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Meta expands AI-powered age assurance measures to strengthen teen safety online
Meta has announced new advancements in its age assurance technology as part of its ongoing efforts to create safer, age-appropriate experiences for young people across its platforms. Through a combination […]
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Botswana Dept of Broadcasting Services removes local production rule and appoints Marnox Media as SA agent
Marnox Media has been lobbying the public broadcaster in Botswana for many years, to remove the rule that all television and radio commercials flighted on BTV and RB2 have to […]
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LIV Golf South Africa becomes second most-watched golf event on SuperSport in debut year
According to Nielsen Sports South Africa, LIV Golf South Africa made an immediate impact in its debut year, ranking as the second most-watched golf event on SuperSport in the 2025/2026 […]
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What clients really want from agencies in 2026 (and what they won’t pay for)
The agency-client relationship is undergoing a radical transformation in 2026. The days of “creative for creative’s sake” have officially been replaced by a demand for uncompromising accountability. According to Neill […]
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African communications excellence recognised at WCFA global awards
African communications excellence was recognised on the global stage as Lebo Madiba, founder and managing director of PR Powerhouse, received the Gold award for Powerful Voice in Communication at the […]
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Local marketing and creative talent celebrated as Cannes Lions announces awarding juries
The 73rd edition of the annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity takes place in Cannes, France from 22-26 June 2026. The internationally celebrated festival of creativity has announced its jury for […]
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Why your password may not be good enough no matter how long and complex it is
By Brett Russell, Head of Product and CISO at MetroFibre The first Thursday of May each year marks “World Password Day”, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the […]
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The AI skills South African creatives need – before the global gap widens
As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, a growing skills divide is emerging in the marketing and creative industries, and South African professionals may need to move quickly to keep […]
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PSG Financial Services unveils future-fit brand identity
PSG Financial Services has revealed a refreshed brand identity designed to reflect its positioning as a future-fit, advice-led business. The update includes a revamped logo and visual identity, as well […]
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Carling Black Label celebrates the champions behind the champions
As anticipation builds toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Carling Black Label is turning its focus to a group often overlooked in conversations around success: the champions behind the champions. […]
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Draft national AI policy: What it means and what to do now
By Peter Grealy, Leanne Mostert, Wendy Tembedza, Karl Blom & Aalia Manie, Partners at Webber Wentzel The publication of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy (Draft Policy) marks a turning […]
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Why emotion drives effectiveness more than we might like to admit
By Jacques Burger, CEO of The Up&Up Group As creative industry leaders, we like to believe we’re in the business of rational persuasion. We talk about being data-led, insight-driven and […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) reshape the marketing BRC confirms 1 January 2027 launch for Total Video Measurement
The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) has confirmed that Total Video Measurement (TVM), Jacaranda FM reveals the Top 10 entrepreneurs in this year’s “Her Perfect Pitch” competition
Jacaranda FM has officially announced the Top 10 entrepreneurs selected for the latest edition of its …
By Shobana Sruthi Mohan, Enterprise Analyst at ManageEngine For the past two years, enterprise AI The era of “feel-good marketing”: Why positivity and purpose-driven storytelling is cutting through the noise
From rising living costs and global uncertainty to the relentless pace of the 24-hour news Community involvement cannot sit on the margins of a media business
By Dimakatso Manganyi, HR Manager and Corporate Social Investment Lead at Kaya 959 When more DOOH is rewriting the rules of game day
As fans take the action beyond the stands, digital out-of-home gives brands a way to Anthropic and Salesforce announce Claudeforce & Salesforce in Claude
Salesforce and Anthropic are announcing Claudeforce, an expanded strategic partnership bringing Claude’s intelligence and reasoning Why the best business strategy is nothing without a clear execution strategy
By Thuto Motsie CA (SA), CEO of Thamani When a company develops a business strategy Africa’s AI opportunity starts with infrastructure and independence
