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Machine_, a creative solutions agency, has clinched Best Internal Email at the 2025 You Mailed It Email Marketing Awards for its 'Earth Hour' email campaign. This marks the second consecutive year the agency has taken home the accolade — cementing its position as a leader in purpose-driven internal communication.
Cell C has reaffirmed its commitment to providing customers with access to South Africa's leading networks, following the Advertising Regulatory Board's (ARB) recent ruling.
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has announced that the 2025 <i>Intellectual Property Journalists' Awards</i> is now open for entries.
South African Rugby has announced that its partnership with the Freddy Hirsch Group (FHG) has been renewed for four more years, while the agreement has been expanded to include all of South Africa's national rugby teams.
After more than a decade of shaping strategy, creativity and media effectiveness at heed, Michelle Randall has officially announced her departure from the business.
4 Paws and a Tale Rescue in Scottburgh, alongside the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, has announced that, due to harsh weather conditions, the burden on local animal welfare organisations caring for the region's most vulnerable pets intentsifies.
With the staggering unemployment rate, Taking Care of Business (TCB) — previously known as The Clothing Bank — has announced that its Enterprise Development programmes, which train South Africans to become self-employed, are filling an essential gap.
The Street Store, which has been growing globally for 11 years and has clothed more than a million people around the world, has announced the launch of a familiar media convention to land a powerful, resonant message with South African consumers.
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) South Africa has announced the 2025 Bookmark Awards finalists, marking the start of the second round of judging to honour the most impactful digital work shaping South Africa's creative future.
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