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From heritage to luxury: 5 marketing lessons shaping South African luxury

Retail Marketing

From heritage to luxury: 5 marketing lessons shaping South African luxury

Dr Lebogang Mathole, Issued by University of Johannesburg - Marketing Management 7 hours

Ogilvy and Volkswagen South Africa take top honours at the 2026 New Generation Awards

Digital

Ogilvy and Volkswagen South Africa take top honours at the 2026 New Generation Awards

Issued by Ogilvy South Africa 10 hours

New NIQ report: South African tech brands can win in 2027 by helping shoppers justify the purchase

Research

New NIQ report: South African tech brands can win in 2027 by helping shoppers justify the purchase

Issued by NielsenIQ 1 day

Retail marketers face a huge AI shift in 2026

Trends

Retail marketers face a huge AI shift in 2026

Vincent Maher 1 day

Image source: ninjason1 from

IP Law

Ignorance is not an excuse: What a High Court ruling means for copyright enforcement

Darren Olivier, Lita Miti-Qamata, Maureen Kiugu, Daniëlle van Deventer, Mandla Ngidi & Maggie N 3 days

#TikTok360Event | South African creators could win big as TikTok One rolls out

Social Media

#TikTok360Event | South African creators could win big as TikTok One rolls out

Evan-Lee Courie 3 days

Net 75% of marketers plan to increase investment in AI visibility, including ads

Media

Net 75% of marketers plan to increase investment in AI visibility, including ads

Issued by Kantar 3 days

H&M sharpens profitability with leaner costs and better operations

Retailers

H&M sharpens profitability with leaner costs and better operations

3 days

Winners announced for the 2026 WesBank New Generation Awards

Digital

Winners announced for the 2026 WesBank New Generation Awards

Issued by WesBank New Generation Awards 3 days

Hunger Games: SA's ready-to-eat food market hits R45.5bn as competition widens

Research

Hunger Games: SA's ready-to-eat food market hits R45.5bn as competition widens

28 Sep 2026

The race for relief: Competition within South Africa’s cough, cold and flu market

Pharmaceuticals

The race for relief: Competition within South Africa’s cough, cold and flu market

Issued by Insight Survey 25 Sep 2026

TikTok One is now live in South Africa. Pictured: US beauty and lifestyle influencers: Charlotte Palermino, Toni Bravo, Cyrus Veyssi, Golloria George(Image source@ WWD

Social Media

The creator economy shifts from influence to infrastructure: Why marketers need to pay attention

Roonie Mutsinze 25 Sep 2026

Dis-Chem releases Freedom anthem to promote movement and wellness

Wellness

Dis-Chem releases Freedom anthem to promote movement and wellness

25 Sep 2026

Nedbank IMC 2026 draws more than 3,700 delegates from 28 countries

IMC Conference

Nedbank IMC 2026 draws more than 3,700 delegates from 28 countries

Issued by IMC Conference 25 Sep 2026

Growing with South Africa: How Mageu’s heritage moves with consumers

Media

Growing with South Africa: How Mageu’s heritage moves with consumers

Issued by Blu Label Media 25 Sep 2026

Beyond likes: Dentsu School of Influence brings one big week to Cape Town

Digital

Beyond likes: Dentsu School of Influence brings one big week to Cape Town

Issued by Dentsu 25 Sep 2026

Outside the brief

Media

Outside the brief

Kabelo Kale, Issued by The Media Krate 22 Sep 2026

The cost of coping is changing the way township consumers shop

Marketing

The cost of coping is changing the way township consumers shop

Issued by Rogerwilco 22 Sep 2026

#HeritageMonth | Made In RSA's Nick Dreyer says local products need more than patriotism to sell

Retail

#HeritageMonth | Made In RSA's Nick Dreyer says local products need more than patriotism to sell

Evan-Lee Courie 21 Sep 2026

#HeritageMonth | 100 braais to create Heinz emblem

Promotions & Activations

#HeritageMonth | 100 braais to create Heinz emblem

21 Sep 2026

Why shopping centres are becoming lifestyle destinations

Retailers

Why shopping centres are becoming lifestyle destinations

Nisha Kemraj 18 Sep 2026

Marketing

Heritage beyond the brand

Issued by Heineken Beverages 18 Sep 2026

SA shoppers are rethinking what 'private label' really means

FMCG

SA shoppers are rethinking what 'private label' really means

Tony Mun-Gavin 18 Sep 2026

Emma Rijkers, growth and performance director at Alkemi Collective says South Africa's heritage was partly written by advertisers (Image source: © 123rf )

Advertising

#HeritageMonth | It's not inside, it's on top: How communications help shape cultural memory

Emma Rijkers 18 Sep 2026

Warc has released the 5th edition of Warc Rankings analysis linking creativity and effectiveness in The health of creativity 2026 (Image supplied)

Advertising

Why award-winning creative ideas double campaign impact

18 Sep 2026

Image source: Yan Krukau from

Higher Education

Academics in South Africa have to focus on ‘outputs’: What’s lost when other work’s not counted

Curwyn Mapaling and Nokulunga Shabalala 17 Sep 2026

Beyond visibility: Why township wall murals still matter in a digital-first world

OOH

Beyond visibility: Why township wall murals still matter in a digital-first world

Issued by Owakhe Media 17 Sep 2026

FMCG

Local brands hold their ground as South Africa’s FMCG market returns to growth

17 Sep 2026

Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards

Marketing

Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards

Issued by Varsity Vibe 17 Sep 2026

Image Supplied: Yazeed Osman

Trends

What your boerewors says about how South Africa shops

Yazeed Osman 17 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied. Swiffy co-founders Neil Schwartzman, Jadie Naicker and Christian Di Zio.

Fintech

Swiffy’s Premier League leap puts African fintech in the spotlight

17 Sep 2026

New Africa Developments acquires Kalahari Mall

Retail & Hospitality Property

New Africa Developments acquires Kalahari Mall

Issued by Catchwords 15 Sep 2026

Source: Cannes Lions.

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | Jacques Burger: My perspective on Cannes Lions - what to lean into

Jacques Burger 16 Sep 2026

A tale of 2 consumers: Value-seeking versus premiumisation in South Africa

Retail Marketing

A tale of 2 consumers: Value-seeking versus premiumisation in South Africa

Issued by NielsenIQ 15 Sep 2026

Darling has been owned by Godrej Consumer Products since 2011. Source: Godrej Consumer Products.

Media

Godrej Consumer hands global media duties to WPP Media, South Africa included

15 Sep 2026

#ATMDubai | Middle East events industry grows despite cost pressures and uncertainty

Tourism

#ATMDubai | Middle East events industry grows despite cost pressures and uncertainty

Evan-Lee Courie 15 Sep 2026

Africa’s next real estate opportunity isn’t a country. It’s a corridor.

Markets & Investment

Africa’s next real estate opportunity isn’t a country. It’s a corridor.

Issued by API Events 11 Sep 2026

The signals shaping business, media, technology, and consumer behaviour across Africa

Media

The signals shaping business, media, technology, and consumer behaviour across Africa

Issued by Dentsu 11 Sep 2026

Emma Chalwin has joined Accenture. Source: Linkedin.

Marketing

Accenture hires new global CMO

11 Sep 2026

Independent newsrooms build digital audiences as transformation fund gains momentum

Digital

Independent newsrooms build digital audiences as transformation fund gains momentum

Issued by Digital News Transformation Fund 11 Sep 2026

Artificial Intelligence

AI makes ad targeting routine, forcing brands to bet on creative

Natascha Torres 11 Sep 2026

Zambia's cultural confidence is becoming its greatest creative asset

Marketing

Zambia's cultural confidence is becoming its greatest creative asset

Paul Banda, Issued by Dentsu 10 Sep 2026

Jockey marks 150 years of crafting comfort

Fashion & Homeware

Jockey marks 150 years of crafting comfort

Issued by Jockey South Africa 9 Sep 2026

Generated doesn't mean designed. How designers are working with AI.

Artificial Intelligence

Generated doesn't mean designed. How designers are working with AI.

Natalie de Canha, Issued by MakeReign 9 Sep 2026

The power of a sticky tension: Why growth starts with people

Marketing

The power of a sticky tension: Why growth starts with people

Issued by Xcentric 9 Sep 2026

‘We are already here’: Paul Reynell on Africa’s next PR chapter

Prism Awards

‘We are already here’: Paul Reynell on Africa’s next PR chapter

Karabo Ledwaba 9 Sep 2026

Fashion & Homeware

#HeritageMonth | Local brand Ndilulo Activewear bets on self-belief, confidence and community

Evan-Lee Courie 9 Sep 2026

Luks Group takes over Weber distribution in Southern Africa

Supply Chain

Luks Group takes over Weber distribution in Southern Africa

8 Sep 2026

Shift happens. Are you ready?

IMC Conference

Shift happens. Are you ready?

Issued by IMC Conference 8 Sep 2026