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Positive portrayals of men in ads boost brand equity and salesKantar

YouTube is already the dominant steaming content platform, and it doesn't plan on slowing down.

YouTube is coming for the TV room #AfricaTechFestivalLindsey Schutters

YouTube is already the dominant steaming content platform, and it doesn't plan on slowing down.

ICTYouTube is coming for the TV room #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 1 day

Africa's affordable smartphone dilemma is the biggest facing the medium since Kelly tried to text Nelly on an Excel sheet. Source: Youtube/Vevo

ICTAfrica faces revenue dilemma in push for affordable smartphones #AfricaTechFestival2024

Lindsey Schutters 12 Nov 2024

Marketing & MediaPositive portrayals of men in ads boost brand equity and sales

Kantar 4 hours

Dentsu Kenya CEO Chris Madison steps down after a decade of growth, innovation, and success

Marketing & MediaDentsu Kenya CEO Chris Madison steps down after a decade of growth, innovation, and success

Dentsu 15 Nov 2024

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Kenyan eco-entrepreneur tackles food waste with sustainable solutions

MultiChoice Kenyan eco-entrepreneur tackles food waste with sustainable solutions

28 Oct 2024

The surprising revolution of voiceover: How hybrid voiceovers keep brands authentic in new markets

VoiceArchive The surprising revolution of voiceover: How hybrid voiceovers keep brands authentic in new markets

22 Oct 2024

PG Bison unveils new SupaWood Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF) line in Mkhondo

PG Bison PG Bison unveils new SupaWood Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF) line in Mkhondo

14 Oct 2024

Botswana accounting and finance professionals awarded the CGMA designation

AICPA & CIMA Botswana accounting and finance professionals awarded the CGMA designation

26 Sep 2024

Kantar’s Media Reactions 2024 - Marketers pull back on X ad spend

Kantar Kantar’s Media Reactions 2024 - Marketers pull back on X ad spend

5 Sep 2024

How to build meaningful iconic brands that are connected to culture

Kantar How to build meaningful iconic brands that are connected to culture

4 Sep 2024

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

CANEX WKND CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

4 Sep 2024

Stepping up youth employability for jobs and better life chances

British Council Stepping up youth employability for jobs and better life chances

4 Sep 2024

Kantar appoints new chief commercial officer, Middle East and Africa

Kantar Kantar appoints new chief commercial officer, Middle East and Africa

2 Sep 2024

Banking and brews: South Africa's top brands navigate economic challenges

Kantar Banking and brews: South Africa's top brands navigate economic challenges

20 Aug 2024

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New Meta EMEA VP looks to unlock region’s potential

Marketing & MediaNew Meta EMEA VP looks to unlock region’s potential

13 Nov 2024

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)

Marketing & MediaBBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

6 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf The number of people living alone has grown steadily over the past few decades. Brands have a real opportunity to target this audience

Marketing & MediaMarketers optimistic as Warc forecasts global ad spend of $1.15tr in 2025

13 Nov 2024

Source: © Cottonbro Studio There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform's future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power

Marketing & MediaUncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

8 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Streaming services remain the most subscribed subscription category, with 22% of users signing up for these platforms

Marketing & MediaChatGPT the fastest-growing subscription-based service worldwide growing 296%

5 Nov 2024

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Marketing & MediaAfrican publishing is being revolutionised – report explores trends in 6 countries

Tinashe Mushakavanhu 5 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf A handbook has been published ahead of the US elections as a resource for newsrooms worldwide to battle fake news

Marketing & MediaNewsroom blueprint to combat AI and fake news published ahead of US elections

4 Nov 2024

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

Marketing & Media15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

1 Nov 2024

Source: © Provoke Media Razor PR, Clockwork and Magna Carta excelled at the recent 2024 Global Sabre Awards

Marketing & MediaElite of the elite: SA's Razor PR, Clockwork and Magna Carta excel at Global Sabre Awards

Danette Breitenbach 30 Oct 2024

Design the legacy: #Loeries invites agencies create its 2025 campaign

Marketing & MediaDesign the legacy: #Loeries invites agencies create its 2025 campaign

29 Oct 2024

Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity.

ICTHow our leaders are solving Africa's smartphone struggle #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 14 Nov 2024

Angela Wamola, head of GSMA for sub-Saharan Africa presents the latest GSMA report.

ICTGSMA report spotlights Africa’s ‘billion strong digital divide’

Lindsey Schutters 12 Nov 2024

SA’s MellowVans brings mobile EV stores to African telcos

AutomotiveSA’s MellowVans brings mobile EV stores to African telcos

6 Nov 2024

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ESG & SustainabilitySocial impact innovations awarded at 2024 Orange Social Venture Prize

14 Nov 2024

Fiyinfolu Okedare is director at Forvis Mazars in Nigeria

Energy & MiningBig benefits of investing in Africa's upstream sector

Fiyinfolu Okedare 6 Nov 2024