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Launching the IAB South Africa Guide to AI in Retail & Commerce

AI is no longer a future trend. It's here now. In its commitment to bringing global standards, frameworks and best practices to the South African industry, the IAB SA Connected Commerce Committee has launched the IAB SA's Guide to AI in Retail & Commerce, developed in alignment with the latest guidance from IAB Europe. This Guide represents Phase 1 of the initiative, with Phase 2 being launched later this year.

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Launching the IAB South Africa Guide to AI in Retail & Commerce

AI is no longer a future trend. It's here now. In its commitment to bringing global standards, frameworks and best practices to the South African industry, the IAB SA Connected Commerce Committee has launched the IAB SA's Guide to AI in Retail & Commerce, developed in alignment with the latest guidance from IAB Europe. This Guide represents Phase 1 of the initiative, with Phase 2 being launched later this year.

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The IAB SA Youth Action Council Welcomes New Co-Chairs

After many years of working tirelessly at the helm of the IAB SA Youth Action Council, Luzuko Tena has stepped down. The IAB SA extends its grateful thanks to Luzuko for his dedicated contribution to the IAB SA and wishes him well. We also welcome new co-chairs to take up the lead and are pleased to introduce them to you.

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Launching the IAB South Africa Retail Media Glossary

Commerce, media, technology and data keep moving closer together, and when everyone in the room is using different terminology for the same thing, good work slows down. The IAB Connected Commerce Committee has sought to solve this and is pleased to share phase 1 of the localised IAB Connected Commerce Retail Glossary.

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2026 Bookmark Awards Winners Announced

The news we’ve all been waiting for has arrived. The 2026 Bookmark Awards winners were announced last night, Thursday 13 August and - for the first time ever - the Best Digital Agency was awarded to two agencies.

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