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

Big representation from Africa at Cannes Lions 2024

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Apr 2024

Marian Scala is the acting NTT SVP of Marketing & Demand Generation. Source: Supplied.

Dimension Data fully rebrands to NTT Data in MEA region

Karabo Ledwaba 3 Apr 2024

News flash: Calling all businesses with an Africa expansion strategy

News flash: Calling all businesses with an Africa expansion strategy

Shift Social Development 2 Apr 2024

All SA consultancies named in Provoke Media 2024 EMEA Consultancies Of The Year Africa shortlist

All SA consultancies named in Provoke Media 2024 EMEA Consultancies Of The Year Africa shortlist

25 Mar 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

Geoff Seeley is the CMO for PayPal. Source: PayPal.

PayPal appoints Geoff Seeley as new CMO amid job cuts

Karabo Ledwaba 27 Feb 2024

Bridging generations: Unveiling nuances in the African market and crafting inclusive brand strategies

Dentsu 21 Feb 2024

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

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6 Feb 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

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Coca-Cola in Africa: a long history full of unexpected twists and turns

Sara Byala 4 Jan 2024

Dentsu celebrates the appointment of Chishimba Musonda as managing director in Zambia

Dentsu celebrates the appointment of Chishimba Musonda as managing director in Zambia

Dentsu 14 Dec 2023

Seizing opportunities: dentsu Africa's positive outlook for 2024

Seizing opportunities: dentsu Africa's positive outlook for 2024

Dawn Rowlands, Dentsu 12 Dec 2023

Source: Campaign Brief NZ Africa has six representatives on the Gerety Awards grand jury 2024; two from South Africa, and one from Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria

6 representatives from Africa on Gerety Awards grand jury 2024

5 Dec 2023

Donna de Varona will be receiving the award. Source: Supplied.

Donna de Varona to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from NYF TV & Film Awards

22 Nov 2023

South Africa, Kenya and UAE jury chairs for Warc Effectiveness Awards Middle East & Africa region

South Africa, Kenya and UAE jury chairs for Warc Effectiveness Awards Middle East & Africa region

Danette Breitenbach 14 Nov 2023

James Hewes is now CEO at PRCA. Source: FIPP.

James Hewes departs FIPP and joins PRCA as CEO

27 Oct 2023

#BehindtheSelfie: Lebo Mothobi-Tilo, marketing director at Tetra Pak

#BehindtheSelfie: Lebo Mothobi-Tilo, marketing director at Tetra Pak

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Oct 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

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

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Ayoba 11 Oct 2023

The new team spoke at Loeries 2023. Source: Supplied.

UniWorld Group and Two Tone Global partner as UWG Africa

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Rocketseed unveils brand refresh to lead in one-to-one email marketing

Rocketseed 26 Sep 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

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#NedbankIMC2023: Ciko Thomas on taking pride in our African identity

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Sep 2023

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IPG Health partners with Fine, expanding Africa presence

15 Sep 2023

Image supplied. Joe Otin, the chief executive of The Collective, a digital advertising agency in Kenya, is Pamro's Piet Smit Achiever of the Year

Pamro's Piet Smit Achiever of the Year is Kenya's Joe Otin of The Collective

13 Sep 2023

APO Group launches a unique curriculum to empower communications professionals working in Africa

APO Group launches a unique curriculum to empower communications professionals working in Africa

APO Group 12 Sep 2023

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

7 Sep 2023

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Newcastle United and Adidas forge multi-year partnership

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

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Karabo Ledwaba 11 Apr 2024

Marian Scala is the acting NTT SVP of Marketing & Demand Generation. Source: Supplied.

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Karabo Ledwaba 3 Apr 2024

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All SA consultancies named in Provoke Media 2024 EMEA Consultancies Of The Year Africa shortlist

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25 Mar 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

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Savon Matjane, Style ID 6 Mar 2024

Geoff Seeley is the CMO for PayPal. Source: PayPal.

Marketing & MediaPayPal appoints Geoff Seeley as new CMO amid job cuts

Karabo Ledwaba 27 Feb 2024

Marketing & MediaBridging generations: Unveiling nuances in the African market and crafting inclusive brand strategies

Dentsu 21 Feb 2024

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

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6 Feb 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

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Marketing & MediaCoca-Cola in Africa: a long history full of unexpected twists and turns

Sara Byala 4 Jan 2024

Dentsu celebrates the appointment of Chishimba Musonda as managing director in Zambia

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Dentsu 14 Dec 2023

Seizing opportunities: dentsu Africa's positive outlook for 2024

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Dawn Rowlands, Dentsu 12 Dec 2023

Source: Campaign Brief NZ Africa has six representatives on the Gerety Awards grand jury 2024; two from South Africa, and one from Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria

Marketing & Media6 representatives from Africa on Gerety Awards grand jury 2024

5 Dec 2023

Donna de Varona will be receiving the award. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaDonna de Varona to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from NYF TV & Film Awards

22 Nov 2023

South Africa, Kenya and UAE jury chairs for Warc Effectiveness Awards Middle East & Africa region

Marketing & MediaSouth Africa, Kenya and UAE jury chairs for Warc Effectiveness Awards Middle East & Africa region

Danette Breitenbach 14 Nov 2023

James Hewes is now CEO at PRCA. Source: FIPP.

Marketing & MediaJames Hewes departs FIPP and joins PRCA as CEO

27 Oct 2023

#BehindtheSelfie: Lebo Mothobi-Tilo, marketing director at Tetra Pak

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Karabo Ledwaba 26 Oct 2023

Victoria Webb appointed as new managing director of Incubeta MENA

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Incubeta 24 Oct 2023

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

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Cadek Media 17 Oct 2023

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Ayoba 11 Oct 2023

The new team spoke at Loeries 2023. Source: Supplied.

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5 Oct 2023

Marketing & MediaRocketseed unveils brand refresh to lead in one-to-one email marketing

Rocketseed 26 Sep 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

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Marketing & Media#NedbankIMC2023: Ciko Thomas on taking pride in our African identity

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HealthcareIPG Health partners with Fine, expanding Africa presence

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Image supplied. Joe Otin, the chief executive of The Collective, a digital advertising agency in Kenya, is Pamro's Piet Smit Achiever of the Year

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13 Sep 2023

APO Group launches a unique curriculum to empower communications professionals working in Africa

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APO Group 12 Sep 2023

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

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7 Sep 2023

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Marketing & MediaNewcastle United and Adidas forge multi-year partnership

6 Sep 2023

Tradeway Promotions enhances KZN capabilities with regional CEO, Noxie Ntsoane

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Tradeway 11 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

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

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Danette Breitenbach 26 Jun 2023

#BehindtheBrandManager: Lauren Burmeister, category lead for gum, candy, beverages & meals at Mondelēz

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#DoMore and #GetMore: The full Biz Sponsorship menu

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Source: Supplied. Yellow Card's chief executive officer, Chris Maurice

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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

Puma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

RetailPuma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

8 May 2023

The two agencies signed a deal to target the AFrican market. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaAlfa Destiny announces partnership with Kenya's AM Communications

24 Apr 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

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