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#CannesLions: Radio Grand Prix for South Africa
by MarkLives. Out of a total of 1410 entries in Radio, 51 Lions have been awarded — and 33 of the 91 winning entries are South African, including the Grand Prix. Congrats to all!

Lions Health: Three Lions for South Africa
by MarkLives. South Africa has garnered three Lions in Lions Health & Wellness. Congrats to all!

#CannesLions: South Africa's shortlisted work
by MarkLives. South Africa has scored 44 shortlisted entries out of 155 in Radio; 24 out of 430 in Print & Publishing; four out of 293 in Direct; five out of 250 in Design; none in Digital Craft; seven out of 495 in Outdoor; two out of 206 in Promo & Activations; four out of 267 in Media; and one out of 123 in Mobile.

Domino Digital bought by M&C Saatchi PLC, rebrands
by Herman Manson. The full-service Cape Town-based agency is being rebranded as Dalmatian Advertising.

Edcon confirms new agency appointments
by MarkLives. Edcon has issued a statement confirming a number of new agency appointments, as well as those which have been retained.

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