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|  | | L'Oréal Paris South Africa has revealed a new campaign partnership with South African rugby icons Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe...read |
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 | Matthew Bull will talk on Creating a Creating Culture at the Nedbank IMC Conference on 19 September at the Focus Rooms, Modderfontein Johannesburg... Read |
| Marketing & Media |
 | Scopen research shows how media fragmentation means creative agencies and media partners need to have closer connections... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled that Discovery has to remove or amend a second advertisement in less than a month... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA Calling all marketers, advertisers, and creative minds... Read |
| Branding |
 | Empowering female entrepreneurs drives global growth. The Bidvest Bank Sorbet-preneur initiative aids Sorbet employees in owning franchises, offering training and financial support to women... Read |
 | Adidas has unveiled the new Fussballliebe Finale official match ball to be used in the semi-finals and final of the UEFA European Championships 2024... Read |
 | AMANI PATEL In an era where brand identity is everything, the power to protect unique elements of a product through position trade marks is invaluable. This article delves into what position trade marks are, the legal framework surrounding them, notable case studies, and strategic advice for businesses looking to leverage this powerful tool... Read |
| Digital |
 | BLESSED HWAIRE With a unique landscape marked by diverse consumer needs, a burgeoning youth population, growing levels of technology adoption, and a rapidly changing economic environment, Africa’s retail sector is ripe for innovation... Read |
 | ISSUED BY WAVEMAKER Wavemaker South Africa has appointed Keenon Newfeldt as its new head of platforms and performance media... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Navigating the dynamic evolution of Africa’s finance and payments sectors demands innovative solutions that foster inclusivity and transformation... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA Daily Investor was read by 2.5 million people in June - a record performance for the news website... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HUMAN8 After a decade of consistency, Human8 decided to turn their oldest syndicated tracker upside down. Here’s what they learned... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CORRELATE What began as a brazen startup seven years ago is now a scale-up digital agency of the future... Read |
| Education |
 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA Afda is proud to announce that six AFDA 2023 graduation films have been selected as quarter finalists at Fame Shorts Film Festival 2024... Read |
| ESG |
 | Stationery brand, Bic South Africa has formed a partnership with South African Paralympian, Mpumelelo Mhlongo. Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY V5 DIGITAL This webinar offers a unique chance to turn challenges into assets and stay ahead in the digital landscape... Read |
 | Future Talks, taking place from 1-4 August 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre, will feature an array of industry experts tackling the most critical topics in the design world... Read |
 | In 2023, Medic East Africa drew 165+ new medical manufacturers, fostering regional partnerships and addressing healthcare challenges through innovation and collaboration... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | IHSAAN HAFFEJEE A new exhibition highlighting the work of the late photojournalist Ken Oosterbroek has opened at Museum Africa in Newtown, Johannesburg... Read |
| Magazines |
 | ISSUED BY NEW MEDIA After 21 years of gracing Woolworths’ shelves and inspiring home cooks across South Africa, Taste has published its final bi-monthly print edition... Read |
| Marketing |
 | Shop! South Africa has announced the industry leaders and influencers for its second annual Outstanding Shopper Marketing Awards (OSMA)... Read |
 | ISSUED BY USABLY Brian Carter and Claudia Heimes launch Usably Flex: A revolutionary agency subscription plan... Read |
 | The global influencer marketing industry is projected to reach an impressive $22.2bn by 2025... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DATABASE360 In the evolving landscape of sales and marketing, both Artificial Intelligence (AI) and telemarketing play significant roles. But are they competitors or allies?... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA OUTDOOR Primedia Malls, a division of the Primedia Group, is thrilled to announce the continuation of a valued partnership with Pareto Limited (Pareto)... Read |
| Media |
 | According to reports a memo was sent to staff by CNN CEO Mark Thompson on Wednesday relaying that they aim to minimise the total amount of retrenchment. Read |
 | From January 2014 to January 2024 some of the country’s most prominent daily newspapers have lost as much as 80% of readers says the Novus Group’s newly released 10 Years in Print Media report... Read |
 | OMBUD WATCHER LAW Former reserve bank employee complained his side of the story was not given, but declined to give his side of the story... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MOTHERLAND OMNI Motherland OMNi is setting a new standard by emphasising a customer-centric, omnichannel approach. This strategy leverages the power of partnerships to navigate industry trends and ensure the organisation’s sustained success... Read |
 | Media24 has paused job cuts and newspaper closures as it awaits a ruling from the Competition Commission regarding its planned sale of assets... Read |
| Media Freedom |
 | HUMPHREY MALALO The Kenyan government must pay 10 million shillings ($78,300) to the family of a prominent Pakistani journalist who was shot dead by police in the capital Nairobi in 2022, a Kenyan court ruled on Monday... Read |
| Mobile |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS The Galaxy A55 is a fantastic phone with a premium build and a gorgeous display, but it misses out on some of the flagship AI features… Read |
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 | ISSUED BY MAMELA MEDIA What do sleeping bags, handbags and large bodies of water have in common? I bet that last one threw you… Read |
 | MALI MOTSUMI-GARRIDO, ISSUED BY TRACTOR OUTDOOR Generation Z – or those born between 1996 and 2010 – are currently a big focus for marketers, who are intent on discovering what makes this elusive demographic tick... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PROVANTAGE Jacques du Preez has been appointed to the World Out of Home Organization (WOO) board in the role of director for Africa... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Nicola Nel is the first woman appointed as the global managing director of PROI Worldwide. She is also the first person from the African continent appointed to this position... Read |
 | Oscar Tshifure has been appointed president of the Public Relations Institute of South Africa (Prisa)... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OGILVY SOUTH AFRICA After a rigorous pitch process, the Western Cape Government has selected Ogilvy South Africa as their impact partner... Read |
| Promotions & Activations |
 | ISSUED BY PUBLICIS GROUPE AFRICA Spotify partners with creative agency Machine to launch an ingenious fusion of music and gaming at Melrose Arch on 13 July 2024. This will be a first-of-its-kind gaming zone powered purely by music... Read |
| Radio |
 | The South African Music Performance Rights Association (Sampra) has launched a campaign asking establishments to "do the right thing and pay for your music licence"... Read |
| Radio & Podcasts |
 | The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists (APVA) 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards finalists have been announced... Read |
| Research |
 | As customer journeys become more complex, creating a more personalised two-way interaction with customers is increasingly important for brands... Read |
 | M&C Saatchi Group South Africa and Eighty20 have launched GrowthMap, a data-led solution designed to unlock measurable business growth... Read |
| Retail |
 | Zano Mnguni, founder of Zee Afro Hair, is expanding his 100% Black-owned haircare business after striking a deal to supply selected Checkers and Checkers Hyper stores in Gauteng... Read |
 | Packaging for wine has evolved a great deal in recent years. There was a time when wine poured from a glass bottle sealed under cork was the only acceptable form of packaging for consumers, but that is changing... Read |
 | Foschini has launched Luella Beauty, a new makeup range, made with the discerning beauty enthusiast in mind... Read |
 | Nicola Allen from Trade Intelligence unpacks the findings of the inaugural South Africa Grocery Shopper Report... Read |
 | Sponsored by Pick n Pay, the fifth season of MasterChef South Africa returns to screens on S3 (formerly SABC 3), on Saturday, 13 July 2024... Read |
 | Under Armour has announced the opening of its latest store at Pavilion Mall, Westville, Durban. This marks the 19th brand house store in South Africa... Read |
 | The winners of the 19th Cleaver Awards have been announced, celebrating the outstanding performance and dedication of South Africa’s top butcheries for the year 2023/2024... Read |
 | Over 56% of South Africans shop online multiple times per month, with 20% making weekly purchases... Read |
| Sales |
 | ZUKO MDWABA According to Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce area vice president and Africa leader, the holiday shopping season will look different for retailers this year as shoppers take on more debt... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA This playbook is a potential resource to engage with students and parents, transforming school supply lists into exciting shopping experiences... Read |
| Social Media |
 | ISSUED BY ARORA ONLINE Recognising the increasingly powerful role that TikTok plays, Jekyll and Hide enlisted social media experts Arora Online to launch their TikTok account in a way that would add value and deliver results... Read |
| Streaming |
 | Spotify has revealed the first Global Impact List in South Africa... Read |
| TV |
 | SABC’s suspension of coverage of Springbok matches supported by Saru... Read |
 | Gen Z is ditching TV for streaming on-demand content, and load shedding is one of the reasons… Read |
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 | BankservAfrica and UnionPay International partner to facilitate safer e-commerce transactions for UPI cardholders across Africa, boosting online merchant accessibility... Read |
 | GEORGE OBULUTSA South Sudan's President Kiir has dismissed Finance Minister Awow Daniel Chuong after just four months, appointing economist Marial Deng amid ongoing economic challenges... Read |
 | Aubrain Lyavuka, a 30-year-old Zambian farm labourer, seized his chance to switch careers to fish farming after enrolling in aquaculture training by Zambia’s Solwezi Department of Fisheries... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Markets are poised to react strongly to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, betting on his increased chances of winning the White House. The incident has left his supporters in shock... Read |
 | FLORENCE TAN Oil prices steady amid US and Middle East political uncertainty; stronger dollar and weak Chinese demand limit gains. Brent crude at $84.90... Read |
 | According to Lightstone Auto,, new light vehicle price inflation in South Africa rose by 5% year-on-year in April 2024... Read |
 | Pick n Pay has donated R100,000 in immediate aid to assist those communities affected by the devastating storms impacting the Western Cape... Read |
 | Bidvest plans to sell Bidvest Bank and FinGlobal as part of a restructuring plan to achieve sustainable growth and reallocate capital for future expansion... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Newly appointed Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has committed to delivering a new integrated resources plan… Read |
 | The company nominated Piers Michael Marsden and Jenna Lee Osborne from Matuson & Associates as its business rescue practitioners... Read |
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 | YOUKNOW Technologies is a premier provider of marketing technology solutions in South Africa, dedicated to helping local businesses understand and engage with their customers through innovative and effective Martech strategies. |
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