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Unchained from the algorithm: Global developments in social media platform liability
By Dario Milo (Partner), Neo Moerane (Associate) and Ayesha Hokee at Webber Wentzel It’s been a challenging period for social media platforms. The past year has seen numerous developments to […]
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BRC sets out RAMS fieldwork progress and the path to data release
The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) is committed to keeping the industry informed regarding the Radio Audience Measurement Survey (RAMS) process. This update sets out the current fieldwork […]
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From AI pilots to enterprise value: What it takes to scale
By Kgomotso Lebele, Country Managing Director for Accenture, South Africa In a low-growth economy where expanding revenue is challenging, organisations are under increasing pressure to unlock efficiencies and do more […]
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5 Myths that might be derailing your digital marketing strategy
By Mateen Suliman, Business Development Executive for digital media at iqbusiness Digital marketing has never had more tools, targeting options and dashboards. And yet, many brands are working harder than […]
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Calling all SMEs: Win your share of R200K in digital billboard media and take your business to the next level
What if small businesses could advertise like big brands? Prism, a soon-to-launch self-service platform designed to simplify digital out-of-home (DOOH) media for small businesses, is hosting a pre-launch competition that […]
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IMM Institute celebrates Marketing and Supply Chain excellence on 8 May 2026
The IMM Institute will host its annual Gala Dinner on 8 May 2026, recognising outstanding achievement across marketing, supply chain management and business leadership at the prestigious IMM Institute Excellence […]
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Liesl Lategan announced as one of Cannes LIONS 2026 See It Be It cohort
Cannes Lions has announced the cohort for the 2026 See It Be It (SIBI) talent programme, and Liesl Lategan, executive producer of Spitfire Films, is South Africa’s representative. Designed to […]
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Beware the bargain agency trap
By Tiffany Turkington-Palmer: managing director of Flow Communications In an increasingly competitive agency environment, procurement decisions often begin (and sometimes tragically end) with the lowest bottom-line quote. Cheap quotes fit […]
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How “climate control” can help birds survive climate change
Birds, especially the urban variety, are feeling the effects of a warming planet. Higher temperatures and a lack of clean water correlate with lower bird diversity, but a new design […]
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Effie South Africa and Ipsos present the 2025 Trends Report
Effie South Africa, in partnership with Ipsos, has released the 2025 Trends Report, offering a focused view of what the 2025 winning cases reveal about driving marketing effectiveness in South […]
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How brands and publishers are navigating a changing news media landscape
By Cathy Ibal, Senior Vice President of CNN International Commercial The far-reaching and unrelenting nature of the news cycle in 2026 so far, from conflicts and geopolitics, to major market […]
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Samsung EEIP campaign encouraging more suitable, Black-owned service centre SMMEs to apply for participation
Samsung in collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) isrunning an Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) Service Centre campaign – an extension of last year’s initiative and a call encouraging […]
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
