Global network | Bizcommunity

Global network | Bizcommunity

News

WPP's new leadership appointmetns include Laurent Ezekiel as global CEO of Ogilvy, Devika Bulchandani as COO and Laurent Ezekiel as Global CEO of Ogilvy
Floriane Tripolino was named CEO of WPP Open X, dedicated to The Coca-Cola Company (Image supplied)

Advertising

WPP announces key global leadership appointments

1 hour

New editor in chief for American Vogue

Magazines

New editor in chief for American Vogue

2 days

Gibs celebrates Harvard Business Impact partnership with landmark contribution to global case study pedagogy

Higher Education

Gibs celebrates Harvard Business Impact partnership with landmark contribution to global case study pedagogy

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 3 days

Global air cargo rebounds with 5.5% boost as Asia-Pacific dominates

Cargo & Storage

Global air cargo rebounds with 5.5% boost as Asia-Pacific dominates

1 Sep 2025

The women of Tutor Doctor: Shaping South Africa’s education future

Primary & Secondary Education

The women of Tutor Doctor: Shaping South Africa’s education future

Issued by Tutor Doctor 27 Aug 2025

South Africans kick off festive shopping earlier each year

Sales

South Africans kick off festive shopping earlier each year

21 Aug 2025

From shelf to screen: dentsu SA leads South Africa’s retail media revolution

Media

From shelf to screen: dentsu SA leads South Africa’s retail media revolution

Daniel Malan, Issued by Dentsu 20 Aug 2025

From vineyard to victory: Fine Wine Awards announces 2025 Trophy winners

Food & Wine

From vineyard to victory: Fine Wine Awards announces 2025 Trophy winners

Issued by DNA Brand Architects 11 Aug 2025

Sam Gqomo says PR is shaping society, and it’s about time (Photo Credit: Khanya Mpahlwa)

PR & Communications

#WPRD2025 | Sam Gqomo: PR is shaping society, it’s about time

Sam Gqomo 31 Jul 2025

UP named first UN University Hub in Africa and Global South

Higher Education

UP named first UN University Hub in Africa and Global South

Issued by University of Pretoria 29 Jul 2025

Veuve Clicquot crowns SA’s top women entrepreneurs

Awards

Veuve Clicquot crowns SA’s top women entrepreneurs

28 Jul 2025

BMW spotlights R4.2bn EV drive at Rosslyn during Ramaphosa visit

Manufacturing & Parts

BMW spotlights R4.2bn EV drive at Rosslyn during Ramaphosa visit

24 Jul 2025

Richfield launches new Fortinet Cybersecurity Certifications

Higher Education

Richfield launches new Fortinet Cybersecurity Certifications

Issued by Richfield 17 Jul 2025

Turkish Airlines, Airlink partner for Africa expansion

Travel

Turkish Airlines, Airlink partner for Africa expansion

15 Jul 2025

Nigerian executive joins ICC's global marketing commission leadership

Advertising

Nigerian executive joins ICC's global marketing commission leadership

9 Jul 2025

CBS Group joins HLB International

Financial Services

CBS Group joins HLB International

Issued by CBS Group 2 Jul 2025

IPRN celebrates 30 years with Convention in Porto and the headquarters move to Brussels

PR & Communications

IPRN celebrates 30 years with Convention in Porto and the headquarters move to Brussels

Issued by MANGO-OMC 26 Jun 2025

Southeast Asia's Mr.DIY to open in South Africa

Franchising

Southeast Asia's Mr.DIY to open in South Africa

19 Jun 2025

Air India, Air Mauritius expand codeshare, boosting India-Africa connectivity

Travel

Air India, Air Mauritius expand codeshare, boosting India-Africa connectivity

10 Jun 2025

United expands Africa network with Dakar-Washington route

Travel

United expands Africa network with Dakar-Washington route

2 Jun 2025

Bigger isn’t always better. Here’s why

Advertising

Bigger isn’t always better. Here’s why

Dawn Rowlands, Issued by Dentsu 21 May 2025

Thrive by WHX to debut at World Health Expo Cape Town

Wellness

Thrive by WHX to debut at World Health Expo Cape Town

12 May 2025

Data centre neutrality – hyperscalers and Seacom as the carrier of carriers

Telecoms & Networks

Data centre neutrality – hyperscalers and Seacom as the carrier of carriers

Giovanni da Costa, Issued by Stone 7 May 2025

Google launches 2025 Africa startup accelerator, focusing on AI

SMEs

Google launches 2025 Africa startup accelerator, focusing on AI

22 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

PwC shuts operations in 9 African countries

Bipasha Dey, Kanjyik Ghosh and Harshita Meenaktshi 16 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. CyBe Construction & Contec Australia.

Materials & Equipment

Building the future: Australia's first 3D printed house stands tall

10 Apr 2025

Octagon appoints Struan Campbell as managing director, Futures Sport and Entertainment

Marketing

Octagon appoints Struan Campbell as managing director, Futures Sport and Entertainment

Issued by Octagon 2 Apr 2025

South Africa joins Google's global cloud network with new hub

Cloud

South Africa joins Google's global cloud network with new hub

19 Mar 2025

Dealers

Major Chinese car brand Geely is coming back to South Africa

Imran Salie 17 Mar 2025

Gibs and EFMD partner to elevate learning impact

Higher Education

Gibs and EFMD partner to elevate learning impact

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 14 Mar 2025

DUO Marketing + Communications joins Collectivist as African member agency

Marketing

DUO Marketing + Communications joins Collectivist as African member agency

Issued by DUO Marketing + Communications 14 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied

Travel

Qatar Airways increases flight frequency to multiple global destinations

11 Mar 2025

Ogilvy has strengthened its senior leadership, with the appointment of Ipi Thibedi. Pictured left to right: Pete Case (CEO of Ogilvy), Ipi Thibedi (Group MD), Nkosinathi Biko (Chairman of Board, Ogilvy), Neo Makhele (Chief Strategy Officer), Angela Madlala (Chief People Officer), Graham Vivian (Chief Financial Officer)

Advertising

Ipelegeng (Ipi) Thibedi joins Ogilvy South Africa’s as group managing director

11 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied

Aviation

Air France-KLM expands SA connectivity with CemAir partnership

7 Mar 2025

Female entrepreneurs graduate from WiT Accelerator Programme, 5 walk away with $10,000 seed funding

Tech Startups

Female entrepreneurs graduate from WiT Accelerator Programme, 5 walk away with $10,000 seed funding

7 Mar 2025

Image supplied.

Marketing

The One Club launches Strategic Revelations series to support strategists

5 Mar 2025

Launch of Havas Play in Africa empowers brands across the continent to play in culture

Marketing

Launch of Havas Play in Africa empowers brands across the continent to play in culture

Issued by Havas Johannesburg 18 Feb 2025

Seseki Itsweng named managing director of Octagon Africa

Marketing

Seseki Itsweng named managing director of Octagon Africa

Issued by Octagon 18 Feb 2025

Morning After Island is a Ogilvy Honduras campaign.

Advertising

What is the Ogilvy Network's secret spice?

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Feb 2025

Havas Media Network launches data and technology practice in Africa

Media

Havas Media Network launches data and technology practice in Africa

Issued by Havas Johannesburg 12 Feb 2025

Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

CRM, CX, UX

Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

28 Jan 2025

Source: flok85 via

Logistics & Transport

CILTSA, BBOpEx Solutions sign MoU to transform SA transport

15 Jan 2025

Dentsu Influence launches to transform influencer marketing with AI and data-driven approach

Digital

Dentsu Influence launches to transform influencer marketing with AI and data-driven approach

Issued by Dentsu 17 Dec 2024

Havas Media network launches global e-commerce offering in Africa

Digital

Havas Media network launches global e-commerce offering in Africa

Issued by Havas Johannesburg 3 Dec 2024

Javier Campopiana. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Global creative icon Javier Campopiano to preside over NYF 2025 executive jury

22 Nov 2024

Africa’s Big 7 rebranded as Africa Food Show

Exhibitions & Events

Africa’s Big 7 rebranded as Africa Food Show

18 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Financial Narrative has launched the Financial Narrative Independent Agency Network, a new global network of independent marketing and communications consultancies

PR & Communications

Financial Narrative launches specialist financial services communications consultancy

12 Nov 2024