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Salesforce brings its elite Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) program to South Africa for the first time
Salesforce announced it landed its first-ever Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) partner training in South Africa, which took place on 5–7 October 2026 in Johannesburg. The three-day, hands-on workshop extended Salesforce’s […]
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Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels Golf Day raises R5.5 million for those in need
What happens when South Africa’s No. 1 Feel-Good Station brings its community together for a day of golf, fun and giving back? R5.5 million raised for Good Morning Angels. Jacaranda […]
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Penquin named Medium Agency of the Year for second consecutive year at 2026 WesBank New Generation Awards
Brand and communications agency, Penquin, has been named The New Generation Medium Agency of the Year for the second consecutive year at the 2026 WesBank New Generation Awards, adding to an impressive […]
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MRF invites media and marketing professionals to the latest MAPS® release
The Marketing Research Foundation (MRF) will host a webinar on Thursday, 15 October 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, presenting the next release of the Marketing All Product Survey […]
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Digital growth accelerates across Africa’s entertainment and media markets as human connection remains key
Digital growth is reshaping Africa’s entertainment and media (E&M) industry, creating new ways for audiences to discover, experience and engage with content, while human connection remains at the heart of […]
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Building an inclusive leadership pipeline before the boardroom
By Dr Kriyanka Moodley, Head of Research Portfolio, Academic and Institutional Research at REGENT Business School The development of future leaders begins long before an executive appointment. It takes shape […]
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The document security gap hiding in everyday workflows
This Cyber Security Month, Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa urges organisations to look beyond their networks and examine how sensitive information is captured, shared, approved and stored. A confidential document […]
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Brandtech+ stopped meetings for a week so 1200 people could experiment with AI
As businesses grapple with how to turn investment in generative AI into real workforce capability, Brandtech Group took a different approach and stopped meetings company-wide for a week to give […]
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Red Wall campaign signals a new era for property development marketing
For decades, property developments in South Africa have been marketed with the same formula: a branded billboard, a glossy brochure, polished renders and a launch-day banner. When Craft Homes set […]
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Beyond the feed: Why DOOH should be the next screen for social-led campaigns
By Remi du Preez, Managing Director of Polygon Generally speaking, what social media agencies are very, very good at is getting their brands noticed in the feed. They understand how […]
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Universal Music Group appoints Libby Bush as President, Global Brands and Commercial Partnerships
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced the appointment of Libby Bush to the newly created role of President, Global Brands and Commercial Partnerships, starting in […]
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Seven trophies for VML South Africa at the New Gens
VML South Africa added seven trophies to the cabinet at the 2026 New Generation Awards, including three Golds for Vaseline, a Silver and two Bronze awards for Cadbury LunchBar and […]
Effie Awards South Africa announced its 2026 winners at The Venue, Melrose Arch, celebrating the Production ready isn’t market ready
A product launches and doesn’t perform as expected. So something changes. The pack. The claims. The three pressure points that can weaken an entire franchise network
By Larry Hodes, CEO of Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member If you run a Team-building days won’t fix dysfunctional teams
Organisations frequently respond to a struggling team by arranging an off-site, a social event or Grace Mondlana and Vafa Naraghi win big at the 2026 Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards
South Africa’s content creator industry came together in spectacular style for the 2026 Samsung Galaxy The objective workplace: Can AI out-govern corporate politics?
By Linda Saunders, Country Manager & Senior Director, Solution Engineering Africa at Salesforce Every business From scrolling to booking: Attracting tourists through digital marketing
South Africans do not have to travel far to enjoy a memorable getaway. From scenic AI chatbots and corporate liability: A South African perspective
By Erwyn Durman (partner), Manno Manavhela (associate) and Precious Maphupha (candidate attorney) at Webber Wentzel The border is at the checkout, not on the map: Five lessons from running e-commerce across Africa
South African brands have been handed a reprieve in the United States, but not certainty. The smartest digital out-of-home plans combine share of voice and programmatic buying
