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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

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Somaliland bans two privately owned TV stations

1 Jul 2019

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

28 Jun 2019

A newspaper stand is seen in Mwanza, Tanzania, on September 19, 2015. Tanzania is currently considering legal amendments that could negatively affect press freedom. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Daniel Hayduk.

CPJ urges Tanzania lawmakers to revise proposed legislative amendments

27 Jun 2019

Sub-Saharan Africa's advertising spend, currently only 0. 47% of global investments

Sub-Saharan Africa's advertising spend, currently only 0. 47% of global investments

Federico de Nardis 25 Jun 2019

20 copywriting bursaries up for grabs through new ad industry initiative

20 copywriting bursaries up for grabs through new ad industry initiative

25 Jun 2019

A Kenyan journalist has an altercation with a police officer. EPA/Dai Kurokawa

Accountability in Kenya's media still needs attention. What can be done?

Jared Obuya 24 Jun 2019

This year’s jury president is Fiona Rogers, chief operating officer of Magnum Photos. Image source: .

Epica Awards announces new website and ad campaign

24 Jun 2019

Dentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

Dentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

Dentsu 21 Jun 2019

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Media continues to tell the 'Forbidden Stories'

19 Jun 2019

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It's good to talk even in a high-tech world

Roger Woodend 19 Jun 2019

How Twitter has been used in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis

How Twitter has been used in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis

Julius T. Nganji and Lynn Cockburn 18 Jun 2019

#CannesLions2019 Entertainment winners include VMLY&R and Net#work BBDO!

#CannesLions2019: Entertainment winners!

18 Jun 2019

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Turning big data into even bigger stories

Kamo Mogashoa 18 Jun 2019

The Uganda High Court is in Kampala on May 14, 2018. CPJ today called for Ugandan authorities to intervene and end the criminal case against editor Pidson Kareire. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Isaac Kasamani.

Ugandan editor charged with criminal libel

18 Jun 2019

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Africa Women in Media Award launched

14 Jun 2019

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Canal+ International to launch Canal+ University in Africa

14 Jun 2019

CPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

CPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

14 Jun 2019

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AMA and African Leadership partner up to promote London Africa Summit

12 Jun 2019

Debbie McIntyre, marketing and research director at Spark Media. Image supplied.

#Roots2019: Brand loyalty is dead

Danette Breitenbach 12 Jun 2019

RIP Raymond Louw

RIP Raymond Louw

5 Jun 2019

The APO-Getty strategic partnership was acknowledged with a photo of Lee Martin, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Development at Getty Images, and Lionel Reina, CEO of APO Group, displayed on the NASDAQ Tower in New York's Time Square. The NASDAQ Tower is considered the most visible LED video display in Times Square and is one of the most valuable advertising spaces in the world.

APO partners with Getty Images to raise profile of Africa's story

4 Jun 2019

iProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

iProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

Dentsu 4 Jun 2019

Veteran photographer Herbert Mabuza. © Antonio Muchave.

RIP Herbert Mabuza

3 Jun 2019

Jamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

Jamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

3 Jun 2019

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#FairnessFirst: A picture tells a thousand words, but should it?

Leigh Andrews 3 Jun 2019

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 2

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 2

Johan Walters 31 May 2019

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 1

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 1

Johan Walters 30 May 2019

Freedom of expression under threat, new campaign warns

Freedom of expression under threat, new campaign warns

John Yeld 29 May 2019

Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri, left, and Alagoa Morris, pictured in Abuja after Abiri's release from detention in 2018. A court on May 22, 2019 charged Abiri on three counts and ordered him detained. Credit: CPJ/Alagoa Morris.

Re-arrest of editor Jones Abiri in Nigeria

27 May 2019

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First Africa Media Index published on Africa's media markets

24 May 2019

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Somaliland.

Marketing & MediaSomaliland bans two privately owned TV stations

1 Jul 2019

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

Marketing & MediaTiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

28 Jun 2019

A newspaper stand is seen in Mwanza, Tanzania, on September 19, 2015. Tanzania is currently considering legal amendments that could negatively affect press freedom. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Daniel Hayduk.

Marketing & MediaCPJ urges Tanzania lawmakers to revise proposed legislative amendments

27 Jun 2019

Sub-Saharan Africa's advertising spend, currently only 0. 47% of global investments

Marketing & MediaSub-Saharan Africa's advertising spend, currently only 0. 47% of global investments

Federico de Nardis 25 Jun 2019

20 copywriting bursaries up for grabs through new ad industry initiative

Education20 copywriting bursaries up for grabs through new ad industry initiative

25 Jun 2019

A Kenyan journalist has an altercation with a police officer. EPA/Dai Kurokawa

Marketing & MediaAccountability in Kenya's media still needs attention. What can be done?

Jared Obuya 24 Jun 2019

This year’s jury president is Fiona Rogers, chief operating officer of Magnum Photos. Image source: .

Marketing & MediaEpica Awards announces new website and ad campaign

24 Jun 2019

Dentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

Marketing & MediaDentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

Dentsu 21 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaMedia continues to tell the 'Forbidden Stories'

19 Jun 2019

Source:

ICTIt's good to talk even in a high-tech world

Roger Woodend 19 Jun 2019

How Twitter has been used in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis

Marketing & MediaHow Twitter has been used in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis

Julius T. Nganji and Lynn Cockburn 18 Jun 2019

#CannesLions2019 Entertainment winners include VMLY&R and Net#work BBDO!

Marketing & Media#CannesLions2019: Entertainment winners!

18 Jun 2019

Photo by rawpixel.com from .

Marketing & MediaTurning big data into even bigger stories

Kamo Mogashoa 18 Jun 2019

The Uganda High Court is in Kampala on May 14, 2018. CPJ today called for Ugandan authorities to intervene and end the criminal case against editor Pidson Kareire. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Isaac Kasamani.

Marketing & MediaUgandan editor charged with criminal libel

18 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaAfrica Women in Media Award launched

14 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaCanal+ International to launch Canal+ University in Africa

14 Jun 2019

CPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

Marketing & MediaCPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

14 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaAMA and African Leadership partner up to promote London Africa Summit

12 Jun 2019

Debbie McIntyre, marketing and research director at Spark Media. Image supplied.

Marketing & Media#Roots2019: Brand loyalty is dead

Danette Breitenbach 12 Jun 2019

RIP Raymond Louw

Marketing & MediaRIP Raymond Louw

5 Jun 2019

The APO-Getty strategic partnership was acknowledged with a photo of Lee Martin, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Development at Getty Images, and Lionel Reina, CEO of APO Group, displayed on the NASDAQ Tower in New York's Time Square. The NASDAQ Tower is considered the most visible LED video display in Times Square and is one of the most valuable advertising spaces in the world.

Marketing & MediaAPO partners with Getty Images to raise profile of Africa's story

4 Jun 2019

iProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

Marketing & MediaiProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

Dentsu 4 Jun 2019

Veteran photographer Herbert Mabuza. © Antonio Muchave.

Marketing & MediaRIP Herbert Mabuza

3 Jun 2019

Jamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

Marketing & MediaJamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

3 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & Media#FairnessFirst: A picture tells a thousand words, but should it?

Leigh Andrews 3 Jun 2019

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 2

ICT#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 2

Johan Walters 31 May 2019

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 1

ICT#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 1

Johan Walters 30 May 2019

Freedom of expression under threat, new campaign warns

ESG & SustainabilityFreedom of expression under threat, new campaign warns

John Yeld 29 May 2019

Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri, left, and Alagoa Morris, pictured in Abuja after Abiri's release from detention in 2018. A court on May 22, 2019 charged Abiri on three counts and ordered him detained. Credit: CPJ/Alagoa Morris.

Marketing & MediaRe-arrest of editor Jones Abiri in Nigeria

27 May 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaFirst Africa Media Index published on Africa's media markets

24 May 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaIDG appoints Turn Left Media as Africa representative

23 May 2019

Libreville, Gabon, is seen on January 16, 2017. The country's media regulator recently suspended two newspapers over defamation claims. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Mike Hutchings.

Marketing & MediaGabon media regulator suspends two newspapers over defamation claims

22 May 2019

Prison guards are seen at Somaliland's Hargeisa prison on March 29, 2011. Television reporter Abdirahman Keyse Mohamed was recently arrested by police in Somaliland and is being held without charge in a prison in Las Anod. Credit: CPJ/AP/Katharine Houreld)

Marketing & MediaSomaliland journalist injured during arrest, jailed without charge

22 May 2019

Multilingual broadcast journalist-turned-real estate entrepreneur, Rokelle Sun.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Encouraging female African business leaders from the other side of the world

Leigh Andrews 21 May 2019

Nigerian journalist Oluseyi Awojulugbe.

Marketing & MediaNigerian journalist wins trip to AfDB annual event

20 May 2019

The dilemma of leadership in the advertising and media industry

Marketing & MediaThe dilemma of leadership in the advertising and media industry

Chris Botha 16 May 2019

New Wan-Ifra report tackling disinformation around the world

Marketing & MediaNew Wan-Ifra report tackling disinformation around the world

15 May 2019

A banner of Tanzanian President John Magufuli hangs on a wall around a tanzanite mine, in April 2018. CPJ and other organizations are calling on the Human Rights Council to address a crackdown on journalists, human rights defenders, and other groups in the country. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Joseph Lyimo.

Marketing & MediaHuman Rights Council should address Tanzania crackdown

15 May 2019

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Marketing & MediaImagine a world without data?

Joaquim Bretcha Boix 13 May 2019

Cobus Heyl is Burn Media Group’s new chief products officer.

Marketing & MediaCobus Heyl announced as director, chief product officer of Burn Media

13 May 2019

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