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Publicis takes PepsiCo global media role from Omnicom’s OMD
September 7, 2026
The appointment makes Publicis PepsiCo’s exclusive lead global media partner across more than 200 markets, with the new model bringing media strategy, planning, activation, connected identity and technology under one structure, supported by AI and data.
Bizcommunity
New channel for DStv rival in South Africa
September 7, 2026
eMedia has announced the addition of eXplore to the Openview channel offering, effective Tuesday, 1 September 2026, to replace a channel it is dropping from the platform. According to the broadcaster, eXplore will provide viewers with a new source of wildlife, survival, real-life mystery, and true-crime programming.
MyBroadband
SA online retail races to R159bn as growth accelerates
September 7, 2026
South Africa’s online retail sector is expected to reach R159 billion in sales by the end of 2026, with online retail expected to grow by 22.5%.
IT Web
ChatGPT Ads hits $1bn revenue run rate
September 7, 2026
OpenAI says ChatGPT Ads has reached a $1bn annualised revenue run rate less than 200 days after launching, as the platform expands its advertising offering beyond the US.
Bizcommunity
DOOH is rewriting the rules of game day
September 7, 2026
Brands can leverage game-day excitement without the cost of traditional sports sponsorships.
The Media Online
What happens to agency fees when AI halves the hours?
August 31, 2026
CMOs should ask what they are paying for: hours and headcount, or outcomes and value?
The Media Online
MTN has formed a new company
August 31, 2026
MTN Group has formed a new company, Africa Data Hub Holding Limited, following a strategic partnership with an undisclosed United Arab Emirates–backed data centre investment platform.
MyBroadband
Ask Africa Orange Index 2026 achieves 96.7 decision grade trust score
August 31, 2026
The 2026 Ask Africa Orange Index™ dataset has achieved an overall trust score of 96.7, earning decision grade certification following a rigorous quality assurance and data integrity process designed to ensure that only validated interviews inform the final customer experience benchmark.
Bizcommunity
The new front page of TV: Where the viewing journey begins
August 31, 2026
Brands can own the viewing journey without owning content rights, as shown by a South African retailer that reached rugby fans on the home screen before a major match.
The Media Online
SoundInsights and Mediamark launch new audience intelligence solution for brands
August 31, 2026
Kagiso Connect's leading research media house, SoundInsights, and award-winning multi-channel sales house Mediamark, have joined forces to deliver a comprehensive solution that helps brands better decode consumer behaviour, media effectiveness and business impact.
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