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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.
Global public relations tools market to reach $29.5 billion by 2030, report
Taking into account the ongoing post pandemic recovery, growth in the Content Creation & Distribution segment is readjusted to a revised 9.8% CAGR for the next 8-year period.
Telecom brand values grow globally, driven by maturity of new tech, study
Every year, leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance puts thousands of the world’s biggest brands to the test, and publishes over 100 reports, ranking brands across all sectors and countries
Over half of PR practitioners lack confidence in their data literacy skills, study
Responses from in-house professionals reflect this knowledge gap, with nearly all respondents in this sector (91%) willing to invest more, but only if agencies worked to build client confidence in their capabilities.
[Column] Stéphane Allard: Automation and its place in digital advertising
Digitalisation has brought on many advances across the digital advertising industry, including increasing opportunities for automation. But is automation always the best way forward?
Eko Innovation Centre launches media, marketing and tech hackathon
The hackathon aims to provide media and tech solutions that can disrupt marketing in key focus areas such as Consumer Experience, Media Consumption, Consumer Interaction, Trade and Retail Engagement, Analytics and Metrics, Events Marketing, Media Monetization, and Content Creation.
African streaming platform Anghami launches first AI newsroom
Anghami, a music and entertainment streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa region, has announced the upcoming launch of its AI Powered Personalized Podcast, the first of its kind in the world, taking innovation to the next level and revolutionizing the way we get valuable updates.
Dentsu South Africa unveils a digital adtech solution in the face of load shedding
As load shedding continues to cause massive disruptions to South African lives and businesses, we at Dentsu realised that immediate action was necessary.