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The ninth edition of VML’s Tomorrow’s Commerce report looks to shopper behaviour in 2026 and far beyond. The big take-out? Technology isn’t slowing down, but the humans are rebelling (Image supplied)

#BizTrends2026 | VML’s Tomorrow’s Commerce: Technology isn’t slowing down but the humans are rebelling

By VML 28 Jan 2026

CES, an eclectic mix of conceptual dreams and consumer-ready tech that shows where the world might be heading (Source: © Zamani Sahudi )

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Godfrey Parkin, CEO of Britefire and of Angaza.

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#BizTrends2019: The rise of new broadcasting business models in Africa

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#BizTrends2019: 4 niche e-commerce stores driving innovation in online shopping

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#BizTrends2019: Africa's new creative direction

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Tseliso Rangaka, ECD of Ogilvy and chairman of the Loeries.

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Tseliso Rangaka 9 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Business excellence in Africa relies on customer centricity

#BizTrends2019: Business excellence in Africa relies on customer centricity

Sarina de Beer 9 Jan 2019

Global trendspotter, Marian Salzman.

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Marian Salzman 8 Jan 2019

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#BizTrends2019: The state we are in

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#BizTrends2019: A new golden age of OOH media in Africa

#BizTrends2019: A new golden age of OOH media in Africa

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#BizTrends2019: 4 Tech trends to watch for in 2019

#BizTrends2019: 4 Tech trends to watch for in 2019

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#BizTrends2019: Africa - The optimist's view

#BizTrends2019: Africa - The optimist's view

Andrew Skipper 7 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: The future of learning in relation to disruptive innovations

#BizTrends2019: The future of learning in relation to disruptive innovations

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4 trends shaping the future of TV and entertainment

4 trends shaping the future of TV and entertainment

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5 PR trends to look forward to in 2019

5 PR trends to look forward to in 2019

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2019 Content trends

2019 Content trends

Dale Ferreira 13 Dec 2018

Publishers continue to hone their strategies around native advertising

Publishers continue to hone their strategies around native advertising

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BizTrendsLIVE! January 2019 speaker line up

BizTrendsLIVE! January 2019 speaker line up

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#ATFexpo2018: How to localise global trends for the SA consumer - Part 1

#ATFexpo2018: How to localise global trends for the SA consumer - Part 1

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#MarketingFridays: Tapping into the African consumer

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