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AI is the wrong word. This is about building a creative marketing operating system

South Africa, July 14 -- In marketing, it already feels overused. It has become one of those words that can sound impressive in a boardroom but often means very little in practice. In some cases, it e... Read More


#WPRD2026 | Urban Espresso's Gabbi Brondani on strategic PR, trust and the human advantage

South Africa, July 14 -- With more than 16 years' experience advising brands across travel, tourism, hospitality, insurance, technology, gaming and lifestyle, Gabbi Brondani has seen that evolution fi... Read More


Beyond borders: Why 2026 should be remembered as Africa's World Cup

South Africa, July 14 -- For the first time in history, Africa arrived at the Fifa World Cup with ten nations. Before a ball had even been kicked, history had already been made. But what followed was ... Read More


SA celebrates top CMOs, named on Africa CMO 100 list

South Africa, July 14 -- The first ranking of its kind, recognising the marketing leaders behind Africa's most powerful and admired brands, the list was announced in March. It is produced by Brand Af... Read More


Valpre's new packaging reflects SA's premium water trend

South Africa, July 13 -- The company has officially unveiled a redesigned PET bottle for Valpre, introducing a more contemporary, premium aesthetic across its still and sparkling spring water ranges. ... Read More


#Breaking | FNB names new CMO as Faye Mfikwe exits role after 19 years

South Africa, July 13 -- Next phase FNB said in a media release on Monday that as it enters its next phase of growth, Kachingwe-Sisya will lead the bank's marketing, corporate affairs and brand strat... Read More


The Golden Age of Strategic PR will be defined by judgement

South Africa, July 13 -- Artificial intelligence enables organisations to communicate faster, more often and across more channels. But greater speed and volume do not make communication more strategic... Read More


SA leading marketers say brand and performance marketing are no longer rivals

South Africa, July 13 -- For years, the marketing industry has argued over where budgets should go: brand building for the long game, or performance marketing for the immediate return. But now a new ... Read More


Location data becomes a strategic tool for South African retailers

South Africa, July 13 -- The challenge is that retail has changed significantly. Consumers are more mobile, less loyal to individual stores and increasingly move between physical and digital shopping ... Read More


AI is redefining personalisation in digital experience platforms

South Africa, July 13 -- For marketing teams, this is creating a growing gap between how personalisation is designed and how audiences actually behave. Journeys are no longer linear or predictable. Th... Read More