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New research from 121 South African industry professionals on where branded content is really heading. The finding at its heart: branded content has never mattered more, yet most marketers still buy and measure it for reach rather than relevance. The IAB State of Branded Entertainment & Content in South Africa 2025 Survey results are out. Download your copy to see the five shifts reshaping the sector, the format and channel data behind them, and what it means for your next brief.

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.

SARS has confirmed that all creator income is taxable – including campaign fees, gifted products, brand experiences, etc. The IAB SA Creator Tax Compliance Guide sets out what every South African creator needs to know about tax law and what is required from them. This guide is for everyone working in South Africa's creator economy and is free to download.

The disclosure standard South Africa's creator economy needed ...... As the creator economy continues to grow, brands, agencies and content creators are required to disclose their commercial relationships and abide by industry regulations. The IAB SA Influencer Disclosure Toolkit is a free industry resource designed to guide you in this, Download your copy here.

The IAB SA Education Council has selected 15 emerging digital media and marketing talents for the 2026 Front Row Industry Youth Programme. Chosen from more than 120 candidates across South Africa, the cohort will gain sponsored access to awards, workshops, educational programmes and industry events over the next 12 months.

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.
Read More >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.
Read More >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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