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The One Club for Creativity reveals 2025 Global Rankings

South Africa, Jan. 5 -- Rankings are determined through a transparent, weighted points system spanning The One Club's global shows (The One Show, ADC Annual Awards, and Type Directors Club's TDC compe... Read More


Johannesburg's creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing innercity

South Africa, Jan. 2 -- Yet, while many avoid the inner city or speak only of its decline, the creative and cultural practitioners of Johannesburg never left. In fact, artists, architects, fashion des... Read More


How ChatGPT could change the face of advertising, without you even knowing about it

South Africa, Jan. 2 -- Personal messaging is part of a strategy used by advertisers to build a more intense relationship with consumers. It often consists of pop-up adverts or follow-up emails remind... Read More


Acknowledging loud: Defining the next era of luxury growth

South Africa, Dec. 31 -- In many European markets, understated luxury dominates. Logos are discreet, craftsmanship is coded, and recognition is reserved for those already fluent in the language of bel... Read More


Netflix gives African film a platform - but the cultural price is high

South Africa, Dec. 30 -- Wunpini Fatimata Mohammed, Cornell University Finally, west Africa's creativity and brilliance would be formally recognised on the world stage. Netflix Naija's purpose was to... Read More


Understanding alcohol consumption patterns to identify growth opportunities

South Africa, Dec. 30 -- This week-long spending spike represents a critical commercial window where understanding consumer behaviour, preferences and purchasing patterns can separate market leaders f... Read More


Tsotsi star's house, bought with lottery funds, frozen by Special Tribunal

South Africa, Dec. 29 -- The money came from a R15m grant to the Presley Chweneyagae Foundation via the Southern African Youth Movement (SAYM).The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant was intende... Read More


Cammy Msimango on finding her footing in South Africa's fast-moving digital newsroom

South Africa, Dec. 24 -- Entering a newsroom midway through the year is rarely easy. For Cammy Msimango, a multimedia journalist at MDNtv, joining in September 2025 meant adapting quickly to tight dea... Read More


KFC's home-home campaign highlights urban vs rural life in Africa

South Africa, Dec. 24 -- Contrast In Kenya, visiting the rural areas is called "going to Shagz," and there are a bunch of other vernac expressions for it. The culture clash of going home is a hilario... Read More


A bold new chapter for iconic brand Schweppes

South Africa, Dec. 24 -- The world's first sparkling drink and a symbol of sophistication since 1783, this innovation comes at a time when South Africans, alongside millions worldwide, are rethinking ... Read More