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The ACA Launches a Podcast for the Curious and CommittedThe 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 AdvertisingThe 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...

Effie Academy Launches in South AfricaEffie 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.Johannesburg,...

ACA’s Graduate and Internship Programmes Deliver Expanded Opportunity in 2025The 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...

ACA to Host AI in Advertising Forum: Exploring Impact, Innovation, and Industry ReadinessJohannesburg, February 2025 - Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, and it’s reshaping the advertising and creative industries at an unprecedented...

Applications Open for Fifth ACA Women in Leadership ProgrammeJohannesburg, February 2025 - The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA), in partnership with GIB Insurance, is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the fifth intake of the ACA...

Internship Programme for 2025 "Are you a recent graduate or matriculant looking to start an exciting and fulfilling career in Advertising and Communications? The Association for Communications and Advertising (ACA), in partnership with the Media Diversity and...

Time to get creative about raising standards in the creative industrySouth Africa’s poor showing at international awards reflects a notable drop in standards. It’s not too late to change direction Authored by: Luca Gallarelli and Carl WilloughbyJohannesburg, December...

Embracing the Production Renaissance The Evolution of Creativity, Efficiency, and InnovationKatherine Jones and Hylton Heather (Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the ACA’s Producers Forum) explore the pivotal role of production in today’s advertising industry and...