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 | BRENDAN SEERY You only have to look at media trends to see that the elite love to put on foreign airs and graces. The same is true for advertising... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY IAB SOUTH AFRICA The IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards has extended its early bird entries to midnight on Friday, 8 March... Read |
 | On Monday, 4 March 2024, the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) will commence its month-long series of public hearings, with over 40 stakeholders actively participating... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BOUNDLESS It’s not every day that three seasoned pros at the top of their game come together to start a brand new independent agency. In fact, given that the agency officially opens its doors on 29 February, it’s not even every year... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO South African multi award-winning end-to-end digital CX agency, Rogerwilco adds Ergon’s Neurons to its martech partnership ecosystem... Read |
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 | TANJA DE KORTE, LESEGO NGCAMU, PENSON MLOTSHWA & ZIA NAMMOOYA In partnership with Bizcommunity, Actionable Insights, examines how h-commerce and RMNs are reshaping the shopping experience... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AFRIGIS Digital satellite TV company optimises installer allocation and customer onboarding with advanced geospatial solutions... Read |
 | The Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) has launched a set of principles and guidelines aimed at getting the most out of digital and social media, while mitigating its potential harms... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TDMC The Digital Media Collective is thrilled to announce that it has been named a Google Premier Partner across Southern Africa for the third consecutive year... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SPARK MEDIA Spark Media, South Africa’s leading print media sales company providing hyperlocal advertising solutions, has launched a new digital media sales arm... Read |
 | African mobile gamers gain easier in-game purchases through Carry1st and EA partnership... Read |
 | ISSUED BY IAB SOUTH AFRICA Since 2012, the Interactive Advertising Bureau of South Africa (IAB SA) has published its Internet Advertising Revenue Report, conducted by PwC and more commonly known as the Online AdSpend Report... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY DMASA Established in 1998 by the DMASA, The Assegai Awards serve as a prominent event to recognise outstanding achievements in direct marketing. More than just an accolade, the awards also provide a valuable networking platform for industry professionals... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA The Direct Marketing Association of Southern Africa (DMASA) is aware of recent statements by the Information Regulator (IR) regarding telemarketing decisions. DMASA will study this decision and act in the interest of its members... Read |
| Education |
 | ISSUED BY NORTHLINK COLLEGE In the dynamic landscape of education, ensuring access to quality learning opportunities is paramount... Read |
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 | Pam Golding Properties wins Best International Real Estate Agency 2023-2024 at London's International Property Awards, affirming its global excellence... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RAND SHOW The African Association of Exhibition Organisers (Aaxo) recently hosted its prestigious Roar Awards ceremony on 29 February 2024, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions within the exhibition industry... Read |
| Exhibitions |
 | Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, kicked off the 17th edition of Meetings Africa 2024, on 27 February at the Sandton Convention Centre, emphasising the importance of partnerships and underscoring South Africa's role in the continent's business events industry... Read |
 | The ROAR Awards which recognises accomplishments in the exhibition industry, took place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on Thursday... Read |
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 | OMAR H. FARES OpenAI’s new generative Sora tool has sparked lively technology discussions over the past week, generating both enthusiasm and concern among fans and critics.... Read |
 | ALBERT MAKOENG It’s not just about following trends; it’s about leaning into a measurable, data-driven approach that's just as good as any 'hard' marketing tactic... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA PayPal has announced the appointment of Geoff Seeley as chief marketing officer... Read |
 | JUAN VENTER This gap between what they invest in attracting leads and what they actually sell highlights the need for a rethink in their marketing strategies... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MOTHERLAND OMNI As February draws to a close, let's celebrate a different kind of love story - the one between you and your customers... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BRANDRIGHT With almost a quarter of our population – or around 11.6 million people – living in 532 townships across the country and a total market value estimated to be R900bn, vast potential lies in the so-called ‘township economy’... Read |
 | MELUSI MAKHOBA With brands placing a growing focus on innovative methods to connect with consumers, social media has become an essential marketing channel... Read |
 | Incubeta has announced the appointment of Jacques van Niekerk as the new global CEO... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BRAVE GROUP Integrated communications company, the Brave Group has been listed as one of the top three agencies in the Client Satisfaction category in the latest Scopen Agency Scope Survey... Read |
| Media |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South Africa's takeover panel has ruled that French media company Groupe Canal+ SA is required to make a mandatory offer immediately to buy shares of pay-TV company MultiChoice that it does not already own, MultiChoice said on Wednesday... Read |
 | NICOLE BLANCHETT Finding ways to catch, engage and retain an audience has become a matter of survival for those in the news business... Read |
 | Africa's music scene explodes with the vibrant clash of diverse rhythms, weaving a tapestry where cultures intertwine. It transcends language, a powerful force that unites and energises the soul. This isn't simply a blend of sounds; it's a dynamic explosion of creativity... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NEWZROOM AFRIKA Newzroom Afrika is disappointed by the false and unsubstantiated claims made against the channel and its CEO in an article by the City Press, “Newzroom Afrika managing editor fired after 'heated argument' with channel co-founder Ngwato”... Read |
| Media Freedom |
 | ANGE KASONGO, NELLIE PEYTON AND BATE FELIX A court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has rejected an appeal for the provisional release of journalist Stanis Bujakera, who has been in detention for more than five months... Read |
 | URVI DUGAR AND AKANKSHA KHUSHI French journalist Antoine Galindo was released by Ethiopian police on Thursday after a week, his employer said... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA A leading South African luxury property developer benefited hugely from advertising on BusinessTech... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM The sharing economy is a term for new economic models whereby goods and services are shared in collaborative ways to enable more benefits and profit for individuals or groups... Read |
| OOH |
 | ISSUED BY TRACTOR OUTDOOR Leading independent outdoor media owner Tractor Outdoor has announced the appointment of two senior team members to its board... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | ISSUED BY MANGO-OMC Never has the expression ‘fast-paced, ever-changing world’ been more relevant. The increased access to AI, the exponential growth of technology for day-to-day living, global political volatility, and more, have led to a ‘new normal world’ that requires agility and innovation on both personal and business levels... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY KAGISO MEDIA RADIO Kagiso Media Radio and Phil Dowse Media are excited to announce the extension of their successful partnership for an additional two years until the end of 2026... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OFM RADIO One of Bloemfontein's most beautiful roses will soon be back in her native city and will be heard on the airwaves as part of the OFM team... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING Lindile Xoko, CEO of Primedia Broadcasting, announced the launch of Corporates that Care, a new corporate social investment (CSI) initiative that will be an integral part of the Primedia Cares programme... Read |
 | ISSUED BY EAST COAST RADIO East Coast Radio (ECR) is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with Mancosa for the upcoming Business Breakfast, slated for 11 April at the Durban ICC... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OFM RADIO OFM, the sound of your life broke all the rules to turn the radio station on its head during Leap Day to allow ‘anything to happen’... Read |
| Radio & Podcasts |
 | ISSUED BY WHAT3THINGS Kirsty Carlson and Livia Brown have joined forces to create South Africa’s first out-of-home advertising podcast... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY BRAND INFLUENCE Insights from Service Insider's consumer survey... Read |
| Social Media |
 | MILISWA SITSHWELE In the past few years, the landscape of social media has undergone a rapid transformation. From the days of poking, absence of Facebook walls, and the absence of emojis, we have now entered an era where a multitude of networking platforms flood the digital world, evolving at a pace as swift as the click of a "like" button... Read |
| Streaming |
 | ISSUED BY EMEDIA A journey of love, luck, and life-changing choices streaming from 8 March... Read |
| TV |
 | ISSUED BY NEWZROOM AFRIKA Newzroom Afrika and Mzansi Wethu’s (DStv Channel 163) IsiZulu and IsiXhosa language news broadcast will celebrate a year of touching lives and making a difference for communities... Read |
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 | The Africa Education Medal recognises the tireless work of those who are transforming education across the continent... Read |
 | Stellantis announces the signature of a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at facilitating the sale and financing of its vehicle sales on the African continent... Read |
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 | Santam, has achieved a resilient performance for the 2023 financial year... Read |
 | NHI branch starts recruitment despite pending Bill approval. Read |
 | Ramaphosa extends Sars Commissioner Kieswetter's term by two years for orderly transition... Read |
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 | GEOTERRA IMAGE provides integrated geospatial solutions to support clients through the use of state-of-the-art technological solutions and cross-industry insights. |
 | Wood-Mizer’s industry-leading sawmilling solutions, wood-processing equipment, blades, blade maintenance equipment, and tooling allow timber professionals globally to transform timber from forest to final form. Visit www.woodmizer.com to learn more. |
 | As a HubSpot Elite Partner, we implement technologies and strategies to attract the right kind of lead, easily convert them into a customer, and deliver and deliver world-class customer retention. |
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Rumi "Don't grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form." Lao Tzu "To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders." Theodore Roosevelt "Believe you can and you're halfway there." Joseph Campbell "Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain." Ellen Key "When one paints an ideal, one does not need to limit one's imagination." |
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 | CRAIG BLUMENTHAL South Africa's business landscape has experienced a challenging beginning to 2024, marked by a rise in company closures... Read |
