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The MediaShop strengthens leadership team
The MediaShop has announced the promotion of Jedd Cokayne from Business Unit Head to Deputy Managing Director. Following a rigorous evaluation of the leadership requirements for the role, Jedd emerged […]
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Uniting for purposeful action to alleviate homelessness in Johannesburg
As the City of Johannesburg once again prepares for the 2026 edition of 702 Walk the Talk, now thoughtfully reimagined as the 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk, hosted […]
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Why enterprise technology leadership can no longer operate in silos
South African companies must be able to modernise legacy systems, control costs, strengthen cybersecurity, improve collaboration, support hybrid work, prepare for AI, manage data more intelligently and keep core operations […]
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Beyond data: Why growth is still human-led
By Tafadzwa Muzuwa, Strategy Director at Machine For the last decade, “data‑driven decision making” has been treated as the gold standard for growth. Measure everything. Optimise relentlessly. Follow the numbers. […]
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Has digital marketing become too optimised to be memorable
For over a decade, digital marketing has been defined by the pursuit of accountability. From A/B testing and scroll-depth analysis to the relentless optimisation of Click-Through Rates (CTR), the industry […]
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Tropika celebrates South African creativity with Dr Esther Mahlangu-inspired murals and branded taxis
Following the highly anticipated launch of its new limited-edition Ginger Beer-flavoured dairy fruit mix, Tropika has officially taken its celebration of South African heritage to the streets. The iconic beverage […]
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What we can learn from AI sceptics
By Linda Saunders, Country Manager & Snr. Director Solution Engineering Africa at Salesforce Across the world’s most technologically advanced economies, a significant proportion of desk workers describe themselves as AI […]
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The best PR advice might be: wait
By Lindiwe Mncube, Account Director at Tribeca PR PR has become very good at moving fast. A journalist needs comment in 20 minutes, a trend is taking off on TikTok, […]
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The emotional arc of rewards
By Lianne Booth, Strategic Projects Director at Achievement Awards Group Most rewards programmes are judged on a single moment. Did the participant receive something valuable? Was the reward claimed successfully? […]
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Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels raises over R2 million to give 23 South Africans the gift of sound this Mandela Day
In an extraordinary display of generosity and community spirit, Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels has raised over R2 million this Mandela Day to help fund life-changing cochlear implant surgeries for […]
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Should brands stay neutral in our divided world?
By Willem Steenkamp, senior writer and editor at Flow Communications Whether or not a brand should take a public stance on social or political issues is no longer a simple […]
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Africa’s top marketing minds gather to shift the continent’s narrative
Africa’s leading Chief Marketing Officers are helping shape how societies see themselves, how countries present themselves to the world and how Africa authors its own story. That was the central […]
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
