Shop! SA 2025 awards judges panel comprises industry heavyweights
The judges for Shop! South Africa’s 2025 Shopper Marketing Awards, now in its third year, have been announced.
Marketing
Why trust and human instinct remain marketers’ most valuable assets
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the marketing landscape, one question looms large for brands and agencies: How do you build real, lasting connections with audiences in a world of instant metrics and information overload?
Read More#WPRD2025: Bizcommunity joins global PR community in celebrating World PR Day
To coincide with World PR Day on 16 July, Bizcommunity is dedicating the month of July to recognise and spotlight the PR communications industry and its importance, in business, governance and society, especially in Africa.
Read MorePodcasts: From content trend to growth engine for brands
Research shows that nine out of 10 South Africans with internet access listen to podcasts, and 61% of local listeners are between 18 and 34, a cohort that not only consumes but curates their media intentionally.
Read MoreListing Coastal South Africa set to join BBC Lifestyle’s local line-up later this year
BBC Lifestyle is enhancing its South African programming with an exciting new addition to its local line-up. Following the success of Listing Jozi, Listing Cape Town and Listing Mauritius, the hit luxury reality property franchise is expanding with Listing Coastal South Africa, airing on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174) later this year.
Read MoreNigerian executive joins ICC's global marketing commission leadership
The ICC has announced a new leadership team for its Global Marketing and Advertising Commission. This commission oversees the globally recognised ICC Advertising and Marketing Communications Code — the cornerstone of industry self-regulation, which was updated in 2024.
Read MoreJacaranda FM appoints Nthabeleng Nhlapo as commercial manager
With over 15 years of experience across broadcasting, media sales, brand marketing, and digital strategy, Nhlapo brings both passion and precision to this pivotal role.
Read MoreCollaboration is the new competition: Why coopetition defines 2025
In 2025, the sharpest strategy in business isn’t built on rivalry – it’s fuelled by relationships. As markets shift, technologies accelerate, and stakeholder expectations multiply, the most resilient and innovative companies are embracing a mindset that may once have seemed counterintuitive: partner with your competitors to get ahead.
Read MoreCape Town’s new creative hub offers free support for entrepreneurs
A new hub aimed at supporting creative entrepreneurs across Africa has opened in Cape Town, offering free workspace, mentorship and technology support.
Read MoreInside the Rise of the Side Hustle Generation: Meet Digital Content Creator, Noluthando Mqina
Welcome to the era of passion-powered hustle, where creativity meets purpose and side gigs become soul work. Here, we spotlight an impactful content creator, Noluthando Mqina.
Read MoreAfrican journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues
The Wits Centre for Journalism (WCJ) has announced the selection of 24 journalists from across Africa who will each be granted R17, 300 to investigate and report on a range of important health issues on the continent.
Read MoreJoe Public and The Odd Number's young creatives on Young Guns 23 jury
Three creatives from Africa, two from South Africa and one from Nigeria, as well as two from the Middle East, are among the over 100 creative professionals from around the world who will sit on the One Club for Creativity’s global Young Guns 23 jury.
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