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Machine dominates at the 2024 South African Publication Forum Awards

Direct Marketing

Machine dominates at the 2024 South African Publication Forum Awards

Issued by Machine_ 23 hours

Small entrepreneurs are expected to benefit from the agreement. Source: Supplied.

OOH

R100k in street pole ads granted to entrepreneurs

Karabo Ledwaba 1 day

DM168 circulation surges: Readers drive our success

Online Media

DM168 circulation surges: Readers drive our success

Issued by Daily Maverick 22 hours

Pharmaceuticals

Contraceptive tablet mix-up: Bayer issues national recall

Katja Hamilton 1 day

Could De Beers be the next Twitter?

Markets & Investment

Could De Beers be the next Twitter?

Savious-Parker Kwinika 1 day

Jaguar has revealed its new rebrand. Source: Supplied.

Branding

Jaguar’s rebrand: creative vision or branding blunder?

Karabo Ledwaba 2 days

Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity. The ABC Q3 2024 figures have been released

Newspapers

ABC Q3 2024: A quiet quarter for newspapers

Danette Breitenbach 2 days

Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity. The ABC Q3 2024 figures have been released

Magazines

ABC Q3 2024: Magazine momentum continues to build with some good performances

Danette Breitenbach 2 days

MacG interviewed Errol Musk in their latest episode. Source: YouTube.

Podcasts

2024's biggest podcasts in South Africa according to Apple

Karabo Ledwaba 3 days

Source: Pexels.

Healthcare

Ramaphosa makes child deaths under 12 notifiable following school poisoning crisis

Katja Hamilton 3 days

The event saw hundreds of people break bread. Source: Supplied.

Promotions & Activations

Stella Artois amplifies brand influence with Let’s Do Dinner event in Johannesburg

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Nov 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: GWM appeals to hardcore 4x4 consumers with Chuck Norris-inspired ad

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: GWM appeals to hardcore 4x4 consumers with Chuck Norris-inspired ad

Brendan Seery 18 Nov 2024

#BehindtheCampaign: Kia and OFYT drive the baby blues away in new ad

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Kia and OFYT drive the baby blues away in new ad

14 Nov 2024

Marketing

How skater brand Bullyboy found a place in Cape Town's heart through viral campaign

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Nov 2024

Merchant Capital’s Here We Grow campaign was conceived to redefine how South African SMEs perceive growth capital (Image supplied)

Marketing

#BehindtheCampaign: Merchant Capital’s Here We Grow campaign reflects SMEs' entrepreneurial journey

13 Nov 2024

Launches & Reviews

First drive: New Suzuki Swift set to strengthen brand in SA’s compact car market

Imran Salie 12 Nov 2024

Championing the township economy with Bulelani Balabala, founder of Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA)

Informal Retailing

Championing the township economy with Bulelani Balabala, founder of Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA)

Evan-Lee Courie 12 Nov 2024

New Ford Mustang gallops into SA, blending legacy with modern flair

Launches & Reviews

New Ford Mustang gallops into SA, blending legacy with modern flair

Imran Salie 12 Nov 2024

Advertising

TV advertising still king, US-based SMMEs reap rewards

Karabo Ledwaba 12 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf South Africans are demonstrating resilience and adaptability in response to inflationary pressures, but this has led to a decline in alcohol and fast food purchases

Retail

Inflationary pressures see alcohol and fast food purchases decline

Danette Breitenbach 12 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Competition for viewership remains fragmented across various platforms, as multi-platform behaviour highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching television and radio listening

Media

Maps highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching TV and radio listening

Danette Breitenbach 11 Nov 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Spar reminds us why we're special with Christmas ad

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Spar reminds us why we're special with Christmas ad

Brendan Seery 11 Nov 2024

Christophe Deloire was the head of media freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Source: RSF.

Media Freedom

Meet the world's bravest reporters at CPJ's 34th annual awards, hosted by John Oliver

11 Nov 2024

Source: Pixabay.

Covid-19

Leadership shakeup at Moderna ahead of major vaccine rollouts

Katja Hamilton 8 Nov 2024

Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards’ (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg (Image supplied)

Media

News24 journalists take top honours in 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

8 Nov 2024

Finance

Investing in SA: China’s ambitious plans take shape

Katja Hamilton 8 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Financial Services

Driven by Trump win: Bitcoin smashes $75k milestone

Katja Hamilton 7 Nov 2024

Advertising

ARB rules Melon Mobile's 'unlimited' plans are misleading: here's why

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Nov 2024

SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

Viticulture & Oenology

SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

7 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Property

Zero Positive: #GBCSA2024 champions climate-integrated construction solutions

Katja Hamilton 6 Nov 2024

[UPDATED]: From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Retail

[UPDATED]: From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 3 days

South Africa ignites summer tourism with 'Gimme Summer That Sho’t Left'

Tourism

South Africa ignites summer tourism with 'Gimme Summer That Sho’t Left'

Robin Fredericks 5 Nov 2024

Nutrition

GMO debate reignited as SA sets new precedent in court

Katja Hamilton 5 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf This month VML's strategy director Antonio Petra gives a practical guide to using AI to improve the way your agency operates with your clients and internally

AI in Advertising

AI in Advertising Part 1 of 3: How to transform agency workflows with AI

Antonio Petra 4 Nov 2024

Afda film Anguish wins Best Student Film at Saftas

Higher Education

Afda film Anguish wins Best Student Film at Saftas

Earle Holmes, Issued by AFDA 5 Nov 2024

Economy

Government's strategic VAT adjustments; what they mean

Katja Hamilton 1 Nov 2024

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Advertising

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Karabo Ledwaba 1 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Rachel Pretorius, co-founder and co-owner of Flexbox in South Africa.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Transforming guest experiences: The Flexbox business model

Katja Hamilton 1 Nov 2024

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

Film & Cinematography

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

1 Nov 2024

Image: Supplied

ESG & Sustainability

2024 Eco-Logic Awards honours green guardians

31 Oct 2024

GWM SA says local production is ‘on the cards’

Manufacturing & Parts

GWM SA says local production is ‘on the cards’

Ryan Bubear 31 Oct 2024

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Media

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Danette Breitenbach 31 Oct 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AI in action: How creative industries are evolving with new roles and job titles

Karabo Ledwaba 31 Oct 2024

Source: © Provoke Media Razor PR, Clockwork and Magna Carta excelled at the recent 2024 Global Sabre Awards

PR & Communications

Elite of the elite: SA's Razor PR, Clockwork and Magna Carta excel at Global Sabre Awards

Danette Breitenbach 30 Oct 2024

Rihanna was interviewed by kid influencer. Source: Puma

Promotions & Activations

How kid influencers stole the show at Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma launch

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Oct 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Malcolm Marx makes the switch from rugby player to doctor in new ad

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Malcolm Marx makes the switch from rugby player to doctor in new ad

Brendan Seery 28 Oct 2024

AutoTrader’s Sean Nurse dominates GR Cup Championship with Zwartkops double victory

Motorsport

AutoTrader’s Sean Nurse dominates GR Cup Championship with Zwartkops double victory

Issued by AutoTrader 25 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Akin Jimoh, chief editor at Nature Africa.

Healthcare

Historic first: Africa hosts Inclusive Health Research Awards

Akin Jimoh 25 Oct 2024

Marketing

How marketers can balance short-term gains with long-term success

25 Oct 2024