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Kaya 959 launches groundbreaking Kaya Business Club

Radio & Audio

Kaya 959 launches groundbreaking Kaya Business Club

Issued by Kaya 959 3 days

Source: © 123rf The power of Creative Problem Solving is what Eve Pennington has come to believe in, and what she will spend the rest of her career persuing

Media

In pursuit of the power of Creative Problem Solving

Eve Pennington 7 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: The story of My Beauty Luv's founder, Toni Carroll

Wellness

#WomensMonth: The story of My Beauty Luv's founder, Toni Carroll

Evan-Lee Courie 7 Aug 2025

Assegai Awards 2025: It’s about hitting the mark

Direct Marketing

Assegai Awards 2025: It’s about hitting the mark

Issued by DMASA 6 Aug 2025

Image source: Drazen Zigic from

Management & Leadership

The natural leader you're overlooking: Why businesses need more moms

Anja van Beek 6 Aug 2025

From left to right: Julia Kleber, CEO and Lexi Hall, director Africa. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

Lexi Hall leads Kleber Group’s new Cape Town office

5 Aug 2025

Research

What South Africa’s fast food choices reveal about brand loyalty, value and visibility

Issued by Rogerwilco 5 Aug 2025

#VoicesofChange | Hellopeter launches Women’s Month campaign in fight against GBVF

Women's Month

#VoicesofChange | Hellopeter launches Women’s Month campaign in fight against GBVF

Issued by Hellopeter 4 Aug 2025

Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.

Economy

In the wake of tariff unease, Sarb makes unanimous decision

Katja Hamilton 31 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

South African rand drops to one-month low as tariff cloud hangs over interest rate decision

Sfundo Parakozov 31 Jul 2025

Source: © 123rf The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ third draft of the White Paper on Audio and Audio-Visual Media Services and Online Safety proposes a sweeping redefinition of what counts as “media".

Media

Proposed regulations redefine media, reshapes how brands track narratives

30 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Euro hits one-month low after reality check on US-EU trade deal

Rae Wee and Lucy Raitano 29 Jul 2025

AI didn’t write this. But it could have.

Digital

AI didn’t write this. But it could have.

Stephen Smith, Issued by Ignition Group 25 Jul 2025

What South Africans crave: Unlocking the R190bn fast food economy

Retail Marketing

What South Africans crave: Unlocking the R190bn fast food economy

Issued by Rogerwilco 24 Jul 2025

Tin Can's Kisha Reader-Bain says PR is the thread that weaves connection across the fabric of society (Image supplied)

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Tin Can PR's Kisha Reader-Bain: PR the thread that weaves connection across the fabric of society

Kisha Reader-Bain 21 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | Clayton Morar Media's founder: PR is built on trust and consistency

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Clayton Morar Media's founder: PR is built on trust and consistency

Evan-Lee Courie 18 Jul 2025

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Tutone Communications' Melanie Ramjee: PR is about bringing a brand's story to life

Evan-Lee Courie 18 Jul 2025

Distinctive packaging design reshapes the wine industry

Packaging

Distinctive packaging design reshapes the wine industry

17 Jul 2025

Edge Growth and Bank of America celebrate fintech and climate innovation

SMEs

Edge Growth and Bank of America celebrate fintech and climate innovation

Issued by Edge Growth 10 Jul 2025

Nazareen Ebrahim: Brilliant women in AI Ethics 2024 and AIE Summit speaker

Artificial Intelligence

Nazareen Ebrahim: Brilliant women in AI Ethics 2024 and AIE Summit speaker

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Jul 2025

Source: © 123rf Sam Swaine, founder of Audibly, says podcasts have moved beyond a content trend to become a necessary growth engine for brands

Radio & Audio

Podcasts: From content trend to growth engine for brands

Sam Swaine 10 Jul 2025

#BehindtheCampaign: The Street Store’s Sustainable Disclaimer to fast fashion

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: The Street Store’s Sustainable Disclaimer to fast fashion

9 Jul 2025

LM Relations builds on 12 years of excellence with 3 strategic appointments

Marketing

LM Relations builds on 12 years of excellence with 3 strategic appointments

Issued by LM Relations 7 Jul 2025

Source: © 123rf Babalwa Nyembezi says choosing collaboration builds brands in harmony

Advertising

Babalwa Nyembezi: Collaboration builds brands in harmony

Babalwa Nyembezi 4 Jul 2025

Employee Wellness

Your team is smart. But are they emotionally intelligent?

Anja van Beek 2 Jul 2025

Strategy versus execution: What sets exceptional sports marketing agencies apart?

Sponsorship

Strategy versus execution: What sets exceptional sports marketing agencies apart?

Tracy Bredin, Issued by Playmakers Sponsorship and Marketing 1 Jul 2025

From tractor tweets to crop status updates: How AI is cultivating the future of farming

Agri Tech

From tractor tweets to crop status updates: How AI is cultivating the future of farming

Arno Hanekom 1 Jul 2025

Digital

Adelaide Tshabalala | Digital marketing in 2025: We’re all just guessing with confidence

Adelaide Tshabalala 1 Jul 2025

Education and AI in the spotlight

Youth Month

Education and AI in the spotlight

Issued by Mann Made 27 Jun 2025

Image source: wayhomestudio from

Employer Branding

A CEO's role in shaping, living, and amplifying the employer brand

Celeste Sirin 26 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters. People walk near a mural of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tehran, Iran, 23 June, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency).

Markets & Investment

Investors react to news of Iran-Israel ceasefire

Global Finance & Markets Breaking News team 24 Jun 2025

Khumbuzile Zondi is standing on business. Source: Supplied.

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: FCB social lead Khumbuzile Zondi is standing on business

Karabo Ledwaba 19 Jun 2025

Africa’s youth are rising - and they’re taking the energy transition with them

Youth Month

Africa’s youth are rising - and they’re taking the energy transition with them

Issued by OnPoint PR 18 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf At this week’s Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, AI has been a major focus, with many calling it the future of advertising. Saul Marquez, CEO of global digital marketing agency Outcomes Rocket three key takeaways for the evolving world of AI-powered advertising

Cannes Lions

3 Insights from #Cannes2025 on the world of AI-powered advertising

Saul Marquez 18 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Jittery markets await Fed as Mideast conflict rages on

18 Jun 2025

5 things you might not know about SA's youth consumer class

Youth Month

5 things you might not know about SA's youth consumer class

Issued by BrandMapp 12 Jun 2025

Media

Why every brand needs an SEO strategist right now

Marco Martin, Issued by Dentsu 10 Jun 2025

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2025 jury panel

Marketing

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2025 jury panel

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 6 Jun 2025

The rise and rise of the little giants – and the creative reformation ahead

Advertising

The rise and rise of the little giants – and the creative reformation ahead

Kurt Schröder, Issued by DoubleShift 3 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied.

4th Industrial Revolution

Shares finish down with investors focused on Nvidia results

Chibuike Oguh 29 May 2025

Six Middle East & Africa creatives have been selected for the Next Creative Leaders 2025 jury, part of the One Club for Creativity. L to R: Nnenna Onyewuchi - founder, The Barefoot Strategist, Lagos, Ali Rez - CCO, Impact BBDO, Dubai, Nayaab Rais - ECD, FP7 McCann, Dubai, Enas Rashwan - founder, CEO, Cairo Ad School and Saudi Ad School; president, The One Club-Cairo chapter, Cairo/Riyadh, Sands Mathura - ACD, Accenture Song South Africa, Cape Town, Rana Sadek, creative director, IMPACT BBDO, Dubai (Picture by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity)

The One Club for Creativity

The Next Creative Leaders 2025 jury includes six MEA creatives

29 May 2025

World’s most awarded strategist to open conference

Marketing

World’s most awarded strategist to open conference

Issued by IMC Conference 27 May 2025

Source: © 123rf Johanna McDowell, CEO of the Independent Agency Search & Selection Company, looks at the secret weapon to winning pitches

Advertising

What's your secret weapon in winning pitches?

29 May 2025

Sales

Bogosi Motshegwa | How to keep your customers - A customer retention hack

Bogosi Motshegwa 26 May 2025

Source: © 123rf Maphefo Mphaho, VML strategist says as we celebrate Africa Day, it’s time to start looking at how we reshape the global narrative around our continent – and there’s plenty to work with

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Reshaping the global narrative around our continent

Maphefo Mphaho 26 May 2025

Branding

What brand leaders can learn from Ramaphosa’s Oval Office encounter

Issued by Brandfundi 23 May 2025

This year, LunchBar celebrates 60 years in South Africa. To mark the occasion, SA’s favourite award-winning conspiracy theorist is back (Image supplied)

Marketing

60 years of "Much, much more of The LunchBar Man"

16 May 2025