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Tyla makes history at the 2024 MTV EMAs

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#Loeries: Offical After-Party

#Loeries: Offical After-Party

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#Loeries: Awards Night 2

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#Loeries: International Seminar of Creativity

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#BehindtheCampaign: Kia and OFYT drive the baby blues away in new ad

#BehindtheCampaign: Kia and OFYT drive the baby blues away in new ad

Source: © 123rf The sixth wave of the Agency Scope study in South Africa will begin in May 2025

Agency Scope 2025 to include more marketing and agency professionals

New Meta EMEA VP looks to unlock region’s potential

New Meta EMEA VP looks to unlock region’s potential

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For advertisers, South African sports fanaticism presents a unique opportunity, as the country’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis proves (Image supplied: Picture: Jeff Bottari/Zuff LLC via Getty)

Dricus du Plessis a viewer magnet for local sports fans; an advertising opportunity

How skater brand Bullyboy found a place in Cape Town's heart through viral campaignKarabo Ledwaba

Merchant Capital’s Here We Grow campaign was conceived to redefine how South African SMEs perceive growth capital (Image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign: Merchant Capital’s Here We Grow campaign reflects SMEs' entrepreneurial journey

Angela Wamola, head of GSMA for sub-Saharan Africa presents the latest GSMA report.

GSMA report spotlights Africa’s ‘billion strong digital divide’Lindsey Schutters

Tyla makes history at the 2024 MTV EMAs

Tyla makes history at the 2024 MTV EMAs

Source: © 123rf Financial Narrative has launched the Financial Narrative Independent Agency Network, a new global network of independent marketing and communications consultancies

Financial Narrative launches specialist financial services communications consultancy

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Key campaign insight + medium-first execution = Cannes Lion Grand PrixMateen Suliman

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TV advertising still king, US-based SMMEs reap rewardsKarabo Ledwaba

Source: © 123rf South Africans are demonstrating resilience and adaptability in response to inflationary pressures, but this has led to a decline in alcohol and fast food purchases

Inflationary pressures see alcohol and fast food purchases declineDanette Breitenbach

Outstanding Performance 2024 winner Deli Malinga from Umkhokha – The Curse (Image supplied)

Best of local talent named at the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Spar reminds us why we're special with Christmas ad

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Boxer formally announces its intention to list on JSE

Boxer formally announces its intention to list on JSE

Malatsi follows through on DA policy plans in withdrawal of SABC Bill

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Lauren Crooks 3 Feb 2021

Mark1 launches independent martech advisory firm, Carbon1

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Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO

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3 Feb 2021

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#BizTrends2021: Youth in leadership - transformation requires genuine intent

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#BizTrends2021: Change is inevitable, growth is deliberate

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#BehindtheMask: Tilesh Bhaga, creative technologist at Grey Africa

#BehindtheMask: Tilesh Bhaga, creative technologist at Grey Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 3 Feb 2021

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#BizTrends2021: A small idea can change the world

Nicci Botha 3 Feb 2021

D&AD collaborates with Chivas Regal on latest New Blood Quickfire brief

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3 Feb 2021

New York Festivals Advertising Awards launches Genius 100 Inspiration Award

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Customer-influenced content leads the way for digital signage

Customer-influenced content leads the way for digital signage

3 Feb 2021

WPP and TikTok announce global agency partnership

WPP and TikTok announce global agency partnership

3 Feb 2021

Finding the balance when managing a pitch process effectively

Finding the balance when managing a pitch process effectively

Johanna McDowell 2 Feb 2021

Ogilvy Cape Town appoints new creative leader

Ogilvy Cape Town appoints new creative leader

Ogilvy South Africa 2 Feb 2021

#BizTrends2021: How we can create new ways to adapt to our new days

#BizTrends2021: How we can create new ways to adapt to our new days

Imran Salie 2 Feb 2021

It is official! 2020 Loeries Official Rankings released

It is official! 2020 Loeries Official Rankings released

Loeries 2 Feb 2021

How to unleash the power of machine learning in digital marketing

How to unleash the power of machine learning in digital marketing

Grant Lapping 2 Feb 2021

The One Club expands One School to Chicago and Atlanta

The One Club expands One School to Chicago and Atlanta

2 Feb 2021

Streaming services, cinemas, and the rise of the home theatre

Streaming services, cinemas, and the rise of the home theatre

Lance Shaun Berger 2 Feb 2021

What will great activations look like in 2021?

What will great activations look like in 2021?

Andreas Smit 2 Feb 2021

What you should know about marketing in 2021

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#BizTrends2021: How Gen Z is changing the face of leadership

#BizTrends2021: How Gen Z is changing the face of leadership

Shan Radcliffe 1 Feb 2021

D&AD announces jury for 2021

D&AD announces jury for 2021

1 Feb 2021

What is shaping culture? Kindness

What is shaping culture? Kindness

Brett Rogers 1 Feb 2021

SA creatives' textile designs to feature in global Trenery collection

SA creatives' textile designs to feature in global Trenery collection

1 Feb 2021

Ramaphosa promotes platform for safety of journalists

Ramaphosa promotes platform for safety of journalists

1 Feb 2021

We need to stop trying to control the B2B buying journey

We need to stop trying to control the B2B buying journey

Alon Fittinghoff 1 Feb 2021

Clockwork expands to the UK

Clockwork expands to the UK

Clockwork 1 Feb 2021

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All the 2021 Golden Globe nominations

All the 2021 Golden Globe nominations

4 Feb 2021

Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO

Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO

3 Feb 2021

WAN-IFRA announces New Media Freedom Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa

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Report shows western sources dominate how the Africa story is told

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Graeme Palmer 25 Jan 2021

5 steps to help SMEs succeed in digital transformation

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5 steps to help SMEs succeed in digital transformation

Matthew Campbell 22 Jan 2021

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Steady interest rates outcome still positive for agriculture in tough times

Paul Makube 22 Jan 2021

Are SA employers allowed to implement a compulsory Covid-19 vaccine policy? - Part 2

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Are SA employers allowed to implement a compulsory Covid-19 vaccine policy? - Part 2

Jason Whyte 19 Jan 2021

#BizTrends2021: 2021 is set to be a promising year for the fashionably forward

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#BizTrends2021: 2021 is set to be a promising year for the fashionably forward

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Are SA employers allowed to implement a compulsory Covid-19 vaccine policy? - Part 1

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Jason Whyte 15 Jan 2021

Digital signature on an Offer to Purchase - is it legally valid?

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Leigh-Anne Kriel 12 Jan 2021

What are SA's most in-demand jobs for the next decade?

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What are SA's most in-demand jobs for the next decade?

Jake Willis 11 Jan 2021

#BizTrends2021: How Covid-19 has forced designers to reimagine the work experience

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#BizTrends2021: How Covid-19 has forced designers to reimagine the work experience

Sindy Peters 11 Jan 2021

Agriculture's 3rd quarter 2020 GDP outcomes still impressive

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Paul Makube 9 Dec 2020

Businesses should adopt Black Friday thinking permanently

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Businesses should adopt Black Friday thinking permanently

Yudhvir Seetharam 24 Nov 2020

Strong meat prices signal expensive braais in December

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Paul Makube 23 Nov 2020

Low rates positive for agriculture heading into the new crop season

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Paul Makube 20 Nov 2020

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Homeschooling vs online schooling - which is the right route for you?

Louise Schoonwinkel 19 Nov 2020

5 ways to relieve fatigue in remote teams

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5 ways to relieve fatigue in remote teams

Andrew Bourne 20 Oct 2020

Fuel price drop, a boost for 2020/21 summer crop planting season

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Fuel price drop, a boost for 2020/21 summer crop planting season

Paul Makube 7 Oct 2020

The Cape High Court has ruled that the Intestate Succession Act is unconstitutional in that it only caters for married and same-sex couples. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

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Former domestic worker to inherit Camps Bay guest house and Sea Point flat

Tania Broughton 5 Oct 2020

Outlook for the agricultural sector into 2021

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Paul Makube 1 Oct 2020

#DoBizZA: Fulfilling the potential of South African fashion

Retail

#DoBizZA: Fulfilling the potential of South African fashion

Lucilla Booyzen 28 Sep 2020

Adapting the supply chain to the 'new normal'

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Adapting the supply chain to the 'new normal'

Andrew Dawson 23 Sep 2020

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#MEX20 available to stream until 30 September 2020

22 Sep 2020

Nespresso commits to carbon neutral coffee by 2022

Retail

Nespresso commits to carbon neutral coffee by 2022

18 Sep 2020

Low rates continue to spur confidence in agriculture

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Paul Makube 18 Sep 2020

#MEX20 closes with multi-Grammy-winning composer Rachel Z

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#MEX20 closes with multi-Grammy-winning composer Rachel Z

Martin Myers 16 Sep 2020

Government should encourage the use of locally produced building materials

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Morag Evans 11 Sep 2020

SA agriculture posts strong growth in Q2 of 2020

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Charles and Arthur Goldstuck to open #MEX20

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#DoBizZA: Franchising for success in a challenging environment

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#DoBizZA: Franchising for success in a challenging environment

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#WomensMonth: KFC's Nolo Thobejane on achieving QSR success in Africa

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Big harvests for 2020, from summer to winter

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