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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

The 2025 Tabbie Awards competition for B2B online and print publications is open (Image supplied)

2025 Tabbie Awards competition open

9 Jan 2025

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Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

5 May 2023

Image supplied. Ogilvy Africa has been shortlisted in the New York Festivals (NYF) 2023 Health Awards.

Ogilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons shortlisted in NYF 2023 Health Awards

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

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

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: Loeries Last year's Loeries Awards event was a recovery event. This year the event will be bolder and bigger

The Loeries 2023 - bigger and bolder, expect swagger

Danette Breitenbach 15 Mar 2023

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Reporters from independent Egyptian news outlet referred to trial

Aidan Lewis, Marguerita Choy 1 Mar 2023

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

Koo Govender: PGA's first female CEO

7 Feb 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

Google: Making ad platforms safe for users, advertisers, and publishers in Africa

20 Jan 2023

Image source: Ron Lach from

Legal dos and dont's: Influencers' guide to Comesa regulations

Reece May 3 Nov 2022

Source © Jacek Sopotnicki Nairobi, Kenya's captial city

William Ruto vs Kenya's media: democracy is at stake

19 Sep 2022

Image supplied. All the Sanlam financial journalism award winners

All Sanlam financial journalism awards winners

15 Aug 2022

Source © Ion Chiosea

The role of media in a Kenyan election: what you should know

5 Aug 2022

Source: © dolgachov The WAN-IFRA African Digital Media Awards 2022 finalists have been announced

SA online media dominate Wan-Ifra's African Digital Media Awards finalists' list

4 Jul 2022

Source: © patrick de grijs

Nigeria to regulate online platforms

15 Jun 2022

Highsnobiety Not-in-Paris-Lookbook. Source: Highsnobiety

Zalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

Source: © Campaign The Guardian has committed to be net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

Print recognises its carbon footprint impact

13 Jun 2022

Rocketseed named a 2022 Top Email Signature Performer by SourceForge

Rocketseed named a 2022 Top Email Signature Performer by SourceForge

Rocketseed 3 Jun 2022

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Evan-Lee Courie 16 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: SA's changemakers drive Audi's 'Story of Progress' campaign

#AfricaMonth: SA's changemakers drive Audi's 'Story of Progress' campaign

Evan-Lee Courie 5 May 2022

MTN launches 'Help Children be Children' campaign

MTN launches 'Help Children be Children' campaign

11 Apr 2022

Incubeta's CEO on e-commerce, automation and entering the metaverse

Incubeta's CEO on e-commerce, automation and entering the metaverse

Evan-Lee Courie 25 Mar 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Meta's Moon Baz on the rise of Facebook Reels

EXCLUSIVE: Meta's Moon Baz on the rise of Facebook Reels

Evan-Lee Courie 24 Mar 2022

Source: © africanarguments Developing journalism skills on the continent is a key priority for the newly launched AMA Academy

AMA Academy: A key resource for African journalists

Danette Breitenbach 16 Mar 2022

Ubuntuland: Africa's first metaverse marketplace launches

Danette Breitenbach 1 Mar 2022

APO Group upgrades analytics platform for monitoring of press releases in Africa

APO Group upgrades analytics platform for monitoring of press releases in Africa

APO Group 1 Mar 2022

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Are digital platforms eating (good) journalism's lunch?

Danette Breitenbach 4 Feb 2022

Source: ©Brett Jordan

Twitter buys minority stake in Aleph

13 Jan 2022

Source: © federico rostagno

2022 Tabbies open for submissions

10 Jan 2022

Source: © efks

$617m ad value makes Nike most marketed sports brand on social media

5 Jan 2022

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Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

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

5 May 2023

Image supplied. Ogilvy Africa has been shortlisted in the New York Festivals (NYF) 2023 Health Awards.

Marketing & MediaOgilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons shortlisted in NYF 2023 Health Awards

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

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

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: Loeries Last year's Loeries Awards event was a recovery event. This year the event will be bolder and bigger

Marketing & MediaThe Loeries 2023 - bigger and bolder, expect swagger

Danette Breitenbach 15 Mar 2023

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Marketing & MediaReporters from independent Egyptian news outlet referred to trial

Aidan Lewis, Marguerita Choy 1 Mar 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

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

Image source: Ron Lach from

LegalLegal dos and dont's: Influencers' guide to Comesa regulations

Reece May 3 Nov 2022

Source © Jacek Sopotnicki Nairobi, Kenya's captial city

Marketing & MediaWilliam Ruto vs Kenya's media: democracy is at stake

19 Sep 2022

Image supplied. All the Sanlam financial journalism award winners

Marketing & MediaAll Sanlam financial journalism awards winners

15 Aug 2022

Source © Ion Chiosea

Marketing & MediaThe role of media in a Kenyan election: what you should know

5 Aug 2022

Source: © dolgachov The WAN-IFRA African Digital Media Awards 2022 finalists have been announced

Marketing & MediaSA online media dominate Wan-Ifra's African Digital Media Awards finalists' list

4 Jul 2022

Source: © patrick de grijs

Marketing & MediaNigeria to regulate online platforms

15 Jun 2022

Highsnobiety Not-in-Paris-Lookbook. Source: Highsnobiety

RetailZalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

Source: © Campaign The Guardian has committed to be net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

Marketing & MediaPrint recognises its carbon footprint impact

13 Jun 2022

Rocketseed named a 2022 Top Email Signature Performer by SourceForge

ICTRocketseed named a 2022 Top Email Signature Performer by SourceForge

Rocketseed 3 Jun 2022

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Evan-Lee Courie 16 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: SA's changemakers drive Audi's 'Story of Progress' campaign

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: SA's changemakers drive Audi's 'Story of Progress' campaign

Evan-Lee Courie 5 May 2022

MTN launches 'Help Children be Children' campaign

Marketing & MediaMTN launches 'Help Children be Children' campaign

11 Apr 2022

Incubeta's CEO on e-commerce, automation and entering the metaverse

Marketing & MediaIncubeta's CEO on e-commerce, automation and entering the metaverse

Evan-Lee Courie 25 Mar 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Meta's Moon Baz on the rise of Facebook Reels

Marketing & MediaEXCLUSIVE: Meta's Moon Baz on the rise of Facebook Reels

Evan-Lee Courie 24 Mar 2022

Source: © africanarguments Developing journalism skills on the continent is a key priority for the newly launched AMA Academy

Marketing & MediaAMA Academy: A key resource for African journalists

Danette Breitenbach 16 Mar 2022

Marketing & MediaUbuntuland: Africa's first metaverse marketplace launches

Danette Breitenbach 1 Mar 2022

APO Group upgrades analytics platform for monitoring of press releases in Africa

Marketing & MediaAPO Group upgrades analytics platform for monitoring of press releases in Africa

APO Group 1 Mar 2022

Source: © rawpixel

Marketing & MediaAre digital platforms eating (good) journalism's lunch?

Danette Breitenbach 4 Feb 2022

Source: ©Brett Jordan

Marketing & MediaTwitter buys minority stake in Aleph

13 Jan 2022

Source: © federico rostagno

Marketing & Media2022 Tabbies open for submissions

10 Jan 2022

Source: © efks

Marketing & Media$617m ad value makes Nike most marketed sports brand on social media

5 Jan 2022

Source: TBWA in Times Square, New York

Marketing & MediaTBWA named Adweek Global Agency of 2021

7 Dec 2021

EXCLUSIVE: Coca-Cola brings 'Real Magic' in first new campaign since 2016

Marketing & MediaEXCLUSIVE: Coca-Cola brings 'Real Magic' in first new campaign since 2016

Evan-Lee Courie 29 Nov 2021

#LetsTalkDigital: The Convergence of Creative and Media: Ryan Sauer, King James Group

Marketing & Media#LetsTalkDigital: The Convergence of Creative and Media: Ryan Sauer, King James Group

11 Nov 2021

Where your backstory is a front page story

Marketing & MediaWhere your backstory is a front page story

Bizcommunity.com 10 Nov 2021

Marketing & MediaHow to align your brand with purpose-driven consumers

2 Nov 2021

Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Marketing & MediaVaccine denialism kills: Mail & Guardian has let down its readers

Nathan Geffen and Mia Malan 10 Aug 2021

August #WomensMonth made possible by the Intercare Group

Marketing & MediaAugust #WomensMonth made possible by the Intercare Group

Bizcommunity.com 20 Jul 2021

#AfricaMonth2021: May Africa prosper

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth2021: May Africa prosper

Bizcommunity.com 7 May 2021

Why working as a journalist in Uganda is particularly tough

Marketing & MediaWhy working as a journalist in Uganda is particularly tough

Karen McIntyre and Meghan Sobel Cohen 9 Mar 2021

Google launches second Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge in Africa, Middle East, Turkey

Marketing & MediaGoogle launches second Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge in Africa, Middle East, Turkey

23 Feb 2021

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