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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

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

Design 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

Strong 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

Suhana 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

The 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

5 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

Publicis 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

Pernod-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

Ogilvy Africa launches OBrio, an all-in-one media intelligence platform

17 Oct 2024

Promise won Gold at the 2024 LIA Awards.

South 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

Is Elon Musk winning the legal war or losing the ad battle as Unilever and X settle

Danette Breitenbach 16 Oct 2024

Source: © Moonpreneur WPP recently announced a global partnership with Roblox, an immersive gaming and creation platform

WPP and Roblox partnerships unlocks gaming potential

14 Oct 2024

Source: © IBB Online

Last LIA categories winners announced

10 Oct 2024

Source: © LIA Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai secured its third Bronze at the LIA. Pictured is its campaign ProtcTasbih for Saudi

Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai adds to its tally at the LIA, MullenLowe Mena, Dubai also awarded

9 Oct 2024

The LIA awarded its first batch of winners and finalists with South Africa’s Promise awarded a Gold and Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai a Bronze (Image supplied)

LIA: SA's Promise wins Gold, Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai wins Bronze

7 Oct 2024

Razor’s Kalay Maistry leads Africa’s representation on PRCA Global Board

Razor’s Kalay Maistry leads Africa’s representation on PRCA Global Board

25 Sep 2024

(Image supplied) Virgin Active's global Leave the cult, Join the club campaign has premiered this September

Virgin Active’s new campaign Leave the cult, Join the club cuts through wellness fiction

25 Sep 2024

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Africa is the world’s largest market for Guinness beer – how its ad campaigns exploit men

Jordanna Matlon 25 Sep 2024

Deadlines have been announced. Source: Supplied.

The One Show 2025 unveils new categories and entry deadlines

25 Sep 2024

New leadership announcements as WPP acquires NCA. Ogilvy global CEO Devika Bulchandani and James Murphy CEO Ogilvy Group UK (Image supplied)

New Commercial Arts joins Ogilvy as WPP announces leadership shakeup

11 Sep 2024

Source: © 123rf Warc research found that while 71% of marketers agreed that their business was ambitious about delivering creative excellence, only 37% of respondents felt their business had the right capabilities to deliver ground-breaking ideas

Warc: Gap between ambition and ability a hurdle to creative effectiveness

11 Sep 2024

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

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

Kantar 5 Sep 2024

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

CANEX WKND 4 Sep 2024

Source: © Warc

Showcase your excellence: Enter The Warc Awards 2025

3 Sep 2024

Kantar appoints new chief commercial officer, Middle East and Africa

Kantar appoints new chief commercial officer, Middle East and Africa

Kantar 2 Sep 2024

Source: © Campaign Live Troy Ruhanen is the global CEO of the newly formed Omnicom Advertising Group (OAG)

Omnicom forms OAG with Troy Ruhanen as global CEO

29 Aug 2024

Simply Black appoints first COO, Stephanie Thomas

Simply Black appoints first COO, Stephanie Thomas

29 Aug 2024

The Loeries unveils diverse 2024 youth committee from Africa and the Middle East

The Loeries unveils diverse 2024 youth committee from Africa and the Middle East

27 Aug 2024

Source: © 123rf South Africa's ad market is expected to see 6.0% this year says Warc

Warc: SA's admarket to grow 6%, as global ad investment more than doubles

22 Aug 2024

Streaming platform Showmax launched its Premier League mobile subscription with a surprising marketing stunt starring Eric Cantona. Image supplied

Fans love Showmax's Premier League launch marketing stunt with Eric Cantona

21 Aug 2024

Why over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office

Why over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 19 Aug 2024

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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

Source: © Moonpreneur WPP recently announced a global partnership with Roblox, an immersive gaming and creation platform

Marketing & MediaWPP and Roblox partnerships unlocks gaming potential

14 Oct 2024

Source: © IBB Online

Marketing & MediaLast LIA categories winners announced

10 Oct 2024

Source: © LIA Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai secured its third Bronze at the LIA. Pictured is its campaign ProtcTasbih for Saudi

Marketing & MediaSaatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai adds to its tally at the LIA, MullenLowe Mena, Dubai also awarded

9 Oct 2024

The LIA awarded its first batch of winners and finalists with South Africa’s Promise awarded a Gold and Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai a Bronze (Image supplied)

Marketing & MediaLIA: SA's Promise wins Gold, Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai wins Bronze

7 Oct 2024

Razor’s Kalay Maistry leads Africa’s representation on PRCA Global Board

Marketing & MediaRazor’s Kalay Maistry leads Africa’s representation on PRCA Global Board

25 Sep 2024

(Image supplied) Virgin Active's global Leave the cult, Join the club campaign has premiered this September

Marketing & MediaVirgin Active’s new campaign Leave the cult, Join the club cuts through wellness fiction

25 Sep 2024

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Marketing & MediaAfrica is the world’s largest market for Guinness beer – how its ad campaigns exploit men

Jordanna Matlon 25 Sep 2024

Deadlines have been announced. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaThe One Show 2025 unveils new categories and entry deadlines

25 Sep 2024

New leadership announcements as WPP acquires NCA. Ogilvy global CEO Devika Bulchandani and James Murphy CEO Ogilvy Group UK (Image supplied)

Marketing & MediaNew Commercial Arts joins Ogilvy as WPP announces leadership shakeup

11 Sep 2024

Source: © 123rf Warc research found that while 71% of marketers agreed that their business was ambitious about delivering creative excellence, only 37% of respondents felt their business had the right capabilities to deliver ground-breaking ideas

Marketing & MediaWarc: Gap between ambition and ability a hurdle to creative effectiveness

11 Sep 2024

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

Marketing & MediaKantar’s Media Reactions 2024 - Marketers pull back on X ad spend

Kantar 5 Sep 2024

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

Marketing & MediaCANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

CANEX WKND 4 Sep 2024

Source: © Warc

Marketing & MediaShowcase your excellence: Enter The Warc Awards 2025

3 Sep 2024

Kantar appoints new chief commercial officer, Middle East and Africa

Marketing & MediaKantar appoints new chief commercial officer, Middle East and Africa

Kantar 2 Sep 2024

Source: © Campaign Live Troy Ruhanen is the global CEO of the newly formed Omnicom Advertising Group (OAG)

Marketing & MediaOmnicom forms OAG with Troy Ruhanen as global CEO

29 Aug 2024

Simply Black appoints first COO, Stephanie Thomas

Marketing & MediaSimply Black appoints first COO, Stephanie Thomas

29 Aug 2024

The Loeries unveils diverse 2024 youth committee from Africa and the Middle East

Marketing & MediaThe Loeries unveils diverse 2024 youth committee from Africa and the Middle East

27 Aug 2024

Source: © 123rf South Africa's ad market is expected to see 6.0% this year says Warc

Marketing & MediaWarc: SA's admarket to grow 6%, as global ad investment more than doubles

22 Aug 2024

Streaming platform Showmax launched its Premier League mobile subscription with a surprising marketing stunt starring Eric Cantona. Image supplied

Marketing & MediaFans love Showmax's Premier League launch marketing stunt with Eric Cantona

21 Aug 2024

Why over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office

Marketing & MediaWhy over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 19 Aug 2024

6 shows, 1 re-usable exhibition stand

Marketing & Media6 shows, 1 re-usable exhibition stand

Scan Display 19 Aug 2024

Source: © The Media Leader In a move termed, "an excellent outcome for WPP" by Mark Read, WPP CEO, WPP will sell its entire majority stake in FGS Global

Marketing & MediaWPP sells majority stake in FGS Global to Bidco Inc - An excellent outcome for WPP

7 Aug 2024

Source: © Econoimic Times L’Oréal International Distribution has appointed Wavemaker as its EMEA media agency

Marketing & MediaWavemaker appointed L’Oréal International Distribution's EMEA media agency

1 Aug 2024

Marketing & MediaCorona Extra reclaims top spot as world's most valuable beer

31 Jul 2024

Marketing & MediaAdidas' brand sentiment plummets after dropping Bella Hadid

Danette Breitenbach 29 Jul 2024

Source: © Outdoor Network of DOOH remains the main driver of OOH revenue growth globally. In Africa, the investment into DOOH is just over 20% of its total OOH revenue

Marketing & MediaDOOH investment in Africa lags behind

25 Jul 2024

Source: © PYMNTS Major sporting events such as the Uefa Euros and the Paris Olympics are are expected to drive economic growth in 2024

Marketing & MediaLive events, like Paris Olympics, 1 of 5 trends shaping consumer spending

25 Jul 2024

Ascential, the Cannes Lions festival owner, as been bought out by its rival Informa

Marketing & MediaCannes Lion Festival bought out by rival business, informa

Danette Breitenbach 24 Jul 2024

Adidas' Olympics retro campaign steps into controversy

Marketing & MediaAdidas' Olympics retro campaign steps into controversy

Danette Breitenbach 23 Jul 2024

A security guard stands watch by the Meta sign outside the headquarters of Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc in Mountain View, California, US. 9 November 2022. Reuters/Peter DaSilva/File Photo

LegalNigeria fines Meta $220m for violating consumer, data laws

Elisha Bala-Gbogbo and and MacDonald Dzirutwe 22 Jul 2024

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