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National Geographic Africa unveils adventurous upcoming programming slate

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Birdwatching at the Loeries: E1 State of the Nation

Loeries Creative Week

Birdwatching at the Loeries: E1 State of the Nation

3 Oct 2023

#Loeries2023: Tune in to the official Loeries podcast with VMLY&R and Bizcommunity

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2023: Tune in to the official Loeries podcast with VMLY&R and Bizcommunity

2 Oct 2023

Image supplied. The 45th Loeries Creative Week kicks off on Monday and Bizcommunity, as a media partner to The Loeries, will be on the ground

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2023: Bizcommunity - Ready for Loeries Creative Week

Danette Breitenbach 29 Sep 2023

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#InternationalPodcastDay: African podcasts can keep our heritage alive

29 Sep 2023

Source: iono.fm International Podcast Day is on 30 September. Celebrate with some local podcasts like F1: Track This

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#InternationalPodcastDay: Celebrate with 4 local podcasts from F1 to baby care

29 Sep 2023

Image supplied. The Durban FilmMart has selected 35 participants from 22 countries across the continent for the third edition of its DFMI Business Lab

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35 participants from 22 countries from Africa selected to DFMI Business Lab

28 Sep 2023

Wiseman Ncube plays Mandoza in the new biopic. Source: BET Africa.

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Mandoza streams spike after launch of biopic

15 Sep 2023

Source: © Adeniji Aabdullah Podcasting can reinvigorate newsrooms, and it is doing just that in Africa

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13 Sep 2023

Source: © WPP WPP's chief operating officer, Andrew Scott, has been appointed as an executive director to the Board of WPP

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WPP appoints chief operating officer, Andrew Scott, to Board

12 Sep 2023

Rema has made history by having the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify. Source: Twitter.

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Rema's Calm Down with Selena Gomez hits 1bn Spotify streams, a first for African artist

12 Sep 2023

1Magic presents Impilo Ye Piano: Dive into the vibrant world of Amapiano!

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1Magic presents Impilo Ye Piano: Dive into the vibrant world of Amapiano!

DStv Media Sales 31 Aug 2023

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From gqom to gospel: Female Afrikaans singers are embracing change

30 Aug 2023

Leslie Adams says investing in local content makes business sense. Source: Mzansi Magic.

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Investing in hot local content makes business sense

Leslie Adams 30 Aug 2023

The late amapiano artist Costa Titch has more than 16 million streams on Spotify for his hit song Big Flexa. Source: Instagram.

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Spotify Report: Amapiano genre had 1.9bn streams in 2022

28 Aug 2023

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New groove: Gen Z dominates Hip hop streams on anniversary celebration

22 Aug 2023

#BehindtheCampaign of 'Have You Heard' - a TVC for Spotify Kenya by Machine_

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MTN and Disney+ launch mobile plan

3 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Promise agency has been named the IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards, in partnership with Accenture Song, best digital agency

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#Bookmarks2023: All the 2023 Bookmark Awards winners

28 Jul 2023

Image supplied. The Bookmakr Finalists Showcase panel with IAB South Africa CEO Razia Pillay (middle) and host, Accenture Song’s Mushambi Mutuma (end right). Thepanelist are: (l to r): Executive creative director at Ogilvy South Africa - Alex Goldberg, EssenceMediacom SA social media director - Luzuko Tena, head of group digital communications Sasol - MJ Khan, senior manager: digital at SuperSport - Rikashni Rangasamy

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2023: The power of purpose-led campaigns - Does your brand have a backbone?

Danette Breitenbach 27 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Head of IAB South Africa’s Agency Council and managing director of Machine_ Robyn Campbell examines four trends impacting the digital media industry

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2023: 4 trends impacting the digital media industry

Danette Breitenbach 27 Jul 2023

Image supplied. The first Bookmarks Finalists' Showcase feature panlists (l to r:) Executive creative director at Ogilvy South Africa - Alex Goldberg, EssenceMediacom SA social media director- Luzuko Tena, head of group digital communications at Sasol - MJ Khan and senior manager: digital at SuperSport - Rikashni Rangasamy

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2023: Inaugural Bookmarks Finalists' Showcase a wealth of insights and engagement

27 Jul 2023

The Creative Circle Full Circle: Happening today!

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The Creative Circle Full Circle: Happening today!

25 Jul 2023

Manusha Sarawan promoted to MD for Southern and East Africa, UMG

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Manusha Sarawan promoted to MD for Southern and East Africa, UMG

25 Jul 2023

#Bookmarks2023: The IAB SA 2023 Bookmark Awards: All you need to know

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2023: The IAB SA 2023 Bookmark Awards: All you need to know

25 Jul 2023

Episode 9 of 21: Netflix embracing chaos

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Episode 9 of 21: Netflix embracing chaos

Delta Victor Bravo 24 Jul 2023

South Africa needs a comprehensive, multifaceted strategy to curb the economic impact of piracy

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South Africa needs a comprehensive, multifaceted strategy to curb the economic impact of piracy

Chola Makgamathe, MultiChoice 24 Jul 2023

Source: © cometocapetown.com AS a consequence of the US SAG-AFTRA’s strike, the Cape Town film industry has reported the shutting down of filming of at least one video streaming service

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SAGA supports US SAG-AFTRA strike despite negative effect on Cape Town movie industry

20 Jul 2023

Marketers, #DoMore celebrating and collaborating on Biz

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Marketers, #DoMore celebrating and collaborating on Biz

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Communities must be educated on intellectual property rights

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Communities must be educated on intellectual property rights

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Spotify data: GenZs are listening to Mnike at supper time

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Source: © WPP WPP's chief operating officer, Andrew Scott, has been appointed as an executive director to the Board of WPP

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Rema has made history by having the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify. Source: Twitter.

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22 Aug 2023

#BehindtheCampaign of 'Have You Heard' - a TVC for Spotify Kenya by Machine_

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Marketing & MediaMTN and Disney+ launch mobile plan

3 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Promise agency has been named the IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards, in partnership with Accenture Song, best digital agency

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28 Jul 2023

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Marketing & Media#Bookmarks2023: The power of purpose-led campaigns - Does your brand have a backbone?

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Image supplied. Head of IAB South Africa’s Agency Council and managing director of Machine_ Robyn Campbell examines four trends impacting the digital media industry

Marketing & Media#Bookmarks2023: 4 trends impacting the digital media industry

Danette Breitenbach 27 Jul 2023

Image supplied. The first Bookmarks Finalists' Showcase feature panlists (l to r:) Executive creative director at Ogilvy South Africa - Alex Goldberg, EssenceMediacom SA social media director- Luzuko Tena, head of group digital communications at Sasol - MJ Khan and senior manager: digital at SuperSport - Rikashni Rangasamy

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The Creative Circle Full Circle: Happening today!

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25 Jul 2023

Manusha Sarawan promoted to MD for Southern and East Africa, UMG

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#Bookmarks2023: The IAB SA 2023 Bookmark Awards: All you need to know

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25 Jul 2023

Episode 9 of 21: Netflix embracing chaos

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Delta Victor Bravo 24 Jul 2023

South Africa needs a comprehensive, multifaceted strategy to curb the economic impact of piracy

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Chola Makgamathe, MultiChoice 24 Jul 2023

Source: © cometocapetown.com AS a consequence of the US SAG-AFTRA’s strike, the Cape Town film industry has reported the shutting down of filming of at least one video streaming service

Marketing & MediaSAGA supports US SAG-AFTRA strike despite negative effect on Cape Town movie industry

20 Jul 2023

Marketers, #DoMore celebrating and collaborating on Biz

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Bizcommunity.com 19 Jul 2023

Communities must be educated on intellectual property rights

Marketing & MediaCommunities must be educated on intellectual property rights

Chola Makgamathe, MultiChoice 18 Jul 2023

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Marketing & MediaSpotify data: GenZs are listening to Mnike at supper time

7 Jul 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

#Cannes2023: SA's Promise, Kenya's ScanAd and Dubai's FP7 McCann bring home Silver Lions

Marketing & Media#Cannes2023: SA's Promise, Kenya's ScanAd and Dubai's FP7 McCann bring home Silver Lions

Danette Breitenbach 22 Jun 2023

Cannes 2023 has released a number of shortlists

Marketing & Media#Cannes2023: Africa and the Middle East agencies in Cannes shortlists

Danette Breitenbach 19 Jun 2023

Source: © Emmanuel Jason Eliphalet , 5FM’s online pop-up station, 5 Extra, the youth month edition, with content and music by under 25s, launched on the 5FM App for Youth Month

Marketing & Media#YouthMonth: 5FM's online pop-up station, 5 Extra by the youth for the youth

Danette Breitenbach 7 Jun 2023

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Marketing & MediaDStv subscribers gain access to BritBox's best of British TV

7 Jun 2023

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Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: African content takes centre stage

Karabo Ledwaba 31 May 2023

Image supplied. SAB VP Vaughan Croeser. South African Breweries (SAB) will once again partner with The Loeries

Marketing & MediaSAB and The Loeries continue long-standing relationship

30 May 2023

Image supplied. The Creative Circle’s Full Circle 2023 event takes place on 25 July, 2023, at 3pm, at Vodacom World, Gauteng

Marketing & Media#Cannes2023: Creative Circle Full Circle 2023 - An inspiring showcase of top trends

29 May 2023

Source © rawpixel YouTube reaches half of all internet users globally (2.07 billion), and more than one billion hours of video are watched every day on YouTube

Marketing & MediaYouTube ad revenue is set to rise to $30.4bn - more than double 2022's growth rate

29 May 2023

Award-winning South African ISP shares recipe for success

Marketing & MediaAward-winning South African ISP shares recipe for success

Birthmark 29 May 2023