Winning a Bookmark isn't just about making excellent work — it's also about how you position the work in your submission. Whether you're a first-time entrant or a seasoned pro, Tilesh Bhaga, Creative Director of Digital and Innovation at VML South Africa, provides guidelines that can help turn your great work into award-winning work. 

The Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai), in partnership with Beautiful Destinations, has launched the Beautiful Destinations Academy, Powered by Dubai — a professional development initiative aimed at setting new, global benchmarks for travel content creation and meeting the rising demand for marketing talent within the tourism sector.

SuperSport and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have reached an agreement that will see SuperSport broadcasting the African Schools Football Championships 2025. The tournament will be played in Ghana from Wednesday, 23 to Saturday, 26 April. 

Mdzananda Animal Clinic has invited animal lovers and philanthropists to its second annual Mdzananda Animal Clinic Gala Dinner and Auction. Taking place on Friday, 10 May, at 18:30 at the Two Oceans Aquarium, this event is in support of the animals of Khayelitsha.

In honour of World Book Day on Wednesday, 23 April, Thanda, a non-profit dedicated to improving childhood education in rural communities, has highlighted its work in tackling the root cause of educational disparities — literacy. 

After six years, Mediatech Africa has announced its return in 2026. The trade show for AV, broadcast and live event tech returns from Wednesday, 3 to Friday, 5 June 2026, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec). 

We've all felt it — internally and externally. It's the growing trend where ownership is diluted, responsibilities are blurred and successes and failures are often orphaned. This is a problem that, I believe, knows no geographical boundary. It is a problem that is unfolding across global markets, says Bradly Howland, CEO of Alkemi Collective. 

Collaboration between the creative and client service teams is vital. Striking the right balance between creative freedom and brand limitations requires mutual understanding, deliberate strategy and clear communication, say Matte BLK's Senior Art Director, Thato Moatlhodi and Group Account Director, Fredine Swigelaar. 

Being an influencer is probably one of the most misunderstood careers — and yes, it is a career. However, it is not all glitz and glam, Saads Abrahams from media update is sharing the pros and cons of being an influencer.

Red Ribbon Communications has announced the permanent appointment of William Horne as its content strategist, as well as the newly established Division Head of its Insights arm — a move that entrenches the agency's focus on data-led, thought leadership-driven tech PR.