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100 years of Gallo: What lasts when the hits fade
While South Africa’s music industry continues to chase the next hit, the next platform and the next big moment, Gallo Music is taking a rare pause to reflect on something […]
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The hottest jobs in marketing will surprise you
For decades, creative roles dominated marketing hiring. Agencies were structured around them, and success was measured by ideas generated. That model is now being dismantled. As global marketing operations scale […]
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The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity takes centre stage as South Africa opens entries for Young Lions 2026
Ster-Kinekor, the official South African representative of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, has announced the launch of the Cannes Young Lions South Africa 2026 competition, in partnership with […]
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VoxComm issues call for agencies to transform business models in response to AI
VoxComm, the global voice of agencies, has issued new guidance designed to help agencies ensure they are properly rewarded for helping brands grow in an AI-driven market. Redesigning the Agency […]
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Brave Group appoints PR veteran Nkateko Khosa to lead BOLD
The Brave Group announced the appointment of seasoned communications strategist, Nkateko Khosa, to lead BOLD. Khosa has been appointed Business Unit Director of the group’s specialist reputation and public relations […]
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The great job hug: Why South Africans are staying in their jobs, but quietly checking out
ManpowerGroup’s new 2026 Global Talent Barometer has identified a powerful shift in worker behaviour: the rise of “job hugging”. This global report reveals that employees are increasingly choosing safety over […]
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Jacaranda FM unveils brand-new state-of-the-art studio
Jacaranda FM has officially entered a new era of broadcasting with the launch of its brand-new, state-of-the-art flagship studio. This cutting-edge space represents a major leap forward in broadcasting technology and […]
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Why 2026 marketing success lies in the “Why”, not the “What”
At the start of every year, the marketing industry engages in a familiar, high-stakes ritual: the prophecy game. The industry enters a season where charts flash, experts nod and thousands […]
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How behavioural science helps people take their health seriously
It’s a strange quirk of humans that, for all our talk about living healthier lives, we routinely forget to prioritise the habits that matter. Case in point: We’ll happily perform […]
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2026 will redefine how digital billboard networks are built and powered
As digital screens continue to proliferate, the industry is getting serious about infrastructure that can keep the show on the road, says Troy Niddrie, Managing Director of Billboard Management Technologies […]
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The Rand Show is switched on with an exciting new Tech and Gaming Arena
The Rand Show has announced the launch of a brand-new Tech and Gaming Arena, a high-energy zone where visitors can play, build, compete and explore the future – all in […]
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How to break the vicious circle when paid media campaign performance is getting progressively worse
By Tanika Corneleus, campaign lead for digital media at iqbusiness One of the most frustrating, puzzling situations digital marketers encounter is paid media campaign results that get progressively worse despite […]
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
