The ten-episode After the Bell series generated more than 2.3-million views on Buka Africa's TikTok channel, with followers growing from zero to more than 12 000 in only one month. These numbers are catching the attention of advertisers and marketers looking for alternatives to reach audiences in increasingly crowded digital advertising environments.

The new agency, which is expected to launch next month with a new name and brand identity, will bring together the capabilities of both networks under a single global organisation. Combined, the business is expected to oversee approximately US$9.1 billion in annual billings

"We've never measured our success simply by the campaigns we've delivered or the revenue we've generated. We've measured it by whether we've built a commercial model that leaves universities stronger than we found them. The R25-million is important, but it isn't the whole story.” says Campus Media Founder Dave McKenzie.

Marketing is operating in an age of abundance. Today’s consumers face more content and choices than they have the attention or means to manage. AI agents are emerging as fundamental tools to help consumers cut through the noise and make decisions faster. New research by PHD in partnership with Warc reveals how quickly they are reshaping the customer journey.

As an eMedia platform, Openview Stream says it aims to extend the group's entertainment ecosystem beyond traditional broadcasting, delivering premium live television and streaming content free to audiences across Africa.

Ster-Kinekor chief marketing officer Lynne Wylie said the opening weekend was the biggest IMAX had seen since The Avengers: Infinity War in 2018, and The Avengers: Endgame and The Lion King in 2019.

From the rise of agency-owned AI platforms to the resilience of independent agencies and the growing importance of human creativity, several clear trends emerged, Johanna McDowell tells Glenda Nevill.

Stats SA said the main contributor to the increases was transport, up 12.7% year-on-year, accounting for 1.7 percentage points. Petrol and fuel prices rose rapidly following the United States attacks on Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, where around 30% of the world’s oil flows.

SABC 1's Generations: The Legacy will move to a new 20:30 timeslot from 27 July, marking the first time the Generations brand has changed its weekday slot since the soap debuted in 1994.

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi has warned that "digital-first" must not become "digital-only", as he addressed digital exclusion and the erosion of public trust at the recent Social Media Summit for Government in Johannesburg.