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#CannesLions2026: Creative Country 2026 awarded to France

South Africa, Feb. 18 -- Since its first Lion for Camay Soap in 1954, followed by its first Grand Prix for Vins du Postillon in 1955, the country has been awarded an impressive 1,603 Lions and 39 Gran... Read More


Icasa to hold virtual public hearings on KFM licence amendment applications

South Africa, Feb. 18 -- The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) will hold virtual public hearings on 19 February 2026, in relation to applications submitted by Primedia (Pty)... Read More


AI slop hits Africa - Insights from Namibia

South Africa, Feb. 18 -- For agencies operating in smaller, culturally specific markets, including sub-Saharan Africa, the real opportunity lies in adopting technology and integrating AI without losin... Read More


Gen Z is reshaping the consumer playbook, from loyalty to algorithms

South Africa, Feb. 18 -- Gen Z's digital-first approach to consumption is rewarding the most agile brands and putting pressure on established business models. For global investors and companies alike,... Read More


#BizTrends2026 | M&C Saatchi Abel's Zanele Kabane: How nostalgia is shaping modern creativity

South Africa, Feb. 17 -- I'm sure your feeds have been flooded with "2016 v 2026" posts, where people are reminiscing on the old days, and almost every post ends with a desperate plea: "Take me back!"... Read More


#Saftas19 nominees announced

South Africa, Feb. 17 -- This year saw an increase in the entries, with 471 entries received, surpassing the set target of 350 entries by 121 submissions. Out of the 471 entries received, an impressiv... Read More


Exclusive | Experiential marketing: The key to the golden quarter

South Africa, Feb. 17 -- By February, South Africans are no longer easing into the year. The first salary has landed, routines are taking shape, schools are in full swing and consumers are making deci... Read More


Calling all leaplings - the ultimate once-every-four-years birthday bash is coming!

South Africa, Feb. 17 -- The campaign launched on Friday, 13 February 2026 during The Flash Drive (weekdays from 3-7pm), teasing a mysterious birthday celebration "that only happens once every four ye... Read More


AI changed how I work as a designer, faster than I expected

South Africa, Feb. 17 -- I've been designing for a long time and I've seen plenty of tools come and go. While most of them promised increased efficiency, and a few delivered that, AI has actually chan... Read More


Africa's creative future is now: Maxwell Ngari named CCO East Africa at Dentsu Creative

South Africa, Feb. 17 -- Dentsu Creative has appointed its first chief creative officer for East Africa, promoting Kenyan executive creative director, Maxwell Ngari, to the new role. Charged with rew... Read More