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Source: © 123rf In sub-Saharan Africa, TikTok removed over 7.5 million videos in Q3 2024, rising to more than 8 million in Q4 2024—an increase of 14.06% quarter-on-quarter

TikTok removes than 8 million videos in Q4 2024 in SSA, highlighting online safety

Larry Khumalo-MacArthur new MD and market lead Weber Shandwick African region

Larry Khumalo-MacArthur new MD and market lead Weber Shandwick African region

RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

Source: © 123rf In partnership with IFICA, Publicis Groupe Africa has launched Africa’s first industry-wide internal communications benchmark survey

Publicis Groupe and IFICA launch Africa's first internal communications benchmark report

Source: © CIPESA TThe African Academy of AI and the MMA have announced a strategic partnership to champion AI-first solutions in marketing across Africa

African Academy of AI & MMA partnership champions AI-first solutions in marketing across Africa

Source: © 123rf While Global advertising spend is now on course to grow 6.7% this year to $1.15trn, according to a new study from Warc, this is a downgrade of almost one percentage point (pp) from the marketing effectiveness experts’ November forecast

Warc study shows growth this year but still downgrade of almost one percentage point

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Botswana and De Beers’ marketing push to revive diamond demandKarabo Ledwaba

Johannesburg MD for M&C Saatchi Abel, Masego Motsogi says the pan-African energy and excitement have never been higher at the agency (Image supplied)

The Up&Up Group's M&C Saatchi Abel expands cross-border clients

The Warc Rankings 2025 Effective 100 reveal the most awarded campaigns and companies for effectiveness
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Warc Effective 100 ranks world’s most awarded campaigns and companies for effectiveness

Source: © 123rf Ogilvy One’s global CTO Ravi Pal will present a virtual session at Adobe Summit 2025 in Las Vegas from today, Monday, 17 March to Thursday, 20 March on strategies for future-proofing AI and delivering customer-centric growth

Ogilvy One CTO Ravi Pal: Strategies for future-proofing AI and delivering customer-centric growth

DUO Marketing + Communications joins Collectivist as African member agency

DUO Marketing + Communications joins Collectivist as African member agencyDUO Marketing + Communications

Adetutu Laditan's mission to position the African creator

Adetutu Laditan's mission to position the African creator

Source: © Medianews4u.com Publicis Groupe will acquire Lotame, an independent data, identity and technology solution, says chairman and CEO Publicis Groupe, Arthur Sadoun

Publicis Groupe to acquire Lotame as part of its AI strategy

#InternationalWomensDay2025: Celebrating Philile Mabolloane, head of Retail: Consumables at Amazon SSA

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Source: © BBC The BBC Board has identified serious flaws in the making of the programme Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone

BBC News takes full responsibility for Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone shortcomings

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WPP’s 2024 preliminary results see shares plunge 16% to a four year low

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

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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Warc: “Podcasts are having a moment" - but popularity not translating into ad revenue

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

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8 animation projects selected for Durban FilmMart 2025 programme

Source: © MSN Seal became a literal seal in this year's Mountian Dew Super Bowl advert

#SuperBowl2025: From one seal to anotherDanette Breitenbach

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NYF launches the Lady Liberty Leadership Programme

Source: © 123rf A recent study by Public Desire ranked the most 'online shopping addicted' countries

Top 10 countries most addicted to online shopping | China tops the list, UK and US follow closely

Source: © 9to5 mac Meta has introduced ads to Threads

Ads on Threads | 4 factors marketers should considerSaul Marquez

Key branding insights from the WEF, Davos 2025

Four leaders from Africa ar eon the 2025 Gerety MEA jury. (L to r): Nnenna Onyewuchi, Koo Govender, Linda Kachingwe-Sisya,Nnenna Onyewuchi,Jeanine Gomes. (Source: © Bizcommunity, Image by Ruth Cooper)

4 creative and marketing leaders from Africa in Gerety 2025 MEA jury

Source: © 123rf In 2024, 258,000 apps for iOS and Android operating systems were downloaded per minute for all types of publishers, with in-app purchase revenue up 12.5% to $150bn

2024 in-app purchase revenue up to $150bn, but app downloads decrease

Apple the world’s most valuable brand… again

Andy Awards The International Andy Awards has released its shortlist with SA heading up the Africa shortlist

Andys' Africa shortlist announced, Nigeria’s Steve Babaeko on Andy Awards Global Jury 20025

The 2025 Tabbie Awards competition for B2B online and print publications is open (Image supplied)

2025 Tabbie Awards competition open

The One Club’s ADC 104th Annual Awards global jury has been announced. It includes 10 creatives from the Middle East and Africa region (Image by © Bizcommunity)

One Club ADC 104th Annual Awards global jury includes 10 creatives from the Middle East and Africa

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As trust plummets, how can mainstream media rebuild credibility?Anita Varma

MTN's annual profit hammered by Nigeria currency devaluation

MTN's annual profit hammered by Nigeria currency devaluation

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Mauritius' former central bank governor released on bailVillen Anganan

Google’s 2025 Hustle Academy applications now open

Google’s 2025 Hustle Academy applications now open

Nigerian competition agency sues MultiChoice over price hikeMacDonald Dzirutwe and Chijioke Ohuocha

Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

Sheer Publishing, Sintonia Publishing partner to strengthen presence in Africa

Sheer Publishing, Sintonia Publishing partner to strengthen presence in Africa

SuperSport earns rights to broadcast the 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

SuperSport earns rights to broadcast the 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

Larry Khumalo-MacArthur new MD and market lead Weber Shandwick African region

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RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

Marketing & MediaRAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

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Source: © 123rf In partnership with IFICA, Publicis Groupe Africa has launched Africa’s first industry-wide internal communications benchmark survey

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Source: © 123rf While Global advertising spend is now on course to grow 6.7% this year to $1.15trn, according to a new study from Warc, this is a downgrade of almost one percentage point (pp) from the marketing effectiveness experts’ November forecast

Marketing & MediaWarc study shows growth this year but still downgrade of almost one percentage point

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Johannesburg MD for M&C Saatchi Abel, Masego Motsogi says the pan-African energy and excitement have never been higher at the agency (Image supplied)

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The Warc Rankings 2025 Effective 100 reveal the most awarded campaigns and companies for effectiveness
(Image supplied)

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Source: © 123rf Ogilvy One’s global CTO Ravi Pal will present a virtual session at Adobe Summit 2025 in Las Vegas from today, Monday, 17 March to Thursday, 20 March on strategies for future-proofing AI and delivering customer-centric growth

Marketing & MediaOgilvy One CTO Ravi Pal: Strategies for future-proofing AI and delivering customer-centric growth

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Source: © Medianews4u.com Publicis Groupe will acquire Lotame, an independent data, identity and technology solution, says chairman and CEO Publicis Groupe, Arthur Sadoun

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Source: © BBC The BBC Board has identified serious flaws in the making of the programme Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone

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Source: © 123rf The CMO Council’s inaugural Marketing Vitality Index forecasts waves of vitality, volatility and velocity in 2025

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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)

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Source: © 123rf A recent study by Public Desire ranked the most 'online shopping addicted' countries

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Source: © 9to5 mac Meta has introduced ads to Threads

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