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The Clio Awards rankings are out now. Source: Clio Awards.

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South African ad talent earns top spots in Clio Africa & ME rankings

Karabo Ledwaba 3 days

In a first, the Best Digital agency Award at Bookmarks was shared between two agencies: Accenture Song (pictured) and Ogilvy (Image: @Bizcommunity)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2026 | It's a first! Best Digital Agency awarded to two agencies

3 days

The Odd Number appoints Andreas Shifotoka as executive lead: digital, growth and enablement

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The Odd Number appoints Andreas Shifotoka as executive lead: digital, growth and enablement

Issued by The Odd Number 31 Jul 2026

The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa (IAB SA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Bookmark Awards (Image supplied)

Digital

#Bookmarks2026 | All the IAB South Africa 2026 Bookmark Awards finalists

17 Jul 2026

The Odd Number named South Africa's leading creative agency for client satisfaction and performance

Advertising

The Odd Number named South Africa's leading creative agency for client satisfaction and performance

Issued by The Odd Number 3 Jul 2026

What does Cannes 2026 hold in store for South African agencies (Image source: © Hello Partner

Advertising

#Cannes2026 | One Show highs, D&AD dips as SA eyes Cannes

Danette Breitenbach 27 May 2026

Ogilvy South Africa Cape Town is the 2026 One Show ME & Africa Agency of the Year, and Promise Johannesburg ME & Africa Independent Agency of the Year (Image supplied)

The One Club for Creativity

Ogilvy and Promise top One Show ME & Africa rankings

19 May 2026

The Odd Number secures 2 bronze at 2026 Clio Awards

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The Odd Number secures 2 bronze at 2026 Clio Awards

Issued by The Odd Number 8 May 2026

The 2026 Cannes Lions Shortlisting Jury includes increased representation from Africa (Image supplied)

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026 | Increased representation from Africa on shortlisting juries

8 May 2026

(Image: @ Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity)

Advertising

Clio Awards | SA agencies showcase how local can land internationally

Danette Breitenbach & Karabo Ledwaba 24 Apr 2026

Ogilvy tops the creative agencies. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

These are South Africa’s best agencies to work for, according to Scopen

23 Apr 2026

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

The One Club for Creativity

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

17 Apr 2026

The IAB South Africa has announced full jury panel for The 2026 Bookmark Awards (Image supplied)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2026 | Jury chairs and jury members announced

26 Mar 2026

Creative Circle Best of the Year 2025 winners

Advertising

Creative Circle Best of the Year 2025 winners

6 Mar 2026

The Odd Number named Financial Mail AdFocus Mid-Sized Agency of the Year

Advertising

The Odd Number named Financial Mail AdFocus Mid-Sized Agency of the Year

Issued by The Odd Number 19 Dec 2025

EXCLUSIVE: IAB South Africa releases the first Bookmarks Digital Rankings 2025

IAB Bookmarks Awards

EXCLUSIVE: IAB South Africa releases the first Bookmarks Digital Rankings 2025

11 Dec 2025

SA creatives secure 8 spots on The One Show 2026 Jury

The One Club for Creativity

SA creatives secure 8 spots on The One Show 2026 Jury

10 Dec 2025

(Image supplied)

Marketing & Media

Scopen SA’s most admired creative and media agency professionals for 2025

9 Dec 2025

All the FM AdFocus Awards winners (Image Danette Breitenbach © Bizcommunity)

Advertising

All the FM AdFocus Awards 2025 winners: Ogilvy leads the pack

26 Nov 2025

The Financial Mail AdFocus Awards shortlist is out (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media

The Financial Mail AdFocus Awards 2025 shortlist is out!

4 Nov 2025

Catch up on the VML Birdwatching at The Loeries podcasts (Image: Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity)

Loeries Creative Week

VML's Birdwatching at The Loeries omnibus: Missed out? Catch up now!

23 Oct 2025

VML Birdwatching at The Loeries | Episode 6: Inspiring young people

Loeries Creative Week

VML Birdwatching at The Loeries | Episode 6: Inspiring young people

Danette Breitenbach 13 Oct 2025

VML Birdwatching at The Loeries | Episode 4: The real meaning of creativity

Loeries Creative Week

VML Birdwatching at The Loeries | Episode 4: The real meaning of creativity

Danette Breitenbach 10 Oct 2025

Clayton McCoy is the new MD. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

HKLM announces Clayton McCoy as new MD

5 Sep 2025

The Odd Number will acquire a substantial stake in the company. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

#Exclusive | The Odd Number acquires stake in women-led agency Base Five

1 Sep 2025

Brave Group has appointed (l to r) Collin Makhubela – executive creative director, Bibi Bonnecwe – executive creative director and Mosa Ntwampe - head of strategy (Images supplied. Image composite by Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity)

Advertising

Brave Group adds to leadership with ECD and strategy head appointments

29 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth | Bookmarks' Rising Star Sibuyiselwe Nhlangwini is showing up and taking up space

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Bookmarks' Rising Star Sibuyiselwe Nhlangwini is showing up and taking up space

28 Aug 2025

Storytelling, our superpower

Online Media

Storytelling, our superpower

Issued by Newzroom Afrika 21 Aug 2025

The IAB SA 2025 Bookmarks Awards winners have been announced, with Ogilvy named Best Digital Agency of 2025 (Image supplied)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

Ogilvy and KFC take the double in the IAB Bookmark Awards

15 Aug 2025

Staying Odd, leading forward: The Odd Number appoints new MD and ECD

Advertising

Staying Odd, leading forward: The Odd Number appoints new MD and ECD

8 Aug 2025

ACA welcomes new board and leadership team for 2025/26

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ACA welcomes new board and leadership team for 2025/26

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 22 Jul 2025

Record entries drive expansion of 2025 Effie Awards South Africa jury

Advertising

Record entries drive expansion of 2025 Effie Awards South Africa jury

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 15 Jul 2025

The finalists were announced on 9 July 2025. Source: Supplied

IAB Bookmarks Awards

All the 2025 Bookmark Awards finalists

9 Jul 2025

Nigerian executive joins ICC's global marketing commission leadership

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Nigerian executive joins ICC's global marketing commission leadership

9 Jul 2025

(L to r:) Adetutu Laditan, founder, creative director, Woof Studios, Lagos, Bongiwe Neema Nouse, creative director, The Odd Number, Alison Hingle, senior creative, Joe Public United, have been chosen to sit on the One Club’s Young Guns 23 Jury (IOmage by Lesley, Svenson © Bizcommunity)

The One Club for Creativity

Joe Public and The Odd Number's young creatives on Young Guns 23 jury

9 Jul 2025

The 2025 Financial Mail (FM) AdFocus Awards opened on 12 June and will close on 15 August (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media

2025 Financial Mail AdFocus Awards open with Creative Capital theme

19 Jun 2025

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2025 jury panel

Marketing

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2025 jury panel

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 6 Jun 2025

Source: © D&AD The Odd Number has won a Wood Pencil

D&AD Awards

The Odd Number wins at D&AD Awards

29 May 2025

Sbu Sitole is the chief creative officer at The Odd Number. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Sbu Sitole named LIA Audio & Radio jury president

8 Apr 2025

The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa's (IAB SA) 17th annual Bookmark Awards has appointed nine jury chairs and a full panel of judges alongside Elizabeth Mokwena, the jury president (Image supplied)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

IAB South Africa 2025 Bookmark Awards names nine jury chairs

11 Mar 2025

$The Creative Circle Best of the Year awards took place recently with TBWA\Hunt Lascaris taking Overall Agency of the Year (Image supplied)$

Advertising

Creative Circle Best of the Year awards: Honouring the Class of 76’ and 24’

Alex Goldberg 10 Mar 2025

AI in Advertising Forum – speakers and agenda announced

Artificial Intelligence

AI in Advertising Forum – speakers and agenda announced

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 6 Mar 2025