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South Africa loses up to R12bn a year to ad fraud, yet the silence is deafening

South Africa, Oct. 9 -- Most older houses have a damp patch somewhere. A faint stain on the bedroom wall, a musty smell every winter. The owners know what it means: water is seeping in behind the plas... Read More


Nawty Water's big retail push: from local demand to national rollout

South Africa, Oct. 9 -- That approach has shaped the South African seltzer brand's retail journey, which began with a deliberately measured rollout and is now accelerating following its listing with P... Read More


The new WhatsApp pricing is live. Are you aware, or are you about to cough up?

South Africa, Oct. 9 -- The first 1,000 service replies per business phone number each month remain free of Meta's messaging charges. After that, service replies become chargeable. At around 15c per r... Read More


#BlackFriday2026: Why customer service could matter as much as the discount

South Africa, Oct. 9 -- Accurate stock information, fast responses, confirmed payments and realistic collection or delivery times can become critical when hundreds of customer interactions happen with... Read More


VML Birdwatching at the Loeries | A high standard for print and design

South Africa, Oct. 8 -- Ngari says print is special and the category entries proved this. It also demonstrated how print can be used to interact with and engage consumers. For Singmin, innovation was... Read More


VML Birdwatching at the Loeries | The future is in good hands

South Africa, Oct. 8 -- This year saw a huge response from students, as Suhana Gordhan, chief creative officer, Lovesong, was the jury president: Student, Student Craft. This bodes well for the indust... Read More


VML Birdwatching at the Loeries | Film strong as effectiveness gains ground

South Africa, Oct. 8 -- Credle says the judging process was robust as the jury debated and interrogated the entries, and she is delighted with the results. An award that is gaining momentum is Effect... Read More


Tim Modise's 30-year media legacy earns NWU honorary doctorate

South Africa, Oct. 8 -- The honorary doctorate will be conferred during a special ceremony at the NWU's Mahikeng Campus on Thursday, 22 October 2026. Modise is regarded as one of South Africa's pione... Read More


VML Birdwatching at the Loeries | Open Chair flies high at Creative Week

South Africa, Oct. 8 -- The Open Chair hosts a key event, Friends in High Places in its calendar at Creative Week. The event connects young women in advertising and marketing with industry leaders in ... Read More


Global ad spend set to hit $1.34tn in 2026 driven by AI and mega-events

South Africa, Oct. 8 -- This growth is being bolstered by significant corporate AI investment and major events including the Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and US mid-term elections. While the economy has ... Read More