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The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that a total of 26,992 entries, an increase of 6% from 2022, have been received into the 2023 Awards.

YouTube has reaffirmed its commitment to amplify Black voices in Africa with a two-day event in Nairobi, Kenya to celebrate the 2023 #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund grantees and allow them to connect, network and collaborate with other creators.

As of December 2022, the total number of monthly active users of mobile apps in Africa exceeded 270 million, a 14% increase compared to the beginning of the year.

The funding will accelerate NewComma's tech development, and empower African/Black creatives to reshape the global creative industry.

Hilton (brand value down 2% to US$11.7 billion) retains its title as the world's most valuable hotel brand, according to the latest report from leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance.

MultiChoice Africa Holdings has demonstrated remarkable resilience and achieved profitability, solidifying its position as a leader in African entertainment.

For the first time in 20 years, Havas has streamlined its brand architecture and updated its look, making it more modern, meaningful, and easier to navigate for clients, partners, and talents.

The Mobile Film Festival Africa has unveiled the winners of its 2023 edition at a prize ceremony held on at the Renaissance cinema in Rabat, an event part of the "Rabat, African Capital of Culture" program celebrations.

The Music Arena and Muziki Africa have announced their partnership in delivering an exceptional conference and experience that will truly stimulate the African music industry.

Overall, an anticipated $727.9 billion will be spent worldwide by the end of the year, according to this mid-year ‘reforecast’ of the twice-yearly report.

The short film was made by award-winning filmmaker, Jonathan Pearson, and London-based, production company UNIT9.

Streaming service Netlfix is set to release 45 movies in the summer of 2023, far surpassing the current record held by a streaming service for movie releases. This is according to TradingPlatforms.com.

Disabled creators are making their mark on social media, making it more inclusive and attracting followers with engaging content that draws on their lived experience and dismantles stereotypes.

Nielsen has announced the launch of its Local Streaming Insights Quarterly Solution; a new report that provides metrics on TV app usage, streaming to the glass, for over 20 major streaming apps at the local market level.

Adelle Onyango a popular Kenyan media personality and Founder of Legally Clueless Africa will be co-hosting Niyel's second season of the health and immunisation podcast series - ‘Back to Doc’.

According to the UNESCO report, global cultural and creative industries (CCIs) are estimated to generate about $2.25 trillion annually, which accounts for 3% of the global GDP and employment of around 30 million people worldwide.

The club’s brand value has seen a positive increase of 34% growth since the COVID-19 pandemic and has now reached an all-time high. Manchester City FC also boasts the highest revenue in this year’s table, a key driver in its ascent to the top.

This promotion comes as a recognition of her exceptional dedication and valuable contributions to the organisation over the past few years.

Dentsu has appointed Lana Marais as its new group operations director for dentsu Sub Saharan Africa, effective 1 June.

The chatbot is designed to help users discover “entertaining and inspiring content” on the app and is currently in limited tests with select users in the Philippines.

They are the most progressive, and responsible, generation yet. They have the tools, tenacity and self-awareness to drive the change they feel is so badly needed.