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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

Source: © 123rf In 2024, 258,000 apps for iOS and Android operating systems were downloaded per minute for all types of publishers, with in-app purchase revenue up 12.5% to $150bn

2024 in-app purchase revenue up to $150bn, but app downloads decrease

23 Jan 2025

Apple the world’s most valuable brand… again

22 Jan 2025

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Image supplied. Greg Bailie, sales lead, global business solutions, TikTok - sub-Saharan Africa. Tiktok is the official Loeries digital cateogry partner

TikTok for Business partners with Loeries digital category

9 May 2023

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Gunmen kill journalist in restive northwest Cameroon, says union

Amindeh Blaise Atabong 8 May 2023

Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

5 May 2023

Adrian Ephraim is the editor-in-chief at Tech Cabal. Source: Supplied.

#AfricaMonth: Adrian Ephraim talks new role at Tech Cabal

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2023

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Al Jazeera journalist freed from pretrial detention in Egypt

Farah Saafan, Nick Macfie 2 May 2023

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From advertising blackmail to physical threats, Kenya's journalists are under attack - but they must also regain public trust

George Ogola 17 Apr 2023

Source: John Schnobrich This year’s Wan-Ifra’s Digital Media Awards Africa 2023 is lead by the South African press.

SA media takes 7 out of 8 at the Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa 2023

13 Apr 2023

Publish sponsored articles on BusinessTech for outstanding ROI

Publish sponsored articles on BusinessTech for outstanding ROI

Broad Media 11 Apr 2023

Source: Prime Business Africa Chinalurumogu Eze, a third-year student, will represent Nigeria at the 2023 Cannes Lions Roger Hatchuel Student Academy

Nigeria's Cannes 2023 Young Lions & Roger Hatchuel Student Academy qualifiers

6 Apr 2023

Source: © Pixabay The Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa finalists have been announced

SA dominates Wan-Ifra 2023 Africa Digital Media Awards

6 Apr 2023

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Burkina Faso expels 2 French journalists

Thiam Ndiaga, Alessandra Prentice, Raissa Kasolowsky 3 Apr 2023

Image supplied. This year's Loerie's theme is Blood, Sweat & Tears

Blood, Sweat and Tears: 45 years of The Loeries

31 Mar 2023

Source © Business Wire India The Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition More Than a Mother Awards 2022 and Diabetes and Hypertension Awards 2022 winners were announced via via videoconference.

The Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards 2022 winners

28 Mar 2023

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Burkina Faso suspends France 24 broadcasts in the country after al Qaeda interview

Hereward Holland, Gareth Jones 27 Mar 2023

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Kenyan judge temporarily blocks mass layoff of Facebook moderators

Aaron Ross, Hereward Holland, Sandra Maler, Emelia Si 22 Mar 2023

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French journalist Dubois freed in Mali

Lucien Libert, Elizabeth Pineau, John Irish, GV De Clercq and Kevin Liffey 22 Mar 2023

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Joe Biden takes further steps to ban TikTok in US

8 Mar 2023

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Reporters from independent Egyptian news outlet referred to trial

Aidan Lewis, Marguerita Choy 1 Mar 2023

Bathweels can be watched on Cartoonito. Source: Supplied.

Boomerang Africa rebrands to Cartoonito Africa

17 Feb 2023

MTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

MTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

16 Feb 2023

Adrian Ephraim. Source: LinkedIn

Nigerian tech publication hires South African journalist as editor-in-chief

8 Feb 2023

Cameroon journalist Martinez Zogo's photo is displayed as fellow journalists pay their last respect to him. Source: Reuters/Amindeh Blaise Atabong.

Cameroonian businessman arrested after journalist's murder

Amindeh Blaise Atabong, Bate Felix, Andrew Cawthorne 7 Feb 2023

Image supplied. Koo Govender is the first female CEO at Publicis Groupe Africa

Koo Govender: PGA's first female CEO

7 Feb 2023

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Meta can be sued in Kenya by ex-content moderator, the country's court rules

Ayenat Mersie 7 Feb 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2023

Creating futures that matter to people and planet

Creating futures that matter to people and planet

Human8 27 Jan 2023

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Meta urged to boost Africa content moderation as contractor quits

Nita Bhalla 25 Jan 2023

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Prominent Cameroon journalist found dead after abduction

Amindeh Blaise Atabong, Edward McAllister, William Maclean 24 Jan 2023

Image supplied. Vikas Mehta, chief executive officer, Ogilvy Africa would like to see more great award-wininng work come from Africa

Africa needs to do campaigns like Lesso Lessons again and again

Danette Breitenbach 23 Jan 2023

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John Williams Ntwali, Rwandan journalist critical of government has died

23 Jan 2023

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Image supplied. Greg Bailie, sales lead, global business solutions, TikTok - sub-Saharan Africa. Tiktok is the official Loeries digital cateogry partner

Marketing & MediaTikTok for Business partners with Loeries digital category

9 May 2023

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Marketing & MediaGunmen kill journalist in restive northwest Cameroon, says union

Amindeh Blaise Atabong 8 May 2023

Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

Marketing & MediaSiblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

5 May 2023

Adrian Ephraim is the editor-in-chief at Tech Cabal. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Adrian Ephraim talks new role at Tech Cabal

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2023

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Marketing & MediaAl Jazeera journalist freed from pretrial detention in Egypt

Farah Saafan, Nick Macfie 2 May 2023

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Marketing & MediaFrom advertising blackmail to physical threats, Kenya's journalists are under attack - but they must also regain public trust

George Ogola 17 Apr 2023

Source: John Schnobrich This year’s Wan-Ifra’s Digital Media Awards Africa 2023 is lead by the South African press.

Marketing & MediaSA media takes 7 out of 8 at the Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa 2023

13 Apr 2023

Publish sponsored articles on BusinessTech for outstanding ROI

Marketing & MediaPublish sponsored articles on BusinessTech for outstanding ROI

Broad Media 11 Apr 2023

Source: Prime Business Africa Chinalurumogu Eze, a third-year student, will represent Nigeria at the 2023 Cannes Lions Roger Hatchuel Student Academy

Marketing & MediaNigeria's Cannes 2023 Young Lions & Roger Hatchuel Student Academy qualifiers

6 Apr 2023

Source: © Pixabay The Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa finalists have been announced

Marketing & MediaSA dominates Wan-Ifra 2023 Africa Digital Media Awards

6 Apr 2023

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Marketing & MediaBurkina Faso expels 2 French journalists

Thiam Ndiaga, Alessandra Prentice, Raissa Kasolowsky 3 Apr 2023

Image supplied. This year's Loerie's theme is Blood, Sweat & Tears

Marketing & MediaBlood, Sweat and Tears: 45 years of The Loeries

31 Mar 2023

Source © Business Wire India The Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition More Than a Mother Awards 2022 and Diabetes and Hypertension Awards 2022 winners were announced via via videoconference.

Marketing & MediaThe Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards 2022 winners

28 Mar 2023

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Marketing & MediaBurkina Faso suspends France 24 broadcasts in the country after al Qaeda interview

Hereward Holland, Gareth Jones 27 Mar 2023

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Marketing & MediaKenyan judge temporarily blocks mass layoff of Facebook moderators

Aaron Ross, Hereward Holland, Sandra Maler, Emelia Si 22 Mar 2023

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Marketing & MediaFrench journalist Dubois freed in Mali

Lucien Libert, Elizabeth Pineau, John Irish, GV De Clercq and Kevin Liffey 22 Mar 2023

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Marketing & MediaJoe Biden takes further steps to ban TikTok in US

8 Mar 2023

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Marketing & MediaReporters from independent Egyptian news outlet referred to trial

Aidan Lewis, Marguerita Choy 1 Mar 2023

Bathweels can be watched on Cartoonito. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaBoomerang Africa rebrands to Cartoonito Africa

17 Feb 2023

MTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

ICTMTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

16 Feb 2023

Adrian Ephraim. Source: LinkedIn

Marketing & MediaNigerian tech publication hires South African journalist as editor-in-chief

8 Feb 2023

Cameroon journalist Martinez Zogo's photo is displayed as fellow journalists pay their last respect to him. Source: Reuters/Amindeh Blaise Atabong.

Marketing & MediaCameroonian businessman arrested after journalist's murder

Amindeh Blaise Atabong, Bate Felix, Andrew Cawthorne 7 Feb 2023

Image supplied. Koo Govender is the first female CEO at Publicis Groupe Africa

Marketing & MediaKoo Govender: PGA's first female CEO

7 Feb 2023

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Marketing & MediaMeta can be sued in Kenya by ex-content moderator, the country's court rules

Ayenat Mersie 7 Feb 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2023

Creating futures that matter to people and planet

Marketing & MediaCreating futures that matter to people and planet

Human8 27 Jan 2023

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Marketing & MediaMeta urged to boost Africa content moderation as contractor quits

Nita Bhalla 25 Jan 2023

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Marketing & MediaProminent Cameroon journalist found dead after abduction

Amindeh Blaise Atabong, Edward McAllister, William Maclean 24 Jan 2023

Image supplied. Vikas Mehta, chief executive officer, Ogilvy Africa would like to see more great award-wininng work come from Africa

Marketing & MediaAfrica needs to do campaigns like Lesso Lessons again and again

Danette Breitenbach 23 Jan 2023

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Marketing & MediaJohn Williams Ntwali, Rwandan journalist critical of government has died

23 Jan 2023

Source © Benoit Daoust Google says it is committed to making the ad-supported web a safer and more private place for everyone in Africa

Marketing & MediaGoogle: Making ad platforms safe for users, advertisers, and publishers in Africa

20 Jan 2023

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LifestyleSound Connects Fund opens final call

10 Jan 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners December 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners December 2022

Bizcommunity.com 4 Jan 2023

Image supplied. Felix Abely (L) and Joseph Sandu (R), Best Fintech Journalists of the Year

Marketing & MediaFirst African journalists graduate from fintech-focused journalism programme

19 Dec 2022

“The Missing Chapter” by Leo Burnett (India) for Procter & Gamble won one of the PR Grand Prix Awards in 2022

Marketing & MediaEpica Awards 2022 results announced!

9 Dec 2022

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Marketing & MediaPakistani court to oversee investigation into death of journalist in Kenya

Asif Shahzad 6 Dec 2022

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Marketing & MediaAFP joins five new hubs to fight disinformation in Europe

5 Dec 2022

Source © Matthias Ziegler The third annual Elevate Scholarship class of 50 media professionals includes 20 media professionals from Africa from a total of 31 countries and a record-breaking 432 applications

Marketing & Media20 African media professionals receive Elevate Scholarship

5 Dec 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners November 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners November 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Dec 2022

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Marketing & MediaMeta launches #FlexNaija metaverse campaign for content creators in Nigeria

29 Nov 2022

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