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For advertisers, South African sports fanaticism presents a unique opportunity, as the country’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis proves (Image supplied: Picture: Jeff Bottari/Zuff LLC via Getty)

Sponsorship

Dricus du Plessis a viewer magnet for local sports fans; an advertising opportunity

13 Nov 2024

Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards’ (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg (Image supplied)

Media

News24 journalists take top honours in 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

8 Nov 2024

Celebrate the Springboks with Pick n Pay Clothing and Zapiro

Fashion & Homeware

Celebrate the Springboks with Pick n Pay Clothing and Zapiro

17 Oct 2024

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Digital

Thriving world of esports: Trending games, top countries and prize money

10 Oct 2024

Levergy kicks-off awards season with 18 wins across New Generation and Prisms

Marketing

Levergy kicks-off awards season with 18 wins across New Generation and Prisms

Issued by Levergy 2 Oct 2024

The 2024 New Generation Awards took place recently on Thursday 26 September in Sandton (Image supplied)

Digital

SA Rugby steals the show at the 2024 New Generation Awards

1 Oct 2024

Telkom and Levergy win big at 2024 Prism and New Gen Awards for Stand Tall campaign

PR & Communications

Telkom and Levergy win big at 2024 Prism and New Gen Awards for Stand Tall campaign

Issued by Levergy 1 Oct 2024

Connecting people through sport: A Moonsport story

Sport

Connecting people through sport: A Moonsport story

Issued by Moonsport 25 Sep 2024

Source: © SA the Good News Carrie Delaney, managing director, Mscsports (Pty) Ltd, says sponsorship isn’t just about a branding exercise; it’s about creating shared experiences that resonate with our collective identity

Sponsorship

Investing in unity: The true impact of sports sponsorships in South Africa

26 Sep 2024

Advertising

Africa is the world’s largest market for Guinness beer – how its ad campaigns exploit men

Jordanna Matlon 25 Sep 2024

Lay’s has announced its official sponsorship of the Fifa World Cup 26 and Fifa Women’s World Cup 2027 (Image supplied)

Sponsorship

Lay’s announces official sponsorship of the Fifa World Cup 26 and Fifa Women’s World Cup 2027

16 Sep 2024

PR & Communications

The PRCA Africa NextGen PR World Cup Qualifier open for entries until 20 September

13 Sep 2024

Rugby icons launch Avante Cape Brandy Founders’ XV

FMCG

Rugby icons launch Avante Cape Brandy Founders’ XV

13 Sep 2024

Heritage Month Vibes: Watching the Springboks vs. All Blacks

Sport

Heritage Month Vibes: Watching the Springboks vs. All Blacks

Nicole Sherwin 12 Sep 2024

Pictured: Naadiya Moosajee. Image supplied.

Social Entrepreneurship

Naadiya Moosajee's quest to make engineering accessible to girls across Africa

Aa-isha Hassiem 4 Sep 2024

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Digital

All the New Generation Awards 2024 finalists

30 Aug 2024

Hisense unveils official sponsorship of Real Madrid

Sponsorship

Hisense unveils official sponsorship of Real Madrid

Issued by The Noise Factory 30 Aug 2024

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

ESG

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

30 Aug 2024

#WomensMonth: Thati Zulu, South African hockey player and Red Bull athlete

Sport

#WomensMonth: Thati Zulu, South African hockey player and Red Bull athlete

Evan-Lee Courie 22 Aug 2024

Netwerk24’s new decade: From the editor

Media

Netwerk24’s new decade: From the editor

Henriëtte Loubser, Issued by Media24 22 Aug 2024

$Source: The Bookmarks The IAB SA Bookmark Awards' winners have been announced with TBWA \ Hunt Lascaris being the big winner on the night$

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2024: All the IAB SA Bookmark Awards 2024 winners

Danette Breitenbach 16 Aug 2024

Source: © Sky News With several premium sports events occurring throughout the year, such as last year's Rugby World Cup, sports fans' attention is increasingly divided

Sponsorship

Premium sports events make brands work harder for fans attention

26 Jul 2024

Source ©: Sikuvile Awards The Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards were announced on Saturday evening, 20 July

Media Freedom

All the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards winners

Danette Breitenbach 21 Jul 2024

Source: © EL Output World’s most valuable and strongest football club, Real Madrid, ranks among the strongest brands globally, surpassing renowned names like Google, Coca-Cola, Ferrari, and Rolex

Branding

Real Madrid: World's most valuable football brand with a €1.7bn brand value

19 Jul 2024

Source: © SA Rugby The battle over sports broadcasting has heated up as Media responded to Saru's support of the SABC's decision to not broadcast the recent Springboks - Ireland Tests

TV

DStv - eMedia sports broadcasting rights saga continues as Sports Minister joins the fight

Danette Breitenbach 15 Jul 2024

Source: © SA Rugby Saru has backed the SABC’s suspension of coverage of Springbok matches

TV

Sports broadcasting rights challenge ends Springbok matches on SABC

12 Jul 2024

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IAB Bookmarks Awards

All the IAB 2024 Bookmark Awards' finalists

12 Jul 2024

Gen Z is spending less on TVs and buying a handful of devices that can do more things. Source: Tech Daily/Unsplash

Mobile & Apps

Maps finds load shedding accelerated the Gen Z shift to streaming

9 Jul 2024

Cheslin Kolbe launches foundation aimed at community outreach

CSI & Philanthropy

Cheslin Kolbe launches foundation aimed at community outreach

Issued by Moonsport 2 Jul 2024

Throwback Cinema and more on the big screen this July

Film

Throwback Cinema and more on the big screen this July

Daniel Dercksen 2 Jul 2024

Klipdrift launches "That's Gold" campaign: Celebrating golden moments with the Springboks

FMCG

Klipdrift launches "That's Gold" campaign: Celebrating golden moments with the Springboks

Issued by Heineken Beverages 1 Jul 2024

Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy

Sport

Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy

27 Jun 2024

Primedia hires heavy hitter, Tobie Badenhorst from Nedbank, to head up Primedia Sport

Radio & Audio

Primedia hires heavy hitter, Tobie Badenhorst from Nedbank, to head up Primedia Sport

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 26 Jun 2024

Source: © 123rf PlayStation leads the way in Mzanzi in SA Top 20 Play Brandscape

Branding

Part 2: South Africa Speaks: BAV Top 20 Playtime Brands in 2024: PlayStation leads the way

Dono White 21 Jun 2024

2 international awards for South African retail marketing agency

Retail Marketing

2 international awards for South African retail marketing agency

Issued by Taryn Louch Creative 18 Jun 2024

Springbok rugby player Manie Libbok partners with Woodlands Dairy

FMCG

Springbok rugby player Manie Libbok partners with Woodlands Dairy

13 Jun 2024

Branding

Brand South Africa's Today I woke up in South Africa most loved campaign in SA's 30 years

Danette Breitenbach 13 Jun 2024

Cheslin Kolbe named Prime Hydration ambassador

FMCG

Cheslin Kolbe named Prime Hydration ambassador

10 Jun 2024

(Image supplied) Naked’s recent Lose Wait campaign featured Rugby World Cup winner Ox Nché

Advertising

Naked's tongue-in-cheek Lose Wait showcases modern insurance

10 Jun 2024

Optimize seconds its CEO to Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup - Seychelles

Marketing

Optimize seconds its CEO to Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup - Seychelles

Issued by Optimize Agency 31 May 2024

The power of place in modern marketing

Marketing

The power of place in modern marketing

Christen Werth & Paul Stemmet, Issued by Dentsu 23 May 2024

Algoa FM bolsters its presenter lineup

Radio & Audio

Algoa FM bolsters its presenter lineup

Issued by Algoa FM 23 May 2024

Levergy honoured with Gold Warc Award

Marketing

Levergy honoured with Gold Warc Award

Issued by Levergy 22 May 2024

Levergy and Telkom lead South Africa at the Warc Awards

Marketing

Levergy and Telkom lead South Africa at the Warc Awards

Issued by Levergy 15 May 2024

Siya Kolisi appears on limited-edition Red Bull cans

Sport

Siya Kolisi appears on limited-edition Red Bull cans

15 May 2024

“Yster” Rassie Erasmus receives honorary doctorate

Higher Education

“Yster” Rassie Erasmus receives honorary doctorate

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 7 May 2024

Celebrating 30 years of democracy with the 23rd edition of Impumelelo: Top empowerment

Media

Celebrating 30 years of democracy with the 23rd edition of Impumelelo: Top empowerment

Issued by Topco Media 30 Apr 2024