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Advertising

Global ad spend projected to hit $1.16tn, despite economic volatility

1 hour

Local content and sport key for the MultiChoice Group in FY24

TV

Local content and sport key for the MultiChoice Group in FY24

1 hour

Insights-driven marketing: Reshaping consumer market research

Research

Insights-driven marketing: Reshaping consumer market research

Issued by BMi Research 2 hours

Marketing

KFC Africa appoints key executives to drive growth and impact across the continent

2 hours

Celebrating Matte BLK’s award-winning journey of purpose and innovation

Marketing

Celebrating Matte BLK’s award-winning journey of purpose and innovation

Sivu Matyila, Issued by Matte BLK 19 hours

XPress rolls out SA’s first all-EV courier operation

Fuel & Energy

XPress rolls out SA’s first all-EV courier operation

21 hours

Source: © 123rf Chilean advertisers currently allocate an average of 3.6% of their revenue to communication, marketing, and advertising budgets says Scopen research. Pictured: Panoramic view of Santiago de Chile with the Andes mountain range in the background.

Marketing & Media

Part 1: Scopen - Advertising investment increases in Chile

23 hours

SA wine industry forecasts 11% harvest recovery, calls for stronger value chains

Viticulture & Oenology

SA wine industry forecasts 11% harvest recovery, calls for stronger value chains

1 day

ESG

Sustainability dips but still drives choice in the luxury market

1 day

Biggles Removals weekly property and infrastructure update: Benoni, Brakpan, and Springs

Residential Property

Biggles Removals weekly property and infrastructure update: Benoni, Brakpan, and Springs

Issued by Biggles Removals 1 day

Parklands College takes top honours in the Coronation Top Investor Challenge

Primary & Secondary Education

Parklands College takes top honours in the Coronation Top Investor Challenge

Issued by Coronation 1 day

Local company puts SA on global map as world celebrates Herb & Spice Day

FMCG

Local company puts SA on global map as world celebrates Herb & Spice Day

Issued by Libstar 1 day

Rainbow’s Wouter de Wet shares value chain insights at Market Access Africa 2025

FMCG

Rainbow’s Wouter de Wet shares value chain insights at Market Access Africa 2025

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 1 day

Air India, Air Mauritius expand codeshare, boosting India-Africa connectivity

Travel

Air India, Air Mauritius expand codeshare, boosting India-Africa connectivity

2 days

Lula: In a world of negativity, here’s the real story

Financial Services

Lula: In a world of negativity, here’s the real story

Garth Rossiter, Issued by Lula 2 days

Steers used facial recognition software and created a selfie booth with a difference: “The Cheesier the Smile, the Cheesier the Reward” (Image supplied)

Advertising

AI isn't the enemy, your lack of progress is, now say cheese

Mike Sharman 2 days

Source: Archive

Aviation

Airlines forecast profit growth in 2025, headwinds persist

3 days

End of tax loophole for Shein and Temu starting to have impact, say local retailers

E-commerce

End of tax loophole for Shein and Temu starting to have impact, say local retailers

Nqobile Dludla 3 days

Source: Dubai International Airport

Travel

How Dubai is redefining the future of air travel — from mega airports to sustainable skies

Robin Fredericks 3 days

Source: ©Effie Awards Index AB InBev has been ranked as the World’s Most Effective Marketer by the Global Effie Index

Advertising

Global Effie Index: AB InBev in top spot - again!

6 Jun 2025

Why the real estate insurance model must evolve

Markets & Investment

Why the real estate insurance model must evolve

JASON GRIESSEL, Issued by Catchwords 5 Jun 2025

China's BYD to nearly triple SA dealers' network by next year

Dealers

China's BYD to nearly triple SA dealers' network by next year

5 Jun 2025

Samro and Music Business Lab celebrate the graduation of 50 emerging music publishers

Music

Samro and Music Business Lab celebrate the graduation of 50 emerging music publishers

Issued by SAMRO 5 Jun 2025

Boundless and Engen go Xtremely South African with Xtreme Oils and Lubricants

Advertising

Boundless and Engen go Xtremely South African with Xtreme Oils and Lubricants

Issued by Boundless 5 Jun 2025

No market research? You’re throwing good money after bad

Research

No market research? You’re throwing good money after bad

Issued by BMi Research 5 Jun 2025

Stellantis appoints Antonio Filosa as new CEO

Dealers

Stellantis appoints Antonio Filosa as new CEO

4 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Fitch downgrades Afreximbank to one notch above 'junk'

Libby George 4 Jun 2025

Thanda’s agroecology initiative cultivates opportunities for youth as unemployment rises

Agriculture

Thanda’s agroecology initiative cultivates opportunities for youth as unemployment rises

4 Jun 2025

Pan African marketing just got easier for global brands: Connect with BA:KO By EchoHouse

Marketing

Pan African marketing just got easier for global brands: Connect with BA:KO By EchoHouse

Issued by BA:KO by EchoHouse 4 Jun 2025

Branding

EchoHouse: 17 Years In; An Emerging African Brand. A Fresh Look!

Issued by BA:KO by EchoHouse 7 Feb 2025

How EchoHouse Pulled Off 3 Campaigns In 3 Countries In 1 Weekend

Marketing

How EchoHouse Pulled Off 3 Campaigns In 3 Countries In 1 Weekend

Issued by BA:KO by EchoHouse 25 Apr 2024

#ConvergeAfrica: Commerce media is the next big frontier in retail

Retail

#ConvergeAfrica: Commerce media is the next big frontier in retail

4 Jun 2025

Vodacom names new CEO for international operations

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom names new CEO for international operations

3 Jun 2025

Young entrepreneurs get a boost with new exporter incubation programme

Entrepreneurship

Young entrepreneurs get a boost with new exporter incubation programme

3 Jun 2025

Leading with courage and conviction to shape the future of CX

CRM, CX, UX

Leading with courage and conviction to shape the future of CX

Jeané van Greunen, Issued by Helm 3 Jun 2025

Source: © Tourism Business Council of SA Dashni Vilakazi, managing director of The MediaShop, highlights the differences between celebrity and nano influencers, offering insights into how brands can harness their distinct advantages. Pictured: Trevor Noah promoting SA for TSA

Digital

What works best for brands? Celebrity influencers vs nano influencers

Dashni Vilakazi 3 Jun 2025

We don’t just drive sustainability; we empower the masses to lead it

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

We don’t just drive sustainability; we empower the masses to lead it

Issued by Propelair SA 2 Jun 2025

TooMuchWifi attracts new funding to scale affordable connectivity

Internet

TooMuchWifi attracts new funding to scale affordable connectivity

2 Jun 2025

Primary & Secondary Education

BEEI participants head to work at schools around the country

2 Jun 2025

Source: Source: twitter/@jpmorgan

Banking

JPMorgan Chase strengthens EMEA M&A team with former HSBC leader

2 Jun 2025

BAT SA's 4 key principles to prevent underage access to tobacco, nicotine products

Regulatory

BAT SA's 4 key principles to prevent underage access to tobacco, nicotine products

2 Jun 2025

Ashish Williams (left) has been appointed senior vice president, media, for Publicis Groupe Africa, reporting directly to Koo Govender, CEO of Publicis Groupe Africa (right) (Image @ Bizcommuniy)

Media

Publicis Groupe Africa appoints Ashish Williams as SVP, Media

2 Jun 2025

Travel

Tourvest and Lagardère Travel Retail sign strategic agreement to boost travel retail in Africa

30 May 2025

The urgent need for collaboration across the continent as the world accelerates its transition to clean energy is reflected in this year’s African Mining Indaba’s (MI26) 2026 theme, Stronger together: Progress through partnerships (Image supplied)

Mining

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 theme calls for partnerships

30 May 2025

#AfricaMonth: Minor Hotels’ Lindi Mthethwa on why regional collaboration is key to Africa’s tourism potential

Hospitality

#AfricaMonth: Minor Hotels’ Lindi Mthethwa on why regional collaboration is key to Africa’s tourism potential

Robin Fredericks 30 May 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

South African rand holds gains after Sarb focuses on lower inflation target

Alexander Winning 30 May 2025