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Nielsen launches local streaming insights solution in top 56 local markets
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.
Popular Kenyan media selected to co-host a public health-centred podcast
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’.
[Column] Amine Djouahra: Forces of change in the creative industries – Going beyond tech
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.
Manchester City FC named world’s most valuable football club brand, survey
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.
Renna Markson appointed as Managing Director of PRCA
This promotion comes as a recognition of her exceptional dedication and valuable contributions to the organisation over the past few years.
Dentsu appoints Lana Marais as group operations director in Sub Saharan Africa
Dentsu has appointed Lana Marais as its new group operations director for dentsu Sub Saharan Africa, effective 1 June.
TikTok testing AI chatbot
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.
Generation Z is influencing ad spend and shaping the future of media, report
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.
Privacy outweighs personalization in digital advertising, report
The survey found that consumers want to see targeted ads, but they also want to understand how advertisers use the information they collect.
[Kenya] Skills To Grow Africa, Strathmore tailor opportunities for young PR professionals
Skills To Grow Africa and Strathmore Communication and Consultancy Clinic have announced a partnership to create career development opportunities for Young Public Relations Professionals.
Renault South Africa appoints VMLY&R as new developmental digital agency
The partnership will fall under VMLY&R Commerce, the agency’s specialist creative commerce proposition, which launched in South Africa last week.
Instagram and Snap Inc. launch new offerings to expand revenue streams
Meta and Snap have announced new products and tools that are designed to engage consumers and drive better business results for advertisers.
The global smart advertising services market to reach $1.8 by 2030, report
Smart advertising services are the services offered by advertising agencies to create ad campaigns for businesses based on consumer preferences and drive traffic to businesses' websites.
Havas Group unveils global network targeting brands
Havas has unveiled Havas Play, a new global network that will earn consumers’ attention and create enduring business impact through meaningful experiences at the intersection of entertainment, sports, technology, and fandom.
MultiChoice appoints VMLY&R South Africa as digital agency of choice
In making the appointment, MultiChoice noted VMLY&R’s extensive digital experience, as well as their ability to deliver strategy-led creative solutions underpinned by solid data and analytics.
Ogilvy Africa unveils an end-to-end solution for effective influencer marketing in Africa
Ogilvy Africa has officially launched InfluenceO, its end-to-end influence solution designed to empower businesses, brands, and creators in Africa to excel in the realm of influencer marketing.
[Column] Remi Du Preez: Why digital marketers should be thinking pDOOH
While online buyers haven't had to do much hard work in convincing advertisers to direct a fair chunk of their adspend towards 'conventional' digital channels, the same cannot be said for digital out of home (DOOH) media.
Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth, report
Despite difficult operating conditions, Africa's most valuable brands have demonstrated resilience and growth in 2023, says the latest report by brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance.
New podcast series reflects on childhood in South Africa through and beyond COVID-19
The 'Phezulu: Looking Up' podcast series launched by UNICEF South Africa tells the stories of the impact of the COVID-19 years on children and young people.
WPP and NVIDIA to build generative AI-enabled content engine for digital advertising
NVIDIA and WPP have announced they are developing a content engine that harnesses NVIDIA Omniverse™ and AI to enable creative teams to produce high-quality commercial content faster, more efficiently and at scale while staying fully aligned with a client’s brand.
Dentsu appoints Nate Nicely as Global Chief Marketing Officer, Media
Nate brings his extensive experience in marketing and digital to the role, having worked in various areas of dentsu's business over the past 9 years, including global brand management, creative strategy, new business, and account management.