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Clayton McCoy steps up as HKLM’s new Managing Director
Leading global strategic branding and communications agency, HKLM, announces the appointment of Head of Strategy Clayton McCoy as Managing Director, succeeding Zahra Mirza as of the 1st September. Over his […]
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Big Food’s marketing to children under scrutiny as calls for clear food labels grow
South Africa is facing a worsening health crisis linked to ultra-processed foods and the powerful marketing tactics used to sell these products to children. Nearly half of adults are overweight […]
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Webber Wentzel selects Legora as anchor technology partner for Innovation Lab
Premier South African law firm, Webber Wentzel, has announced a multi-faceted partnership with leading legal AI platform, Legora. The Legora platform has been rolled out across the firm – and […]
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Red Ribbon joins Clean Creatives, ditching fossil fuels to fight for a liveable future
Red Ribbon Communications has officially signed the Clean Creatives pledge, committing to take a stand against the fossil fuel industry’s role in driving the climate crisis. By making this commitment, […]
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The Pool Team just keeps swimming with 60 stores, Glen Biderman-Pam and pool safety
The Pool Team is celebrating the launch of its 60th store with its first-ever through-the-line brand campaign, “Just Keep Swimming” with local, hilarious actor, Glen Biderman-Pam. The campaign launched on […]
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BRC statement on Television Audience Measurement transition
In response to Nielsen’s decision to exit the South African market, The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa has issued the following statement and confirmations regarding its TAMS (Television Audience […]
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Group Africa Marketing appoints Sechaba Makume amidst strategic restructure
Group Africa Marketing, the integrated powerhouse behind leading below-the-line agencies such as Exp, Turnkey Logistics and The Grind PR, has announced a shareholder and leadership restructure, appointing Sechaba Makume as […]
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Brave Group strengthens leadership
Brave Group has announced a significant boost to its leadership team with the promotion of Bibi Bonnecwe to Executive Creative Director and the appointments of Mosa Ntwampe as Head of […]
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McCann Joburg on the rise with new business wins and expanded client mandates
McCann Joburg, is making waves in 2025, securing a string of high-profile client wins and expanded regional mandates. With its commitment to delivering bold, impactful work, the agency is driving […]
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African Marketing Confederation introduces Certified Professional Marketer (Africa) designation
The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) has announced the launch of the Certified Professional Marketer (Africa) designation or CPM(A), a professional programme aimed at equipping marketers with the skills required to […]
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It is time to rethink how you treat IT
By Cobus Olwage, CEO of IPT Let us be honest: many business leaders still treat IT as someone else’s problem. They will tell you technology is important, but when it […]
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The Influence Equation: Why the bravest brands collaborate with creators
Roger Federer wasn’t just sponsored by On Running shoes; he helped shape the shoe and the brand. ‘I’d like this kind of a response, I’d like this kind of a […]
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
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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
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