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Wonder names Lotang Mokoena Head of Strategy
Issued by Wonder , 8/18/2026 4:05:00 PM
Wonder is strengthening its strategic leadership as the agency enters its next phase of growth, with Johannesburg-based Lotang Mokoena stepping into the role of Head of Strategy.
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Africa does not need WhatsApp adoption. Brands need a stronger relationship strategy
Issued by dentsu , 8/18/2026 1:31:00 PM
The marketing industry often recognises opportunities only after consumers have already made them part of everyday life. WhatsApp may be one of the clearest examples.
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UJ students tackle real-world Plug'd by Telkom brief for Africa's biggest marketing conference
Issued by Nedbank IMC Conference , 8/18/2026 9:14:00 AM
The Plug’d by Telkom student challenge gives University of Johannesburg students the opportunity to tackle a live commercial brief centred on the question: how can connectivity be turned into meaningful opportunity for young South Africans?
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Ad fraud takes the stage at Daily Maverick's Marketing Masterclass
Issued by TruthsetsOnline.com , 8/17/2026 4:38:00 PM
Ad verification dashboards give a false sense of security, costing media budgets millions. Is your media money safe because invalid traffic (IVT) is under control and viewability is high?
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Faith & Fear x Retroviral strikes gold at the 2026 Ad Age Small Agency Awards
Issued by Retroviral Online Branding , 8/17/2026 11:16:00 AM
This year, Faith & Fear x Retroviral struck GOLD for the best B2B campaign of the year at the Ad Age Small Agency Awards.
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Bookmark Awards Marketer of the Year: Andrea Quaye
Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa , 8/14/2026 2:21:00 PM
Publicis Groupe Africa is proud to celebrate the recognition of Andrea Quaye, who has been named Marketer of the Year at this year's Bookmark Awards.
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The hidden surcharge marketers pay every time dull creative runs
Issued by Brave Group , 8/13/2026 11:51:00 AM
Everyone agrees that attention is fragmented. The more consequential change is that media stopped charging the same price for good and bad advertising.
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SA CMOs paying three times for one marketing job
Issued by Brave Group , 8/13/2026 11:47:00 AM
Most CMOs running South Africa's biggest brands have never run the one audit that would embarrass them: mapping spend by output instead of by advertising partner. When one finally did it this year, they found that four separate line items produced one and a half distinct capabilities.
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WATCH: An interview with Boniswa Pezisa, The Mark Awards 2026 Impact & Purpose juror #SessionWithOurJury
Issued by The Mark Awards , 8/13/2026 9:11:00 AM
In this #SessionWithOurJury interview, Boniswa Pezisa, reflects on defining and judging this new category.
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What’s Next — The podcast where top South African executives share their insights
Issued by Broad Media , 8/13/2026 8:10:00 AM
What’s Next has an impressive 17 million views across 28 exclusive series and 14 seasons.
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Joe Public’s work that worked: 13 Effie finalists across seven clients
Issued by Joe Public , 8/12/2026 12:02:00 PM
Joe Public clients Nedbank, Chicken Licken, Flying Fish, Takealot, Castle Milk Stout, Cell C and Uber Eats are among this year’s Effie South Africa finalists.
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Award-winning gin brand Ginologist appoints Penquin
Issued by Penquin , 8/12/2026 9:00:00 AM
Award-winning premium gin brand Ginologist has appointed Penquin, as its strategic brand and communications partner to support its next phase of growth.
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