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$TBWA\South Africa has appointed Karabo Motsepe as its new head of talent acquisition (Image supplied)$

Karabo Motsepe appointed TBWA\South Africa's head of talent acquisition

From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Steve Holland, Nandita Bose, Stephanie Kelly and Joseph Ax

Free WhatsApp Business incoming service conversations

Why personalisation trumps segmentation in understanding your audience

Cezanne Joynt

22nd Absa Champagne in Africa Festival: A feast for the senses

2024 Earthshot Prize - the 5 winners of £1m

Why South African advertising needs to rediscover its storytelling roots

Stefanie Davis

Get spicy with Think Flavour's new Pimp My Pantry product range

Part 3: AI in Advertising - From the threat of AI to Nobel Prizes for AI

Top 5 reasons brands should embrace till slip competitions with SmartSlip

Top 5 reasons brands should embrace till slip competitions with SmartSlipTechsys Digital

CapeTalk podcast series achieves double distinction at the South African Podcast Awards

CapeTalk podcast series achieves double distinction at the South African Podcast AwardsPrimedia Broadcasting

The case for Cape Town

The case for Cape TownTractor Outdoor

Digital Marketing Conference: Marketers gather in Cape Town to master online marketing strategies

Digital Marketing Conference: Marketers gather in Cape Town to master online marketing strategiesCadek Media

Singularity Summit 2024 brings mind-bending exponential technologies to Africa

Singularity Summit 2024 brings mind-bending exponential technologies to AfricaMann Made

Teach your creatives to think: Unpopular opinion by a copywriter

Teach your creatives to think: Unpopular opinion by a copywriterAthi Sokutu, Wetpaint Advertising

Ogilvy’s the most awarded and most effective agency at Effies 2024

Ogilvy’s the most awarded and most effective agency at Effies 2024Ogilvy South Africa

Website builder vs WordPress: Practical uses

Website builder vs WordPress: Practical usesDomains.co.za

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CapeTalk podcast series achieves double distinction at the South African Podcast Awards

CapeTalk podcast series achieves double distinction at the South African Podcast Awards

Primedia Broadcasting 19 hours

The case for Cape Town

The case for Cape Town

Tractor Outdoor 20 hours

Digital Marketing Conference: Marketers gather in Cape Town to master online marketing strategies

Digital Marketing Conference: Marketers gather in Cape Town to master online marketing strategies

Cadek Media 20 hours

Singularity Summit 2024 brings mind-bending exponential technologies to Africa

Singularity Summit 2024 brings mind-bending exponential technologies to Africa

Mann Made 20 hours

Teach your creatives to think: Unpopular opinion by a copywriter

Teach your creatives to think: Unpopular opinion by a copywriter

Athi Sokutu, Wetpaint Advertising 21 hours

Ogilvy’s the most awarded and most effective agency at Effies 2024

Ogilvy’s the most awarded and most effective agency at Effies 2024

Ogilvy South Africa 1 day

Website builder vs WordPress: Practical uses

Website builder vs WordPress: Practical uses

Domains.co.za 1 day

Hot 102.7FM raises R27.5m for charity at annual Teddython fundraiser

Hot 102.7FM raises R27.5m for charity at annual Teddython fundraiser

HOT 102.7FM 1 day

Agency gets finalist nod for 3 top marketing awards

Agency gets finalist nod for 3 top marketing awards

Matte BLK 1 day

The Afda Graduation Festival 2024 – Celebrating 30 years of Afda

The Afda Graduation Festival 2024 – Celebrating 30 years of Afda

Earle Holmes, AFDA 1 day

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 change

Sharleen James, Association for Communication and Advertising 2 days

Afda film Anguish wins Best Student Film at Saftas

Afda film Anguish wins Best Student Film at Saftas

Earle Holmes, AFDA 2 days

Reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Month at Wavemaker South Africa

Reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Month at Wavemaker South Africa

Wavemaker 2 days

Frontline forward: Insights from non-desk employees in ever-changing work environments

Frontline forward: Insights from non-desk employees in ever-changing work environments

Wyzetalk 2 days

The publication driving success for South Africa’s top-performing companies

The publication driving success for South Africa’s top-performing companies

Broad Media 2 days

Wigwag launches Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Capitec Pay for Shopify and WooCommerce

Wigwag launches Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Capitec Pay for Shopify and WooCommerce

Stitch Money 3 days

Afda students and alumni reign supreme at Saftas 2024

Afda students and alumni reign supreme at Saftas 2024

Earle Holmes, AFDA 1 Nov 2024

From code to credibility: How to master cybersecurity communications

From code to credibility: How to master cybersecurity communications

Red Ribbon Communications 1 Nov 2024

Balancing art and speed: Navigating creativity in modern advertising

Balancing art and speed: Navigating creativity in modern advertising

Paul Middleton, Ebony+Ivory 1 Nov 2024

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Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied)

BBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

1 day

SA’s MellowVans brings mobile EV stores to African telcos

SA’s MellowVans brings mobile EV stores to African telcos

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Source: © 123rf Streaming services remain the most subscribed subscription category, with 22% of users signing up for these platforms

ChatGPT the fastest-growing subscription-based service worldwide growing 296%

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African publishing is being revolutionised – report explores trends in 6 countries

Tinashe Mushakavanhu 2 days

International

Re/Max SA wins international property award

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Source: © 123rf A handbook has been published ahead of the US elections as a resource for newsrooms worldwide to battle fake news

Newsroom blueprint to combat AI and fake news published ahead of US elections

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Source: © 123rf Scopen’s Sustainability Study in Latin America has found that a focus of communication practices in the region is to promote equality

Part 2: Scopen 4th Latam Sustainability Study: Communications promote gender equality

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Nissan to axe 9,000 jobs, cut production on weak China, US sales

Automotive

Nissan to axe 9,000 jobs, cut production on weak China, US sales

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Source: Reuters.

Finance

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Katja Hamilton 15 hours

South Africa to welcome new private university by 2026

Education

South Africa to welcome new private university by 2026

15 hours

Healthcare

The key role of pharmacy clinics in South Africa's evolving healthcare system

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Source: Supplied.

Property

Champions of sustainability recognised with GBCSA Leadership Awards 2024

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Jobs Connect addresses talent acquisition challenges for Cape Town’s SMMEs

Entrepreneurship

Jobs Connect addresses talent acquisition challenges for Cape Town’s SMMEs

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Prince William, Prince of Wales meets the 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalists at the Kirstenbosch Gardens, in Cape Town, South Africa, 6 November 2024. Victoria Jones/Pool via Reuters

ESG & Sustainability

2024 Earthshot Prize - the 5 winners of £1m

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Source: Reuters.

Finance

Trump's approach to global trade: Market uncertainties rise

Andre Cilliers 19 hours

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Investment success isn’t as clear-cut as just following the Fed

Adriaan Pask 20 hours

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Post-Trump election: Emerging economies on edge

Raymond Parsons 20 hours

Finance

Meezan Bank partners with ITFC to support private sector

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Source: Reuters.

Finance

South African rand nosedives as Trump wins US election

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Source: Reuters.

Finance

Trump victory spells trouble for the rand and Brics allies

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Suez Canal Economic Zone poised for rapid expansion, says chairman

Logistics & Transport

Suez Canal Economic Zone poised for rapid expansion, says chairman

Aidan Lewis and Patrick Werr 23 hours

Fishers in Port Nolloth are opposing TotalEnergies’ bid to explore for gas and oil off the West Coast. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

ESG & Sustainability

Court bid to block TotalEnergies gas project off West Coast

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South Africa’s university students shape the future of corporate sustainability in the SDG Challenge 2024

Education

South Africa’s university students shape the future of corporate sustainability in the SDG Challenge 2024

Soapbox 15 hours

Kia makes exciting return to Sema with custom EV concepts destined for adventure

Automotive

Kia makes exciting return to Sema with custom EV concepts destined for adventure

Kia South Africa 15 hours

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Young leaders encouraged to apply for NYDA Board positions

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At these levels, there’s value in the current oversupply of commercial property space

Property

At these levels, there’s value in the current oversupply of commercial property space

Geoff Jennett, Catchwords 17 hours

The Hussar Grill celebrates 60 years of culinary excellence with an unforgettable evening

Lifestyle

The Hussar Grill celebrates 60 years of culinary excellence with an unforgettable evening

OnPoint PR 17 hours

FMCG e-commerce continues to ‘deliver’ growth

Retail

FMCG e-commerce continues to ‘deliver’ growth

Nicola Allen 19 hours

Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines

Education

Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines

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It's time to prioritise customer security for Black Friday and festive sales

Retail

It's time to prioritise customer security for Black Friday and festive sales

Caesar Tonkin 20 hours

Sir Fruit introduces the Focus Shot

Retail

Sir Fruit introduces the Focus Shot

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SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

Agriculture

SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

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Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba to reignite tourism in 2025

Tourism & Travel

Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba to reignite tourism in 2025

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Logistics & Transport

South Africa closes main entry point with Mozambique

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Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Agriculture

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 22 hours

Don't trash your old servers, rather refurbish

ICT

Don't trash your old servers, rather refurbish

Ryan Birkenbach 23 hours

#AEW24: Ramokgopa champions critical minerals and hydrocarbons for Africa's economic future

Energy & Mining

#AEW24: Ramokgopa champions critical minerals and hydrocarbons for Africa's economic future

Lindsey Schutters 1 day

ESG & Sustainability

African countries shouldn’t have to borrow money to fix climate damage they never caused – economist

Carlos Lopes 1 day

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