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Internship programme for 2025
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 industry
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
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...
Announcing the 2024 Effie Awards South Africa Winners
Announcing the 2024 Effie Awards South Africa WinnersJohannesburg, 25 October 2024 – The 2024 Effie Awards South Africa Gala, held on the 24th of October at The Tryst in Woodmead, Johannesburg, celebrated outstanding marketing effectiveness. Agencies, brands, and...
Reigniting the Industry: The ACA’s Bold Path Forward
Reigniting the Industry: The ACA’s Bold Path ForwardBy Sharleen James, Chairperson of the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) and Director, Accenture Song.Sharleen James, Chairperson of the ACA, outlines the association’s bold new direction,...
The ACA Announces 2024/25 Board of Directors
The ACA Announces 2024/25 Board of DirectorsJohannesburg, June 2024 - The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) South Africa is pleased to announce the new Board of Directors for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The industry leaders responsible for overseeing...
Applications open for fourth intake of the ACA Women in Leadership Programme
Applications open for fourth intake of the ACA Women in Leadership ProgrammeJohannesburg, 22 April, 2024 – The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) and programme sponsor GIB Insurance are proud to announce the launch of the fourth intake of the ACA...
ACA Intern Programme: Nurturing Future Talents in Collaboration with MICT SETA
ACA Intern Programme: Nurturing Future Talents in Collaboration with MICT SETAInterns and entry-level talent now have access to core disciplines and valuable work-readiness support through a12 month programmeJohannesburg, March, 2024 – The Association for...
ACA launches first of its kind industry graduate programme in partnership with Red & Yellow
ACA launches first of its kind industry graduate programme in partnership with Red & YellowInterns and entry-level talent now have access to core disciplines and valuable work-readiness support through a12 month programmeCape Town, 15 February 2024: The Association...
The ACA Welcomes Gillian Rightford, Ensuring Smooth Transition Following Former CEO’s Departure
The ACA Welcomes Gillian Rightford, Ensuring Smooth Transition Following Former CEO's DepartureJohannesburg, January 29th, 2024 – The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) announces that Ms. Mathe Okaba, who served as Chief Executive Officer for over 5...