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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.
Boomplay announces new ad options across African markets
Africa-facing music streaming and download platform, Boomplay has announced the roll-out of its partnership product offerings, allowing artists, brands and potential advertisers to optimize towards more precise exposure and visibility.
[Column] Warren Brett: Activations in Africa: Connecting brands to consumers
The digital era is on us with the pandemic sealing the deal as tech and ecommerce stepped up and on parade.
Cadbury’s, KFC and Heineken top Kantar’s Creative Effectiveness Awards
Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company, has revealed the winners of the 2023 Creative Effectiveness Awards, recognizing the most impactful ads of last year.
Ogilvy Africa launches initiative for safe disposal of medicines and pharmaceutical waste
Ogilvy Africa has announced the launch of a new campaign for Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital aimed at tackling the growing issue of medicine and pharmaceutical waste disposal.
Kantar announces new appointments in Africa to bolster growth
Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company has announced three senior appointments in support of the next phase of company growth in the Africa region.
Effie South Africa appoints new committee to drive excellence in marketing and communication
The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) has announced the new Effie South Africa Committee, tasked with promoting and growing the Effie Awards and marketing effectiveness in South Africa.
iO develops sustainable brand campaigns for Dutch grid operator Enexis
After a pan-European tender process, grid operator Enexis has chosen to partner with blended agency iO to launch new brand campaigns
Good Hope FM, Cape Town’s Original, launches latest campaign for the community
Ad agency Joe Public Cape Town and design firm SHIFT collaborated on the rebranding campaign, which involved creating a new brand strategy, brand positioning, corporate identity, and a creative launch campaign.
EssenceMediacom names Shaneel Singh first COO for Sub-Saharan Africa
Shaneel Singh, currently Chief Product & Growth Officer for South Africa, has been named as EssenceMediacom’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Joe Public celebrates its 25th birthday by committing to the growth of young creative talent
This month, Joe Public is celebrating 25 years of growth within the South African advertising industry.
Joe Public rated agency of the year
Over the course of the 2022, Pepe Marais, Joe Public co-founder and integrated GCCO, was inducted into the Loeries Hall of Fame, while art director Raphael Janan Kuppasamy received the 2022 Loeries Young Creatives Award.
Joe Public retains top spot as South Africa’s number one agency at the 2022 Loeries
Joe Public is the top-ranked agency in South Africa for the fifth consecutive year as well as the second Overall Agency of the Year in Africa and the Middle East (AME) in the 2022 Loeries Official Rankings.
Joe Public launches Cell C’s summer campaign, Spin Your World
Brand and Communications Group, Joe Public, recently launched Cell C’s latest summer campaign, “Spin Your World”, just in time for the summer holiday excitement.