Representation in Action: ACA and Open Chair Back 15 Lionesses Attending Cannes Lions Festival Johannesburg, June 2025 – As the global advertising and creative industries get ready for their annual migration to Cannes in the French Riviera, 15 inspiring and...
The ACA Launches a Podcast for the Curious and Committed The ACA has launched ADventures, a bold new podcast created to inform, inspire and ignite conversation across the South African marketing and communications industry. Hosted by Dineo Mashiane, the series brings...
Welcome to GenEra: A New Chapter for Young Creatives in Advertising The ACA introduces GenEra – a fresh platform empowering young professionals in advertising. The launch event brings together bold voices to inspire the next generation of industry professionals....
Effie Academy Launches in South Africa Effie Academy is now live in South Africa, bringing world-class marketing education to professionals and students alike. Two flagship programmes – Effie Fundamentals and Effie College – are now open for participation....
ACA’s Graduate and Internship Programmes Deliver Expanded Opportunity in 2025 The ACA continues to drive meaningful transformation with its Graduate Programme, internship placements, and bursary support—expanding access, building skills, and enabling future talent in...
AI in Advertising Forum: Industry Urged to Understand, Apply, and Act The ACA’s first AI in Advertising Forum at the WPP Campus in Johannesburg brought together leading voices from across the marketing, creative, media, and technology sectors. A number of panels and...
