Actress and TV personality Nomzamo Mbatha has joined forces with Africanbank. Mbatha, who has international acclaim in Hollywood films and recently graced local TV in Shaka Ilembe, will enter a partnership with the bank that encompasses brand ambassadorship and a commercial element leading to the launch of an 'Empower Her' account. 

Tea… the jack of all trades when it comes to warm beverages. We all have different reasons for enjoying a cup or keeping multiple kinds of tea in our homes at any given moment. For some, it is a staple and for others, it is an occasional comfort. For PRs, it is a masterclass in public relations.

Worldcom OOH, a company specialised in OOH at a global level, has announced its incorporation into the IAA, the International Advertising Association, which is recognised as the most influential network of marketing and communications professionals in the world. 

Litha Communications has announced its selection as the preferred agency for Brand SA, IRBA and SAICA to oversee the development of their 2023 / 2024 annual reports.

The 25^th edition of the PRISMS has announced that the 2024 awards will take place in Cape Town and will, for the first time, be a two-day event. Planned events include workshops, skills development seminars and knowledge sharing, culminating in the awards ceremony. 

Mediamark Digital has announced its partnership with an in-game audio advertising offering Odeeo. The duo will introduce South African brands to a way of connecting with audiences through audio. 

The One Show has announced that agencies and brands across five countries in the Middle East and Africa were awarded five Silver Pencils, four Bronze and 52 Merits in The One Show 2024. Ogilvy South Africa Cape Town led the region with five Silver Pencils and three Merits.

When starting my research to write this article, I had what I thought was a good enough understanding of meme marketing; but upon reading additional articles, watching videos on YouTube and listening to podcasts, I slowly discovered there is more to the satirical images and videos that flood our feeds today, says Angus Hamilton-Morris, client service director at DarkMatter Marketing. 

H&M South Africa has announced that it has donated R1-million to local non-profit organisation SA Harvest, helping fund its mission to end hunger in the country. This contribution will empower SA Harvest to extend its impact and support in distributing nutritious meals to vulnerable individuals, families and communities facing food insecurity.

MiWay Blink has announced a brand refresh that sees the insurer change its name to Blink by MiWay, together with a refreshed visual identity. The rebrand coincides with MiWay Blink's third anniversary and points to both the success and evolution of the brand in a relatively short space.