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#BizTrends2026 | BreakOut Events' Damon Forbes: Live events and festivals in a new era of connection

South Africa, Jan. 30 -- Audiences are no longer attending simply to watch a performance - they are looking for belonging, escapism and shared moments that cut through an increasingly digital world. ... Read More


The 5 trends shaping SA media in 2026

South Africa, Jan. 30 -- As physical and digital worlds continue to merge, mood-boosting consumerism is on the rise, and shared experiences are becoming a key marketing driver. Together, phygital adve... Read More


Film workers blame Pretoria for bringing industry "to its knees"

South Africa, Jan. 30 -- The coalition says the sector is facing a "severe and escalating crisis" because of mismanagement of the DTIC Film and Television Production Incentive, a rebate programme mana... Read More


The myth of the January reset

South Africa, Jan. 30 -- As the 2026 calendar year begins, the corporate world once again feels the pressure of the so-called 'January reset' - a belief that brands need to refresh, pivot or reinvent ... Read More


Nominations open for IMM Institute Excellence Awards

South Africa, Jan. 30 -- Deadlines for nominations The dinner will be hosted at The Venue in Johannesburg's Melrose Arch on 8 May, with nominations for the awards open until the end of March. "This ... Read More


#BizTrends2026 | Brandtech+'s Gabrielle Gray: AI isn't taking creative jobs - it's creating better ones

South Africa, Jan. 30 -- This moment is often framed as an existential threat to many industries, creative chief among them, but I believe we have entered an era of something far more powerful: anothe... Read More


Location Bank's 'Year in Location 2025' proves location is now a measurable growth driver

South Africa, Jan. 30 -- In 2025, Location Bank acted as the intelligence layer pushing structured, validated location data into search engines, mapping platforms and AI surfaces transforming location... Read More


So Interactive launches Richfield's future-ready platform

South Africa, Jan. 30 -- The digital experience agency, So Interactive, has unveiled Richfield's new brand positioning with a bold, mobile-first digital platform that showcases the brand as purpose-le... Read More


Employment protection for performers: Call for public comment

South Africa, Jan. 29 -- Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has signed a notice, published in the Government Gazette, setting out the department's intention to extend full labour protec... Read More


#BizTrends | Field Force GM, Ged Nooy: 4 trends shaping the next phase of FMCG and retail in SA

South Africa, Jan. 29 -- Instead, winners are strategically removing excess baggage, simplifying portfolios, segmenting retail strategies and building new revenue streams rooted in data, trade and com... Read More