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Meta to introduce augmented reality ads to Instagram reels and Facebook stories
Meta is expanding its AR ads offering and introducing new Augmented Reality (AR) ad types across Instagram Reels and Facebook Stories as it looks to provide brands with more ways to engage users with immersive ad formats.
Sony launches the Sony Creators Conference targeting creative community
The two-day event will showcase the works of creators across Sony who are pursuing their creative vision through the use of groundbreaking technology.
PR industry’s confidence remains high as practitioners embrace AI tools, survey
PR leaders remain confident about market conditions, and are increasingly exploring the potential of AI tools such as ChatGPT, according to the latest PRCA and ICCO Confidence Tracker.
Edgio and Vermantia partner to deliver custom-built live streaming events across Africa
The collaboration supports Vermantia’s custom-built, end-to-end streaming solutions for live racing, sports events, virtual sports, and number games.
One billion new online shoppers to enter the market in the next decade, study
A new generation of over one billion digital native consumers are emerging in eight fast-growing countries in the next decade, creating new areas of growth for companies globally, found a new global commerce study by Accenture.
MyBroadband unveils professional video and photography services for its clients
MyBroadband clients can immediately reap the benefits of this exciting partnership through unboxing videos, review videos, executive video profiles, interview videos, podcasts, and photoshoots.
Internet users spend 18 minutes less online in 2023 than last year, report
Although internet users still spend more than 40% of their waking hours on online activities, the average time spent online has dropped for the second year.
Nokia and Apple sign long-term patent license agreement
Nokia has announced it has signed a new patent cross-license agreement with Apple which will replace the current license that is due to expire at the end of 2023. The terms of the agreement remain confidential between the parties.
Relativ Connect partners and Oasis Digital Networks launch new DOOH drive across Shell and Vivo network
Together, they have announced the launch of the new DigiMax digital screen network across the Shell & Vivo Network that is set to transform the advertising landscape in South Africa and beyond.
[Column] Daryl van Arkel: Opportunities that mobile data and location technology offer the OOH industry
The rise of technology in OOH has impacted buying and selling, creative delivery, audience measurement, attribution, reporting, to name a few.
Apple is the world's most valuable brand in Kantar BrandZ ranking
Apple has retained its crown as the world’s most valuable brand, for the second year in a row, in the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands Report 2023.
Havas Media Network scales data and technology offering with global launch of CSA brand
The CSA brand will launch in France, Italy, Spain, UK, USA, and LATAM, with numerous additional global markets launching in the coming months.
Havas reveals a new brand architecture and visual identity
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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
MTN named African top brand doing good for people and the planet
Brand Africa also named MTN as the most admired African brand recalled spontaneously.
Wavemaker appoints Tammy Wilson-Schultz as chief strategy officer
In her former role, Wilson-Schultz was responsible for managing Wavemaker’s prestigious Tiger Brands account.