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Content creator companies raised $700 million in 2023, nearly four times less than last year, report
Over the past years, the creator economy has skyrocketed, enabling bloggers, social media influencers, podcasters, TikTokers, and YouTubers to earn from publishing their content.
Canon welcomes 62 new creatives to its EMEA Ambassador Programme
Following a rigorous selection process by a panel of industry experts, this year’s intake will play a pivotal role in advancing the programme’s goals
Canon Miraisha Programme and NRB Bus partnership boost Kenyan youth in digital media
The objective of this initiative is to equip young individuals with essential skills and knowledge, enabling them to explore the art of visual storytelling, master camera techniques, and delve into the world of creative expression.
Joe Public takes top honours at the 2023 FM AdFocus Awards
Joe Public is the 2023 FM AdFocus Agency of the Year, winning the hotly contested Large Agency of the Year Award and the Transformation Award at an awards ceremony held in Johannesburg South Africa.
Safaricom targets the creatives in Kenya with a new “S-Hook” platform
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has unveiled a new platform targeting the youth. Know as Safaricom Hook, also S-Hook, the engagement platform is designed to empower Kenyan youth in the areas of technology, career, and culture.
WPP merrges Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R to form creative company VML
The combined entity will be known as VML and will be the industry’s largest creative company.
GroupM enhances creator content amplification capabilities globally with Amazon Ads
GroupM, WPP’s media investment group, has announced a global collaboration with Amazon Ads to introduce creator-led shoppable content to the Amazon advertising suite of services available to its clients
Sony launches Sony Innovation Fund Africa
Sony Group Corporation (Sony), has established "Sony Innovation Fund: Africa" to support the growth of the entertainment businesses in Africa.
Ogilvy and Joe Public big winners of Lories Africa and Middle East 2023
The 45th annual Loerie Awards, The Loeries, wrapped up Creative Week with a flourish, as it awarded the best of the best in Africa and the Middle East region.
IFC invests in e-Commerce platform ANKA to support Africa’s creative Artisans
The funding will also allow ANKA, an online sales platform for African creators and merchants, to scale its operations and onboard about 100,000 additional artisans from across Africa by 2030.
Pan-African creative agency X3M Ideas launches pitchathon for MSMEs in Zambia
In a bid to bolster the entrepreneurial spirit, the Zambian operations of Pan-African creative agency, X3M Ideas is launching a national competition to showcase, promote, and offer funding to start-ups and MSMEs.
[Marketing Week Africa] Bob Koigi: Brands unveil innovative solutions, campaigns as race for customers heats up
As the competition in the industry intensifies and customers increasingly become specific about their preferences, brands and industry players are going back to the drawing board to stay on top in an ever-evolving marketplace while trying to meet the customers’ needs.
[Column] Bongani Chinkanda: Embracing AI to elevate account management: A new era of strategic excellence
In the ever-evolving business landscape, the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread discussions about the future of various job roles.
Creative Advertising firm SO&U announces new appointments
The appointments are a part of a greater transformation of the company’s operating structure to best serve client’s evolving needs and drive exponential business growth.
Sony launches a new audio brand platform and campaign targeting creators
As the pre-eminent platform for creative freedom, Sony Corporation has announced its new "For The Music" brand platform and campaign for its premier audio products and services.
[Marketing Week Africa] Bob Koigi: How resilience has paid off for financial services, media and retail brands
Despite a tough global economic environment, brand in the financial services, fast food and retail and media sectors have demonstrated resilience and emerged among the top in brand value at least according to reports.
Clockwork appoints Jacques Shalom as Chief Creative Officer
Digital marketing and PR agency Clockwork has announced that, Jacques Shalom has joined the agency as Chief Creative Officer. Jacques has an extensive industry background, having worked in advertising for over 20 years.
Retailer Game partners with Blackboard to unveil local UGC merchandise on Roblox
After becoming South Africa's first retailer to tap into the Roblox universe in 2022, Game has launched Season two of the Game game on the platform, bringing with it a new first for South Africa - locally-inspired and designed user generated content (UGC).
Kantar introduces creative testing solution for advertising
Available exclusively on Kantar Marketplace, LINK+ integrates Kantar's market-leading ad testing capabilities into one solution to help advertisers drive greater impact from their ad campaigns.
Simisola Obisesan appointed Executive Creative Director at Redefini
In her new role, the international, award-winning creative powerhouse will oversee all local and global brands under the group’s portfolio.
[Marketing Week Africa] Bob Koigi: What Threads entry portends for Africa
The recent launch of micro blogging site Threads by Meta has created global buzz on what this latest development means for content creators and social media enthusiasts.