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World Federation of Advertisers launches Sustainable Marketing 2030 report
Marketing is not changing fast enough according to new research from the World Federation of Advertisers, WFA, in partnership with Kantar’s Sustainable Transformation Practice.
Insight Publicis unveils Creative Interns Academy to bridge Nigeria’s advertising talent gap
The new creative academy will be a training ground for top-tier creative professionals in the Nigerian and African marketing communication landscape.
[Interview] Donna Rachelson, CEO, Branding & Marketing YOU, South Africa
Branding & Marketing YOU is headed up by Donna Rachelson - branding and marketing specialist, author of three best-selling books, successful businesswoman and savvy business investor.
FPL Media joins World Out of Home Organization
FPL Media, an advertising company in Nigeria, recently announced that it has joined the World Out of Home Organization (WOOH). This move is aimed at promoting and improving the Out of Home (OOH) industry on behalf of FPL’s clients, partners and stakeholders.
MTN’s sustainability focus recognized with top showing in brand survey
MTN Group’s strategic priority to create shared value with ESG at the core was recognized in the latest Brand Finance awards, attracting the highest ‘sustainability perceptions value’ of all companies in the survey in which MTN retained the rank as South Africa’s most valuable brand.
Global beauty brand LUX partners with SABC Sport to change women in sports narrative in media
Unilever’s global beauty brand, LUX, is rallying people once more to stand up against everyday sexism.
The PRCA and APRA partner to determine the state of African PR in flagship study
The flagship study, conducted by Reputation Matters, will gather demographic data on the industry and investigate issues including ethics, perceptions of PR in business, talent, remote working, and the challenges facing the industry’s future.
Venture capital firm Hlayisani Capital acquires stake in Tractor Media Holdings
Black-owned private equity and venture capital firm Hlayisani Capital has acquired a minority stake in Tractor Media Holdings, one of South Africa’s digital outdoor media owners.
[Interview] Job Mutai, Co Founder, New Age Media, Kenya
Job Mutai is the Co Founder and Creative Director of New Age Media agency, a marketing, communications and media company based in Nairobi, Kenya.
[Interview] Josephine Pretorius, Founder, Consolidated Marketing Services, South Africa
Josephine Pretorius is the founder and CEO of Consolidated Marketing Services, CMS, a South African startup offering marketing and PR services to clients predominantly in the energy and power infrastructure sector.
[Column] Mimi Kalinda: Strategic communication vital to Africa’s DNA
Innovation is a critical part Africa’s DNA, but it only plays a part in shaping the continent’s narrative when the world becomes aware of it.
Kenyan Entertainment, media, and advertising revenues to hit Sh900 billion by 2025, PwC report
Entertainment, media, and advertising companies in Kenya are set to reap from rising spending even as traditional components of the sector such as television decline, a new report by PWC shows.
[Column] Dumisani Moyo: Three rules for marketing in the post-pandemic era
The COVID pandemic has changed the way businesses sell and market their products and services to customers, and there is likely no return to the old normal.
South African Advertising Regulatory Board introduces new standards for crypto ads
South Africa’s Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has introduced a new clause to the country’s Code of Advertising Practice detailing how crypto products should be dealt with.
Cybersecurity firm Trellix appoints Ash Parikh as Chief Marketing Officer
In his role as CMO, Parikh will lead global marketing teams to drive brand awareness, demand generation, and go-to-market strategies of the XDR market leader.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Industry leverages ChatGPT to boost offerings
ChatGPT is causing a stir worldwide as a disruptive AI technology of our generation, attracting major investment from tech giants, rewriting the internet as we know it.
Global mobile advertising market to grow by $290 billion between 2022 and 2027, report
The global mobile advertising market size is forecast to grow by $290.16 billion between 2022 and 2027 at a compound annual growth rate of 12.54% according to a report by Technavio.
Contextual marketing startup Digiphy connects brands directly to customers one scan at a time
Digiphy, a contextual marketing startup is disrupting the status quo by empowering brands to connect directly with customers from every product and physical touchpoint.
Innovative media platform Spotcovery launches optimization tool on site
Spotcovery, the innovative media platform that connects descendants of the African continent while promoting culture, creativity, entrepreneurship and economic growth, has launched the Slickstream optimization tool on its website.
Broadcast group Afrosport picks marketing agency Gateway Sports as partner for sports programming
The London based agency, whose focus covers the world of sports, entertainment & talent, has formed ties with Afrosport, and will have a specific focus on securing new commercial partnerships and creating programme content for Afrosport
Joe Public’s Xolisa Dyeshana and Pepe Marais feature in The Drum’s World Creative Rankings
The Drum has released the much-anticipated World Creative Rankings; both Xolisa Dyeshana and Pepe Marais have been ranked in the Chief Creative Officers Ranking with positions 75th and 78th respectively.