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Barbie drops Celine Dion doll inspired by Titanic-era look

Music

Barbie drops Celine Dion doll inspired by Titanic-era look

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(Left) Dominique Baxewanos, creative director at VML South Africa, and her colleague senior conceptual art director (right) Hanro Manefeldt worked on a Loeries finalist breast cancer awareness campaign for Dove, and share how it brought a sense of purpose to their careers (Image supplied)

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2026 | The Dove Real TLC campaign: Not a pdf, but a life-saving impact

5 Oct 2026

Winners announced for the 2026 WesBank New Generation Awards

Digital

Winners announced for the 2026 WesBank New Generation Awards

Issued by WesBank New Generation Awards 29 Sep 2026

A decade of data: Luxity reveals pre-owned luxury is becoming the new status symbol in SA

Sales

A decade of data: Luxity reveals pre-owned luxury is becoming the new status symbol in SA

28 Sep 2026

Kellogg’s launches "One Bowl, Many Memories" to celebrate generations of South African heritage

Advertising

Kellogg’s launches "One Bowl, Many Memories" to celebrate generations of South African heritage

Issued by Miolo Experiences 23 Sep 2026

Barbie brings Lenny Kravitz’s rock-star style to life

Design & Manufacturing

Barbie brings Lenny Kravitz’s rock-star style to life

18 Sep 2026

WesBank New Generation Awards announces 2026 finalists

Digital

WesBank New Generation Awards announces 2026 finalists

Issued by WesBank New Generation Awards 1 Sep 2026

Adtopia expands DStv channel portfolio, adding sport, wildlife and youth entertainment to its TV network

TV

Adtopia expands DStv channel portfolio, adding sport, wildlife and youth entertainment to its TV network

Issued by Adtopia 26 Aug 2026

Marilyn Monroe turns 100 and Barbie is celebrating in style

Retail Marketing

Marilyn Monroe turns 100 and Barbie is celebrating in style

21 Aug 2026

Ster-Kinekor opens SK Squad search for movie-loving content creators

Film

Ster-Kinekor opens SK Squad search for movie-loving content creators

18 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

Barbie brings Whitney Houston’s iconic ‘80s style to life

Retail

Barbie brings Whitney Houston’s iconic ‘80s style to life

11 Aug 2026

ILDS’s newly established Strategic Working Group on Skin Bleaching aims to challenge the allure of skin bleaching, which the controversial South African personality often promotes. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Ethics & Medicolegal

New global campaign wants to dispel allure of skin bleaching

29 Jul 2026

She's got bratitude: Tyla becomes first African artist with a Bratz doll

Lifestyle

She's got bratitude: Tyla becomes first African artist with a Bratz doll

Chloe Posthumus 23 Jul 2026

Warren Masemola and Prince Grootboom face off in 180. Source: Netflix.

Streaming

Netflix says South Africa is breaking through with the hits

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Jul 2026

Fast food gets serious: SA brands fight for every bite

Research

Fast food gets serious: SA brands fight for every bite

Issued by Insight Survey 9 Jul 2026

Springbok fanwear pivots as Pick n Pay Clothing and Hello Kitty collab for limited-edition collection

Fashion & Homeware

Springbok fanwear pivots as Pick n Pay Clothing and Hello Kitty collab for limited-edition collection

22 Jun 2026

Worlds collide and legends return to the cinema this June

Film

Worlds collide and legends return to the cinema this June

Daniel Dercksen 29 May 2026

Film

May the 4th be with you: The internet celebrates Star Wars Day

Chloe Posthumus 4 May 2026

Toyota Gaming Engine returns to Comic Con Cape Town 2026

Events

Toyota Gaming Engine returns to Comic Con Cape Town 2026

16 Apr 2026

Capitec joins Comic Con to elevate pop culture engagement in SA

Events

Capitec joins Comic Con to elevate pop culture engagement in SA

1 Apr 2026

Countdown to Comic Con Cape Town 2026 kicks off

Events

Countdown to Comic Con Cape Town 2026 kicks off

17 Mar 2026

Comic Con goes royal with Burger King's 'Crowned' partnership in 2026

Events

Comic Con goes royal with Burger King's 'Crowned' partnership in 2026

4 Mar 2026

The Rand Show is switched on with an exciting new Tech and Gaming Arena

Events

The Rand Show is switched on with an exciting new Tech and Gaming Arena

Issued by Rand Show 27 Feb 2026

Mattel brings Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters to life with new toy line

Design & Manufacturing

Mattel brings Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters to life with new toy line

30 Jan 2026

Thailand's green tourism initiatives attract South African travellers

Travel

Thailand's green tourism initiatives attract South African travellers

29 Jan 2026

The new CNN Originals travel series hosted by Daniel Dae Kim.

Sponsorship

Hyundai sponsors CNN's new exploration of Korean culture

29 Jan 2026

Limited-edition Friends Meal debuts at McDonald’s SA

FMCG

Limited-edition Friends Meal debuts at McDonald’s SA

26 Jan 2026

How international pop culture figures are driving the rise of iconic out-of-home visibility

OOH

How international pop culture figures are driving the rise of iconic out-of-home visibility

Issued by Kena Outdoor 23 Jan 2026

Lionheart, though star-studded, departed from traditional Nollywood narrative conventions argues Wunpini Fatimata Mohammed in The Conversation (Image source: Pulse ©

Film & Cinematography

Netflix gives African film a platform – but the cultural price is high

30 Dec 2025

Who to watch: Africa's Top 10 PR professionals

PR & Communications

Who to watch: Africa's Top 10 PR professionals

19 Dec 2025

Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 campaign transforms African listening habits into bold design, street-level activations and stories that reflect how the continent really moves through music. (Image Supplied)

Media

Africa’s Wrapped goes real-world as Spotify turns listening into street culture

8 Dec 2025

Comic Con Africa names Capitec as new headline sponsor

Events

Comic Con Africa names Capitec as new headline sponsor

25 Nov 2025

Polo and Volvo: A symphony of luxury and sport at Val de Vie

Events

Polo and Volvo: A symphony of luxury and sport at Val de Vie

Evan-Lee Courie 20 Nov 2025

Mattel brings KPop Demon Hunters to life with exclusive Huntr/X collector drop

Design & Manufacturing

Mattel brings KPop Demon Hunters to life with exclusive Huntr/X collector drop

12 Nov 2025

Niko Kougioumtzis, RAPT Creative strategist asks culture, pop culture, and the marketing mirror: which influences which? (Image source: © Professional Jeweller )

Marketing

What came first: Marketing or culture?

Niko Kougioumtzis 4 Nov 2025

Reebok and YoungstaCPT collab on limited edition 'Oh-Two-1' sneaker

Fashion

Reebok and YoungstaCPT collab on limited edition 'Oh-Two-1' sneaker

28 Oct 2025

#BehindtheCampaign | Retroviral and Liberty: The bait is set...

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign | Retroviral and Liberty: The bait is set...

24 Oct 2025

WeBuyCars earns top honours at YouTube Awards

Media

WeBuyCars earns top honours at YouTube Awards

Issued by The Nielsen Network 10 Oct 2025

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IP Law

The business of Swift and Kelce: A brand match made in IP heaven?

Nishaat Slamdien 8 Oct 2025

IP Law

Lost vs Lady Gaga: Mayhem over registered word marks and unregistered logos

Rual Grobler 2 Sep 2025

#WomensMonth: CSA Global's Kirby Manousakis on why connection is the true currency in marketing

Women's Month

#WomensMonth: CSA Global's Kirby Manousakis on why connection is the true currency in marketing

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Aug 2025

From ads to entertainment: How brands can win the attention war

Research

From ads to entertainment: How brands can win the attention war

Senamile Zungu, Issued by Kantar 27 Aug 2025

Sydney Sweeney stars in the controversial American Eagle ad.

Advertising

Why Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign is part of a wider cultural backlash

Meaghan Furlano 12 Aug 2025

Source: © Facebook Open Chats podcast owners have issued an unconditional apology for derogatory remarks made on its show about coloured people in an episode that the episode where the hosts described coloured people as “incestuous” and “crazy” who sleeping with their cousins”

Radio & Audio

Open Chats podcast apology over derogatory comments about coloured people too little, too late?

8 Aug 2025

#BehindtheCampaign: Wednesday: The perfect day to drive a Hyundai

OOH

#BehindtheCampaign: Wednesday: The perfect day to drive a Hyundai

6 Aug 2025