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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

Advertising

Global ad spend projected to hit $1.16tn, despite economic volatility

12 Jun 2025

Warc research shows that globally, newsbrand ad spend is forecast to fall to $32.3bn this year, a 33.1% decrease from 2019, as hard news stories – from trade wars to armed conflicts – draw audiences but not ad dollars. (Image supplied)

Advertising

Warc: News media struggles as brands favour softer content

16 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf While Global advertising spend is now on course to grow 6.7% this year to $1.15trn, according to a new study from Warc, this is a downgrade of almost one percentage point (pp) from the marketing effectiveness experts’ November forecast

Marketing

Warc study shows growth this year but still downgrade of almost one percentage point

28 Mar 2025

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Radio & Audio

Warc: “Podcasts are having a moment" - but popularity not translating into ad revenue

17 Feb 2025

Source: © 123rf Warc’s The Future of Media 2025 highlights trends in media planning, advertising investments and the media ecosystem

Media

Warc: Media in 2025 - Defined by abundance, driven by algorithms

20 Jan 2025

Albert Makoeng, managing director, influencer division at Nfinity says the rise of creator-led commerce is a profound shift in media consumption (Image supplied)

Media

#BizTrend2025: Nfinity’s Albert Makoeng - The rise of creator-led commerce a profound shift in media consumption

Albert Makoeng 17 Jan 2025

Advertising

Facebook's global ad revenue expected to exceed $100bn

12 Dec 2024

Marketing

Warc finds two-thirds of marketers remain optimistic about 2025 despite budget constraints

9 Dec 2024

Advertising

Global ad spend to top $1trn in 2024 amid rapid digital growth and regulatory challenges

27 Nov 2024

Megan Walker, head of insights and media planning at Ultimate Media says aggregated audience buys and engagement radio drive real marketing results and improve bottom-line ROI (Image supplied)

Radio & Audio

The future of radio advertising: The combination of aggregated audience buys and engagement radio

Megan Walker 25 Nov 2024

Advertising

UK ad spend surpasses £10bn in Q2 2024, driven by digital boom

31 Oct 2024

Media

Ad evolution: Digital overtakes traditional media

22 Oct 2024

First-party data: Your secret weapon for maximising ad returns this peak shopping season

Advertising

First-party data: Your secret weapon for maximising ad returns this peak shopping season

10 Oct 2024

Radio & Audio

Is in-house research holding back African radio evolution?

9 Oct 2024

(Image supplied) The 2024 IAB South Africa Internet Advertising Revenue Report, also known as the Online AdSpend Report, has confirmed the significant expansion of online advertising as forecasted in last year’s report

Digital

IAB Online AdSpend Report: SA's digital ad revenue soars to R17.7bn

27 Sep 2024

The Brave Group launched Forge, an AI platform at the Nedbank IMC (Image supplied)

Artificial Intelligence

Brave Group launches Forge: Integrating AI with human creativity to empowers marketers

19 Sep 2024

Innovating to impact: dentsu leads the way

Digital

Innovating to impact: dentsu leads the way

Issued by Dentsu 29 Aug 2024

Source: © 123rf South Africa's ad market is expected to see 6.0% this year says Warc

Advertising

Warc: SA's admarket to grow 6%, as global ad investment more than doubles

22 Aug 2024

Advertising

Brand safety, signal loss dominate concerns as Warc releases The future of programmatic 2024 report

14 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Schalk Fischer, insurance vertical sales leader at TransUnion South Africa.

Insurance & Actuarial

Data insights drive growth in stagnant insurance sector

Schalk Fischer 1 Aug 2024

Advertising

Gaming's $184bn market undervalued by advertisers, Warc report finds

1 Aug 2024

How local digital agency used its paid media intellect to boost SA's NSRI's coffers

ESG

How local digital agency used its paid media intellect to boost SA's NSRI's coffers

Issued by TDMC 23 Jul 2024

Jacques du Preez appointed to the World Out of Home Organization board

OOH

Jacques du Preez appointed to the World Out of Home Organization board

Issued by Provantage 15 Jul 2024

Revolutionising out-of-home advertising: Tradition meets digital and programmatic pioneering

OOH

Revolutionising out-of-home advertising: Tradition meets digital and programmatic pioneering

Issued by JcDecaux 8 Jul 2024

Outdoor network expands digital rotator network with new site in George

Advertising

Outdoor network expands digital rotator network with new site in George

Issued by Provantage 27 Jun 2024

BusinessTech achieves best-ever Q1 performance in 2024

Advertising

BusinessTech achieves best-ever Q1 performance in 2024

Issued by Broad Media 13 Jun 2024

Rapt Group welcomes Melanie Campbell as partner: group strategy

Advertising

Rapt Group welcomes Melanie Campbell as partner: group strategy

13 Jun 2024

Image supplied. Warc's The Future of Digital Commerce 2024 report highlights e-commerce trends

Digital

4 trends with an outsized impact on e-commerce going forward

7 Jun 2024

Source: © 123rf Social media is the largest channel worldwide for advertising investment according to Warc Media’s latest forecast, Global Ad Trends

Marketing

Warc: Social media reaches new peaks, wields huge influence over how brands reach their audiences

2 May 2024

Outdoor Network’s rotating digital billboard network goes national, maximising ROI for advertisers

OOH

Outdoor Network’s rotating digital billboard network goes national, maximising ROI for advertisers

Issued by Provantage 5 Mar 2024

Walmart to acquire Vizio to accelerate growth of Walmart Connect

Retail

Walmart to acquire Vizio to accelerate growth of Walmart Connect

21 Feb 2024

Image supplied. Geoff Cohen, DYDX addresses the alarming trend in digital advertising; AI-driven fake advertising websites

Digital

#BizTrends2024: Geoff Cohen - The alarming digital trend of AI-driven fake advertising websites

Geoff Cohen 23 Jan 2024

Albert Makoeng is the head of sales at theSALT. Source: Supplied.

Social Media

#BizTrends2024: The influencer gold rush - amping up budgets by 30%

Albert Makoeng 19 Jan 2024

Advertising

Warc report: Advertising spend to double in 2024

18 Jan 2024

Amplifying impact: Audio takes centre stage in captivating consumers

Marketing

Amplifying impact: Audio takes centre stage in captivating consumers

Patricia Saunders, Issued by Mediamark 10 Jan 2024

Source: © 123rf Pierre Cassuto, head of IAB South Africa influencer marketing committee and chief marketing officer at Humanz embraces the power of influencer marketing

Social Media

More than just another #trend: Influencer marketing

Pierre Cassuto 14 Dec 2023

JCDecaux in partnership with VIOOH launches programmatic sales for digital out-of-home in South Africa

OOH

JCDecaux in partnership with VIOOH launches programmatic sales for digital out-of-home in South Africa

Issued by JCDecaux 30 Nov 2023

Retail media networks bring brands closer to consumers; driving ROI

Retail Marketing

Retail media networks bring brands closer to consumers; driving ROI

Odette van Wyk 8 Nov 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 – 2027, released today found that people still enjoy the lean-back experience and the community of TV viewing

Marketing & Media

E&M leaders need to be innovative going forward, says PwC Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 - 2027

Danette Breitenbach 7 Nov 2023

Advertising

UK Ad market resilient in Q2 2023: Online channels drive growth

31 Oct 2023

Source: © Warc A new forecast by Warc puts global retail media ad investment at $141.7bn for 2024

Research

Retail Media: The advertising story of the decade with global advertising spend set to reach $128.2bn

20 Oct 2023

Isaac Akanni, customer growth manager for Africa at Infobip Nigeria

E-commerce

A guide to mastering customer touchpoints for retail success

Isaac Akanni 13 Oct 2023

Marketing

Warc's new research unveils the crucial role of brand in enhancing performance marketing effectiveness

15 Sep 2023

Source: © 123rf the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) South Africa’s annual Internet Advertising Revenue Report has been released

Digital

IAB SA/PwC SA Online AdSpend Report: Digital sees sustainable growth, social becomes a key contributor

14 Sep 2023

Chris Moerdyk has had a lifetime of experiences. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Chris Moerdyk reflects on a lifetime of storytelling: From war zones to iconic ads

Brendan Seery 11 Sep 2023

Source: © 123rf Global advertising spend will $1trn for first time next year says Warc research

Advertising

Warc: SA advertising spend to grow over 6% next year

25 Aug 2023

Digital

Digital advertising group Aleph launches payment unit

18 Aug 2023

How radio connects you with your customers

Radio & Audio

How radio connects you with your customers

Issued by Algoa FM 1 Aug 2023