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How to turn an internship into a career launchpad
By Rialene Nel, Junior Art Director at VML South Africa If you’re a student or recent grad eyeing a creative career in advertising, you’ve probably heard advice along the lines of: […]
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Why ops leadership is the unsung hero in marketing agencies
In the fast-paced world of marketing, agility is everything. However, when speed turns into scramble, even the best creative teams can burn out or miss the mark. That’s where smart […]
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Rugby rides again: SA drives record growth in URC viewership
South African rugby fans have sent a clear signal this season: the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) has become essential weekend viewing. The 2024/2025 season saw a dramatic surge in […]
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Why trust and human instinct remain marketers’ most valuable assets
By Dewald Van Niekerk, Business Unit Director, Direct Sales at Mediamark As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the marketing landscape, one question looms large for brands and agencies: How do […]
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Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight – A deeply personal African story comes home
Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight, the highly anticipated feature film based on Alexandra Fuller’s best-selling memoir, will have its official South African premiere on 25 July 2025. Directed […]
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MetroFibre takes connectivity to Ndzondelelo and Loyiso High Schools in Zwide
Ndzondelelo High School and Loyiso High School, both in Zwide, Gqeberha, have been sponsored with a 1Gbps download / 500Mbps upload fibre package by MetroFibre for 24 months. MetroFibre offers […]
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Cybersecurity at a crossroads: Why AI demands a new playbook
By Boland Lithebe, Security Lead for Accenture, Africa There’s a growing unease in boardrooms, data centres and cabinet offices across South Africa. It’s not just about economic headwinds or political […]
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Cape Town creatives invited to work at no charge at timbuktoo Creative Hub
Africa’s first dedicated creative-tech hub, the timbuktoo Creative Hub, invites creative entrepreneurs in Cape Town and those from across Africa to access support specifically developed for them to grow their […]
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MullenLowe South Africa helps LEGO South Africa hit 100 000 followers on Instagram
In 2020, MullenLowe South Africa was entrusted with leading the management of the LEGO® South Africa social media presence. As one of the world’s most beloved brands, for both children […]
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Machine wins best internal email at the 2025 You Mailed It Awards
Machine, a creative solutions agency, has clinched Best Internal Email at the 2025 You Mailed It Email Marketing Awards for its Earth Hour email campaign. This marks the second consecutive year the agency has taken home […]
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Freddy Hirsch Renews and expands SA Rugby partnership
SA Rugby has announced that its partnership with the Freddy Hirsch Group (FHG) has been renewed for four more years, while the agreement has been expanded to include all of […]
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FFWD and Eclipse Communications join forces to lead a new era in corporate communications
The Eclipse Communications Group of Companies is excited to announce that Devlin Brown is rejoining Eclipse as Managing Partner to lead its revamped corporate division, FFWD Eclipse. Devlin returns after […]
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
