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Boxer formally announces its intention to list on JSE

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

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Inflationary pressures see alcohol and fast food purchases decline

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Mattel scrambles after Wicked doll packaging links to explicit site

SAB triumphs with 9 Effie Awards, cementing its position as SA's Most Effective Marketer

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#Loeries: Offical After-Party

#Loeries: Offical After-Party

#Loeries: Awards Night 2

#Loeries: Awards Night 2

Birdwatching at The Loeries Episode 3: The Energy Episode

#Loeries: International Seminar of Creativity

#Loeries: International Seminar of Creativity

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

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

Mateen Suliman, Business Development Executive at new-age systems and solutions integrator, +OneX (Image supplied)

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

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

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

Malatsi follows through on DA policy plans in withdrawal of SABC BillLindsey Schutters

Source: © 123rf Competition for viewership remains fragmented across various platforms, as multi-platform behaviour highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching television and radio listening

Maps highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching TV and radio listeningDanette Breitenbach

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SAB triumphs with 9 Effie Awards, cementing its position as SA's Most Effective Marketer

SAB triumphs with 9 Effie Awards, cementing its position as SA's Most Effective MarketerSouth African Breweries

The dolls are marketed to children. Source: Mattel.

Mattel scrambles after Wicked doll packaging links to explicit site

Christophe Deloire was the head of media freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Source: RSF.

Meet the world's bravest reporters at CPJ's 34th annual awards, hosted by John Oliver

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Cannes Lions 2025 to boost creative diversity with €2m funding

Source: © Cottonbro Studio There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform's future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power

Uncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black Friday

State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black FridayNIQ and GfK – an NIQ Company

Empowering designers the Nando’s way: Andani.Africa celebrates emerging creatives in the sector

Empowering designers the Nando’s way: Andani.Africa celebrates emerging creatives in the sectorAndani.Africa

Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards’ (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg (Image supplied)

News24 journalists take top honours in 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

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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On International Beer Day, Heineken says you can forget about the beer

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Heineken Beverages 5 Aug 2024

5 reasons why creative agencies need to embrace AI now

Darren Morris 5 Aug 2024

(Image supplied) Reveel and Virgin Active SA are launching a pioneering digital network in health & wellness clubs across South Africa

DOOH initiative to transform health & wellness landscape

5 Aug 2024

Source: © Olympics A As a sponsor, from January to May 2024, Visa has spent nearly $29m on advertising for the Olympics

#Paris2024: How brands are using long-term sports sponsorships to build brand equity

5 Aug 2024

MediaHeads 360 celebrates 6 years of empowering women in marketing with its 2024 bursary competition!

MediaHeads 360 celebrates 6 years of empowering women in marketing with its 2024 bursary competition!

MediaHeads 360 5 Aug 2024

Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity. Five South Africans have been named in Provopke Media's 2024 Influence 100 list. L to r: Nontokozo Madonsela, Jacqui O'Sullivan, Nompilo Morafo, Stephen Chege, and Nevashnee Naicker

5 South Africans on Provoke Media’s 2024 Influence 100 list

5 Aug 2024

Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen is the Muffin Man. Source: Supplied.

Muffin Man Mania: A sweet PR boost for the Olympics amid controversy

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Aug 2024

How consumer demand is driving change in food packaging

How consumer demand is driving change in food packaging

KLA 5 Aug 2024

Jacaranda FM calls for #HerPerfectPitch2024 entries

Jacaranda FM calls for #HerPerfectPitch2024 entries

Jacaranda FM 5 Aug 2024

#Bookmarks2024: The importance of awards in digital marketing, more than just a trophy

#Bookmarks2024: The importance of awards in digital marketing, more than just a trophy

Geneviéve Meiring 2 Aug 2024

Urban Brew Studios-produced Women With Purpose returns stronger than ever for Season 4

Urban Brew Studios-produced Women With Purpose returns stronger than ever for Season 4

Urban Brew Studios 2 Aug 2024

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#BehindtheCampaign: King Price’s in-sho-sho is sure-sure

2 Aug 2024

WPP on the hunt for 16 creatives for its Creative Tech Apprenticeship

2 Aug 2024

The ad has been ruled as not discriminatory. Source: YouTube.

We buy Cars ad not derogatory to Afrikaans community, ARB rules

Karabo Ledwaba 2 Aug 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine dominates in SA Box Office

Deadpool & Wolverine dominates in SA Box Office

2 Aug 2024

Group M appoints leadership trio of powerful women

Group M appoints leadership trio of powerful women

2 Aug 2024

Tourism Marketing Conference to highlight new trends and strategies

2 Aug 2024

Monate Tuckshop in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, branded by local artists, showcasing some of Tiger Brands’ most purchased core products in local townships (Image supplied)

Bold spaza shop murals part of Tiger Brands expansion drive into informal market

2 Aug 2024

Dentsu unveils groundbreaking global report: The Era of the Insight to Foresight Pivot

Dentsu unveils groundbreaking global report: The Era of the Insight to Foresight Pivot

Dentsu 2 Aug 2024

MullenLowe launches 7 Days 7 Ways with Spekko Rice

MullenLowe launches 7 Days 7 Ways with Spekko Rice

Mullen Lowe South Africa 2 Aug 2024

Source: © 123rf Immersive Fox has launched its AI-driven text-to-video AI actor technology in South Africa

AI-driven text-to-video AI actor technology launches in SA

2 Aug 2024

Meet Brand Story: Media24 News’ content studio has a fresh face and a new name

Media24 2 Aug 2024

OFM celebrates 38 years with The 38

OFM celebrates 38 years with The 38

OFM Radio 2 Aug 2024

A women must, nothing… Momentum shines a spotlight on social codes impacting women’s finances

A women must, nothing… Momentum shines a spotlight on social codes impacting women’s finances

MSports 1 Aug 2024

Simple Skin celebrates Women's Month with official launch in August 2024

Simple Skin celebrates Women's Month with official launch in August 2024

eQvest 1 Aug 2024

What exactly is creative PR and does it exist?

What exactly is creative PR and does it exist?

Sasha Kupritz, TenacityPR 1 Aug 2024

Irvine Partners announces German expansion and launches dedicated travel and tourism division

Irvine Partners announces German expansion and launches dedicated travel and tourism division

Irvine Partners 1 Aug 2024

Image supplied. The shopper is driving the retail agenda reveals Trade Intelligence’s inaugural SA Grocery Shopper Report

5 trends tipping the power to the retail shopper

1 Aug 2024

Upcoming Effie dialogue to focus on influencer marketing and marketing effectiveness

Upcoming Effie dialogue to focus on influencer marketing and marketing effectiveness

Association for Communication and Advertising 1 Aug 2024

5 must-watch interviews on Smart Money with Alishia Seckam

5 must-watch interviews on Smart Money with Alishia Seckam

Broad Media 1 Aug 2024

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Source: © Econoimic Times L’Oréal International Distribution has appointed Wavemaker as its EMEA media agency

Wavemaker appointed L’Oréal International Distribution's EMEA media agency

1 Aug 2024

China's national spirit, Moutai, the world's most valuable spirits brand

1 Aug 2024

Corona Extra reclaims top spot as world's most valuable beer

31 Jul 2024

Adidas' brand sentiment plummets after dropping Bella Hadid

Danette Breitenbach 29 Jul 2024

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On International Beer Day, Heineken says you can forget about the beer

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On International Beer Day, Heineken says you can forget about the beer

Heineken Beverages 5 Aug 2024

August brings fuel price relief for South African motorists

Automotive

August brings fuel price relief for South African motorists

5 Aug 2024

Source: Liza Street and Taryn Uhlmann, co-founders of Ajuda.

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The future of secure, accessible personal health records

5 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Dino Zuccollo, head of investor solutions at Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management.

Finance

Tax incentive window closing for SA renewables

5 Aug 2024

July 2024 sees a rise in car sales, but exports face declines

Automotive

July 2024 sees a rise in car sales, but exports face declines

5 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Waldo Marcus, industry principal at TPN.

Property

Demand for SA rental property on the rise

5 Aug 2024

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Tourism & Travel

SAA expands Mauritius route with additional daily flights

5 Aug 2024

Under One Roof rolls out its residential property listing service

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Under One Roof rolls out its residential property listing service

Under One Roof 5 Aug 2024

From dreams to reality: Applications open for BET Software’s ‘Dare To Dream’ Bursary Programme

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From dreams to reality: Applications open for BET Software’s ‘Dare To Dream’ Bursary Programme

BET Software 5 Aug 2024

How consumer demand is driving change in food packaging

Retail

How consumer demand is driving change in food packaging

KLA 5 Aug 2024

SA's BELA Bill needs reevaluation, says education analyst Dr Corrin Varady

Education

SA's BELA Bill needs reevaluation, says education analyst Dr Corrin Varady

5 Aug 2024

Source: Alexas_Fotos via

Logistics & Transport

Tanzania launches $3.1bn railway to enhance infrastructure, trade

Nuzulack Dausen 5 Aug 2024

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HR & Management

Devil in the details: Calculating compensation for unfair dismissal

Ayanda Nkabinde and Soraia Machado 5 Aug 2024

Coleus is one of the biggest suppliers of crown corks in South Africa.

Construction & Engineering

Guala Closures to acquire Coleus Packaging and dominate cap market

Lindsey Schutters 5 Aug 2024

Cyan Development Concepts transforming lives and spaces through tech, art and community

Entrepreneurship

Cyan Development Concepts transforming lives and spaces through tech, art and community

The Innovator Trust 5 Aug 2024

From fear to respect: Redefining workplace dynamics for success

HR & Management

From fear to respect: Redefining workplace dynamics for success

Melanie Campbell, RAPT Creative Agency 5 Aug 2024

Bibi Cash & Carry opens flagship store in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State

Retail

Bibi Cash & Carry opens flagship store in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State

5 Aug 2024

Women in Wine uncorks exclusive range at Shoprite

Retail

Women in Wine uncorks exclusive range at Shoprite

5 Aug 2024

2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur finalists announced

Agriculture

2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur finalists announced

5 Aug 2024

New guidelines for women safety in mining is a big step forward in the industry's fight against GBVF

Energy & Mining

#WomensMonth: South African mining industry takes big step in fight against GBVF

Lindsey Schutters 4 Aug 2024

10 new speakers announced for Singularity South Africa Summit 2024

ESG & Sustainability

10 new speakers announced for Singularity South Africa Summit 2024

Mann Made 2 Aug 2024

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Finance

The shift from RMS to RM: What it means for South Africa’s debit orders

2 Aug 2024

Celebrating the everyday heroes: The Real Homemakers of Mzansi Campaign

Lifestyle

Celebrating the everyday heroes: The Real Homemakers of Mzansi Campaign

OnPoint PR 2 Aug 2024

SAHHA Conference 2024: Exciting programme gighlights revealed

Logistics & Transport

SAHHA Conference 2024: Exciting programme gighlights revealed

SAHHA Conference 2 Aug 2024

Healthcare

Research on Alzheimer drug reveals new cell health mechanism

2 Aug 2024

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HR & Management

Is the green economy the key to job creation in Africa?

2 Aug 2024

Source: Sherissa R/Pexels

ICT

Inq. makes South Africa regional edge power

2 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied.

Property

R1.2bn lifestyle residential oasis Sibaya launches with 30% sales success

2 Aug 2024

Secure your workforce’s future: Simply Staff Cover now integrated with Sage

Finance

Secure your workforce’s future: Simply Staff Cover now integrated with Sage

Simply Financial Services 2 Aug 2024

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Legal

Have your say on tax proposals

2 Aug 2024

SAB's Tholoana Enterprise Programme seeks high-potential entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship

SAB's Tholoana Enterprise Programme seeks high-potential entrepreneurs

2 Aug 2024

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Legal

MTN loses Special Tribunal application

2 Aug 2024

Introducing Bernini Mimosa Sparkling Spritzer: The perfect blend with real orange juice

Retail

Introducing Bernini Mimosa Sparkling Spritzer: The perfect blend with real orange juice

Heineken Beverages 2 Aug 2024

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