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“Our third quarter results show further sequential improvement in LFL growth, in line with our expectations," says Cindy Rose, CEO WPP (Image source@ WPP

Advertising

WPP's Q3 results: Disciplined execution to return to growth in 2027

8 hours

The Motion Creative Summit 2026, which took place recently in Nairobi, Kenya, addressed creators from Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria (Image supplied)

Digital

Summit explores how African creatives can monetise their work

12 hours

Primedia merges content and technology, ushering in a new era of audience engagement

Radio & Audio

Primedia merges content and technology, ushering in a new era of audience engagement

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 21 Oct 2026

Style ID Africa releases Creator Journal Module 3: Beyond the Content

Education

Style ID Africa releases Creator Journal Module 3: Beyond the Content

Issued by Style ID 15 Oct 2026

WPP has announced that Tyler Turnbull will join the company as CEO of WPP Creative in early 2027(Image source: @ WPP

Advertising

McCann global CEO appointed CEO of WPP Creative

13 Oct 2026

Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards unveil final nominees

Social Media

Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards unveil final nominees

12 Oct 2026

PMI launches free course for aspiring entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship

PMI launches free course for aspiring entrepreneurs

9 Oct 2026

Dentsu Africa Pulse | The easy part is over

Marketing

Dentsu Africa Pulse | The easy part is over

Issued by Dentsu 9 Oct 2026

#TikTok360Event | South African creators could win big as TikTok One rolls out

Social Media

#TikTok360Event | South African creators could win big as TikTok One rolls out

Evan-Lee Courie 29 Sep 2026

Net 75% of marketers plan to increase investment in AI visibility, including ads

Media

Net 75% of marketers plan to increase investment in AI visibility, including ads

Issued by Kantar 29 Sep 2026

TikTok One is now live in South Africa. Pictured: US beauty and lifestyle influencers: Charlotte Palermino, Toni Bravo, Cyrus Veyssi, Golloria George(Image source@ WWD

Social Media

The creator economy shifts from influence to infrastructure: Why marketers need to pay attention

Roonie Mutsinze 25 Sep 2026

Beyond likes: Dentsu School of Influence brings one big week to Cape Town

Digital

Beyond likes: Dentsu School of Influence brings one big week to Cape Town

Issued by Dentsu 25 Sep 2026

WPP has launched Devon’s Point, the first facility of its kind launched by a marketing services company in the UK (Image supplied)

Production

Growing the creator economy: WPP's flagship production hub opens in East London

23 Sep 2026

While others talk, dentsu builds creators

Education

While others talk, dentsu builds creators

Issued by Dentsu 17 Sep 2026

Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 unveils full programme

Artificial Intelligence

Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 unveils full programme

Issued by Mann Made 14 Sep 2026

Style ID Africa launches official WhatsApp channel for creators

Social Media

Style ID Africa launches official WhatsApp channel for creators

Issued by Style ID 27 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Meet Esmie, the bargain-hunter behind The Fab Cheapskate

Fashion

#WomensMonth | Meet Esmie, the bargain-hunter behind The Fab Cheapskate

Chloe Posthumus 21 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Pepkor's Konaye Dlatu: Leaving an impact

Retail Marketing

#WomensMonth | Pepkor's Konaye Dlatu: Leaving an impact

Evan-Lee Courie 20 Aug 2026

Humanz appoints new country manager for South Africa

Artificial Intelligence

Humanz appoints new country manager for South Africa

20 Aug 2026

Fame Week Africa 2026 unveils programme centred on creative economy growth

Film & Cinematography

Fame Week Africa 2026 unveils programme centred on creative economy growth

12 Aug 2026

The 2026 Content Creator Awards have officially unveiled this year's nominees (Image supplied)

Social Media

2026 Content Creator Award nominees unveiled

12 Aug 2026

Kgomotso Masebuko lands Dentsu Influence internship and FoneYam partnership

Marketing

Kgomotso Masebuko lands Dentsu Influence internship and FoneYam partnership

Issued by Dentsu 11 Aug 2026

Creative Circle Full Circle 2026 | When AI panic subsides

Cannes Lions

Creative Circle Full Circle 2026 | When AI panic subsides

Terry Levin 11 Aug 2026

Afda continues to shape the future of the creative economy

Higher Education

Afda continues to shape the future of the creative economy

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 12 Aug 2026

Sound On Africa (SOA) has launched an
intercontinental network built to connect brands with vetted creators across Africa, starting in Kenya (Image source: © 123rf )

Social Media

Africa's first dedicated creator intercontinental network launches in Kenya

7 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | You make the space; don't wait for the industry to make space for you

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | You make the space; don't wait for the industry to make space for you

6 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Tshegofatso Stone: From creator to communicator

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Tshegofatso Stone: From creator to communicator

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | The Artscape's Marlene le Roux on leading with inclusion, compassion and courage

Theatre

#WomensMonth | The Artscape's Marlene le Roux on leading with inclusion, compassion and courage

Evan-Lee Courie 5 Aug 2026

Jarred Trembath to lead Influential

Marketing

Jarred Trembath to lead Influential

4 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Building businesses where creativity, culture and impact converge

Retail Marketing

#WomensMonth | Building businesses where creativity, culture and impact converge

Evan-Lee Courie 3 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Nadia Jaftha on pushing SA’s creator economy from influence to ownership

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Nadia Jaftha on pushing SA’s creator economy from influence to ownership

Evan-Lee Courie 5 Aug 2026

Nonhle Thema on 94.7. Source: YouTube.

Branding

What Nonhle Thema’s story reveals about the Creator Economy’s redemption problem

Lerato Motloung 30 Jul 2026

Content Creator Awards jury announced

Social Media

Content Creator Awards jury announced

23 Jul 2026

African filmmakers launch AfriVerts to tap booming mobile drama market

Film

African filmmakers launch AfriVerts to tap booming mobile drama market

22 Jul 2026

Dentsu School of Influence graduates new wave of business-ready creators

Social Media

Dentsu School of Influence graduates new wave of business-ready creators

Issued by Dentsu 14 Jul 2026

IShowSpeed to lead YouTube-Fifa creator match

Streaming

IShowSpeed to lead YouTube-Fifa creator match

10 Jul 2026

Image source: rawpixel –

Education

Why SA needs to elevate entrepreneurship education from 'optional' to 'mainstream'

Nancy Dusani 3 Jul 2026

Mr Price launches first co-created collection with social influencer Sphokuhle

Retail Marketing

Mr Price launches first co-created collection with social influencer Sphokuhle

26 Jun 2026

The Content Creator Awards have extended their entry deadline (Image supplied)

Social Media

Content Creator Awards deadline extended; R10k prize for automotive winner

25 Jun 2026

Mzansi’s creator economy has a barrier problem. FoneYam is removing it

Digital

Mzansi’s creator economy has a barrier problem. FoneYam is removing it

Issued by Dentsu 23 Jun 2026

AI influencer, Lil Miquela. Source:

Artificial Intelligence

Real or AI? 6 ways to tell who’s behind the screen

18 Jun 2026

TikTok Live is open. Your customer is inside. So where are you?

Social Media

TikTok Live is open. Your customer is inside. So where are you?

Runyararo Mutsinze 12 Jun 2026

#Newsmaker | Murat Gebeceli: Sony MEA's new marketing director

Marketing

#Newsmaker | Murat Gebeceli: Sony MEA's new marketing director

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Jun 2026

In the lead up to Cannes Lions 2026, Special Effects Media South Africa's Victoria Oyeboade says African brands need ecosystems, not just endorsements (Image supplied)

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | The Lions creators reality check: Why African brands need ecosystems

Victoria Oyeboade 3 Jun 2026

Style ID Africa expands Creator Journal with the release of Module 2

Education

Style ID Africa expands Creator Journal with the release of Module 2

Issued by Style ID 2 Jun 2026

Ex-TikTok and L’Oréal Luxe CMO Deshnie Govender launches culture Studio 545

Marketing

Ex-TikTok and L’Oréal Luxe CMO Deshnie Govender launches culture Studio 545

Issued by Studio 545 1 Jun 2026

V&A Waterfront builds on Makers Landing with new maker entrepreneur hub

Entrepreneurship

V&A Waterfront builds on Makers Landing with new maker entrepreneur hub

29 May 2026

The authenticity imperative: What FMCG brands need from marketing talent in 2026

Retail Marketing

The authenticity imperative: What FMCG brands need from marketing talent in 2026

Issued by Afrizan 29 May 2026