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Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied)

BBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

SA’s MellowVans brings mobile EV stores to African telcos

SA’s MellowVans brings mobile EV stores to African telcos

6 Nov 2024

Source: © WPP Despite third-quarter results showing a strong performance from GroupM and WPP's winning of the Amazon media account, the network's expectations for the full year remain unchanged

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Woolworths' expansion plan in Africa

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Shoprite opens doors in northern Nigeria

Shoprite opens doors in northern Nigeria

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Trendsetting Rocket Creative launches retail-focussed VS (Visual Suspension) graphic display system

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JUMIA extends service to Uganda

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India's Beyond Squarefeet to manage Nigeria's largest mall

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Jumia Nigeria wins best online retail brand of the year award

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A row is brewing after a cashier at Marks & Spencer refused to handle pork or alcohol when serving a customer. Image: Marks & Spencer

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