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Source: © 123rf Packaging design plays a valuable role in the consumer sales and ROI process at a retail level

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Image supplied. Mohlalefi Lentsoane, executive creative director of M&C Saatchi Abel; Makosha Maja-Rasethaba, chief diversity officer of the M&C Saatchi Group SA, and head of strategy in Johannesburg; Masego Motsogi, incoming managing director of M&C Saatchi Abel Johannesburg; and Neo Mashigo, chief creative officer of M&C Saatchi Group SA

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Brutal Fruit launches female-centric venue in Soweto

Brutal Fruit launches female-centric venue in Soweto

16 Aug 2023

Jessica Mahlekisi is the marketing and digital coordinator in the Luxe division at L’Oréal South Africa. Source: Supplied.

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Karabo Ledwaba 15 Aug 2023

Oliver increases operational and cross-functional capabilities with new senior appointment

Oliver increases operational and cross-functional capabilities with new senior appointment

Oliver 15 Aug 2023

Image supplied. FP7McCann Dubai for its client the Testicular Cancer Society for its campaign Wall Street Balls is one of four 2023 Genius 100 Inspiration Award winners

FP7McCann Dubai one of four 2023 Genius 100 Inspiration Award winners

11 Aug 2023

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Actress Moliehi Didie Makobane launches lip gloss range

Actress Moliehi Didie Makobane launches lip gloss range

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Merlene Engelbrecht 10 Aug 2023

Source: © Search Engine Journal a growing portion of Generation Z consumers turn to TikTok as their social media platform of choice

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Image supplied. Captain Morgan has launched its first ever pan-African campaign, Spice On Africa

#BehindtheCampaign: Captain Morgan launches Spice On Africa, its first ever pan-African campaign

8 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Ford is the official vehicle partner for Faces, partnering with trail seekers and cycling enthusiasts locally

Ford South Africa partners with adventure cycling company

4 Aug 2023

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4 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. Atang Matebesi, the chief executive officer of Santam’s Client Solutions business.

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3 Aug 2023

#BehindtheIMC: Brian Mtongana, executive creative director at Woolworths

#BehindtheIMC: Brian Mtongana, executive creative director at Woolworths

3 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Warc’s Creative Effectiveness Lions 2023 - Insights from the winners, identifies trends and themes common to the award-winning campaigns of this year’s Cannes Creative Effectiveness Lions

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1 Aug 2023

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31 Jul 2023

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Image supplied. Cathy Gathu has joined Ogilvy Africa as managing partner

Cathy Gathu appointed Ogilvy Africa's managing partner

28 Jul 2023

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Thompson becomes ThreeTenSeven, specialising in health transformation

28 Jul 2023

Siya Kolisi is South African Tourism's new global brand advocate

28 Jul 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

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

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Source: © 123rf Packaging design plays a valuable role in the consumer sales and ROI process at a retail level

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Just Design 22 Aug 2023

Bos Ice Tea launches limited edition can with rugby icon, Siya Kolisi

Bos Ice Tea launches limited edition can with rugby icon, Siya Kolisi

21 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Mohlalefi Lentsoane, executive creative director of M&C Saatchi Abel; Makosha Maja-Rasethaba, chief diversity officer of the M&C Saatchi Group SA, and head of strategy in Johannesburg; Masego Motsogi, incoming managing director of M&C Saatchi Abel Johannesburg; and Neo Mashigo, chief creative officer of M&C Saatchi Group SA

EXCLUSIVE: Masego Motsogi to lead M&C Saatchi Abel Johannesburg

18 Aug 2023

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TDMC 18 Aug 2023

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Kantar 16 Aug 2023

Brutal Fruit launches female-centric venue in Soweto

Brutal Fruit launches female-centric venue in Soweto

16 Aug 2023

Jessica Mahlekisi is the marketing and digital coordinator in the Luxe division at L’Oréal South Africa. Source: Supplied.

#WomensMonth: Jessica Mahlekisi, marketing & digital coordinator in L'Oreal SA's Luxe division

Karabo Ledwaba 15 Aug 2023

Oliver increases operational and cross-functional capabilities with new senior appointment

Oliver increases operational and cross-functional capabilities with new senior appointment

Oliver 15 Aug 2023

Image supplied. FP7McCann Dubai for its client the Testicular Cancer Society for its campaign Wall Street Balls is one of four 2023 Genius 100 Inspiration Award winners

FP7McCann Dubai one of four 2023 Genius 100 Inspiration Award winners

11 Aug 2023

Why Dunkin' and Lego rebrands succeeded - but X missed the mark

Matthew Pittman 11 Aug 2023

Actress Moliehi Didie Makobane launches lip gloss range

Actress Moliehi Didie Makobane launches lip gloss range

11 Aug 2023

Image source: Brett Jordan from

Bye-bye Twitter birdie - gone but still under trade mark

Merlene Engelbrecht 10 Aug 2023

Source: © Search Engine Journal a growing portion of Generation Z consumers turn to TikTok as their social media platform of choice

#Exclusive: 5 ways brands can take advantage of the TikTok as a search engine trend

Erin Deetlefs 8 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Captain Morgan has launched its first ever pan-African campaign, Spice On Africa

#BehindtheCampaign: Captain Morgan launches Spice On Africa, its first ever pan-African campaign

8 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Ford is the official vehicle partner for Faces, partnering with trail seekers and cycling enthusiasts locally

Ford South Africa partners with adventure cycling company

4 Aug 2023

Dolls and dollars: why small businesses should be wary of cashing in on Barbiemania with their branding

Graeme Austin 4 Aug 2023

More findings from Scopen's Agency Scope in Mexico

4 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf The latest Maps shows consumer behaviour shifts in shopping

Maps shows changes in consumer behaviour, shopping patterns and media consumption

4 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. Atang Matebesi, the chief executive officer of Santam’s Client Solutions business.

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3 Aug 2023

#BehindtheIMC: Brian Mtongana, executive creative director at Woolworths

#BehindtheIMC: Brian Mtongana, executive creative director at Woolworths

3 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Warc’s Creative Effectiveness Lions 2023 - Insights from the winners, identifies trends and themes common to the award-winning campaigns of this year’s Cannes Creative Effectiveness Lions

#Cannes2023: What an award-winning creative effectiveness entry looks like

2 Aug 2023

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Image supplied. Hansa's Have They Skipped campaign from Joe Public Cape Town heroes age and experience in a youth-focused advertising landscape

Hansa campaign speaks to over-30s

1 Aug 2023

Heineken, Moutai and Moët & Chandon are the most valuable liquor brands

31 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Promise agency was named best digital agency at the 2023 IAB Bookmark Awards

#Bookmarks2023: Legacy brands lead the way with digital excellence

Danette Breitenbach 31 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Cathy Gathu has joined Ogilvy Africa as managing partner

Cathy Gathu appointed Ogilvy Africa's managing partner

28 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied.

Thompson becomes ThreeTenSeven, specialising in health transformation

28 Jul 2023

Siya Kolisi is South African Tourism's new global brand advocate

28 Jul 2023

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

#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

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

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

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

27 Jul 2023

The Creative Circle Full Circle: Happening today!

The Creative Circle Full Circle: Happening today!

25 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Puma has opened a United Warriors pop up store for the duration of the Netball World Cup being hosted in Cape Town

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25 Jul 2023

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

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

25 Jul 2023

Elon Musk rebrands Twitter to X

24 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied. Founder of Made To Thrive, Steve Stavs.

#Newsmaker: Unlocking the future of healthcare with biohacker Steve Stavs

Katja Hamilton 21 Jul 2023

Area 23 NY's creative director, Geet Rathi named Loeries design category jury president

Area 23 NY's creative director, Geet Rathi named Loeries design category jury president

21 Jul 2023

Calling all brands to participate in the 2023 IIE-Vega Brand Challenge

Vega School 21 Jul 2023

Action learning: Preparing students for the real world of the creative industries

20 Jul 2023

Marketers, #DoMore celebrating and collaborating on Biz

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