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African Gen Z on the rise in the global influence economy

Youth Month

African Gen Z on the rise in the global influence economy

Issued by Dentsu 12 Jun 2025

Ntokozo Nhlanhla, executive creative director, Digitas Liquorice says the creator economy is Africa’s chance to leapfrog into a new era of influence, where creators set global trends (Image supplied)

Digital

The next global marketing frontier: Africa’s creator economy

Ntokozo Nhlanhla 12 May 2025

Enter Fame Week Africa's 2025 Inclusive Lens Awards

Film

Enter Fame Week Africa's 2025 Inclusive Lens Awards

29 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf A new report by the IAB South Africa, SA Content Creator Charter and the Influencer Marketing Perceptions Report examines the challenges and the massive untapped opportunities that exist in this market and has identified six trends

Digital

IAB SA: 6 key trends impacting influencer marketing

Casey Mantle,Dashni Vilakazi,Jolene Roelofse & Sanesh Maharaj 17 Apr 2025

Art is closing the cultural gap between Africa and Abu Dhabi

Art

Art is closing the cultural gap between Africa and Abu Dhabi

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak 15 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa, asks, while TV licences are outdated, is a streaming levy the right fix?

TV

The TV licence is dead! Long live the streaming levy - or not?

Leslie Adams 17 Mar 2025

Fame Shorts Film Festival calls for submissions for 2025 edition

Film

Fame Shorts Film Festival calls for submissions for 2025 edition

18 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

Markets & Investment

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

Lindsey Schutters 3 Feb 2025

Exclusive: Kaye-Ann Williams to lead Netflix's African scripted content team

Streaming

Exclusive: Kaye-Ann Williams to lead Netflix's African scripted content team

24 Jan 2025

Special Effects Media SA's Casey Mantle new chair of the IAB SA Influencer Marketing Committee for 2025

Digital

Special Effects Media SA's Casey Mantle new chair of the IAB SA Influencer Marketing Committee for 2025

10 Jan 2025

Charity Ekezie dispels myths about Africa on social media. Source: Instagram.

Social Media

Nigerian TikTok star Charity Ekezie uses hilarious skits to dispel ignorance about Africa

Rowland Chukwuemeka Amaefula 2 Jan 2025

How to stand out in a sea of influencers

Marketing

How to stand out in a sea of influencers

Issued by Dentsu 12 Dec 2024

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Social Media

#YearOnTikTok 2024: Celebrating African culture, connection and creativity

6 Dec 2024

Graham Cruikshanks, "This is Africa: Distinctiveness is our super power"

Branding

Graham Cruikshanks, "This is Africa: Distinctiveness is our super power"

Graham Cruikshanks 19 Nov 2024

Who wants to be an influencer? Why influencing is rapidly becoming a mainstream career in SA

Social Media

Who wants to be an influencer? Why influencing is rapidly becoming a mainstream career in SA

Issued by Dentsu 29 Oct 2024

8 Cannes Lions! Insights from working on a global award-winning campaign

Advertising

8 Cannes Lions! Insights from working on a global award-winning campaign

Issued by Neto+Shookan 23 Oct 2024

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Digital

IAB South Africa collaborates with ARB to launch the first Content Creator Charter

11 Oct 2024

Urban Brew Studios marks 6 years in Ferndale, celebrates commitment to innovative African productions

Production

Urban Brew Studios marks 6 years in Ferndale, celebrates commitment to innovative African productions

Issued by Urban Brew Studios 3 Oct 2024

South Africans down under take centre stage at Saica’s Australia Awards

Accounting & Auditing

South Africans down under take centre stage at Saica’s Australia Awards

Issued by SAICA 1 Oct 2024

The K-wave hits SA as appetite for K-ontent grows says Eloiuse Kelly, Viu SA country head

Streaming

The K-wave hits SA as appetite for K-ontent grows says Eloiuse Kelly, Viu SA country head

13 Sep 2024

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Social Media

#TikTokDiscoverYourself campaign celebrates local talent and innovation

21 Aug 2024

Source: © Content Creator Awards The DStv Content Creator Awards have introduced a Pan-African Creator Award for creators across the continet

Digital

The DStv Content Creator Awards' Pan-African Creator Award

6 Jun 2024

Social Media

The battle over TikTok: What lies ahead for South African creators?

Nick Corbett 22 Apr 2024

Media

Vivendi's Canal+ makes firm offer to buy rest of MultiChoice

Nqobile Dludla 8 Apr 2024

Animation School selects Honoris as its partner for expansion

Education

Animation School selects Honoris as its partner for expansion

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 24 Nov 2023

Durban FilmMart calls for live action projects in development

Film

Durban FilmMart calls for live action projects in development

24 Nov 2023

Podcasts

Dis-Chem launches health podcast

2 Nov 2023

#LevelUpAfrica paves the way to growing the creator economy in SA

Lifestyle

#LevelUpAfrica paves the way to growing the creator economy in SA

3 Oct 2023

How African content creators can protect themselves from content piracy

Media

How African content creators can protect themselves from content piracy

Chola Makgamathe, Issued by MultiChoice 22 Sep 2023

IMC Conference

#NedbankIMC2023 - Mzamo Xala: An African-focused future

Danette Breitenbach 19 Sep 2023

Achieving world-class African animation through continental cross-collaboration

Film & Cinematography

Achieving world-class African animation through continental cross-collaboration

Danette Breitenbach 31 Aug 2023

The top 5 consequences of content piracy in the entertainment industry

Media

The top 5 consequences of content piracy in the entertainment industry

Issued by MultiChoice 3 Aug 2023

South Africa needs a comprehensive, multifaceted strategy to curb the economic impact of piracy

Media

South Africa needs a comprehensive, multifaceted strategy to curb the economic impact of piracy

Chola Makgamathe, Issued by MultiChoice 24 Jul 2023

Communities must be educated on intellectual property rights

Streaming

Communities must be educated on intellectual property rights

Chola Makgamathe, Issued by MultiChoice 18 Jul 2023

Source © fabio formaggio We need to shift the narrative of the African continent says Christine McKeown, creative group head, Razor PR

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Changing Africa's reputation. PR agencies are you game?

Danette Breitenbach 31 May 2023

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: African content takes centre stage

Karabo Ledwaba 31 May 2023

Image supplied. The second annual DStv Content Creator Awards is open for entries

Digital

DStv Content Creator Awards 2023 to shine a light on people who make us feel good

5 May 2023

Marketers, we love what you're doing... now you can #DoMore with sponsorship

Marketing & Media

Marketers, we love what you're doing... now you can #DoMore with sponsorship

Issued by Bizcommunity.com 2 May 2023

Animators to offer insights to local creatives

Events

Animators to offer insights to local creatives

26 Apr 2023

Africa Travel Week trends report reveals tourism drivers for 2023

Trends

Africa Travel Week trends report reveals tourism drivers for 2023

5 Apr 2023

The rise and rise of content creators in the world of AI

Online Media

The rise and rise of content creators in the world of AI

Issued by Red & Yellow 4 Apr 2023

Canal+ and Showmax's Spinners nominated for best series at Canneseries

Marketing

Canal+ and Showmax's Spinners nominated for best series at Canneseries

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 3 Apr 2023

Streaming

Spotify celebrates 5 year anniversary in SA with list of most streamed content

14 Mar 2023