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Madelain Roscher, founder and CEO, PR Worx and Public Relations Institute of SA (Prisa) member, examines how AI Search has made PR the most powerful discipline in business (Image supplied)

World PR Day

#WPRD2026 | The quiet revolution that just made PR the most powerful discipline in business

Madelain Roscher 2 days

The growing impact of MultiChoice Talent Factory across Africa’s film industry

Film & Cinematography

The growing impact of MultiChoice Talent Factory across Africa’s film industry

Issued by MultiChoice 27 May 2026

Cape Chamber celebrates innovation: meet the winners of the inaugural Academic Innovation Awards

Awards

Cape Chamber celebrates innovation: meet the winners of the inaugural Academic Innovation Awards

Issued by Cape Chamber 24 Feb 2025

The cash flow crisis quietly killing South African small businesses, and the fintech solving it

SMEs

The cash flow crisis quietly killing South African small businesses, and the fintech solving it

Issued by Bridgement 29 Apr 2026

Mall of Africa celebrates 10 years

Retail

Mall of Africa celebrates 10 years

Issued by Mall of Africa 22 Apr 2026

Ima Peter has been appointed deputy managing director of the PR and Communications agency, Razor PR, effective 1 February 2026 (Image supplied)

PR & Communications

Razor PR appoints deputy managing director

3 Mar 2026

4 stands, 1 sustainable philosophy

Exhibitions

4 stands, 1 sustainable philosophy

Issued by Scan Display 24 Feb 2026

Seasoned communications professionals Melissa Attree (left) and Keri-Ann Stanton (right) have launched a new type of agency that doesn’t follow the rules, it makes them (Image Lesley Svenson @Bizcommunity)

PR & Communications

A new agency open from Thursday to Monday, with a twist

12 Feb 2026

Global icons head the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards jury

Film & Cinematography

Global icons head the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards jury

8 Dec 2025

Promotions & Activations

A new benchmark for brand experience: Playmakers wins Gold with Jameson’s Spread the Cheers

Issued by Playmakers 24 Nov 2025

Mall of Africa sweeps top honours at 2025 industry awards

Retail Marketing

Mall of Africa sweeps top honours at 2025 industry awards

Issued by Mall of Africa 12 Nov 2025

The Financial Mail AdFocus Awards shortlist is out (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media

The Financial Mail AdFocus Awards 2025 shortlist is out!

4 Nov 2025

Human8 named finalist in three global research awards

Research

Human8 named finalist in three global research awards

Issued by Human8 26 Sep 2025

Source: © 123rf Scopen’s eighth edition of its Agency Scope study in Mexico has found that brands in Mexico are betting on creativity more than ever to stand out and agencies increase their creative recognition

Marketing & Media

Part 2: Agency Scope Mexico – Brands bet on creativity more than ever to stand out

8 Sep 2025

Image credit: Leonie on Dupe Photos

Energy

Exploring solutions to South Africa's costly electricity tariffs for businesses

7 Aug 2025

Shannon Henning appointed MD at PR Worx

PR & Communications

Shannon Henning appointed MD at PR Worx

6 Aug 2025

#WPRD2025 | We. Communications' Sarah Gooding: Uncovering truths that unlock progress, understanding and impact

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | We. Communications' Sarah Gooding: Uncovering truths that unlock progress, understanding and impact

Issued by We Communications 28 Jul 2025

Energy

Sapvia elects new governing committee

25 Jul 2025

Image credit: Sapvia

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Sapvia awards solar excellence at inaugural Industry Awards

10 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | Ogilvy PR & Influence's MD, Samantha Presbury: PR and its vital role in Africa

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Ogilvy PR & Influence's MD, Samantha Presbury: PR and its vital role in Africa

Robin Fredericks 14 Jul 2025

Entries open for Diners Club Winemaker Awards

Viticulture & Oenology

Entries open for Diners Club Winemaker Awards

7 Jul 2025

Last call to enter the 2025 National Arts and Culture Awards

Events

Last call to enter the 2025 National Arts and Culture Awards

17 Jun 2025

The New York Festivals Advertising Awards (NYFA) 2025 winners have been announced (Image supplied)

Advertising

Dentsu Digital Inc. awarded New York Festivals 2025 Best of Show Award

13 Jun 2025

Industry awards recognise Scan Display’s creative solutions

Events & Conferencing

Industry awards recognise Scan Display’s creative solutions

Issued by Scan Display 8 May 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Levergy appoints new managing director

Sponsorship

EXCLUSIVE: Levergy appoints new managing director

6 May 2025

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2025 awarding juries include 20 creatives from Africa

Danette Breitenbach 23 Apr 2025

The most-watched series on M-Net in 2024 was Chasing the Sun 2 – A Story for South Africa, surpassing international hit series in its category, such as White Lies, The Day of the Jackal, Penguin and FBI (Image supplied)

TV

Chasing The Sun 2 – A Story for South Africa: M-Net's 2024's most watched series

9 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Scopen's research shows that the latest global trends signal a growing reliance on AI, a strong push toward integrated agency solutions and a strategic re-evaluation of in-house marketing structures

Marketing & Media

EXCLUSIVE: Scopen research - Be integrated, AI-powered and strategic, or be left behind

20 Mar 2025

Hook, Line and Sinker strengthens leadership team amid 2025 growth

Marketing

Hook, Line and Sinker strengthens leadership team amid 2025 growth

Issued by Hook, Line & Sinker 19 Mar 2025

CRM, CX, UX

Marcel Swain joins dentsu X to redefine brand engagement in South Africa

Issued by Dentsu 3 Mar 2025

Celebrating an outstanding multi-award-winning 2024 for Afda students and alumni

Higher Education

Celebrating an outstanding multi-award-winning 2024 for Afda students and alumni

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 6 Feb 2025

Get industry-ready with AAA’s fully-online BA Honours in Digital Marketing degree

Education

Get industry-ready with AAA’s fully-online BA Honours in Digital Marketing degree

Issued by AAA School of Advertising 8 Jan 2025

Chasing the Sun producers, T+W win top spot at 2024 Sport Industry Awards

Marketing & Media

Chasing the Sun producers, T+W win top spot at 2024 Sport Industry Awards

4 Dec 2024

All the AdFocus Awards winners (Image: Danette Breitenbach)

Advertising

All the 2024 FM AdFocus Awards winners, Halo wins Agency of the Year

28 Nov 2024

2024 Diners Club Winemaker Awards winners announced

Viticulture & Oenology

2024 Diners Club Winemaker Awards winners announced

25 Nov 2024

Driving industry change in 2024

PR & Communications

Driving industry change in 2024

Issued by Dialogue PR 25 Nov 2024

Agency gets finalist nod for 3 top marketing awards

Marketing

Agency gets finalist nod for 3 top marketing awards

Issued by Matte BLK 6 Nov 2024

Customer loyalty/rewards programmes: Why CX and personalisation are the key to winning

CRM

Customer loyalty/rewards programmes: Why CX and personalisation are the key to winning

Michael Levinsohn 28 Oct 2024

Source: © Bizcommunity The 2023 AdFcous Awards winners. The finalists for 2024 have been announced and the winners will be announced on 27 November

Advertising

Creative giants TBWA and Ogilvy headline AdFocus Awards 2024 finalists

24 Oct 2024

Diners Club reveals finalists for 2024 winemaker awards

Viticulture & Oenology

Diners Club reveals finalists for 2024 winemaker awards

14 Oct 2024

SME South Africa is a finalist in 4 categories at the 2024 Next Gen Awards

Awards

SME South Africa is a finalist in 4 categories at the 2024 Next Gen Awards

Issued by SME South Africa 19 Sep 2024

Judges of the IAS Agency Credentials Award announced

Advertising

Judges of the IAS Agency Credentials Award announced

Issued by DMASA 16 Aug 2024

Ejoobi, pioneering accessible job search solutions

Skills Training

Ejoobi, pioneering accessible job search solutions

Issued by The Innovator Trust 6 Aug 2024

#Bookmarks2024: The importance of awards in digital marketing, more than just a trophy

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2024: The importance of awards in digital marketing, more than just a trophy

Geneviéve Meiring 2 Aug 2024

#Cannes2024: Emotional connection key for brands to reach consumers

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2024: Emotional connection key for brands to reach consumers

Terry Levin 30 Jul 2024

AAA School of Advertising Open Day 5 and 6 July

Education

AAA School of Advertising Open Day 5 and 6 July

Issued by AAA School of Advertising 3 Jul 2024

Source: © Loeries South Africa’s top four awards according to Scopen are The Loerie Awards, Cannes Lions, Effie Awards and Bookmarks.

Marketing & Media

Scopen: Chemistry between agency and marketer becomes more important

24 Jun 2024

IAS Agency Credentials Award 2024: Guidance for a shot at the prize

Marketing

IAS Agency Credentials Award 2024: Guidance for a shot at the prize

Issued by DMASA 3 Jun 2024