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Source: © More About Advertising Ogilvy has made changes to its EMEA and UK teams. Jules Chalkley (left) and André Laurentino (right)

Changes for Ogilvy EMEA and UK on eve of WPP 2024 results

The Loeries Young Creatives Showcase is opens for entries. The winners will not only gain bragging rights but will also secure a spot as finalists for the Loeries Young Creatives Award, to be presented at the annual Loerie Awards (Image supplied)

#Loeries2025: Loeries Young Creatives Showcase opens for entries

21 Feb 2025

Source: © MSN Seal became a literal seal in this year's Mountian Dew Super Bowl advert

#SuperBowl2025: From one seal to another

By Danette Breitenbach 13 Feb 2025

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Dentsu X: Shaping the future of experiences

Dentsu Dentsu X: Shaping the future of experiences

19 Feb 2025

GenAI in marketing: Fear or FOMO?

Kantar GenAI in marketing: Fear or FOMO?

30 Jan 2025

Dentsu Zambia and University of Lusaka launch Talent Incubator for global experience

Dentsu Dentsu Zambia and University of Lusaka launch Talent Incubator for global experience

14 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

Bizcommunity.com #BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

21 Nov 2024

Kantar Positive portrayals of men in ads boost brand equity and sales

19 Nov 2024

Dentsu Kenya CEO Chris Madison steps down after a decade of growth, innovation, and success

Dentsu Dentsu Kenya CEO Chris Madison steps down after a decade of growth, innovation, and success

15 Nov 2024

The surprising revolution of voiceover: How hybrid voiceovers keep brands authentic in new markets

VoiceArchive The surprising revolution of voiceover: How hybrid voiceovers keep brands authentic in new markets

22 Oct 2024

Kantar’s Media Reactions 2024 - Marketers pull back on X ad spend

Kantar Kantar’s Media Reactions 2024 - Marketers pull back on X ad spend

5 Sep 2024

How to build meaningful iconic brands that are connected to culture

Kantar How to build meaningful iconic brands that are connected to culture

4 Sep 2024

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

CANEX WKND CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

4 Sep 2024

Kantar appoints new chief commercial officer, Middle East and Africa

Kantar Kantar appoints new chief commercial officer, Middle East and Africa

2 Sep 2024

Banking and brews: South Africa's top brands navigate economic challenges

Kantar Banking and brews: South Africa's top brands navigate economic challenges

20 Aug 2024

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NYF launches the Lady Liberty Leadership Programme

12 Feb 2025

Source: © 9to5 mac Meta has introduced ads to Threads

Ads on Threads | 4 factors marketers should consider

Saul Marquez 10 Feb 2025

Key branding insights from the WEF, Davos 2025

10 Feb 2025

Johannesburg MD for M&C Saatchi Abel, Masego Motsogi says the pan-African energy and excitement have never been higher at the agency (Image supplied)

The Up&Up Group's M&C Saatchi Abel expands cross-border clients

7 Feb 2025

Four leaders from Africa ar eon the 2025 Gerety MEA jury. (L to r): Nnenna Onyewuchi, Koo Govender, Linda Kachingwe-Sisya,Nnenna Onyewuchi,Jeanine Gomes. (Source: © Bizcommunity, Image by Ruth Cooper)

4 creative and marketing leaders from Africa in Gerety 2025 MEA jury

4 Feb 2025

Source: © CIPESA TThe African Academy of AI and the MMA have announced a strategic partnership to champion AI-first solutions in marketing across Africa

African Academy of AI & MMA partnership champions AI-first solutions in marketing across Africa

29 Jan 2025

Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

28 Jan 2025

Andy Awards The International Andy Awards has released its shortlist with SA heading up the Africa shortlist

Andys' Africa shortlist announced, Nigeria’s Steve Babaeko on Andy Awards Global Jury 20025

14 Jan 2025

The One Club’s ADC 104th Annual Awards global jury has been announced. It includes 10 creatives from the Middle East and Africa region (Image by © Bizcommunity)

One Club ADC 104th Annual Awards global jury includes 10 creatives from the Middle East and Africa

9 Jan 2025

Icon of Indian advertising, Walter Saldanha, leaves a lasting legacy at 93

Icon of Indian advertising, Walter Saldanha, leaves a lasting legacy at 93

3 Jan 2025

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The Loeries Young Creatives Showcase is opens for entries. The winners will not only gain bragging rights but will also secure a spot as finalists for the Loeries Young Creatives Award, to be presented at the annual Loerie Awards (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media#Loeries2025: Loeries Young Creatives Showcase opens for entries

21 Feb 2025

Source: © More About Advertising Ogilvy has made changes to its EMEA and UK teams. Jules Chalkley (left) and André Laurentino (right)

Marketing & MediaChanges for Ogilvy EMEA and UK on eve of WPP 2024 results

14 Feb 2025

Source: © MSN Seal became a literal seal in this year's Mountian Dew Super Bowl advert

Marketing & Media#SuperBowl2025: From one seal to another

Danette Breitenbach 13 Feb 2025

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Marketing & MediaNYF launches the Lady Liberty Leadership Programme

12 Feb 2025

Source: © 9to5 mac Meta has introduced ads to Threads

Marketing & MediaAds on Threads | 4 factors marketers should consider

Saul Marquez 10 Feb 2025

Marketing & MediaKey branding insights from the WEF, Davos 2025

10 Feb 2025

Johannesburg MD for M&C Saatchi Abel, Masego Motsogi says the pan-African energy and excitement have never been higher at the agency (Image supplied)

Marketing & MediaThe Up&Up Group's M&C Saatchi Abel expands cross-border clients

7 Feb 2025

Four leaders from Africa ar eon the 2025 Gerety MEA jury. (L to r): Nnenna Onyewuchi, Koo Govender, Linda Kachingwe-Sisya,Nnenna Onyewuchi,Jeanine Gomes. (Source: © Bizcommunity, Image by Ruth Cooper)

Marketing & Media4 creative and marketing leaders from Africa in Gerety 2025 MEA jury

4 Feb 2025

Source: © CIPESA TThe African Academy of AI and the MMA have announced a strategic partnership to champion AI-first solutions in marketing across Africa

Marketing & MediaAfrican Academy of AI & MMA partnership champions AI-first solutions in marketing across Africa

29 Jan 2025

Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

Marketing & MediaOgilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

28 Jan 2025

Andy Awards The International Andy Awards has released its shortlist with SA heading up the Africa shortlist

Marketing & MediaAndys' Africa shortlist announced, Nigeria’s Steve Babaeko on Andy Awards Global Jury 20025

14 Jan 2025

Dentsu Zambia and University of Lusaka launch Talent Incubator for global experience

Marketing & MediaDentsu Zambia and University of Lusaka launch Talent Incubator for global experience

Dentsu 14 Jan 2025

The One Club’s ADC 104th Annual Awards global jury has been announced. It includes 10 creatives from the Middle East and Africa region (Image by © Bizcommunity)

Marketing & MediaOne Club ADC 104th Annual Awards global jury includes 10 creatives from the Middle East and Africa

9 Jan 2025

Icon of Indian advertising, Walter Saldanha, leaves a lasting legacy at 93

Marketing & MediaIcon of Indian advertising, Walter Saldanha, leaves a lasting legacy at 93

3 Jan 2025

Source: © LinkedIn In 2025 AI will transform advertising, signalling a fundamental shift in how advertisers approach digital marketing

Marketing & MediaAI to transform advertising in fundamental shift in digital marketing in 2025

3 Jan 2025

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Marketing & MediaYoung Ones One Show launches new creative brief Clash Royale

23 Dec 2024

Source: © 123rf A strategic partnership giving brands new opportunities to connect with audiences through music has been formed by WPP and the Universal Music Group (UMG).

Marketing & MediaWPP and UMG form partnership connecting audiences through music

18 Dec 2024

(Images supplied. Artwork: Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity)

Marketing & MediaRazor's Kalay Maistry and NTT Data's Marian Scala named in Provoke Media’s Innovator 25 EMEA

Danette Breitenbach 12 Dec 2024

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Marketing & MediaWarc finds two-thirds of marketers remain optimistic about 2025 despite budget constraints

9 Dec 2024

Source: © Bizcommunity The inaugural SSA MMA Smarties Awards awarded 51 Awards, with 19 Gold, 19 Silver and 13 Bronze Awards

Marketing & MediaInaugural SSA MMA Smarties' winners announced, the TFG named Brand of the Year

9 Dec 2024

The African continent has five jury members represented on the Gerety Awards Grand Jury for 2025 - two from SA, and one each from Nigeria, Kenya and the Côte D'Ivoire (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media5 Gerety Awards Grand Jury members for 2025 from the African continent

3 Dec 2024

AB InBev is the official beer partner of Fifa Club World Cup 2025 (Image supplied)

Marketing & MediaAB InBev extends Fifa sponsorship to Fifa Club World Cup 2025

27 Nov 2024

Source: © LinkedIn Petal Ads at DMEXCO in 2023. In China, its footprint includes 530 million MAU

Marketing & MediaHuawei's Petal Ads and Futuretech collaborate to provide digital advertising solutions across Africa

26 Nov 2024

Marketing & MediaCoca-Cola's iconic Holiday Magic advert created by AI leaves fans feeling sick

22 Nov 2024

Marketing & MediaPositive portrayals of men in ads boost brand equity and sales

Kantar 19 Nov 2024

Dentsu Kenya CEO Chris Madison steps down after a decade of growth, innovation, and success

Marketing & MediaDentsu Kenya CEO Chris Madison steps down after a decade of growth, innovation, and success

Dentsu 15 Nov 2024

New Meta EMEA VP looks to unlock region’s potential

Marketing & MediaNew Meta EMEA VP looks to unlock region’s potential

13 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf The number of people living alone has grown steadily over the past few decades. Brands have a real opportunity to target this audience

Marketing & MediaMarketers optimistic as Warc forecasts global ad spend of $1.15tr in 2025

13 Nov 2024

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

Marketing & MediaUncertainty 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)

Marketing & MediaBBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

6 Nov 2024

Design the legacy: #Loeries invites agencies create its 2025 campaign

Marketing & MediaDesign the legacy: #Loeries invites agencies create its 2025 campaign

29 Oct 2024

Source: © WPP Despite third-quarter results showing a strong performance from GroupM and WPP's winning of the Amazon media account, the network's expectations for the full year remain unchanged

Marketing & MediaStrong Q3 performance for WPP; full year expectations remain unchanged

23 Oct 2024

Suhana Gordhan of LoveSong to lead Radio & Audio at The One Show 2025

Marketing & MediaSuhana Gordhan of LoveSong to lead Radio & Audio at The One Show 2025

23 Oct 2024

The surprising revolution of voiceover: How hybrid voiceovers keep brands authentic in new markets

Marketing & MediaThe surprising revolution of voiceover: How hybrid voiceovers keep brands authentic in new markets

VoiceArchive 22 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf People are increasingly seeking depth, authenticity, and sensory richness in their experiences, aiming to engage with the world in meaningful ways. this is one of five macro trends identified by the Accenture Life Trends 2025 report

Marketing & Media5 global macro trends and consumer insights from the Accenture Song's Life Trends 2025 report

22 Oct 2024

Source: © PRVWeek Arthur Sadoun, chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe says the Group has had a very busy and very strong Q3

Marketing & MediaPublicis Groupe raises revenue forecast for the second time in 2024 with 5.8% organic growth in Q3

18 Oct 2024

Pernod-Ricard's Nthabi Motsoeneng to chair Warc Awards for Middle East & Africa 2025 jury

Marketing & MediaPernod-Ricard's Nthabi Motsoeneng to chair Warc Awards for Middle East & Africa 2025 jury

17 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf Ogilvy Africa has launched OBrio, an all-in-one media intelligence platform to optimize marketing spend and boost ROI

Marketing & MediaOgilvy Africa launches OBrio, an all-in-one media intelligence platform

17 Oct 2024

Promise won Gold at the 2024 LIA Awards.

Marketing & MediaSouth Africa's Promise Agency strikes Gold at LIA for The Vluit Project

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Oct 2024

Source: © Avid Following a settlement, the details of which have not been disclosed, Unilever has been dropped from the lawsuit by X

Marketing & MediaIs Elon Musk winning the legal war or losing the ad battle as Unilever and X settle

Danette Breitenbach 16 Oct 2024

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