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Tourism Month puts domestic travel and digital growth in focus

Tourism & Travel

Tourism Month puts domestic travel and digital growth in focus

22 hours

In a first, the Best Digital agency Award at Bookmarks was shared between two agencies: Accenture Song (pictured) and Ogilvy (Image: @Bizcommunity)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2026 | It's a first! Best Digital Agency awarded to two agencies

1 day

#WomensMonth: Mondelez South Africa's Juliet Tshele on what it takes to lead as a woman

ESG

#WomensMonth: Mondelez South Africa's Juliet Tshele on what it takes to lead as a woman

Evan-Lee Courie 1 day

Smarter school communication with SMS

Trends

Smarter school communication with SMS

Issued by Celerity.chat 1 day

Africa's luxury travel market shifts towards more personalised experiences

Tourism & Travel

Africa's luxury travel market shifts towards more personalised experiences

Robin Fredericks 1 day

2027 Standard Bank Young Artist Awards open for nominations

Art

2027 Standard Bank Young Artist Awards open for nominations

1 day

Uber Eats' campaign Football is for food did well in the Cannes Creative Effectiveness category. Source: YouTube.

Cannes Lions

Warc says cultural relevance and creators drive Cannes effectiveness wins

2 days

Fame Week Africa 2026 unveils programme centred on creative economy growth

Film & Cinematography

Fame Week Africa 2026 unveils programme centred on creative economy growth

2 days

Zeitz Mocaa names Elvira Dyangani Ose as new artistic director

Art

Zeitz Mocaa names Elvira Dyangani Ose as new artistic director

2 days

Publicis Groupe Africa shines at Bookmark Awards with 21 finalist nominations

IAB Bookmarks Awards

Publicis Groupe Africa shines at Bookmark Awards with 21 finalist nominations

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 2 days

Source: johnthefrankmusic via

Tourism & Travel

Stellenbosch tourism generates R13bn and supports 48,007 jobs

2 days

The art of connection: Crafting stories that resonate with viewers

TV

The art of connection: Crafting stories that resonate with viewers

Issued by MultiChoice 2 days

BlackSwan’s Thembalethu Msibi will lead iPendoring’s jury

Pendoring

BlackSwan’s Thembalethu Msibi will lead iPendoring’s jury

3 days

Creative Circle Full Circle 2026 | When AI panic subsides

Cannes Lions

Creative Circle Full Circle 2026 | When AI panic subsides

Terry Levin 3 days

Building South Africa's next generation of scientists starts with girls - UP launches inaugural Girls in Stem programme

Higher Education

Building South Africa's next generation of scientists starts with girls - UP launches inaugural Girls in Stem programme

Issued by University of Pretoria 3 days

Barbie brings Whitney Houston’s iconic ‘80s style to life

Retail

Barbie brings Whitney Houston’s iconic ‘80s style to life

3 days

Your future starts here: Discover a world of opportunity at Northlink College

Higher Education

Your future starts here: Discover a world of opportunity at Northlink College

Issued by Northlink College 3 days

Afda continues to shape the future of the creative economy

Higher Education

Afda continues to shape the future of the creative economy

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 2 days

Primedia Plus now available on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Radio & Audio

Primedia Plus now available on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 3 days

Two Tone Global celebrates 1 year of changing perceptions with GWM

Trends

Two Tone Global celebrates 1 year of changing perceptions with GWM

Issued by GWM 11 Aug 2026

Branding

Corona names Zakes Bantwini brand ambassador in culture-led marketing play

7 Aug 2026

The Media Krate launches S-OOH: The next era of outdoor starts where South Africa moves

OOH

The Media Krate launches S-OOH: The next era of outdoor starts where South Africa moves

Issued by The Media Krate 7 Aug 2026

Global conference growth highlights the need for local hospitality talent

Hospitality

Global conference growth highlights the need for local hospitality talent

Anthony Joss 6 Aug 2026

(Image source: @ PR Week UK

Advertising

WPP results beat analyst forecasts, sees shares jump up

6 Aug 2026

Research

Social marketing faces 3 limits, latest Warc research finds

6 Aug 2026

Cape Town’s Inner City becomes a living canvas as Heat Arts Festival returns

Events

Cape Town’s Inner City becomes a living canvas as Heat Arts Festival returns

5 Aug 2026

Zuru brings viral Starbox blind box craze to SA

Trends

Zuru brings viral Starbox blind box craze to SA

5 Aug 2026

Possibility in play earns Effie and Bookmark finalist recognition

Marketing

Possibility in play earns Effie and Bookmark finalist recognition

Issued by Mscsports 5 Aug 2026

What Spider-Man just taught marketers about digital strategy

Marketing

What Spider-Man just taught marketers about digital strategy

Japhet Manda, Issued by Brave Group 5 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | The Artscape's Marlene le Roux on leading with inclusion, compassion and courage

Theatre

#WomensMonth | The Artscape's Marlene le Roux on leading with inclusion, compassion and courage

Evan-Lee Courie 5 Aug 2026

Why most 5-star ultra-luxury lodges partner with Sam Hospitality for service standards

Tourism

Why most 5-star ultra-luxury lodges partner with Sam Hospitality for service standards

Issued by Sam Hospitrain Training 4 Aug 2026

AI won't replace travel agents, but it could leave tourism businesses behind

Tourism

AI won't replace travel agents, but it could leave tourism businesses behind

Shireen Eraman 5 Aug 2026

Wearing his creative direction hat, South African designer Wanda Lephoto recently worked on a project for Soccer Bible and Adidas, showcasing Bafana Bafana’s 2026 World Cup kit in a three-chapter visual narrative mirroring the adidas three stripes, moving from street and Zulu heritage to everyday community life. Image credit:

ESG & Sustainability

#AfricaTextileTalks: Africa’s not new to sustainable fashion; it’s true to it

Maroefah Smith 3 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Sarah Frazee on gender equity, community carbon, and transforming agriculture

Agriculture

#WomensMonth | Sarah Frazee on gender equity, community carbon, and transforming agriculture

Robin Fredericks 3 Aug 2026

Behind the scenes image from the set of the 2026 fall global campaign. Tyla carries the Duo Mini shoulder bag in Laurel Leaf. Photo credit: Courtesy of Kate Spade New York

Branding

Tyla joins Kate Spade NY as global brand ambassador

3 Aug 2026

Sentech connects Southern Africa to Namibia's premier pageant weekend

Telecoms & Networks

Sentech connects Southern Africa to Namibia's premier pageant weekend

Issued by SENTECH 31 Jul 2026

Source: Pexels.

Property

Why South Africans are waiting longer to buy homes

31 Jul 2026

#WomensMonth | Sheralle Maclou on building businesses where creativity, culture and impact converge

Retail Marketing

#WomensMonth | Sheralle Maclou on building businesses where creativity, culture and impact converge

Evan-Lee Courie 3 Aug 2026

Siyalima at Hazendal: Stellenbosch dining designed for business, connection and winter evenings

Food & Wine

Siyalima at Hazendal: Stellenbosch dining designed for business, connection and winter evenings

Issued by Hazendal Wine Estate 31 Jul 2026

Pick n Pay Clothing backs Mazhar's design dream in Futurewear programme

Fashion & Homeware

Pick n Pay Clothing backs Mazhar's design dream in Futurewear programme

31 Jul 2026

Three Nations, One Heartbeat: Cricket World Cup 2027 reveals host cities

Sport

Three Nations, One Heartbeat: Cricket World Cup 2027 reveals host cities

31 Jul 2026

Marriott expands all-inclusive portfolio into Zanzibar and Jamaica

Hospitality

Marriott expands all-inclusive portfolio into Zanzibar and Jamaica

31 Jul 2026

Unesco adds 25 new World Heritage Sites

Tourism

Unesco adds 25 new World Heritage Sites

30 Jul 2026

#WomensMonth | Nadia Jaftha on pushing SA’s creator economy from influence to ownership

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Nadia Jaftha on pushing SA’s creator economy from influence to ownership

Evan-Lee Courie 5 Aug 2026

Hazendal’s new era of winemaking: Heritage, terroir and a new generation

Food & Wine

Hazendal’s new era of winemaking: Heritage, terroir and a new generation

Issued by Hazendal Wine Estate 30 Jul 2026

Winning the conversation does not always mean winning the sale in South Africa’s fast food race

Research

Winning the conversation does not always mean winning the sale in South Africa’s fast food race

Issued by Rogerwilco 30 Jul 2026