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| |  | DANETTE BREITENBACH Josephine Muvumba, MD, at Metropolitan Republic Uganda talks about the creative industry in Uganda and across the continent... Read |
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 | Cannes Lions has revealed the 2024 Lions Scholarship recipients with Courtney Williams, marketing manager at Le Coq Sportif, South Africa on the list... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY IMC CONFERENCE These days it’s increasingly hard for brands (or businesses) to think about tomorrow’s plans when they are busy trying to just keep their heads above water today. But with global challenges and a marketing universe that transforms at breakneck speed, they must adapt or die... Read |
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 | BRENDAN SEERY Centre stage was taken by the Democratic Alliance, with its AI image of a South African flag burning as a metaphor for the destruction of our country... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING The most important factor driving effectiveness in marketing isn’t data or AI, but human qualities and behaviours says a new global report by Effie Worldwide... Read |
 | ANN NUROCK Ann Nurock, partner: Relationship audits and management, Radar, examines what a strong client-agency relationship entails and means… Read |
 | ISSUED BY GREY AFRICA In 2024, the world celebrates a leap year in the annual calendar, and many cultures believe that it's a lucky time for women to shoot their shot... Read |
 | Promise, Accenture Song SA and LePub have been named in the New York Festivals Advertising Awards (NYF) 2024 shortlist... Read |
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 | Checkers has recently launched a new private label offering, Foodie!, for consumers looking for ready-made meals... Read |
 | CORINNE SANDWITH Political parties the world over use slogans, icons, colours, names and flags to establish their political and historical credentials... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA The recently concluded Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2024 brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore the transformative power of technology in driving economic growth, fostering digital inclusion, and advancing financial services across the African continent... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AFRIGIS AfriGIS is among the first geospatial solutions companies to offer verified and validated geospatial data on administrative boundaries linked to postal codes throughout Africa... Read |
 | GEOFF COHEN Google AI is reshaping the digital advertising ecosystem. Why now? asks Geoff Cohen, partner - DY/DX Read |
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 | The SA Podcast and Music Festival is set to launch at the Red Roman Shed in Emperors Palace to aid in developing and empowering content creators. Read |
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 | Razak’s Anguish was chosen as one of the most outstanding submissions for the 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards... Read |
 | The Inclusive Lens Awards will take place as part of Fame Week Africa... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY OGILVY SOUTH AFRICA To prove the strength of KFC’s iconic 11 herbs and spices, Ogilvy and KFC South Africa created the ultimate taste test, which has now gone global... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TRADEWAY Winter isn’t just for fan heaters, electric blankets, and Woollies Chuckles hot chocolate; it’s a season where... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OPTIMIZE AGENCY Emy Casaletti-Bwalya has been appointed as the marketing and communications director of the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 (Seychelles) Limited... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOORAH DIGITAL Essentiale Extreme launched the #NoFilter Filter, the social filter that shows you what you would look like living with liver disease. A novel way to deliver the brand’s message... Read |
 | ISSUED BY STYLE ID We are an integrated African influencer marketing agency and technology platform with our own proprietary software and African audience in over 10 African countries... Read |
 | AMBER SAMBO As we reflect on the recent observance of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development in May, its imperative to consider the profound impact of culture on business communication... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA It’s that time of year again, when agencies get an opportunity to shine up their credentials and polish their presentation to marketers waiting to be impressed... Read |
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 | Wan-Ifra, the World Association of News Publishers, has unveiled a comprehensive accelerator programme for more than 100 news publishers in collaboration with OpenAI... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Icasa extends deadline for digital migration regulations review, also sets public hearings... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OMNICOM MEDIA GROUP SA In celebration of Africa Day 2024, Omnicom Media Group South Africa held an Africa Day event at their new offices in Sandton on Friday, 24 May 2024... Read |
 | The Sanef has partnered with the SADAG to help journalists deal with the many traumatic stories they cover... Read |
 | The event, attended by over 900 publishers, editors, journalists, and senior news executives from 80 countries, continues through Wednesday... Read |
 | The UK Parliament has passed the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill which will give tech companies such as Google, Facebook, and Apple to be given “strategic market status”... Read |
| Media Freedom |
 | Nicaraguan journalist Carlos Fernando Chamorro, editor-in-chief of Confidencial has been awarded the Wan-Ifra's Golden Pen of Freedom... Read |
| Mobile |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Vodacom has filed a case against Icasa and MTN that could shake up the network landscape... Read |
| Newspapers |
 | ISSUED BY DAILY MAVERICK Daily Maverick’s DM168, the weekly Saturday newspaper, has recorded an 8.8% year-on-year increase in circulation, recording a 10,823 average issue circulation in Q1 2024... Read |
| Online Media |
 | South Africa’s Food For Mzansi Group has won the 2024 Digital Media Awards Worldwide Best Podcast category for its podcast, Farmer Inside Track. Read |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA Real-world data from one of South Africa’s top software development companies shows the power of MyBroadband’s platform... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY PROVANTAGE South African golf legend Ernie Els said, “If you don't believe you can make every putt, why bother trying?”... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY THOTBOX In an era where digital divides threaten to isolate communities, ThotBox emerges as a beacon of connectivity, bridging gaps, and fostering understanding through community radio... Read |
 | The Q4 2023 Rams dataset spanning January 2022 to December 2023 is scheduled for release in the coming weeks... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY ORNICO Ornico, a leading research and brand intelligence company, has conducted an extensive study on major banks and insurance institutions in 2023. The resulting report sheds light on marketing, advertising, communications, and social media activities during that period... Read |
| Retail |
 | Woolworths is recalling four variations of the Country Road Two-Tone Demm mug with immediate effect... Read |
 | ABY JOSE KOILPARAMBIL Woolworths said it expected annual earnings to be more than 20% lower than the prior year, partly impacted by the sale of its David Jones business and consumers cutting down on discretionary spending... Read |
 | Tiger Brands’ performance for the six months that ended 31 March 2024 reflects a tough trading environment in which consumers remain constrained... Read |
 | South African pharmacy chain Dis-Chem Pharmacies reported a 1.6% decline in full-year earnings on Friday, and declared a final dividend of 22.49%... Read |
| Behind the Selfie |
 | AA-ISHA HASSIEM This week we sit down with Anke Nel, the head of group media strategy at Rapt Creative... Read |
| D&AD Awards |
 | ISSUED BY TBWA The agency is this year’s most awarded South African agency at the prestigious showcase for commercial creativity... Read |
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 | ROBIN FREDERICKS This Africa Month, we connect with Jane Nshuti, the founder of Tamu by Jane and a passionate plant-based African food educator... Read |
 | SHAN RADCLIFFE This Africa Month welcomed the launch of #AfricaJobsBoard - an online initiative run by non-profit Afrorama that aims to connect social impact jobseekers with opportunities and organisations across Africa... Read |
 | IMRAN SALIE #AfricaMonth: Jo Griffiths Read |
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 | With the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill signed on 1 June, the Pension Funds Amendment Bill is imminent, confirming the Two-Pot retirement system roll-out on 1 September... Read |
 | The prospect of South Africa's first post-apartheid coalition government may unsettle markets, but a pro-business Democratic Alliance deal could reassure investors... Read |
 | In light of South Africa’s General Election, Old Mutual advises investors to stay resilient, avoid hasty decisions, and maintain long-term strategies... Read |
 | RAYMOND PARSONS The Sarb's MPC kept interest rates unchanged for the sixth time this year, predicting balanced inflation risks and maintaining a 1.2% GDP growth forecast for 2024... Read |
 | ANDRE CILLIERS The rand weakened 1.8% due to ANC coalition fears, trading at 18.81 per dollar, 20.35 per euro, and 23.94 per pound... Read |
 | In 2024, over 20% of the global population will vote in 40+ elections, increasing market volatility... Read |
 | Africanbank Group reported a net profit of R203m, a 38% increase in customers to 5.7 million, and a 40% reduction in impairments... Read |
 | South Africa's pivotal 29 May election will shape its economic future, with potential coalitions influencing growth, investment, and governance amid global uncertainties... Read |
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