Syngenta Group has appointed Dimitri Houtart as Head of External Communications. He will be based in Syngenta's offices in Jealott's Hill, the United Kingdom, and will be in charge of all aspects of external communications of the group, operating in over 100 countries, including media relations, social media and digital media. 

Red Dot Design Award has announced that on Friday, 1 November, the winners of the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design were honoured in Berlin. Guests from around 35 nations accepted the invitation to the awards presentation. 

Blue Ribbon has announced its sponsorship of Re.Bag.Re.Use, a dynamic community project that transforms empty bread bags into beautifully crocheted, multifunctional items. With Blue Ribbon's support, this innovative initiative is set to grow further over the next twelve months. 

HOT 102.7FM, the Johannesburg-based radio station, has put its growing platform and reach to use by raising R27.5-million in cash, goods and services at its Teddython fundraiser, in just 12 and a half hours. The annual Hot Cares event took place at Papachinos in Broadacres, Johannesburg on Friday, 1 November. 

Nestlé KitKat, a brand synonymous with taking a break, has recently launched the For Fun's Sake News Show, a refreshing digital content series that gives South Africans a lighthearted escape from their daily routine. 

Millions of South Africans switch on their televisions every evening to hear about the day's most noteworthy events. The anchors that deliver the news on screen are dressed to impress and read their stories perfectly. But what happens before and after the programme, and what goes into it?

Illovo Sugar South Africa, the KwaZulu-Natal-based sugar manufacturer, has continued its commitment to community upliftment by donating over 2 000 packs of sanitary pads to girls at schools in communities surrounding its mills.

As the festive shopping season heats up, brands are vying for attention, and South Africa's retail space is no exception. Industry giants like Temu and Shein are pouring billions into ads and the competition is fierce. But brands can stand out without a colossal budget — what they need instead is precision targeting, says Daniel Levy, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Flow.

The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) has encouraged entrepreneurs across South Africa to take charge of their future and the environment by starting their own glass Buy-Back Centres during Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). GEW takes place from Monday, 11 to Sunday, 17 November. 

South African Breweries (SAB) has garnered nine awards at the 2024 Effie Awards gala. This achievement underscores SAB's commitment to creating impactful campaigns that resonate with consumers while addressing critical societal issues.