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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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Why seamless digital experiences are crucial for South African retailers

Why seamless digital experiences are crucial for South African retailers

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AI in Advertising Part 2 of 3: Seven lessons from AI creative optimisation in SAVincent Maher

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

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Global triumphs as LIA 2024 honours Middle Eastern agencies

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Re/Max SA wins international property award

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#WPRD2023: Rwanda harnesses PR in the fight against NCD

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Upskilling youth with practical skills is essential to fighting unemployment

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Melanie Riches 17 Jul 2023

Mercedes-Benz SA appoints Justin Jacobs as its new media specialist

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Mercedes-Benz SA appoints Justin Jacobs as its new media specialist

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Zuma seeks medical treatment in Russia

Katja Hamilton 17 Jul 2023

#BehindtheSelfie: Mark Modimola, South African artist

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Evan-Lee Courie 17 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf The past decade has seen the consumption of alcohol by category change significantly in South Africa

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SA's alcohol brand consumption changes dramatically

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Lightstone notes decline in youth buying homes, cars over last decade

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#WPRD2023: Womandla Global Network celebrates women in PR

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Chip factory workers will challenge dismissal in Labour Court

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Here's how we can get SA's youth in jobs

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3 young SA entrepreneurs with inspiring stories of resilience and perseverance

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14 Jul 2023

Sashin Sookroo, chief executive officer of FNB Connect.

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14 Jul 2023

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14 Jul 2023

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Cape Town Tourism launches pioneering blind tour guide

14 Jul 2023

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Concourt rules against ex-president Zuma in parole release finding

Wendell Roelf 14 Jul 2023

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