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Marketing

Why brands can become emotional lifelines in times of crisis

3 days

Marketing mix modelling is shifting from experimental to essential in SA

Marketing

Marketing mix modelling is shifting from experimental to essential in SA

Issued by Incubeta 12 Feb 2026

“This isn’t the Wild West anymore”

Social Media

“This isn’t the Wild West anymore”

Issued by TDMC 4 Feb 2026

Siki Msuseni is the founder and director of Amplified PR.

PR & Communications

#BizTrends2026 | Amplified PR’s Siki Msuseni: SA youth are wearing their values

Siki Msuseni 28 Jan 2026

Nestlé BarOne energises cricket fans as official Cricket SA snack partner

Retail Marketing

Nestlé BarOne energises cricket fans as official Cricket SA snack partner

21 Jan 2026

Branding

Sonic branding a strategic differentiator in a distracted world

19 Jan 2026

Branding

How to articulate your brand purpose into a lived experience

Nadia Hearn 13 Jan 2026

Diageo sells East African Breweries stake to Asahi for $2.3bn

Food & bev. services

Diageo sells East African Breweries stake to Asahi for $2.3bn

Duncan Miriri and Emma Rumney 22 Dec 2025

Founder of Veldskoen Shoes launches Made in RSA, a growth tech business

Retail

Founder of Veldskoen Shoes launches Made in RSA, a growth tech business

10 Dec 2025

Marketing

Are CMOs asking their agencies the questions that matter?

Jaco Lintvelt 10 Dec 2025

2026 Digital Marketing and Advertising Trends out now

Digital

2026 Digital Marketing and Advertising Trends out now

Issued by Red September 8 Dec 2025

We Are Egg to open flagship beauty store at The Zone

Health & Beauty

We Are Egg to open flagship beauty store at The Zone

13 Nov 2025

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

Fintech

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

Issued by The Nielsen Network 29 Oct 2025

Marketing & Media

#WorldFoodDay: When food feels uncertain, trust becomes the nourishment

Zina Zwakala 16 Oct 2025

Convenience as a catalyst: SA's on-demand culture redefines local retail

E-commerce

Convenience as a catalyst: SA's on-demand culture redefines local retail

Evan-Lee Courie 13 Oct 2025

Why South African brands need to take GEO seriously

Digital

Why South African brands need to take GEO seriously

Shaune Jordaan, Issued by Hoorah Digital 9 Oct 2025

Retailers unite in support of World Animal Day 2025

ESG

Retailers unite in support of World Animal Day 2025

7 Oct 2025

On-the-go solutions drive the future of weight management

Pharmaceuticals

On-the-go solutions drive the future of weight management

Issued by Insight Survey 6 Oct 2025

Youth Marketing

Why Francophone Africa's youth are rewriting the rules of brand engagement

Passy Nopoudem 3 Oct 2025

Luyanda Mazibuko, SEM's creative production manager, asks how homegrown brands can actually tap into the hearts of the diverse South African market? (Image supplied)

Marketing

#ProudlySA: How local brands can win the hearts of South African consumers

Luyanda Mazibuko 1 Oct 2025

Heritage Month: RCS urges South Africans to back SMEs and strengthen communities

Entrepreneurship

Heritage Month: RCS urges South Africans to back SMEs and strengthen communities

22 Sep 2025

Image credit: on Pexels

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Nigeria’s plastic waste could enrich the fashion industry: here’s how

Solaja Mayowa Oludele 22 Sep 2025

Sofacompany opens flagship store in Kramerville, JHB

Fashion & Homeware

Sofacompany opens flagship store in Kramerville, JHB

19 Sep 2025

Branding

World’s top 100 food brands valued at $250.8bn, with Nestlé number 1

13 Aug 2025

34,000 local jobs threatened by Shein and Temu’s growth in SA

Retail

34,000 local jobs threatened by Shein and Temu’s growth in SA

6 Aug 2025

Join us: The ethos of The Forum

Events & Conferencing

Join us: The ethos of The Forum

Issued by The Forum 29 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | JL PR's Jana Leonard: PR is a rewarding space to be in

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | JL PR's Jana Leonard: PR is a rewarding space to be in

Evan-Lee Courie 16 Jul 2025

Africa’s culinary evolution: what food industry leaders need to know

Food & bev. services

Africa’s culinary evolution: what food industry leaders need to know

30 Jun 2025

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

11 Jun 2025

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

Retail

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

4 Jun 2025

Amazon.co.za expands its offering with everyday essentials

E-commerce

Amazon.co.za expands its offering with everyday essentials

3 Jun 2025

Merging gaming and virtual play with real world commerce

Media

Merging gaming and virtual play with real world commerce

Issued by Advertising Media Forum 26 May 2025

Ogilvy SA won four Warc Awards 2025 - Middle East Africa including gold for its Bread of the Nation campaign for AB InBev SA

Advertising

Ogilvy wins all SA’s Warc Awards 2025 - Middle East and Africa

29 Apr 2025

Net#work BBDO repositions to #WhatIfWeDOBIGTHINGS with new leadership appointments

Advertising

Net#work BBDO repositions to #WhatIfWeDOBIGTHINGS with new leadership appointments

29 Apr 2025

Commercial Property

Mall of Africa reveals vibrant brand campaign to redefine retail

Issued by Mall of Africa 7 Apr 2025

Aleksandra Surogina, head of operations & content, Special Effects Media South Africa says we need to stop being marketers, and start being storytellers (Image supplied)

Social Media

Stop being marketers... Start being storytellers!

Aleksandra Surogina 20 Mar 2025

Beyond pocket money: How Gen Alpha is earning in the digital economy

ICT

Beyond pocket money: How Gen Alpha is earning in the digital economy

12 Mar 2025

Checkers is one of SA's leading retail brands. Source: Shoprite Holdings.

Branding

Banking, retail and telecoms power SA’s brand value to over R600bn in 2025

6 Mar 2025

The two will lead the Joburg office. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

LePub taps seasoned creatives for Johannesburg office leadership roles

5 Mar 2025

Mall of Africa celebrates launch of new Bridget Jones film with beauty

Exhibitions & Events

Mall of Africa celebrates launch of new Bridget Jones film with beauty

Issued by Mall of Africa 14 Feb 2025

3 big emerging commerce developments South African brands need to know about right now

E-commerce

3 big emerging commerce developments South African brands need to know about right now

Lebo Moerane 10 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: Twyg's Jackie May - Is sustainable fashion possible?

ESG

#BizTrends2025: Twyg's Jackie May - Is sustainable fashion possible?

Danette Breitenbach 5 Feb 2025

Huawei rides high as wearables market shifts gears

Technology

Huawei rides high as wearables market shifts gears

Lindsey Schutters 23 Dec 2024

Star power and celebrity endorsements fuel South Africa’s sports and energy drinks boom

FMCG

Star power and celebrity endorsements fuel South Africa’s sports and energy drinks boom

Issued by Insight Survey 27 Nov 2024

AB InBev is the official beer partner of Fifa Club World Cup 2025 (Image supplied)

Sponsorship

AB InBev extends Fifa sponsorship to Fifa Club World Cup 2025

27 Nov 2024

Social Media

The price of South African influence

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Nov 2024

Africa’s luxury market defies economic pressures

Research

Africa’s luxury market defies economic pressures

22 Nov 2024

The 2024 Township CX Report is here

Research

The 2024 Township CX Report is here

21 Nov 2024

2024 Township CX Report: Insights for brands navigating South Africa's township economy

CRM, CX, UX

2024 Township CX Report: Insights for brands navigating South Africa's township economy

Issued by Rogerwilco 20 Nov 2024

How global and local markets shape SA consumer behaviour leading up to Black Friday

Research

How global and local markets shape SA consumer behaviour leading up to Black Friday

Issued by KLA 12 Nov 2024