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The Human ‘X-FACTOR’ in AI-Driven Marketing
By: Jhene Nel, Divisional Head of Sales at Webfluential A few years ago, as whispers of artificial intelligence (AI) began permeating the marketing sector, there was a palpable buzz. Part excitement, part scepticism. Across industry gatherings and in hushed conference calls, professionals half-joked about AI potentially rendering traditional skills redundant. However, as we ventured into […]
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VML South Africa and Vodacom are parting ways. The announcement comes in the wake of a scheduled pitch process that took place as the contract between the two companies neared completion. The announcement marks the conclusion of a successful partnership during which Vodacom enjoyed unprecedented marketing success with a series of high-profile campaigns that aligned […]
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Vodacom SA appoints Ogilvy SA as its Integrated Lead Partner Agency
Vodacom South Africa is proud to announce that Ogilvy South Africa has been appointed as the Integrated lead agency to deliver integrated through-the-line marketing services, with effect 1 August 2024. Commenting on the appointment of Ogilvy South Africa, Andisa Ntsubane, Managing Executive of Brand, Marketing and Communications at Vodacom said, “Aligned to our operational cadence, […]
Continue readingMore TagThe World’s Most Effective Marketers are announced
Effie Worldwide has today announced the 2023 Effie Index® (effieindex.com), the 13th annual ranking of the companies behind the world’s most effective marketing initiatives. FMCG/CPG, fast food and beverage companies dominated this year’s rankings, with 3 out of the Top 5 Most Effective Brands being QSRs. AB InBev and McDonald’s demonstrate their dedication to effectiveness […]
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Nedbank’s We’re for Africa campaign celebrates innovation through AI
African excellence is taking its rightful spot on the global stage as the continent’s development and prosperity continue to accelerate. Nedbank’s We’re for Africa campaign celebrates this excellence and exemplifies it through its innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI). The group is shaping communities through initiatives that support economic empowerment, environmental conservation, and community development. […]
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Effie SA Hosts Dialogue on AI’s Impact on Marketing Effectiveness
Effie South Africa recently hosted a groundbreaking dialogue featuring a panel of leading advertising executives and industry experts. The dialogue focused on the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and the broader agency-client ecosystem. Under the theme “From Disruption to Creation: AI’s Impact on the Agency-Client Ecosystem,” the dialogue […]
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Effie South Africa Extends 2024 Deadline
The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) and Effie Awards South Africa have extended the deadline to enter this year’s programme and are calling on South African agencies, clients, media partners and start-ups to submit their Effie Awards entries before the final extended deadline on Thursday 13th June. “We understand how demanding agency life can […]
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Airport Ads®, part of the Provantage family of companies, has announced the extension of its exclusive airport advertising rights at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) – the gateway to the world’s most iconic game reserve, the Kruger National Park, the Blyde River Canyon, ancient caves and many scenic and heritage attractions. Airport Ads has held […]
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The ACA Announces 2024/25 Board of Directors
The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) South Africa is pleased to announce the new Board of Directors for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The industry leaders responsible for overseeing the ACA’s commitment to the marketing and communication industry’s transformation, self-regulation, ethics promotion, advocacy, and global guidance, among others, for members, were elected at the 77th […]
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