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| Loeries |
 | ISSUED BY OGILVY SOUTH AFRICA Ogilvy enjoyed wins on both nights of the event, with 19 Loeries in total for clients... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BUSINESS AND ARTS SOUTH AFRICA Business and Arts South Africa (Basa) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 17 October 2024, where key stakeholders, members, and partners gathered to reflect on Basa's achievements over the past year and discuss the strategic direction for the future... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | ISSUED BY MOTSEPE ADVERTISING Storytelling experts Motsepe Advertising was announced to be ranked among Johannesburg's top 10 best advertising agencies... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC Joe Public Cape Town has partnered with Uber to launch the Uber Black campaign, challenging conventional views on quality transport... Read |
 | Cape Town’s Suhana Gordhan, chief creative officer at LoveSong, will lead The One Club for Creativity Radio & Audio category... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CONNECT MEDIA When Paresh Shookan of Neto & Shookan got the call to work on a new creative campaign for Coca-Cola, he knew it would be a remarkable journey... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MILO Unleashing the power of NESTLÉ MILO with the #MustBeMilo campaign... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC Chicken Licken and Joe Public are back with an exciting new twist on the iconic Super Slyders through their latest campaign, showcasing how beloved Super Slyder cravers can enjoy the ultimate satisfaction of the Super Slider Mix 4... Read |
 | MUSA KALENGA, ISSUED BY BRAVE GROUP The advertising sector is long overdue for reinvention. This is why we built Forge by Brave... Read |
 | WPP’s third-quarter results show a strong performance from GroupM and highlight its winning of the Amazon media account... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY Brendan Seery discusses Switch Energy Drink's new ad with Springbok star, Eskort's clever marketing for its anniversary, and Nando's falling flat... Read |
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| Branding |
 | Understanding South Africa's youth, who make up 40% of the population, is essential for brands to succeed in the competitive market... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA In a high-stakes corporate battle over soap packaging, the High Court has found Bliss Brands, maker of Securex hygiene soap, in contempt for failing to comply with a previous order to alter its product’s packaging, which was deemed too similar to that of Colgate-Palmolive's Protex brand... Read |
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 | MICHAEL LEVINSOHN Across various industries, particularly retail, travel, finance and hospitality; the significance of loyalty programmes is on the rise. Loyalty or reward programmes offer benefits to customers for supporting a certain brand... Read |
 | LIEZEL JONKHEID Empathy is a key differentiator in creating exceptional customer experiences in an increasingly tech-driven business world... Read |
| Digital |
 | In its 18th Year, Accenture Song’s annual bellwether report identifies five global macro trends and provides key consumer insights and guidance for businesses… Read |
 | PAULA HULLEY The latest IAB South Africa Internet Advertising Revenue Report shows the continued growth and maturity of the digital advertising landscape in South Africa... Read |
 | NTOKOZO NHLANHLA Ntokozo Nhlanhla: ECD Digitas Liquorice and one of the digital crafts jury members for Loeries this year examines what South Africa needs to do to convert in the digital category… Read |
 | DANIELA THOM, ISSUED BY HELM In today's digital age, where advancements in technology are developing faster than their real-world applications can be envisioned, connecting with people on a human level is becoming increasingly important... Read |
 | ADAM HUNTER, ISSUED BY HOOK, LINE & SINKER October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative to raise awareness about online safety, promote best practices for protecting personal and organisational data, and educate the public on cybersecurity's importance... Read |
 | ZINTLE NKOMO, ISSUED BY DENTSU As digital marketing grows more sophisticated, the balance between insightful tracking and protecting user privacy has become a critical challenge... Read |
 | 12 South African creatives have been selected for the French Institute of South Africa’s (IFAS) Unrecorded Voices AI Programme... Read |
| Education |
 | The Streetwise Academy equips team members with roles such as supervisors, managers, operations specialists, and human resources officers... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AAA SCHOOL OF ADVERTISING The South African advertising industry may be small when compared to international markets, but it packs a massive punch... Read |
| ESG |
 | ISSUED BY ALGOA FM The 2024 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa was bigger than ever... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY RAND SHOW With preparations already underway for the Rand Show 2025, businesses of all sizes – from small enterprises to large corporations – are invited to join South Africa’s most iconic expo... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA The Afda Durban 2023 undergraduate third year graduation film 'Warm' has won yet another award picking up the Equality Unleashed Award at the Sauti Zetu Film Festival... Read |
 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA Afda takes pride in continuously updating the state-of-the-art equipment on all Afda campuses... Read |
 | After a three-year hiatus, the Marai Photo Grant (previously the Marai Photo Award) has returned... Read |
| Marketing |
 | Sanlam just launched a marketing campaign like no other, disguising financial education as a hilarious stand-up comedy show... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Keshin Govender, head of creative and production at Siemens and head of communications at Siemens in sub-Saharan Africa, says the key to brand success is making the global brand resonate locally... Read |
 | EVE PENNINGTON Eve Pennington recently attended her first Comic Con Africa to experience the vibe and see what brands were there and what they were doing... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NEW MEDIA Increase the baggage allowance! South Africa’s leading content marketing agency is bringing home a whopping nine gold trophies from the 2024 Eddie & Ozzie Awards... Read |
 | A new study by Warc in partnership with Google, highlights the latest research in EMEA on the importance of measuring both short-term and long-term effectiveness... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MACHINE_ The fear of messing up can make B2B decision-making more protracted and complex than that of B2C. So what does that mean for B2B marketers?... Read |
 | DAVE BUSSIERE From a marketing perspective, think of Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris as each holding 45 per cent market share... Read |
 | MONGEZI MTATI In a world dominated by digital noise, Seth Godin calls for empathy, purpose, and ethical marketing, highlighting the importance of real value over short-term attention grabs... Read |
| Media |
 | The Press Council of South Africa has expelled the Independent Media group with immediate effect on Wednesday after the publisher’s refusal to obey its rulings... Read |
 | The South African National Editor’s Forum (Sanef) recently proposed its Journalism Sustainability Fund to Business Leadership SA (BLSA)... Read |
 | Advertisers and media companies could count on audiences tuning into Top Billing at six on Saturdays, browsing through the Sunday Times or Weekend Argus, and listening to local radio stations during their commutes... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DAILY MAVERICK The 240-page activity book features engaging topics ranging from artificial intelligence and career exploration to fun projects designed to stimulate critical thinking... Read |
 | The results from the MDPMI consumer survey show online platforms’ influence on news consumption... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ANDANI The creative economy has been a major driver of innovation, development and job creation in Africa and creatives are seizing the opportunity by harnessing their cultural diversity, technology and the global spotlight on their creativity and talent... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CLOCKWORK Jaecoo has solidified its partnership with Clockwork as the lead creative and media agency into 2025... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DAILY MAVERICK Daily Maverick’s dedication to impactful, independent journalism has been recognised at the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Regional Awards... Read |
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| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA Extensive research has found that sponsored articles are the most trusted form of online advertising in South Africa and the best way to engage purchasing decision-makers... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | ISSUED BY RED RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS From Fortune 500 companies to homegrown tech leaders, Red Ribbon Communications is reshaping tech PR through its unique dual-sector expertise and owner-managed approach... Read |
 | According to the research participants, the disconnect between CCOs and the executive suite is significantly impacting media relations strategies... Read |
| Production |
 | ISSUED BY VOICEARCHIVE In today’s fast-moving digital world, brands are eager to build on their success and tap into new, growing markets. The challenge? Expanding in a way that stays true to their core identity, while keeping costs as low as possible... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOWARD AUDIO We’re checking in with some exciting updates from the studio this month! It’s been a full-on October, and we’ve got plenty of news to share... Read |
| Publishing |
 | TANIA BROUGHTON The court will hear two applications relating to copyright and the rights of blind people to convert works into accessible formats... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY JACARANDA FM In a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, Jacaranda FM proudly revealed the winner of the #HerPerfectPitch2024 competition supported by Spar, an initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs across Mzansi by providing them with the tools and resources to elevate their businesses to new heights... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GAGASI FM If someone was to say 'Let's hit Durbs!' you'd think of epic waves, the scorching heat, and the Sharks, right? But hold on – KZN is way more than just its coastal gem!... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Africa's gaming industry is on a trajectory of remarkable growth, driven by a young, tech-savvy population and increased access to mobile technology... Read |
| Retail |
 | SFUNDO PARAKOZOV South African pharmacy group Dis-Chem Pharmacies said at its conference call on Friday, 25 October, it will launch its insurance business, Dis-Chem Life in the first quarter of 2025... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Pick n Pay will exit Nigeria by selling its 51% share of a joint venture... Read |
 | Woolworths has partnered with six local wine brands to bring canned wine to customers... Read |
 | WARREN HAWKINS In the run up to Black Friday, here’s what you should be doing to ensure both your business and your customers are getting the most out of the experience... Read |
| Social Media |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Meta is taking a significant step to bolster the security of its platforms by testing facial recognition technology aimed at protecting users from online scams and enhancing account recovery processes... Read |
| TV |
 | ISSUED BY THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AFRICA Laugh out loud, original animated comedy series Primos premieres on Disney Channel on Monday, 21 October at 4.30pm CAT... Read |
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 | Cape Town has been recognised as 'Africa’s Leading City Destination' for 2024 at the World Travel Awards, marking the fourth year in a row that the city has earned this esteemed title... Read |
 | CAMILLUS EBOH A Nigerian court on Wednesday ordered the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan after the government dropped money laundering charges against him to allow him to get medical treatment abroad... Read |
 | The digital transformation of sub-Saharan Africa’s economy will not be complete without a focus on helping the region’s hundreds of thousands of small, micro and informal merchants to digitalise their businesses... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON The Johannesburg Interbank Average Rate (JIBAR) will be replaced by the South African Rand Overnight Index Average (ZARONIA) by 2026, impacting large companies... Read |
 | Black Friday 2024 shopping season is projected to give the South African economy an R88bn shot in the arm... Read |
 | After significant losses, Sasfin will close its Business and Commercial Banking division by 2025, refocusing on core operations while exiting South African banking... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS SA’s transport entities given deadline to address audit and funding concerns… Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS A new TIPS report highlights the critical challenges Sasol's Secunda coal-to-liquids facility faces…. Read |
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