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Creative Circle Best of the Year Awards 2025

Creative Circle Best of the Year Awards 2025

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Kantar reveals the world’s most effective advertising of the year

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The Red and Yellow Creative School of Business / Cape Town’s Emma Blomerus’ With Love]] is South Africa’s only finalist in the One Show’s Young Ones ADC competition (Image supplied)

Red & Yellow student shines at top international competition

Pula Simango landed in advertsing when she was 38.She believe creative fitness isn’t a personality trait; it’s conditioning (Image supplied)

Creative fitness isn’t a personality trait; it’s conditioningPula Simango

The Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist includes top SA and African PR agencies (Image source: © Provoke Media

SA and African agencies feature on Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist

Colin Ramparsadh says cinema is like a vodka martini - not for every client or campaign. Pictured: Top Gun: Maverick (Image source: © IGN AFrica )

The case for cinema: A Vodka Martini, shaken not stirredColin Ramparsadh

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SA moves to curb spam calls with stricter direct marketing regulations

(Image source: © Firece Pharma Ten South Africans have been named to the Cannes Lions awarding juries

#CannesLions2026 awarding juries feature 12 South Africans

Record sales, shifting rules: The new battle for South Africa’s car buyers

Record sales, shifting rules: The new battle for South Africa’s car buyersRogerwilco

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Key marketing figures win at Dare Awards 2026

Source: Lineshree Moodley, country manager of Visa South Africa.

Visa opens access to AI shopping economyLineshree Moodley

Wendy Bergsteedt | How astronomy inspired Old Mutual's latest campaign thinking

Wendy Bergsteedt | How astronomy inspired Old Mutual's latest campaign thinkingWendy Bergsteedt

The One Club for Creativity has announced its finalists for The One Show 2026, including 80 from the Middle East & Africa (Image supplied)

48 finalists in One Show for South Africa led by Ogilvy and Accenture Song

#ClioAwards2026 | The case for specificity in a world of safe advertising — Asmirh Davis

#ClioAwards2026 | The case for specificity in a world of safe advertising — Asmirh DavisKarabo Ledwaba

WPP considers strategic divestment of Burson

The Red and Yellow Creative School of Business / Cape Town’s Emma Blomerus’ With Love]] is South Africa’s only finalist in the One Show’s Young Ones ADC competition (Image supplied)

Red & Yellow student shines at top international competition

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Insights into Danone Southern Africa's growth strategy from new country director, Nyaladzi Moyo

Insights into Danone Southern Africa's growth strategy from new country director, Nyaladzi Moyo

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East Coast Radio, LottoStar and Breadline Africa join forces to eradicate pit toilets in KZN schools

East Coast Radio East Coast Radio, LottoStar and Breadline Africa join forces to eradicate pit toilets in KZN schools

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The most expensive lie in marketing

Tractor Outdoor The most expensive lie in marketing

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Communications under pressure: Why trust, visibility and reputation are shifting at once

Brandfundi Communications under pressure: Why trust, visibility and reputation are shifting at once

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Hot 102.7FM refreshes line-up from 1 April without missing a beat

HOT 102.7FM Hot 102.7FM refreshes line-up from 1 April without missing a beat

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Kena Outdoor appoints Richard Rachidi as MD to drive performance-led growth in changing OOH landscape

Kena Outdoor Kena Outdoor appoints Richard Rachidi as MD to drive performance-led growth in changing OOH landscape

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You're spending more to be heard less. That's not a growth strategy

Brave Group You're spending more to be heard less. That's not a growth strategy

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Unemployed youth given cameras and a chance as MDNtv Programme changes lives

MDNTV Unemployed youth given cameras and a chance as MDNtv Programme changes lives

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Clockwork secures four shortlistings at Sabre Awards EMEA 2026

Clockwork Clockwork secures four shortlistings at Sabre Awards EMEA 2026

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From intent to purchase: How Vicinity Media is redefining the dealership journey

Vicinity Media From intent to purchase: How Vicinity Media is redefining the dealership journey

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Brave Group The cashback arms race: Why your loyalty programme is a brand tax

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SA’s largest multi-partner rewards programme rebrands as Lifestyle Rewards

Lifestyle Rewards SA’s largest multi-partner rewards programme rebrands as Lifestyle Rewards

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Top Billing reveals presenter lineup ahead of 2026 comeback

Top Billing reveals presenter lineup ahead of 2026 comeback

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Pula Simango landed in advertsing when she was 38.She believe creative fitness isn’t a personality trait; it’s conditioning (Image supplied)

Creative fitness isn’t a personality trait; it’s conditioning

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This alcohol brand’s “low calorie” claim didn’t hold up, rules ARB

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God's Work awarded Radwan El Kashef Prize at Luxor African Film Festival

God's Work awarded Radwan El Kashef Prize at Luxor African Film Festival

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RIP Cynthia Shange: Trailblazing actress and beauty queen passes away at 76

RIP Cynthia Shange: Trailblazing actress and beauty queen passes away at 76

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The Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist includes top SA and African PR agencies (Image source: © Provoke Media

SA and African agencies feature on Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist

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Colin Ramparsadh says cinema is like a vodka martini - not for every client or campaign. Pictured: Top Gun: Maverick (Image source: © IGN AFrica )

The case for cinema: A Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred

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#EXCLUSIVE | Prof. Madinga: Why green marketing isn’t closing the deal

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The Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist includes top SA and African PR agencies (Image source: © Provoke Media

SA and African agencies feature on Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist

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iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

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Death of Burundi's communications minister raises questions

Vincent Mumo Nzilani 17 Apr 2026

Broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49

Broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49

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(Image source: © Firece Pharma Ten South Africans have been named to the Cannes Lions awarding juries

#CannesLions2026 awarding juries feature 12 South Africans

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The One Club for Creativity has announced its finalists for The One Show 2026, including 80 from the Middle East & Africa (Image supplied)

48 finalists in One Show for South Africa led by Ogilvy and Accenture Song

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(Source: @Meet Frank Publicis has announced its Q1 2026 results

Publicis outperforms industry, confirms growth guidance for 2026

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SA moves to curb spam calls with stricter direct marketing regulations

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#CannesLions2026 awarding juries feature 12 South Africans

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Record sales, shifting rules: The new battle for South Africa’s car buyers

Rogerwilco 17 Apr 2026

iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

17 Apr 2026

Key marketing figures win at Dare Awards 2026

17 Apr 2026

Visa opens access to AI shopping economy

Lineshree Moodley 17 Apr 2026

Wendy Bergsteedt | How astronomy inspired Old Mutual's latest campaign thinking

Wendy Bergsteedt 17 Apr 2026

Dentsu launches new influence model with CSA as brands shift from reach to relevance

Dentsu 17 Apr 2026

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