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

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: © 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

14 Feb 2025

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Alex Okosi, executive vice president and managing director of Viacom International Media Networks Africa.

Viacom MD a fellow of Nigeria's marketing institute

8 Aug 2019

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#FutureFit Yourself: Going back to basics

Carmen Murray 8 Aug 2019

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Still that 11-letter word in marketing and communication: I-N-T-E-G-R-A-T-I-O-N

Ilse Struweg 8 Aug 2019

5 simple principles to consider for your next campaign

5 simple principles to consider for your next campaign

Mary-Clare Tomes 8 Aug 2019

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I am Woman: More than a mother, a wife and a home cleaning enthusiast

Yaw Dwomoh 8 Aug 2019

Are we moving into an age of gender-fluid purchasing?

Are we moving into an age of gender-fluid purchasing?

Eben Esterhuizen 7 Aug 2019

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How businesses can position Africa as a frontrunner in the globalisation race

Mike Higley 7 Aug 2019

Lira honoured as first African Barbie role model

Lira honoured as first African Barbie role model

7 Aug 2019

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Much of brand management is a hit-and-miss affair. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't

Rirhandzu Shingwenyana 7 Aug 2019

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Reject the tyranny of "or": How digital makes traditional marketing more important for big brands

JG Bezuidenhout 6 Aug 2019

Kantar CEO, Eric Salama. Image supplied.

Kantar's Eric Salama discusses the way forward under new owner Bain Capital

Juanita Pienaar 5 Aug 2019

Who owns the copyright to AI... and its creative works?

Who owns the copyright to AI... and its creative works?

Fatima Ameer-Mia and Lee Shacksnovis 5 Aug 2019

#Newsmaker: Nqabisa Gabriel on driving sales of plant-based protein products

#Newsmaker: Nqabisa Gabriel on driving sales of plant-based protein products

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Aug 2019

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Ghana hopes to benefit from hosting Africa's free trade area secretariat

Adu Owusu Sarkodie 1 Aug 2019

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African online payments sector boosted by major deal

31 Jul 2019

Xolisa Dyeshana at the One Club for Creativity boot camps in SA. All images provided. © Kontent Park.

#CSIMonth: How creative boot camps add a fresh dynamic to the SA advertising landscape

Leigh Andrews 30 Jul 2019

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There is no such thing as market saturation

Bogosi Motshegwa 30 Jul 2019

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Is it premium versus programmatic or premium and programmatic?

Mark Botha 29 Jul 2019

VR will reshape our entertainment experiences

VR will reshape our entertainment experiences

Ernst Wittmann 29 Jul 2019

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Fortune favours brave(r) brands

Arisha Saroop 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

Damon Stapleton, now regional chief creative officer for DDB Australia and New Zealand.

Damon Stapleton on stepping up in new position, selecting creatives of the future

Leigh Andrews 25 Jul 2019

85% of global consumers want omnichannel experiences - finds CMO Council study

85% of global consumers want omnichannel experiences - finds CMO Council study

25 Jul 2019

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Advertising: Making it mean something

Damon Stapleton 24 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

Lanre Adisa, CEO/CCO of Noah's Ark Communications, Nigeria, and Loeries 2019 Live, PR and OOH juror.

#Loeries2019: "No place for one-size-fits-all in truly relatable regional storytelling" - Lanre Adisa

Leigh Andrews 19 Jul 2019

Amazon beats Google in online product search

Amazon beats Google in online product search

Michael King 17 Jul 2019

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5 questions to ask when selecting influencers to work with

Dominique Harmse 17 Jul 2019

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Key questions to consider before investing in AI for marketing

Jérôme Divecha 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

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Image credit: Clarke Sanders on Unsplash.

Marketing & MediaI am Woman: More than a mother, a wife and a home cleaning enthusiast

Yaw Dwomoh 8 Aug 2019

Are we moving into an age of gender-fluid purchasing?

RetailAre we moving into an age of gender-fluid purchasing?

Eben Esterhuizen 7 Aug 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaHow businesses can position Africa as a frontrunner in the globalisation race

Mike Higley 7 Aug 2019

Lira honoured as first African Barbie role model

RetailLira honoured as first African Barbie role model

7 Aug 2019

Image credit: Fernanda Rodríguez on Unsplash.

Marketing & MediaMuch of brand management is a hit-and-miss affair. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't

Rirhandzu Shingwenyana 7 Aug 2019

Image credit: Tracy Thomas on Unsplash.

Marketing & MediaReject the tyranny of "or": How digital makes traditional marketing more important for big brands

JG Bezuidenhout 6 Aug 2019

Kantar CEO, Eric Salama. Image supplied.

Marketing & MediaKantar's Eric Salama discusses the way forward under new owner Bain Capital

Juanita Pienaar 5 Aug 2019

Who owns the copyright to AI... and its creative works?

LegalWho owns the copyright to AI... and its creative works?

Fatima Ameer-Mia and Lee Shacksnovis 5 Aug 2019

#Newsmaker: Nqabisa Gabriel on driving sales of plant-based protein products

Retail#Newsmaker: Nqabisa Gabriel on driving sales of plant-based protein products

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Aug 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaGhana hopes to benefit from hosting Africa's free trade area secretariat

Adu Owusu Sarkodie 1 Aug 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

EntrepreneurshipAfrican online payments sector boosted by major deal

31 Jul 2019

Xolisa Dyeshana at the One Club for Creativity boot camps in SA. All images provided. © Kontent Park.

Marketing & Media#CSIMonth: How creative boot camps add a fresh dynamic to the SA advertising landscape

Leigh Andrews 30 Jul 2019

Image credit: Franki Chamaki on Unsplash.

Marketing & MediaThere is no such thing as market saturation

Bogosi Motshegwa 30 Jul 2019

Image credit: Aaron Sebastian on Unsplash.

Marketing & MediaIs it premium versus programmatic or premium and programmatic?

Mark Botha 29 Jul 2019

VR will reshape our entertainment experiences

ICTVR will reshape our entertainment experiences

Ernst Wittmann 29 Jul 2019

Image credit: Coca-Cola Company.

Marketing & MediaFortune favours brave(r) brands

Arisha Saroop 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

Damon Stapleton, now regional chief creative officer for DDB Australia and New Zealand.

Marketing & MediaDamon Stapleton on stepping up in new position, selecting creatives of the future

Leigh Andrews 25 Jul 2019

85% of global consumers want omnichannel experiences - finds CMO Council study

Marketing & Media85% of global consumers want omnichannel experiences - finds CMO Council study

25 Jul 2019

Image from: .

Marketing & MediaAdvertising: Making it mean something

Damon Stapleton 24 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

Lanre Adisa, CEO/CCO of Noah's Ark Communications, Nigeria, and Loeries 2019 Live, PR and OOH juror.

Marketing & Media#Loeries2019: "No place for one-size-fits-all in truly relatable regional storytelling" - Lanre Adisa

Leigh Andrews 19 Jul 2019

Amazon beats Google in online product search

RetailAmazon beats Google in online product search

Michael King 17 Jul 2019

Image credit: Maddi Bazzocco on Unsplash

Marketing & Media5 questions to ask when selecting influencers to work with

Dominique Harmse 17 Jul 2019

Image credit: Franck V. on Unsplash

Marketing & MediaKey questions to consider before investing in AI for marketing

Jérôme Divecha 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

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Marketing & MediaAn introduction to evidence-based marketing

Kirsty Dugmore 16 Jul 2019

Roan Mackintosh, commercial director at DQ&A

ICTThe road to marketing redemption is paved in data

Roan Mackintosh 16 Jul 2019

Digital Impact Awards' nominees for 2019 announced.

Marketing & MediaNominees announced for Digital Impact Awards in Africa

15 Jul 2019

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Marketing & MediaSocial media has made brands less relevant, not more

Estelle Nagel 15 Jul 2019

Screen grab from Nike's 'Never Stop Winning' ad.

Marketing & Media#FairnessFirst: Nike just does it again - this time standing strong for equal pay

Leigh Andrews 15 Jul 2019

Data-driven marketing and advertising; and how to harness new customer data insights

Marketing & MediaData-driven marketing and advertising; and how to harness new customer data insights

Rirhandzu Shingwenyana 12 Jul 2019

A story of storytelling: The business of writing with Michael Smorenburg

Marketing & MediaA story of storytelling: The business of writing with Michael Smorenburg

Leigh Andrews 12 Jul 2019

Ad Tech Masterclass in Nigeria.

Marketing & MediaCreating a brand safe environment for advertisers in Africa

Louise Marsland 11 Jul 2019

Marketing & Media#AfricaLeads: Africa poised for substantial growth

Louise Marsland 10 Jul 2019

Ipeleng Mkhari, CEO and founder of Motseng Investment Holdings, speaking at the RICS Summit Africa 2019.

Marketing & MediaAfCFTA creates optimism on the continent

9 Jul 2019

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Marketing & MediaPartnerships to facilitate implementation of AfCFTA

5 Jul 2019

Nedal Ahmed, senior copywriter at 72andSunny, Amsterdam and this year's Loeries Film and Radio jury president.

Marketing & Media#Loeries2019: "Celebrate creativity that touches on everyday culture" - Nedal Ahmed

Leigh Andrews 5 Jul 2019

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Marketing & MediaLeveraging digital technology to boost Nigeria's MSMEs

4 Jul 2019

Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Marketing & MediaAfrica helping to shape the world

Kingsley Ighobor 3 Jul 2019

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