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Inaugural Africa-focused Massmart Growth Summit set for April 2025

Inaugural Africa-focused Massmart Growth Summit set for April 2025

Trace Awards 2025 to showcase Africa's musical diversity

Trace Awards 2025 to showcase Africa's musical diversity

3 Jan 2025

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

4 Sep 2024

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#Newsmaker: How Georgie Badiel-Liberty is bringing sub-Saharan Africa's water scarcity to the forefront

#Newsmaker: How Georgie Badiel-Liberty is bringing sub-Saharan Africa's water scarcity to the forefront

Juanita Pienaar 12 Sep 2019

Eloine Barry, CEO African Media Agency.

African Media Agency partners with USAfrica Expo

11 Sep 2019

Gender diversity, female entrepreneurship highlighted at WEF in Africa

Gender diversity, female entrepreneurship highlighted at WEF in Africa

5 Sep 2019

MTA expert, Joel Rubinson at the MMA SA's recent Thought Leadership Event, The Future of Attribution.

MTA expert Joel Rubinson on the future of attribution

Danette Breitenbach 3 Sep 2019

#WomensMonth: 'We need to lead with intent, authenticity and purpose'

#WomensMonth: 'We need to lead with intent, authenticity and purpose'

Juanita Pienaar 28 Aug 2019

Andrea Opoku, director and Africa ambassador for Women in Marketing.

#FairnessFirst: The power of women in influencer marketing

Leigh Andrews 26 Aug 2019

Image credit: Loeries.

#Loeries2019: ALL THE WINNERS!

24 Aug 2019

Andrea Quaye has been awarded the Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award for 2019. Image supplied.

#Loeries2019: Andrea Quaye wins the Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award!

Juanita Pienaar 23 Aug 2019

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A Cultural Economies Conference for Fak'ugesi

22 Aug 2019

Image credit: Teemu Paananen on Unsplash.

5 ways to make your event pay with social media

Talitha Spykerman 21 Aug 2019

Shaun Vorster is the vice president of business programming at World Expo 2020. Image supplied.

#WorldExpo2020: How local businesses can unlock B2B and B2G value

Juanita Pienaar 19 Aug 2019

Festivals can transform cities by making space for overlooked people and cultures

Festivals can transform cities by making space for overlooked people and cultures

Beth Perry and Rike Sitas 16 Aug 2019

Asha Ranchhod Patel, head of marketing at Google South Africa.

#Loeries2019: Tackling unconscious bias, raising jurors' cultural awareness

Leigh Andrews 16 Aug 2019

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum Awards’ finalists have been announced.

Finalists in Africa women entrepreneurship awards announced

15 Aug 2019

French team in SA invites you to attend "Ambition Africa" the biggest Franco-African B2B event

French team in SA invites you to attend "Ambition Africa" the biggest Franco-African B2B event

Business France South Africa 14 Aug 2019

Tosin Lanipekun, executive director of Advertising Week Africa.

Joburg to host first Advertising Week Africa

Louise Marsland 12 Aug 2019

Kasia Karolak has been appointed The One Club's new gender equality program manager. Image supplied.

The One Club appoints a gender equality program manager

12 Aug 2019

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6 trends likely to disrupt the events industry in 2020

6 Aug 2019

Naomi Campbell poses with female basketball players this week at the Hoop Forum organised by the SEED project in Senegal.

Forbes hosts businesswomen in Rwanda

26 Jul 2019

Yash Deb, managing director and chief creative officer at Isobar, Kenya and this year's Loeries integrated campaign, film & radio, and radio craft juror.

#Loeries2019: "Strength of a creative campaign lies in how rapidly others can build on it" - Yash Deb

Leigh Andrews 26 Jul 2019

Gaming and edtech paradise opens in West Africa

Gaming and edtech paradise opens in West Africa

25 Jul 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

Winners at the FCJ Excellent Awards.

FCJ Excellence Awards announces 2018 winners!

23 Jul 2019

Sports as a business and a brand in Africa

Dr Victor Oladokun 17 Jul 2019

Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah, AU Trade Commissioner Amb. Albert Muchanga, and Rwanda Trade Minister Soraya Hakuziyaremye addressing guests at the launch of IATF2020 in Niamey.

Africa trade fair expected to generate record investment

16 Jul 2019

Refilwe Maluleke, MD Yellowwood on stage. © .

#ApexAwards2019: Creating a sustainable future

Danette Breitenbach 16 Jul 2019

Digital Impact Awards' nominees for 2019 announced.

Nominees announced for Digital Impact Awards in Africa

15 Jul 2019

Scan Display hosts first African Distributor Conference

Scan Display hosts first African Distributor Conference

Scan Display 15 Jul 2019

An SA win at D&AD New Blood Awards

An SA win at D&AD New Blood Awards

12 Jul 2019

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CTICC to host over 100 international conferences by 2026

10 Jul 2019

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#Newsmaker: How Georgie Badiel-Liberty is bringing sub-Saharan Africa's water scarcity to the forefront

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Juanita Pienaar 12 Sep 2019

Eloine Barry, CEO African Media Agency.

Marketing & MediaAfrican Media Agency partners with USAfrica Expo

11 Sep 2019

Gender diversity, female entrepreneurship highlighted at WEF in Africa

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5 Sep 2019

MTA expert, Joel Rubinson at the MMA SA's recent Thought Leadership Event, The Future of Attribution.

Marketing & MediaMTA expert Joel Rubinson on the future of attribution

Danette Breitenbach 3 Sep 2019

#WomensMonth: 'We need to lead with intent, authenticity and purpose'

Marketing & Media#WomensMonth: 'We need to lead with intent, authenticity and purpose'

Juanita Pienaar 28 Aug 2019

Andrea Opoku, director and Africa ambassador for Women in Marketing.

Marketing & Media#FairnessFirst: The power of women in influencer marketing

Leigh Andrews 26 Aug 2019

Image credit: Loeries.

Marketing & Media#Loeries2019: ALL THE WINNERS!

24 Aug 2019

Andrea Quaye has been awarded the Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award for 2019. Image supplied.

Marketing & Media#Loeries2019: Andrea Quaye wins the Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award!

Juanita Pienaar 23 Aug 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaA Cultural Economies Conference for Fak'ugesi

22 Aug 2019

Image credit: Teemu Paananen on Unsplash.

Marketing & Media5 ways to make your event pay with social media

Talitha Spykerman 21 Aug 2019

Shaun Vorster is the vice president of business programming at World Expo 2020. Image supplied.

Marketing & Media#WorldExpo2020: How local businesses can unlock B2B and B2G value

Juanita Pienaar 19 Aug 2019

Festivals can transform cities by making space for overlooked people and cultures

Tourism & TravelFestivals can transform cities by making space for overlooked people and cultures

Beth Perry and Rike Sitas 16 Aug 2019

Asha Ranchhod Patel, head of marketing at Google South Africa.

Marketing & Media#Loeries2019: Tackling unconscious bias, raising jurors' cultural awareness

Leigh Andrews 16 Aug 2019

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum Awards’ finalists have been announced.

Marketing & MediaFinalists in Africa women entrepreneurship awards announced

15 Aug 2019

French team in SA invites you to attend "Ambition Africa" the biggest Franco-African B2B event

Marketing & MediaFrench team in SA invites you to attend "Ambition Africa" the biggest Franco-African B2B event

Business France South Africa 14 Aug 2019

Tosin Lanipekun, executive director of Advertising Week Africa.

Marketing & MediaJoburg to host first Advertising Week Africa

Louise Marsland 12 Aug 2019

Kasia Karolak has been appointed The One Club's new gender equality program manager. Image supplied.

Marketing & MediaThe One Club appoints a gender equality program manager

12 Aug 2019

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Tourism & Travel6 trends likely to disrupt the events industry in 2020

6 Aug 2019

Naomi Campbell poses with female basketball players this week at the Hoop Forum organised by the SEED project in Senegal.

Marketing & MediaForbes hosts businesswomen in Rwanda

26 Jul 2019

Yash Deb, managing director and chief creative officer at Isobar, Kenya and this year's Loeries integrated campaign, film & radio, and radio craft juror.

Marketing & Media#Loeries2019: "Strength of a creative campaign lies in how rapidly others can build on it" - Yash Deb

Leigh Andrews 26 Jul 2019

Gaming and edtech paradise opens in West Africa

EducationGaming and edtech paradise opens in West Africa

25 Jul 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Marketing & Media3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

Winners at the FCJ Excellent Awards.

Marketing & MediaFCJ Excellence Awards announces 2018 winners!

23 Jul 2019

Marketing & MediaSports as a business and a brand in Africa

Dr Victor Oladokun 17 Jul 2019

Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah, AU Trade Commissioner Amb. Albert Muchanga, and Rwanda Trade Minister Soraya Hakuziyaremye addressing guests at the launch of IATF2020 in Niamey.

Marketing & MediaAfrica trade fair expected to generate record investment

16 Jul 2019

Refilwe Maluleke, MD Yellowwood on stage. © .

Marketing & Media#ApexAwards2019: Creating a sustainable future

Danette Breitenbach 16 Jul 2019

Digital Impact Awards' nominees for 2019 announced.

Marketing & MediaNominees announced for Digital Impact Awards in Africa

15 Jul 2019

Scan Display hosts first African Distributor Conference

Marketing & MediaScan Display hosts first African Distributor Conference

Scan Display 15 Jul 2019

An SA win at D&AD New Blood Awards

Marketing & MediaAn SA win at D&AD New Blood Awards

12 Jul 2019

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Tourism & TravelCTICC to host over 100 international conferences by 2026

10 Jul 2019

Spotify's Scott Marsden, global head of media, performance and lifecycle marketing. Image supplied.

Marketing & MediaBest Use of Data jury announced for Warc Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

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Marketing & MediaAd Stars reveals 2019 shortlist with a SA finalist

5 Jul 2019

Get into Africa to seize opportunity

Marketing & MediaGet into Africa to seize opportunity

James Hedley 2 Jul 2019

What's on at the 2019 Fak'ugesi Digital Innovation Festival

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2 Jul 2019

IAB Insight Series: The role of technology in achieving business objectives

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Jessica Tennant 2 Jul 2019

Poet, performer, singer, actress and presenter, Lebo Mashile was the MC for the evening. Image supplied.

Marketing & MediaWinners announced for Marketing Achievement Awards

28 Jun 2019

Marketing & MediaBrand SA hosts Ubuntu Breakfast at AFCON 2019, Egypt

Optimize Agency 27 Jun 2019

SingularityU South Africa Summit 2019 set to #futureproofAfrica

Marketing & MediaSingularityU South Africa Summit 2019 set to #futureproofAfrica

25 Jun 2019

RTE Broadcaster of the Year, Tom McGuire, head of RTÉ Radio. Image supplied.

Marketing & Media2019 NYF Radio Awards: Winners announced!

25 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

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