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Marketers optimistic as Warc forecasts global ad spend of $1.15tr in 2025

Source: © Cottonbro Studio There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform's future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power

Uncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

8 Nov 2024

Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied)

BBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

6 Nov 2024

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Nike buys NFT fashion and collectibles startup RTFKT

14 Dec 2021

All the Epica Awards Grand Prix winners

All the Epica Awards Grand Prix winners

13 Dec 2021

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TikTok hits one billion users

9 Dec 2021

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TBWA named Adweek Global Agency of 2021

7 Dec 2021

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One Show's Green Pencil gets own jury

7 Dec 2021

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2 Twitter executives step down as restructuring starts

6 Dec 2021

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Tiger Brands centenary: From family business to FMCG giant

6 Dec 2021

Source: © dezeen Made Thought's shop of the future, with an experimental pop-up in London

WPP acquires majority stake in Made Thought

6 Dec 2021

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PR companies' role in US climate change politics highlighted

3 Dec 2021

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Record growth of $771bn in 2021 for global advertising market

2 Dec 2021

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2 Saffers named ADC 101st Annual Awards jury members

1 Dec 2021

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Wan-Ifra 2021 announces Digital Media Awards Worldwide

1 Dec 2021

Corazon Sefu Wandimi appointed as MD at Edelman Kenya

Corazon Sefu Wandimi appointed as MD at Edelman Kenya

Evan-Lee Courie 29 Nov 2021

Virgil Abloh. Source: LVMH

Louis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh dies age 41

29 Nov 2021

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More shoppers panic buying ahead of festive season - report

25 Nov 2021

Burkina Faso restricts social media

Burkina Faso restricts social media

23 Nov 2021

The creative industry is a major tool for Africa's GDP growth

The creative industry is a major tool for Africa's GDP growth

23 Nov 2021

Dreamworks Trolls, UN launch campaign for healthier eating and sustainable living

Dreamworks Trolls, UN launch campaign for healthier eating and sustainable living

22 Nov 2021

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4th Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards winners revealed

19 Nov 2021

'Inside intelligence' is the future of advertising

'Inside intelligence' is the future of advertising

17 Nov 2021

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Heineken to buy SA drinks maker Distell, along with Namibia Breweries

15 Nov 2021

How retailers are going digital-first this holiday season

How retailers are going digital-first this holiday season

Robbie Kearns 15 Nov 2021

How to stand out in a challenging market

How to stand out in a challenging market

Mike de Charmoy 10 Nov 2021

How creative industries could boost the economies of small islands crippled by Covid

How creative industries could boost the economies of small islands crippled by Covid

Peter Rudge 9 Nov 2021

Using data to inform customer journey planning from a cultural perspective

Using data to inform customer journey planning from a cultural perspective

Virginia Alvarez 4 Nov 2021

Google, Unesco to support digital journalism training in Africa

Google, Unesco to support digital journalism training in Africa

26 Oct 2021

Eight African artists join #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022

Eight African artists join #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022

22 Oct 2021

V&A's festive campaign to spotlight African design and sustainability

V&A's festive campaign to spotlight African design and sustainability

19 Oct 2021

Coca-Cola's Bruno Pietracci talks African optimism and new ways of working

Coca-Cola's Bruno Pietracci talks African optimism and new ways of working

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 Oct 2021

Smart TV voice assistant transactions to hit nearly $500m in 2023

14 Oct 2021

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SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

Retail

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Dec 2021

Legacy energy infrastructure: The hidden threat to our climate

Energy & Mining

Legacy energy infrastructure: The hidden threat to our climate

Vladimir Milovanovic 9 Dec 2021

2021 AWIEF Awards winners announced

Entrepreneurship

2021 AWIEF Awards winners announced

8 Dec 2021

Finance

Optimism returns to markets

7 Dec 2021

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Retail

Kerry Group fuels growth in Africa with Afribon acquisition

7 Dec 2021

Travel bans by governments could threaten air travel recovery - Iata

Tourism & Travel

Travel bans by governments could threaten air travel recovery - Iata

7 Dec 2021

Healthcare

Biovac gears up to manufacture Pfizer vaccine

6 Dec 2021

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Retail

Tiger Brands centenary: From family business to FMCG giant

6 Dec 2021

Pioneer Foods recalls batches of Safari nuts and raisin products

Retail

Pioneer Foods recalls batches of Safari nuts and raisin products

6 Dec 2021

Tools of the water stewardship trade - a global perspective

ESG & Sustainability

Tools of the water stewardship trade - a global perspective

Sindy Peters 3 Dec 2021

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Finance

The 2022 African banking trends unpacked

3 Dec 2021

DLA Piper releases Africa Energy Futures: Horizon 2030 report

Energy & Mining

DLA Piper releases Africa Energy Futures: Horizon 2030 report

3 Dec 2021

Global demand for air cargo improves in October

Logistics & Transport

Global demand for air cargo improves in October

2 Dec 2021

Apple Music Awards: Wizkid nabs African Artist of the Year for 2021

Lifestyle

Apple Music Awards: Wizkid nabs African Artist of the Year for 2021

1 Dec 2021

New report: WGC members contributed billions to local economies in 2020

Energy & Mining

New report: WGC members contributed billions to local economies in 2020

30 Nov 2021

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Finance

South Africa's rand recovers

29 Nov 2021

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Retail

Ardagh to buy SA glass manufacturer Consol for R10.1bn

Emma Rumney 29 Nov 2021

Virgil Abloh. Source: LVMH

Retail

Louis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh dies age 41

29 Nov 2021

Zambia places sole petroleum refinery under care and maintenance

Energy & Mining

Zambia places sole petroleum refinery under care and maintenance

Chris Mfula 29 Nov 2021

Healthcare

Dutch in arms: Omicron detected on SA flight

28 Nov 2021

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Healthcare

Omicron explained: Why scientists are worried

Alistair Smout, Alexander Winning, Tim Cocks, Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo, Stephanie Nebehay 28 Nov 2021

Tourism & Travel

UK's 'knee-jerk' Red List temporary ban throws South African travellers into a muddle

Victoria O'Regan 26 Nov 2021

Productive energy use powering socioeconomic transformation in Africa - reports

Energy & Mining

Productive energy use powering socioeconomic transformation in Africa - reports

26 Nov 2021

Selam launches new initiative to promote artistic freedom in Africa

Lifestyle

Selam launches new initiative to promote artistic freedom in Africa

25 Nov 2021

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Retail

More shoppers panic buying ahead of festive season - report

25 Nov 2021

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Retail

Just 40% of shoppers trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised

22 Nov 2021

African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

Construction & Engineering

African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

Duncan Miriri 22 Nov 2021

IWiM releases inaugural report detailing achievements, societal impact

Energy & Mining

IWiM releases inaugural report detailing achievements, societal impact

22 Nov 2021

Dreamworks Trolls, UN launch campaign for healthier eating and sustainable living

Agriculture

Dreamworks Trolls, UN launch campaign for healthier eating and sustainable living

22 Nov 2021

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