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How influencers are winning in the attention economy

Social Media

How influencers are winning in the attention economy

Issued by Dentsu 2 days

Football’s back – And so are the stories that inspire

Sport

Football’s back – And so are the stories that inspire

Issued by Scholars Film 3 days

Source: © VML Parusha Partab, chief strategy officer, VML South Africa says leading with empathy – not noise – is how brands can get the balance right between grounded messaging and standout creativity

Trends

#BizTrends2025 | VML's Parusha Partab: Empathy in a surreal world and other trends

Parusha Partab 3 days

Her Collective, a platform to inspire and elevate women in South Africa’s media and advertising sector, launched recently in Bryanston. At the event were (left to right:) Kirsten Dugmore - Independent: Kirelley, Celia Collins, Lerina Bierman - Dentsu, and Michelle Sharnock - Heed (Image supplied)

DEI

Her Collective: “When women get together with collective intention, magic happens"

3 days

3 lessons from Destiny magazine for publishers

Media

3 lessons from Destiny magazine for publishers

Nomphelo Jabavu 3 days

South Africa's top olive oil producers celebrated at 2025 SA Olive Awards

Agro-processing

South Africa's top olive oil producers celebrated at 2025 SA Olive Awards

10 Sep 2025

Meet the 2025 Prism Young Voices cohort

Prism Awards

Meet the 2025 Prism Young Voices cohort

10 Sep 2025

Penquin uses AI to bring children’s stories to life this World Literacy Day

Artificial Intelligence

Penquin uses AI to bring children’s stories to life this World Literacy Day

Issued by Penquin 9 Sep 2025

What global brands can learn from South African creativity

Film & Cinematography

What global brands can learn from South African creativity

Issued by Scholars Film 9 Sep 2025

The Balvenie launches The Makers Project in SA

FMCG

The Balvenie launches The Makers Project in SA

9 Sep 2025

Shemer, a heritage jeweller, opens flagship boutique in Nelson Mandela Square

Retail

Shemer, a heritage jeweller, opens flagship boutique in Nelson Mandela Square

8 Sep 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Ford drives conservation forward, Platinum Life stalls on trust

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Ford drives conservation forward, Platinum Life stalls on trust

Brendan Seery 8 Sep 2025

FMCG

Laager Rooibos turns 80: A brand of heritage, health and heart

5 Sep 2025

Rainbow Chicken puts South African gogos on centre stage

FMCG

Rainbow Chicken puts South African gogos on centre stage

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 5 Sep 2025

Branding

Joburg Tourism reveals new logo

4 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied

Tourism

New podcast I Am Tourism Stories gives voice to Africa’s travel sector

3 Sep 2025

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Tourism & Travel

SA tourism leaders urge action to secure growth ahead of 2026

2 Sep 2025

Explore the bold and diverse films lighting up September's screens

Film

Explore the bold and diverse films lighting up September's screens

Daniel Dercksen 2 Sep 2025

Nicci's Summer collection brings Italian elegance to SA

Fashion & Homeware

Nicci's Summer collection brings Italian elegance to SA

1 Sep 2025

The winners at Ask Africa 2025 Orange Index presentation for the telecommunications sector (Image supplied)

Telecoms & Networks

In telco “good enough” is not good enough

29 Aug 2025

Mihlali Nyandeni: Moving with curiosity and storytelling in OOH

Women's Month

Mihlali Nyandeni: Moving with curiosity and storytelling in OOH

Issued by Kena Outdoor 29 Aug 2025

The journey of Keke Matlou: Voice, vision and leadership at Uwin Iwin Incentives

MICE

The journey of Keke Matlou: Voice, vision and leadership at Uwin Iwin Incentives

Issued by Uwin Iwin Incentives 28 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf The South African Social Media Landscape Report 2025 explores how people in South Africa are using social media

Social Media

2025 the year of digital doubles: 5 key social media insights

28 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Samsung SA CMO Kgomotso Mannya on building brands with purpose

Technology

#WomensMonth: Samsung SA CMO Kgomotso Mannya on building brands with purpose

Imran Salie 27 Aug 2025

The women of Tutor Doctor: Shaping South Africa’s education future

Primary & Secondary Education

The women of Tutor Doctor: Shaping South Africa’s education future

Issued by Tutor Doctor 27 Aug 2025

From ads to entertainment: How brands can win the attention war

Research

From ads to entertainment: How brands can win the attention war

Senamile Zungu, Issued by Kantar 27 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. Vanessa Pillay, head of Corporate and Commercial Distribution at Ashburton Investments.

Finance

#WomensMonth: Vanessa Pillay reflects on 25 years of leadership in asset management

Katja Hamilton 27 Aug 2025

Public Relations | AI and human touch: Learn to leverage both

PR & Communications

Public Relations | AI and human touch: Learn to leverage both

Aphiwe Faku 26 Aug 2025

Marce Heath is the commercial marketing lead at Asus South Africa. Source: Supplied.

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Marce Heath on AI, creativity, and leadership at Asus South Africa

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Aug 2025

EchoHouse: Johnnie Walker's creative and digital agency in Southern, Western and Central Africa

Marketing

EchoHouse: Johnnie Walker's creative and digital agency in Southern, Western and Central Africa

Issued by BA:KO by EchoHouse 26 Aug 2025

#RAPT BizTrendsTV | Carmen Murray: The Analogue Renaissance – A return to real-world connection

BizTrendsTV

#RAPT BizTrendsTV | Carmen Murray: The Analogue Renaissance – A return to real-world connection

26 Aug 2025

Image credit: George Prentzas on Unsplash

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa launches mandatory biometric enrolment to combat grant fraud

25 Aug 2025

Noni Sophe believes being multilingual is key for effective media relations. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

Noni Sophe | How speaking local languages boosts brand success in Africa

Noni Sophe 25 Aug 2025

The future is female (to the power of AI)

Women's Month

The future is female (to the power of AI)

Issued by icandi CQ 25 Aug 2025

Social Media

Why South Africa's social media defines authenticity by struggle and luxury

Nompumelelo Nhlengethwa 22 Aug 2025

Humans + AI: The new creative powerhouse in digital marketing

Digital

Humans + AI: The new creative powerhouse in digital marketing

Issued by We Do Digital 21 Aug 2025

Why ad agencies are hiring creators and influencers

Marketing

Why ad agencies are hiring creators and influencers

Robyn Jones, Issued by Brave Group 21 Aug 2025

Bathandwa Ngwendu.

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Birkenstock invites you to Come Back To You in storytelling campaign

20 Aug 2025

The Township Marketing Podcast: Stories and strategies for marketing success in kasi commerce

Podcasts

The Township Marketing Podcast: Stories and strategies for marketing success in kasi commerce

Issued by Rogerwilco 20 Aug 2025

Don't miss these 7 exciting South African film debuts

Film

Don't miss these 7 exciting South African film debuts

Daniel Dercksen 19 Aug 2025

Ackermans celebrates its female employees’ dedication and passion

Retailers

Ackermans celebrates its female employees’ dedication and passion

19 Aug 2025

Trust factor: How SA athleisure brands win Instagram commerce

Social Media

Trust factor: How SA athleisure brands win Instagram commerce

Ragesh Lalloo, Issued by University of Johannesburg - Marketing Management 19 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Ina Paarman: a legacy of passion, leadership and perseverance

FMCG

#WomensMonth: Ina Paarman: a legacy of passion, leadership and perseverance

Evan-Lee Courie 19 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf Industry leader Ann Nurock delivered a thought-provoking keynote, sharing her perspectives on some of the defining themes from the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

Cannes Lions

#CreativeCircle | Ann Nurock: 3 key trends shaping the future of marketing and creativity

Ann Nurock 19 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Leonie Andereya on leading with heart in luxury hospitality

Hospitality

#WomensMonth: Leonie Andereya on leading with heart in luxury hospitality

Robin Fredericks 18 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Meet Dr Judey Pretorius, the scientist transforming skincare

Aesthetic Medicine

#WomensMonth: Meet Dr Judey Pretorius, the scientist transforming skincare

Maroefah Smith 19 Aug 2025

Image supplied.

Energy

#WomensMonth: TotalEnergies' Jacinta Francisco puts the power in empowerment

Maroefah Smith 20 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Tasneem Lorgat on leading marketing at Toyota SA

Dealers

#WomensMonth: Tasneem Lorgat on leading marketing at Toyota SA

Imran Salie 18 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth | Open Chair's lioness Abi Dracopoulos - Speak up, even if your voice shakes

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Open Chair's lioness Abi Dracopoulos - Speak up, even if your voice shakes

Danette Breitenbach 15 Aug 2025