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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: © 123rf The CMO Council’s inaugural Marketing Vitality Index forecasts waves of vitality, volatility and velocity in 2025

The CMO Council Marketing Vitality Index points to a defining, milestone year ahead

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Source: © 123rf A CMO study has found that chief marketing officers appear clear, confident, and intentional in where Gen AI integration and application will deliver the best results in marketing process improvement and execution in 2024

A clear and confident shift in marketing technology as CMOs embrace AI

22 May 2024

Image supplied. The final and full shortlist for the D&AD Awards has been released and the 62nd D&AD Awards ceremony takes place tomorrow, Wednesday 22 May in London

Full D&AD shortlist revealed

21 May 2024

The 62nd annual D&AD Awards’ first shortlist has been announced

D&AD Awards announce first shortlist

21 May 2024

Source: © Witness Media Lab Many people have been targeted by deep fakes

WPP CEO Mark Read targeted by deep fake AI scam

15 May 2024

Joy Richu is on the Cannes Lions See It Be It cohort. Source: Supplied.

#AfricaMonth: Kenyan illustrator, Joy Richu shines spotlight on African creativity

Karabo Ledwaba 6 May 2024

Meta has unleashed its AI assistant into all of its social media apps.

Meta slides AI assistant into DMs in 7 African countries

Lindsey Schutters 22 Apr 2024

The dynamic trends shaping Africa in 2024 and its impact on brands for the future

The dynamic trends shaping Africa in 2024 and its impact on brands for the future

Roxanne Graber, Omnicom Media Group 16 Apr 2024

Source: © The Food for Mzansi Group won three Wan-Ifra Digital Media Africa 2024 Awards

South African digital publishers make clean sweep of Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa 2024

16 Apr 2024

Unilever's Elizabeth Mokwena is on the jury Source: LinkedIN.

Big representation from Africa at Cannes Lions 2024

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Apr 2024

Source: © 123rf The Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa finalists have been announced

Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa finalists

9 Apr 2024

TikTok and the African Union Commission Forge Multi-Year Partnership. Source: Supplied.

TikTok and AU Commission launch #SaferTogether for digital safety in Africa

18 Mar 2024

Elevating the African digital and influencer marketing landscape with Style ID Africa

Elevating the African digital and influencer marketing landscape with Style ID Africa

Savon Matjane, Style ID 6 Mar 2024

Source: Nando's Nando’s South Africa has reacted with a post following Bafana Bafana defeat in the AfCon semi-final game

Nando's heart-warming post to Bafana Bafana on their 2024 Afcon journey

9 Feb 2024

Warc Awards announces top industry and agency experts for Middle East & Africa 2024 juries

Warc Awards announces top industry and agency experts for Middle East & Africa 2024 juries

6 Feb 2024

Source: © Multichoice DStv, the satellite service of MultiChoice, has experienced its first downturn in its most dynamic market, South Africa

Subscriber downturn leads to questions on MultiChoice's sustained success

18 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: Nicola Cooper – The rise of African music and fashion globally continues

#BizTrends2024: Nicola Cooper – The rise of African music and fashion globally continues

Danette Breitenbach 11 Jan 2024

Image supplied. John Obot's attempt to shatter the 124-hour reading marathon record by reading for 145 hours.

Bookish: The story of the Guinness World Record for reading out loud

19 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf Deutsche Welle (DW) launches digital literacy video and radio series for African Gen Z

Digital literacy video and radio series for African Gen Z

8 Dec 2023

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Kenya judge finds Meta is not in contempt of court

7 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf For the first time journalists can now submit entries in any category of the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism

Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism open for entries

6 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf TrustList is a home-grown new digital initiative that aims to protect media buyers and brands by providing real-time warnings against placing programmatic advertising on 'red-listed' online media

TrustList: Real time warning against programmatic advertising placement on 'red-listed' online media

27 Nov 2023

Caché McClay has filled the coveted position. Source: USA Today.

Caché McClay is the official Beyoncé reporter for Gannet

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Managing director of Google Africa, Alex Okosi, has been named by the annual UK Powerlist for the third consecutive year

Alex Okasi, Google Africa MD, on UK's Powerlist for 3rd consecutive year

8 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and internationally have gathered in Cape Town, South Africa for this year’s annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum which ends today

Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum 2023 explores media opportunities in Africa

1 Nov 2023

Victoria Webb appointed as new managing director of Incubeta MENA

Victoria Webb appointed as new managing director of Incubeta MENA

Incubeta 24 Oct 2023

Source: CNBA Africa In a first for the African continent, CNBC Africa has launched its AI newsreader

CNBC Africa's AI newsreader: A first for Africa

17 Oct 2023

Digital Marketing Conference to reveal State of Digital Marketing in SA - Take survey now

Digital Marketing Conference to reveal State of Digital Marketing in SA - Take survey now

Cadek Media 17 Oct 2023

Image supplied. TV and radio star Dadaboy, cryptocurrency coach Tola Joseph Fadugbagbe and betting guru Winnerbet latest to Join the Crypto Experience

3 high-profile Nigerian personalities sign with Sportsbet.io

21 Sep 2023

Source: © Adeniji Aabdullah Podcasting can reinvigorate newsrooms, and it is doing just that in Africa

Podcasting reinvigorating newsrooms in Africa

13 Sep 2023

Rema has made history by having the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify. Source: Twitter.

Rema's Calm Down with Selena Gomez hits 1bn Spotify streams, a first for African artist

12 Sep 2023

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Source: © 123rf A CMO study has found that chief marketing officers appear clear, confident, and intentional in where Gen AI integration and application will deliver the best results in marketing process improvement and execution in 2024

Marketing & MediaA clear and confident shift in marketing technology as CMOs embrace AI

22 May 2024

Image supplied. The final and full shortlist for the D&AD Awards has been released and the 62nd D&AD Awards ceremony takes place tomorrow, Wednesday 22 May in London

Marketing & MediaFull D&AD shortlist revealed

21 May 2024

The 62nd annual D&AD Awards’ first shortlist has been announced

Marketing & MediaD&AD Awards announce first shortlist

21 May 2024

Source: © Witness Media Lab Many people have been targeted by deep fakes

Marketing & MediaWPP CEO Mark Read targeted by deep fake AI scam

15 May 2024

Joy Richu is on the Cannes Lions See It Be It cohort. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Kenyan illustrator, Joy Richu shines spotlight on African creativity

Karabo Ledwaba 6 May 2024

Meta has unleashed its AI assistant into all of its social media apps.

ICTMeta slides AI assistant into DMs in 7 African countries

Lindsey Schutters 22 Apr 2024

The dynamic trends shaping Africa in 2024 and its impact on brands for the future

Marketing & MediaThe dynamic trends shaping Africa in 2024 and its impact on brands for the future

Roxanne Graber, Omnicom Media Group 16 Apr 2024

Source: © The Food for Mzansi Group won three Wan-Ifra Digital Media Africa 2024 Awards

Marketing & MediaSouth African digital publishers make clean sweep of Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa 2024

16 Apr 2024

Unilever's Elizabeth Mokwena is on the jury Source: LinkedIN.

Marketing & MediaBig representation from Africa at Cannes Lions 2024

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Apr 2024

Source: © 123rf The Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa finalists have been announced

Marketing & MediaWan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa finalists

9 Apr 2024

TikTok and the African Union Commission Forge Multi-Year Partnership. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaTikTok and AU Commission launch #SaferTogether for digital safety in Africa

18 Mar 2024

Elevating the African digital and influencer marketing landscape with Style ID Africa

Marketing & MediaElevating the African digital and influencer marketing landscape with Style ID Africa

Savon Matjane, Style ID 6 Mar 2024

Source: Nando's Nando’s South Africa has reacted with a post following Bafana Bafana defeat in the AfCon semi-final game

Marketing & MediaNando's heart-warming post to Bafana Bafana on their 2024 Afcon journey

9 Feb 2024

Warc Awards announces top industry and agency experts for Middle East & Africa 2024 juries

Marketing & MediaWarc Awards announces top industry and agency experts for Middle East & Africa 2024 juries

6 Feb 2024

Source: © Multichoice DStv, the satellite service of MultiChoice, has experienced its first downturn in its most dynamic market, South Africa

Marketing & MediaSubscriber downturn leads to questions on MultiChoice's sustained success

18 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: Nicola Cooper – The rise of African music and fashion globally continues

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2024: Nicola Cooper – The rise of African music and fashion globally continues

Danette Breitenbach 11 Jan 2024

Image supplied. John Obot's attempt to shatter the 124-hour reading marathon record by reading for 145 hours.

Marketing & MediaBookish: The story of the Guinness World Record for reading out loud

19 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf Deutsche Welle (DW) launches digital literacy video and radio series for African Gen Z

Marketing & MediaDigital literacy video and radio series for African Gen Z

8 Dec 2023

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Marketing & MediaKenya judge finds Meta is not in contempt of court

7 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf For the first time journalists can now submit entries in any category of the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism

Marketing & MediaSanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism open for entries

6 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf TrustList is a home-grown new digital initiative that aims to protect media buyers and brands by providing real-time warnings against placing programmatic advertising on 'red-listed' online media

Marketing & MediaTrustList: Real time warning against programmatic advertising placement on 'red-listed' online media

27 Nov 2023

Caché McClay has filled the coveted position. Source: USA Today.

Marketing & MediaCaché McClay is the official Beyoncé reporter for Gannet

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Managing director of Google Africa, Alex Okosi, has been named by the annual UK Powerlist for the third consecutive year

Marketing & MediaAlex Okasi, Google Africa MD, on UK's Powerlist for 3rd consecutive year

8 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and internationally have gathered in Cape Town, South Africa for this year’s annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum which ends today

Marketing & MediaBloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum 2023 explores media opportunities in Africa

1 Nov 2023

Victoria Webb appointed as new managing director of Incubeta MENA

Marketing & MediaVictoria Webb appointed as new managing director of Incubeta MENA

Incubeta 24 Oct 2023

Source: CNBA Africa In a first for the African continent, CNBC Africa has launched its AI newsreader

Marketing & MediaCNBC Africa's AI newsreader: A first for Africa

17 Oct 2023

Digital Marketing Conference to reveal State of Digital Marketing in SA - Take survey now

Marketing & MediaDigital Marketing Conference to reveal State of Digital Marketing in SA - Take survey now

Cadek Media 17 Oct 2023

Image supplied. TV and radio star Dadaboy, cryptocurrency coach Tola Joseph Fadugbagbe and betting guru Winnerbet latest to Join the Crypto Experience

Marketing & Media3 high-profile Nigerian personalities sign with Sportsbet.io

21 Sep 2023

Source: © Adeniji Aabdullah Podcasting can reinvigorate newsrooms, and it is doing just that in Africa

Marketing & MediaPodcasting reinvigorating newsrooms in Africa

13 Sep 2023

Rema has made history by having the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify. Source: Twitter.

Marketing & MediaRema's Calm Down with Selena Gomez hits 1bn Spotify streams, a first for African artist

12 Sep 2023

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

Marketing & MediaGoogle Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

7 Sep 2023

Entravision and Match Media Group partner across Africa

Marketing & MediaEntravision and Match Media Group partner across Africa

365 Digital 1 Sep 2023

File photo: Meta and Facebook logos are seen in this illustration taken 15 February 2022. Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

HR & ManagementKenyan court orders mediation in Meta labour dispute

George Obulutsa 23 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaDigital advertising group Aleph launches payment unit

18 Aug 2023

HR & ManagementGoogle to train 20,000 Nigerians in digital skills

Felix Onuah 16 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Cathy Gathu has joined Ogilvy Africa as managing partner

Marketing & MediaCathy Gathu appointed Ogilvy Africa's managing partner

28 Jul 2023

Addressing the information gap in Nigeria's durable and consumer electronics retail market

Marketing & MediaAddressing the information gap in Nigeria's durable and consumer electronics retail market

NielsenIQ 6 Jul 2023

The Bar (left to right) co-founders Yash Deb, Animesh Deb, Marls Truter, and Shounak Guhathakurta

Marketing & MediaAfrica's newest creative agency: Raising the Bar

Danette Breitenbach 26 Jun 2023

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Marketing & MediaEpica Awards introduces AI juror to enhance judging

23 Jun 2023

YouTubes latest Black Voices Fund gathering was held in Kenya. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaYouTube's Black Voices Fund initiative celebrates 2023 grantees

19 Jun 2023

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