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Spotify’s GLOW honours Brenda Fassie
Spotify, through its global LGBTQIA+ initiative, GLOW celebrates the indomitable spirit of the legendary Brenda Fassie, the Queen of African Pop. Known for her bold artistry, fearless individuality and cultural […]
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Sweet victory for Riverbed as it lands Mondelēz International SA PR account
Multiple award-winning agency Riverbed, has added another iconic brand to its portfolio, with its appointment as the public relations partner for Mondelēz International, South Africa following a highly contested pitch […]
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Ad legend John Hunt to retire as Worldwide Creative Chair of TBWA
TBWA has announced that John Hunt, one of South Africa’s most influential advertising creatives and a global leader in the industry, will retire from his role as Worldwide Creative Chair […]
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HOT 102.7FM listeners show their heart and their muscle, powering Teddython to R31.5 million.
HOT 102.7FM turned up the heat at its annual Teddython, raising an extraordinary R31 503 725 in just 12 hours for its official charity arm, Hot Cares. Broadcast live from […]
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The undercover ads that slot into and don’t interrupt your music listening experience
Integrated creative agency, M+C Saatchi Abel, part of Africa’s largest independent group of creative companies, The Up&Up Group, has partnered with Standard Bank to deliver The Undercover Ad campaign. It […]
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Can we please talk about the camel in the room?
By Thule Ngcese, Creative Partner & Co-Founder at Distrikt 9 I’m grateful to have been a judge at the Loeries for a number of years now. But I’m also disappointed. Because, […]
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Rewire, reinvent and reclaim: How identity shapes the way you lead and succeed in business
When high achievers hit a wall in business, relationships or personal fulfilment, the instinct is often to push harder, chase new strategies or change direction entirely. But those moments of […]
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The dark side of automation
By Tanika Corneleus, Digital Campaign Lead at midnight Automated systems have transformed every aspect of marketing operations over the past few years, from how we run email campaigns and schedule […]
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Planet Rage: The Ultimate Geek Playground
From 5–7 December 2025 on Level 8, the sleek covered rooftop of Fourways Mall will transform into South Africa’s go-to mega event for video gaming, technology, esports, geek culture and […]
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The future of independent contractors is structured, outcome-driven and blended
By Marcel Capra, Chief Operations Officer of EQPlus Independent contracting is moving out of the informal sector of the labour market. It is no longer a last-minute fix or a […]
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Windhoek Beer rolls out the Hops Truck
Windhoek Beer is flipping the script on traditional food rules with its bold new campaign: Real Beer, Real Food and Nothing Else. This nationwide celebration of South Africa’s favourite one-handed […]
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IPT positions Microsoft Copilot as a team of task-ready AI agents for real business outcomes
IPT, a managed IT services and cybersecurity provider, today announced a practical approach to Microsoft Copilot that helps South African businesses deploy AI as a set of specialised agents that […]
Heinz is bringing more than 150 years of heritage to South Africa with a Heinz Before you rewrite the strategy, check whether execution is the real problem
By James Hughes, Business Coach at Grow Leaders are often too quick to blame the Provantage changes the question with Programmatic-Enabled Digital Place-Based Networks
Provantage’s launch of programmatic buying on Mall TV, the first of its Digital Place-Based Networks Why TVCs still matter in a hyper-digital world
In a world of scrolling feeds, six-second videos, personalised algorithms and audiences moving constantly between Menlyn Park Shopping Centre takes home 14 awards at 2026 SACSC Footprint Marketing Awards
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre has taken home 14 awards – including one Gold, nine Silver Why Kaya 959 backs the case for continued marketing investment
Every recession produces the same instinct: when budgets tighten, marketing is the first line cut. The real test of agentic AI is accountability, not autonomy
By Nicol Germishuis, vCIO at IPT When businesses talk to me about agentic AI, the Navigating the intersection of sanctions and international arbitration
By Trevor Versfeld (partner), Chandni Gopal (partner) and Katy Hindle (consultant) at Webber Wentzel It Employee engagement runs on an emotional contract
By Lianne Booth, Strategic Projects Director at Achievement Awards Group Every employee signs a formal Why businesses must shift focus from printer price to total cost of ownership
