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AfriGIS’s Peter Smythe appointed to GeoServer Project Steering Committee

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SA represented at 2024 AdForum Summit in New York City

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Image supplied. Amazon has launched Amazon.co.za, today, 7 May, in South Africa

Amazon.co.za launches in South Africa, commits to local businesses

7 May 2024

Source: © 123rf PwC’s Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 – 2027, released today found that people still enjoy the lean-back experience and the community of TV viewing

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Epic Games is taking Google to court in its fight against app store fees for in-app purchases in Fortnite and other games. Source: Lindsey Schutters

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An open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

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Sarah Britten 6 Nov 2023

What publishers need to know about the Google AdSense changes

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Lindsey Schutters 3 Nov 2023

D&AD Awards 2024 open with new categories

2 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and internationally have gathered in Cape Town, South Africa for this year’s annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum which ends today

Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum 2023 explores media opportunities in Africa

1 Nov 2023

Source: © Leeloo Thefirst TikTok's #MentalHealthAwareness: Better Together campaign raises awareness about mental health

TikTok's #MentalHealthAwareness: Better Together campaign supports users

25 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf Sales director at Reach Africa, Leslie Adams discusses the boom in mobile gaming across the continent - and why audio is the future for in-game advertising

The African Mobi Gamer: An untapped opportunity for advertisers

Leslie Adams 25 Oct 2023

The winners of the 2023 Galliova Awards (from left to right): Tony Jackman, Glynis Horning, Chad January (back), Lucille Botha representing Arina du Plessis (front), Anna Trapido (back), Sam Linsell, Georgia East, Esther Malan

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M-commerce is changing how retailers engage with its customers

M-commerce is changing how retailers engage with its customers

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Source: © Warc A new forecast by Warc puts global retail media ad investment at $141.7bn for 2024

Retail Media: The advertising story of the decade with global advertising spend set to reach $128.2bn

20 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf Vodacom has to pay an administrative fine of R1m after the National Consumer Tribunalfinding on the company’s conduct on fixed-term contracts

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Source: Communicate Leo Burnett, Dubai's The Homecoming campaign, a Finalist in Corporate Purpose/Social Responsibility, won a further Silver and Bronze

UAE agencies collect more metal as LIA announces final categories

Danette Breitenbach 18 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf The Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) has been launched by the Competition Commission (Commission)

Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) into media content distribution launches

18 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf What can mobile service providers do to strengthen the satisfaction level of their customer base, thereby ensuring their customers’ future commitment and loyalty?

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Prof M. Roberts-Lombard and contributing authors Dr Beate Stiehler-Mulder and KA Mntande 13 Oct 2023

Image supplied. Impact BBDO Dubai and Wunderman Thompson Riyadh, Saudi Arabia have been awarded at the London International Awards

Impact BBDO Dubai wins gold at LIA

12 Oct 2023

Source: © Campaign ME Edelman has appointed Marie-Claire Maalouf as Chief Creative Officer for UAE and KSA

Marie-Claire Maalouf appointed chief creative officer for Edelman UAE and KSA

11 Oct 2023

Source: Gallo Images Ogilvy won a total of 16 Loeries at the 45 Loeries

#Loeries2023: 232 Loeries awarded

Danette Breitenbach 9 Oct 2023

Source: Gallo Images Ogilvy SA won one of three Grand Prix at the Loeries last night

#Loeries2023: First 3 Grand Prix awarded

6 Oct 2023

International jury president for the digital category, Shannon Washington during Day 1 of the 2023 Loerie Awards judging at City Hall

#Loeries2023: It's Loeries Creative Week!

3 Oct 2023

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Paris Hilton. Source: YouTube.

Paris Hilton signs deal with X

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DSV finds customers everywhere with AfriGIS

DSV finds customers everywhere with AfriGIS

AfriGIS 3 Oct 2023

#Loeries2023: Tune in to the official Loeries podcast with VMLY&R and Bizcommunity

#Loeries2023: Tune in to the official Loeries podcast with VMLY&R and Bizcommunity

2 Oct 2023

Image supplied. The 45th Loeries Creative Week kicks off on Monday and Bizcommunity, as a media partner to The Loeries, will be on the ground

#Loeries2023: Bizcommunity - Ready for Loeries Creative Week

Danette Breitenbach 29 Sep 2023

#InternationalPodcastDay: How to create a great podcast in 5 steps

#InternationalPodcastDay: How to create a great podcast in 5 steps

29 Sep 2023

Image supplied. Meta's first Creator Lab Live event in Johannesburg, featured creators like Chad Jones, Witney Ramabulana, Moghelingz and Andiswa Selepe, alongside big-name creators including PDJokes and Tevin Musara, who shared valuable insights during a What's in a reaction? fireside chat

Meta Creator Lab Live supports over 40 local emerging creators

29 Sep 2023

Source: iono.fm International Podcast Day is on 30 September. Celebrate with some local podcasts like F1: Track This

#InternationalPodcastDay: Celebrate with 4 local podcasts from F1 to baby care

29 Sep 2023

Image supplied. The launch of The One Show 2024 comes with some notable changes

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28 Sep 2023

Image supplied. Communications agency, Idea Engineers, celebrates its 21st anniversary this year co-founder; Janice Spark, reflects on 5 reasons for the company's longevity

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Image supplied. Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and internationally have gathered in Cape Town, South Africa for this year’s annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum which ends today

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Source: © Leeloo Thefirst TikTok's #MentalHealthAwareness: Better Together campaign raises awareness about mental health

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Source: © 123rf Sales director at Reach Africa, Leslie Adams discusses the boom in mobile gaming across the continent - and why audio is the future for in-game advertising

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The winners of the 2023 Galliova Awards (from left to right): Tony Jackman, Glynis Horning, Chad January (back), Lucille Botha representing Arina du Plessis (front), Anna Trapido (back), Sam Linsell, Georgia East, Esther Malan

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Source: © Warc A new forecast by Warc puts global retail media ad investment at $141.7bn for 2024

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Source: © 123rf Vodacom has to pay an administrative fine of R1m after the National Consumer Tribunalfinding on the company’s conduct on fixed-term contracts

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Source: Communicate Leo Burnett, Dubai's The Homecoming campaign, a Finalist in Corporate Purpose/Social Responsibility, won a further Silver and Bronze

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Source: © 123rf The Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) has been launched by the Competition Commission (Commission)

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Source: © 123rf What can mobile service providers do to strengthen the satisfaction level of their customer base, thereby ensuring their customers’ future commitment and loyalty?

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Image supplied. Impact BBDO Dubai and Wunderman Thompson Riyadh, Saudi Arabia have been awarded at the London International Awards

Impact BBDO Dubai wins gold at LIA

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Source: © Campaign ME Edelman has appointed Marie-Claire Maalouf as Chief Creative Officer for UAE and KSA

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Source: Gallo Images Ogilvy won a total of 16 Loeries at the 45 Loeries

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Source: Gallo Images Ogilvy SA won one of three Grand Prix at the Loeries last night

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International jury president for the digital category, Shannon Washington during Day 1 of the 2023 Loerie Awards judging at City Hall

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Paris Hilton. Source: YouTube.

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DSV finds customers everywhere with AfriGIS

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#Loeries2023: Tune in to the official Loeries podcast with VMLY&R and Bizcommunity

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Image supplied. The 45th Loeries Creative Week kicks off on Monday and Bizcommunity, as a media partner to The Loeries, will be on the ground

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Image supplied. Meta's first Creator Lab Live event in Johannesburg, featured creators like Chad Jones, Witney Ramabulana, Moghelingz and Andiswa Selepe, alongside big-name creators including PDJokes and Tevin Musara, who shared valuable insights during a What's in a reaction? fireside chat

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Image supplied. The launch of The One Show 2024 comes with some notable changes

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Image supplied. Communications agency, Idea Engineers, celebrates its 21st anniversary this year co-founder; Janice Spark, reflects on 5 reasons for the company's longevity

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Source: © 123rf Online sporting titles have fared well in August due to the Netball World Cup and Fifa Women’s World Cup

Online sporting titles reap benefit of women's sporting events

22 Sep 2023

Image supplied. TV and radio star Dadaboy, cryptocurrency coach Tola Joseph Fadugbagbe and betting guru Winnerbet latest to Join the Crypto Experience

3 high-profile Nigerian personalities sign with Sportsbet.io

21 Sep 2023

Samsung Everyday Sustainability: Infinity Loop

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Image: Terry Levin. Zoe Scaman looks at where the internet is going through the lens of User Generated Content at the recent Nedbank IMC.

#NedbankIMC2023: From creator economy to cosy web to a new spirit of reciprocity and generosity

Terry Levin 18 Sep 2023

(Image: Danette Breitenbach) The Effie SA Awards have been announced

Ogilvy South Africa and KFC South Africa crowned Grand Effie Winner

16 Sep 2023

Ali Rez on how to win a Loeries Grand Prix

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Danette Breitenbach 15 Sep 2023

(Image: Danette Bretienbach). Winners of the Most Awards

#MOSTAwards: heed and Carat Johannesburg top of the media industry

Danette Breitenbach 15 Sep 2023

Source: © Adeniji Aabdullah Podcasting can reinvigorate newsrooms, and it is doing just that in Africa

Podcasting reinvigorating newsrooms in Africa

13 Sep 2023

Source: © WPP WPP's chief operating officer, Andrew Scott, has been appointed as an executive director to the Board of WPP

WPP appoints chief operating officer, Andrew Scott, to Board

12 Sep 2023

A.M.A Digital Media unveils Taptap Illuminate: Transforming advertising amidst SA's load shedding

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Gone Digital 11 Sep 2023

Source: © 123rf The Rams (Radio Audience Measurement) Amplify Reach & Frequency data has been released to the media and advertising industry

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8 Sep 2023

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

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