Rotary International's District 9350 has announced the launch of an awareness campaign 'ACT4IMPACT'. This campaign has been launched to celebrate 100 years of making a difference in local communities. Rotary International's District 9350, includes over 80 clubs across the Western and Northern Cape of South Africa, Angola, and Namibia.

Ford South Africa has appointed Tarryn Knight as its Head of Marketing, effective Wednesday, 1 January. With nearly two decades of marketing experience for German passenger and commercial vehicle brands, Knight will lead the strategic direction of Ford's marketing communications, events and sponsorships.

Broadsign has unveiled a preview of an artificial intelligence (AI) powered creative categorisation and approval feature coming to its Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising platform at its annual customer summit, Broadcast Connect, in Barcelona, Spain.

Investec has celebrated International Zebra Day by showcasing its popular brand icon with a different kind of zebra crossing. A dazzle of wild zebras appeared to trot across the intersection outside the bank and wealth manager's Sandton offices — thanks to computer-generated imagery (CGI). 

For decades, demand generation followed a familiar script: brands dictated the terms, controlled the narrative and funnelled billions into traditional advertising to capture consumers' attention. But traditional media consumption (like TV viewership) is now in secular decline, says Albert Makoeng, Managing Director of the influencer division at Nfinity Influencer Group.

East Coast Radio (ECR) has announced the 2025 East Coast Radio House + Garden Show under the theme 'fresh spaces. bright living'. The show is set to take place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from Saturday, 28 June to Sunday, 6 July.

Seasonal posts on social media might not be evergreen, but they can help reach wider audiences and introduce them to your brand. Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that is enjoyed globally, so if it is relevant to your brand you can gain a significant amount of traction by posting about it.

FCB Africa has appointed Thumiso Masoha as its new Chief Experience Officer, effective Saturday, 1 February. This move underscores the agency's commitment to facilitating client success, driving business impact and staying ahead in an evolving advertising landscape.

Kaya 959 has announced the appointment of United Stations as its sales partner, effective Saturday, 1 February. The decision follows a closed Request for Proposal (RFP) process, where selected companies were invited to submit proposals.

The rise of the retail industry as a platform for digital advertising marks a significant shift in how brands connect with consumers. As retail evolves beyond traditional brick-and-mortar stores, it has become a hub for digital engagement, offering a rich environment for personalised marketing and real-time consumer interaction, says Kevin Gray, Retail Sales Lead for Accenture, Africa.