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Marcel Swain joins dentsu X to redefine brand engagement in South Africa
March 6, 2025
Dentsu X has appointed Marcel Swain as managing director for South Africa, a strategic move to drive the agency’s expansion across the continent.
Bizcommunity
2025 Effie Awards: Entry dates announced
March 6, 2025
Entries will be accepted from 3 April to 28 May 2025. How to Write a Winning Effie Entry workshop will be held Wednesday, 19 March 2025.
Media Update
Microsoft hangs up on Skype: Service to shut down May 5, 2025
March 6, 2025
Microsoft, which acquired the messaging and calling app 14 years ago, said it will be retiring it from active duty on May 5 to double down on Teams.
Tech Crunch
Controversy erupts over fast food branded desks in school
March 6, 2025
The recent donation of McDonald's-branded "MiDesks" to South African schools has sparked a heated debate.
Bizcommunity
After a decade of magic and success, M&C Saatchi Abel and Nando’s South Africa part ways
March 6, 2025
“M&C Saatchi Abel has been Nando’s above-the-line agency for a decade, and the businesses respect and know each other well,” says Abel.
Media Update
Bizcommunity launches BizTrendsTV
February 27, 2025
Bizcommunity has announced the launch of BizTrendsTV — a first-of-its-kind venture for Bizcommunity's annual trend content.
Media Update
Koert succeeds Barty in Accenture Song’s strategic leadership change in South Africa
February 27, 2025
Accenture Song has announced that, effective immediately, Celeste Koert has been appointed as the new lead, succeeding James Barty, who has been in the role since April 2024.
Bizcommunity
Primedia Studios nabs formats of entrepreneurial reality shows Side Hustlers and Double the Money for South African TV versions
February 27, 2025
SA's Primedia Studios has secured the format rights and will be working with ITV Studios to bring two localised versions of the entrepreneurial reality shows Side Hustlers and Double the Money to South African TV screens.
TV with Thinus
New Gen Conference 2025: Shaping future marketing strategies with technology
February 27, 2025
The New Gen Trends in Marketing and Technology Conference, hosted by the New Gen Awards, will be held on Friday 23 May 2025, at The Venue in Melrose Arch. This event will bring together industry professionals to examine how emerging technologies are shaping the future of marketing strategies.
Bizcommunity
Primedia Out-of-Home appoints Genevieve Coward as Deputy Chief Executive Officer
February 27, 2025
With over a decade of experience in strategy, revenue growth and innovation, Coward has been instrumental in driving Primedia Out-of-Home's commercial success. She starts 1 March.
Media Update

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