their products, and the environment

Mpact 26 Jun 2023

No obstacle was going to deter me from completing my CTA

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No obstacle was going to deter me from completing my CTA

Milpark Education 26 Jun 2023

Nurturing growth and embracing challenges: Tips for your journey towards career growth and empowerment

PR & Communications

Nurturing growth and embracing challenges: Tips for your journey towards career growth and empowerment

Gabrielle Marx, DUO Marketing + Communications 26 Jun 2023

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Retail

Rihanna appoints new CEO for Savage X Fenty

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Source: © Shoprite Holdings Checkers is currently trialling a subscription deliver service, Xtra Savings Plus.

Retail

Checkers trials Xtra Savings Plus

Danette Breitenbach 23 Jun 2023

Source: © Ad Age Bread of the Nation, AB InBev SA, Castle Lager, from Ogilvy, Cape Town SA is shortlisted in the Titanium Lions

Marketing & Media

#Cannes2023: Grand Prix for Saudi Arabia and Ogilvy SA shortlisted in Titanium Lions

23 Jun 2023

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Marketing & Media

#Cannes2023: Diary of Creative Circle. Kabelo Moshapalo: "It all started with film..."

23 Jun 2023

Source: © JD Power Tesla has a high Sustainability Perceptions Value but weaker CSRHub scores

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Greenwashing puts billions at risk for the world's biggest brands

23 Jun 2023

Marketing & Media

Climate change journalism in South Africa misses the mark by ignoring people's daily experiences

Enock Sithole 23 Jun 2023

Wellness Warehouse launches next-generation loyalty app

Retail

Wellness Warehouse launches next-generation loyalty app

FHA - FITNESS HEALTH AND ACTIVE 23 Jun 2023

Delivering more mobile innovation powerfully on Samsung Foldables

ICT

Delivering more mobile innovation powerfully on Samsung Foldables

Samsung 30 Oct 2024

Seasoned IT professtional Simo Mkhize takes up CCO role at Telkom

ICT

Seasoned IT professtional Simo Mkhize takes up CCO role at Telkom

23 Jun 2023

Growing the African aviation industry increasingly relies on technology

ICT

Growing the African aviation industry increasingly relies on technology

Brett Preston 23 Jun 2023

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ESG & Sustainability

Rwanda and partners to seek further €300m for climate resilience

George Obulutsa 23 Jun 2023

12 vehicle examiners to appear in Limpopo court for fraud

Automotive

12 vehicle examiners to appear in Limpopo court for fraud

23 Jun 2023

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Legal

Cabinet approves publication of Draft Marriage Bill

23 Jun 2023

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Energy & Mining

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Elizabeth Pineau and John Irish 23 Jun 2023