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Airtel Africa appoints Publicis Groupe Africa as integrated marketing partner across 12 markets
Following an extensive pitch process, Airtel Africa has appointed Publicis Groupe Africa as its integrated marketing partner across 12 key markets within the continent. This strategic partnership marks a significant […]
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Financial Times names local radio station an African growth leader
Johannesburg-based radio station, HOT 102.7FM, has been ranked among the continent’s top-performing businesses in the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list, securing an impressive 22nd position among thousands […]
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Qatar Airways breaks new ground with first-ever game competition, enabled by Starlink connectivity
Qatar Airways has set a new benchmark with the launch of a pioneering e-sports competition, “Gaming in the Sky”, onboard a commercial aircraft. The ground-breaking event was powered by next-generation […]
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Cadbury Lunch Bar’s 60-year celebration gift uncovered
South Africa’s most-loved chocolate bar, Cadbury LunchBar, marked its 60th anniversary with an out-of-this-world campaign that captivated the nation. Anchored by a mysterious Monolith that appeared in Adam’s Calendar, Mpumalanga, […]
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The ACA launches a podcast for the curious and committed
The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) has launched ADventures, a new podcast series that builds on the ACA’s commitment to adding real value to the industry – by creating […]
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Why business development is every agency’s secret weapon
In the dynamic world of advertising and marketing, where creativity and innovation often take centre stage, it’s easy to overlook one of the most vital engines driving agency growth – […]
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Deepfakes – South Africa’s new digital threat
By Boland Lithebe, Security Lead for Accenture, Africa Imagine waking up to a video of the President announcing a national emergency that never happened. Or a CEO admitting to fraud. […]
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TV advertising just got smarter
By Leslie Adams, Sales Director at Reach Africa For decades, TV ruled the living room. It was where families gathered for the 8pm Sunday night movie, rushed home for the […]
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Latest MAPS® data reveals potential turning point for consumers
Join the Marketing Research Foundation’s (MRF) webinar on Thursday, 22nd of May as it announces the upcoming release of the latest Marketing All Product Survey (MAPS®) dataset, encompassing the full […]
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Why Africa’s creator economy is the next global marketing frontier
By Ntokozo Nhlanhla, Executive Creative Director at Digitas Liquorice The creator economy is reshaping the global marketing landscape, projected to nearly double in value from US$250 billion today to US$480 […]
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NIQ report reveals opportunities for private label FMCG growth in South Africa
According to NielsenIQ (NIQ) private labels generated sales value of more than R98 billion in South Africa during 2024. The data shows that private labels grew sales value in South Africa […]
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Are PR agencies ready for the rise of AI?
AI is no longer a “what if” – it’s a “what now” for PR professionals. From media monitoring to content creation and campaign strategy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping […]
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries across the world, a recent World Economic Forum article highlights Advertisers are planning TV for a consumer that no longer exists
By Leslie Adams, Sales Director at Reach Africa Switch on the TV at home and Is African creativity the world’s most undervalued asset?
By Anthea Whitehead, Cape Town Campus Manager at AAA School of Advertising Africa does not BOO! Campus Media generates more than R25 million in alternative income for partner South African universities
A commercially proven partnership model developed by Campus Media, a South African business operating at Africa’s leading communications association announces landmark AU partnership for its 2026 Africa conference
The International Association of Business Communicators Africa Region (IABC Africa), Africa’s leading business communication association, Why great ideas don’t necessarily translate into great businesses
Entrepreneurs often believe that success starts with a great idea. It doesn’t. Ideas are plentiful. Basetsana Kumalo, Bryan Habana and more to speak at the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast
Some of South Africa’s most respected business leaders, entrepreneurs and high-performance achievers will take to “This is madness”: The honest strategy behind Distrikt 9’s partnership with the Loeries
It’s a complex time to be in the creative business. So when independent creative agency The MediaShop strengthens leadership team
The MediaShop has announced the promotion of Jedd Cokayne from Business Unit Head to Deputy Uniting for purposeful action to alleviate homelessness in Johannesburg
