Key Takeaways
• Bermuda is the most expensive place to live in
the world in 2026, with prices 23.5% higher than
New York City.
• Switzerland leads Europe, while Singapore is
the most expensive in Asia.
It doesn’t look like traditional advertising. It isn’t influencer seeding. And it doesn’t rely on paid media in the usual sense. Instead, clipping is reshaping how brands achieve scale and performance by distributing short-form video through native, creator-driven content, guaranteeing reach while staying invisible to the audience as “marketing.”
This review is largely aimed at closing loopholes that are being exploited by bad actors, with BEE increasingly becoming associated with cronyism and corruption. The department also aims to determine whether existing BEE legislation has led to greater participation in the formal economy, or whether the benefits are going to a select few.
Musicians from Sabrina Carpenter to mgk appeared in ads for everything from chips to cellphones and beyond.
In 2026, brands that will resonate with Gen Z will be those willing to stand for something, even if it costs them something.
For the 15th year, Havas Media Network has retained its media assignment for Hyundai Motor Group after a review, the companies confirmed late yesterday.
Reputation, the study suggests, is now shaped as much by delivery and peer credibility as by visibility.
In an era where 80% of senior leadership teams lack alignment on digital strategy, dentsu sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is doubling down on its ‘Growth Transformation’ mission. We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ansa Leighton-Buys and Matthew Landon to our Business Transformation (BX SSA) division.
As South Africa’s e-commerce landscape continues to mature, 2026 is shaping up to be a year defined by keener value expectations, mobile-first behaviour and experience-led shopping.
Southeast Asia’s eCommerce economy is booming, but cart abandonment remains a major challenge. Despite the region’s internet economy nearing US$330 billion by 2025, Asia Pacific records some of the world’s highest abandonment rates at 75%–87%, well above the global average of 70%.