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SAMRA is a non-profit professional body promoting excellence in South Africa’s data, research, and insights industry through self-regulation, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy for ethical, high-quality research practices.

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Openfield Marketing appoints Bongani Chinkanda as managing director

Flume appoints Chélin Ramos as Chief Creative Officer

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See: Telkom launches smart agritech initiative for wine industry innovation

See: Telkom launches smart agritech initiative for wine industry innovation

RAPT BizTrendsTV: Li Ndube on Afro-optimism - African growth vs Western degrowth

See: Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference addresses trade disruptions and climate challenges

See: Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference addresses trade disruptions and climate challenges

#BizTrends 2025: Google's Alex Okosi – Africa, an opportunity more than a challenge

The Springboks have been sponsored by MTN for the past eight years. Source: Springboks.

MTN and Springboks part ways after golden years of rugby collaboration

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The evolving battle over social media moderation: Free speech vs regulationGrant Lapping

RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

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TikTok's ad chief Blake Chandlee to step down during company shake-up

Tseliso Rangaka is the new CCO for Accenture Song SA. Source: Supplied.

Tseliso Rangaka named Accenture Song's chief creative officer in South Africa

Source: © 123rf The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced Apple as the 2025 Creative Marketer of the Year

#Cannes2025: Apple named 2025 Creative Marketer of the Year

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Counting chickens before they’re dunked? ARB rules in favour of KFC in "wings" disputeKarabo Ledwaba

Dentsu and SAB unlock smarter, AI-powered YouTube buying with Google’s VRC

Dentsu and SAB unlock smarter, AI-powered YouTube buying with Google’s VRCKevin Cogill & Kgabele Memela, Dentsu

Source: © 123rf Scopen's research shows that the latest global trends signal a growing reliance on AI, a strong push toward integrated agency solutions and a strategic re-evaluation of in-house marketing structures

EXCLUSIVE: Scopen research - Be integrated, AI-powered and strategic, or be left behind

Aleksandra Surogina, head of operations & content, Special Effects Media South Africa says we need to stop being marketers, and start being storytellers (Image supplied)

Stop being marketers... Start being storytellers!Aleksandra Surogina

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South Africa shines as New York Festivals finalists

Source: © 123rf South Africa was awarded the coveted Global Alliance World Public Relations & Communication Award in the ESG Category at the 12th World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Nusa Dua, Bali

Global recognition as SA wins 2024 ESG Communication Award

Source: © 123rf The legal bid of eTV, Media Monitoring Africa and SOS Support public broadcasting continues today, Wednesday 19 March in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria

Television access at risk for millions of South Africans as analogue switch-off date is contested

Hook, Line and Sinker strengthens leadership team amid 2025 growth

Hook, Line and Sinker strengthens leadership team amid 2025 growthHook, Line & Sinker

Dirk Slabbert has passed away. Source: Supplied.

Farewell to Dirk Slabbert: Paddington Station executive to be laid to rest

Converge Africa 2025 preliminary agenda reveal: Charting the future of digital commerce

Converge Africa 2025 preliminary agenda reveal: Charting the future of digital commerce

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AI in Advertising forum: Industry urged to understand, apply, and act

AI in Advertising forum: Industry urged to understand, apply, and act

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Diary of a CMO: What’s the secret recipe to combat private label?

Kantar Diary of a CMO: What’s the secret recipe to combat private label?

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Early bird registrations are closing soon – save 10% before 30 March!

SAMRA Early bird registrations are closing soon – save 10% before 30 March!

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Brand Influence Agency Community-generated content: The new currency in Brand Influence

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The Mancosa East Coast Radio Business Breakfast to wow attendees with exciting speaker line-up

East Coast Radio The Mancosa East Coast Radio Business Breakfast to wow attendees with exciting speaker line-up

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Motherland OMNi A new era for community and brand experience: Motherland OMNi partners with Kasie FM

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Nat Geo launches David Blaine: Do Not Attempt in South Africa

The Walt Disney Company Africa Nat Geo launches David Blaine: Do Not Attempt in South Africa

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Sauce Advertising celebrates AI

Sauce Advertising Sauce Advertising celebrates AI

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The ocean is coming to Joburg and making a big splash at The Rand Show 2025

Rand Show The ocean is coming to Joburg and making a big splash at The Rand Show 2025

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Dentsu and SAB unlock smarter, AI-powered YouTube buying with Google’s VRC

Dentsu Dentsu and SAB unlock smarter, AI-powered YouTube buying with Google’s VRC

20 Mar 2025

Humanz South Africa welcomes Michael Cost as head of strategy and client development

Humanz Humanz South Africa welcomes Michael Cost as head of strategy and client development

20 Mar 2025

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Source: Reuters. SA President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Cyril Ramaphosa addresses heroes of healthcare at Denosa event

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The evolving battle over social media moderation: Free speech vs regulation

Grant Lapping 6 hours

RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

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TikTok's ad chief Blake Chandlee to step down during company shake-up

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Tseliso Rangaka is the new CCO for Accenture Song SA. Source: Supplied.

Tseliso Rangaka named Accenture Song's chief creative officer in South Africa

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My Fair Lady dominates at the 60th Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards

My Fair Lady dominates at the 60th Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards

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Source: © 123rf The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced Apple as the 2025 Creative Marketer of the Year

#Cannes2025: Apple named 2025 Creative Marketer of the Year

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Counting chickens before they’re dunked? ARB rules in favour of KFC in "wings" dispute

Karabo Ledwaba 1 day

Winners of Japan World's Tourism Film Festival 2025

Winners of Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival 2025

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Source: © 123rf Scopen's research shows that the latest global trends signal a growing reliance on AI, a strong push toward integrated agency solutions and a strategic re-evaluation of in-house marketing structures

EXCLUSIVE: Scopen research - Be integrated, AI-powered and strategic, or be left behind

20 Mar 2025

Aleksandra Surogina, head of operations & content, Special Effects Media South Africa says we need to stop being marketers, and start being storytellers (Image supplied)

Stop being marketers... Start being storytellers!

Aleksandra Surogina 20 Mar 2025

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South Africa shines as New York Festivals finalists

20 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf South Africa was awarded the coveted Global Alliance World Public Relations & Communication Award in the ESG Category at the 12th World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Nusa Dua, Bali

Global recognition as SA wins 2024 ESG Communication Award

20 Mar 2025

Effie South Africa and Ipsos to unveil 2024 Effie Trends and Insights Report

Effie South Africa and Ipsos to unveil 2024 Effie Trends and Insights Report

Association for Communication and Advertising 20 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf The legal bid of eTV, Media Monitoring Africa and SOS Support public broadcasting continues today, Wednesday 19 March in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria

Television access at risk for millions of South Africans as analogue switch-off date is contested

19 Mar 2025

Hook, Line and Sinker strengthens leadership team amid 2025 growth

Hook, Line and Sinker strengthens leadership team amid 2025 growth

Hook, Line & Sinker 19 Mar 2025

South Africa joins Google's global cloud network with new hub

South Africa joins Google's global cloud network with new hub

19 Mar 2025

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Authenticity: The new currency in influencer marketing

Bianca James 19 Mar 2025

Dirk Slabbert has passed away. Source: Supplied.

Farewell to Dirk Slabbert: Paddington Station executive to be laid to rest

19 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf In partnership with IFICA, Publicis Groupe Africa has launched Africa’s first industry-wide internal communications benchmark survey

Publicis Groupe and IFICA launch Africa's first internal communications benchmark report

19 Mar 2025

Retail revolution: the rise of group purchasing organisations in SA

Retail revolution: the rise of group purchasing organisations in SA

19 Mar 2025

Win a brand-new John Deere tractor with OFM!

OFM Radio 19 Mar 2025

Ravi Naidoo joins Jacaranda FM as new programming and content manager

Ravi Naidoo joins Jacaranda FM as new programming and content manager

Jacaranda FM 19 Mar 2025

Dentsu Creative scores second win under Pepkor umbrella with FoneYam

Dentsu Creative scores second win under Pepkor umbrella with FoneYam

Dentsu 19 Mar 2025

The digital roadmap of South Africa’s automotive market

The digital roadmap of South Africa’s automotive market

Rogerwilco 19 Mar 2025

Why BusinessTech’s new campaign is a game changer for advertisers

Why BusinessTech’s new campaign is a game changer for advertisers

Broad Media 19 Mar 2025

Unleashing brand potential: The power of PR newsrooms

TenacityPR 19 Mar 2025

Africa news

The Warc Rankings 2025 Effective 100 reveal the most awarded campaigns and companies for effectiveness
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Warc Effective 100 ranks world’s most awarded campaigns and companies for effectiveness

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RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

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Source: © 123rf In partnership with IFICA, Publicis Groupe Africa has launched Africa’s first industry-wide internal communications benchmark survey

Publicis Groupe and IFICA launch Africa's first internal communications benchmark report

19 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf Ogilvy One’s global CTO Ravi Pal will present a virtual session at Adobe Summit 2025 in Las Vegas from today, Monday, 17 March to Thursday, 20 March on strategies for future-proofing AI and delivering customer-centric growth

Ogilvy One CTO Ravi Pal: Strategies for future-proofing AI and delivering customer-centric growth

17 Mar 2025

International

Winners of Japan World's Tourism Film Festival 2025

Winners of Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival 2025

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Adidas South Africa has appointed Kate Woods as general manager. Image supplied

Adidas SA appoints Kate Woods as general manager

19 Mar 2025

L to R: FNB eBucks CEO, Pieter Woodhatch, FNB Personal Segment CEO, Lytania Johnson and Pick n Pay CEO, Sean Summers. Image supplied.

FNB's eBucks expansion with Pick n Pay set to revolutionise grocery shopping in SA

18 Mar 2025

Clara de Wet, CEO of Uppe Marketing says social media has moved from a social connection to a business necessity (Image supplied)

Social media's impact: Driving business strategies from marketing to ROI

Clara de Wet, 18 Mar 2025

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Unlock hidden revenue: How to turn your data into a profit powerhouse

Gil Sperling 18 Mar 2025

CapeTalk’s Clarence Ford: Championing jazz at the inaugural Namib Desert International Jazz Festival

CapeTalk’s Clarence Ford: Championing jazz at the inaugural Namib Desert International Jazz Festival

Primedia Broadcasting 18 Mar 2025

Winning by making strategy everyone's business

Winning by making strategy everyone's business

Tumi Matubatuba, eatbigfish 18 Mar 2025

Access Bank drives intra-Africa trade at inaugural conference

Access Bank drives intra-Africa trade at inaugural conference

The Publicity Workshop 18 Mar 2025

Closing the gap: Nurturing middle management in the media industry for future growth

Closing the gap: Nurturing middle management in the media industry for future growth

Advertising Media Forum 18 Mar 2025

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