Ask Afrika rebrands to ASK AFRICA
In time for its 30th anniversary, the market research consultancy, Ask Afrika has rebranded to ASK AFRICA to reflect its’ global reach, African pride, and its continued commitment to excellence.
Marketing
AdForum Summit includes key meeting with Omnicom Advertising Group leadership
The 2025 first half AdForum Summit will take place in New York between 12 and 16 May 2025, with one of the key meetings with the leadership of Omnicom Advertising Group, who will be updating attendees on the merger between themselves and IPG, along with the anticipated outcomes.
Read MoreWorld Press Freedom Day 2025: The impact of AI on media and press freedom
This year, World Press Freedom Day, on 3 May, will focus on the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism and media under the theme: Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media
Read MoreOgilvy wins all SA’s Warc Awards 2025 - Middle East and Africa
The Warc Awards 2025 - Middle East and Africa saw four gold, three silver and five bronze winners, with South Africa bringing home four awards - two gold, one silver and one bronze - all of which came from Ogilvy SA and its clients KFC and AB InBev SA.
Read MoreProvoke Media names Africa's 10 best agencies and leading campaigns
PRovoke Media has named the 10 Best Agencies in Africa, with Retroviral and the South African operation of global public relations agency We. Communications named PRovoke Media’s African Agencies of the Year for 2025.
Read MorePublicis Groupe Africa appointed Airtel Africa's integrated marketing partner
Publicis Groupe Africa has been appointed Airtel Africa's integrated marketing partner across 12 markets on the African continent.
Read More2 South African agencies awarded in Global ADC 104th Annual Awards
Pola Maneli, Port Elizabeth and BCKRDS Johannesburg are among the global winners in the ADC 104th Annual Awards Middle East & Africa Region, along with agencies and designers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
Read More6 Awards for SA at New York Festivals 2025 TV & Film and Radio Awards
New York Festivals (NYF) Storytellers Gala have announced the 2025 TV & Film Awards award winners and the 2025 Radio Awards winners with South Africa winning six awards, three for TV & Film and three for Radio.
Read MoreKenya calls thrill-seekers with new tourism adventure campaign
The Kenya Tourism Board has launched A Journey Through the Wild Heart of East Africa, a multimedia branded campaign to promote tourism to the country. The campaign was created for them by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, and follows seasoned travel photographer and adventurer Jack Swynnerton on a stunning journey capturing the country’s dramatic landscapes and incredible wildlife.
Read MoreSABC Plus celebrates a million users
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced that SABC Plus, its Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming platform, has reached one million registered users since its relaunch in July 2024.
Read More#BehindtheCampaign: Inside Puma Mostro's iconic return at Cape Town's Castle of Good Hope
Culture and community intersected at the Mostro Lab when the Puma Mostro made a bold appearance at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town on Thursday, to celebrate the iconic silhouette.
Read MoreThe next global marketing frontier: Africa’s creator economy
Africa’s creator economy is expected to increase by 28.5% from $3.08bn to $17.84bn by 2030. This is a cultural and economic opportunity, one that speaks directly to Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs and highlights a massive shift in how brands can engage meaningfully across African markets.
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