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AI is rapidly changing the development and measurement of media strategies, and while it may generate hundreds of possible audiences, channels, scenarios or recommendations, it still requires human taste and judgement to decide what is relevant, distinctive and right for the brand. Join the IAB SA Media Council at 11am on Thursday 30 July as they delve deeper into this topic.

After weeks of remote judging by 88 specialist jurors, the 2026 Bookmark Awards finalist list is out - and it is one of the strongest shortlists in years. See the Finalists here.

SARS has clarified the tax liabilities of social influencers and what is considered taxable income from your content. The IAB SA Influencer Marketing Council has produced the Creator Tax and Compliance Guide to help creators, brands and agencies to navigate this legislation easily and fearlessly. Sign up for your free copy.

As the South African 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 help with this. Sign up for your free download here.

2026 is the year we move beyond the theory of Artificial Intelligence and start navigating it together. AI has moved from headline to infrastructure, where it is now already embedded in the workflow. This year’s Insight Series is built around how we navigate AI’s impact on our roles and the nature of our work. See the Insight Event calendar and register now to secure your seat.

Mark your calendar: Thursday 13 August 2026, from 6pm onwards, at The Forum at the Campus, Bryanston. Digital publishers and creatives will once again come together to award and celebrate those who raise the benchmark in digital excellence. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive further details as they are made available.

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The 2026 Bookmark Awards Finalists Are Here
After weeks of remote judging by 88 specialist jurors, the 2026 Bookmark Awards finalist list is out - and it is one of the strongest shortlists in years
Read More >Download the IAB SA Influencer Disclosure Toolkit
The IAB SA Influencer Marketing Council has produced the IAB SA Influencer Disclosure Toolkit to help marketers, creators and agencies ensure their commercial relationships are disclosed clearly, consistently and in line with industry regulations. Sign up for your free download here.
Read More >The Taxman Knows You’re a Creator. Here’s How To Stay Ahead
The South African Revenue Service has clarified the tax liabilities of social influencers and what is considered taxable income from your content. The IAB SA Influencer Marketing Council has produced the Creator Tax and Compliance Guide to help creators, brands and agencies to navigate the legislation easily and fearlessly.
Read More >South Africa’s Commerce Moment is Now
Today, we’re introducing the IAB SA Connected Commerce Committee and the 15 industry practitioners who form it. The committee is a deliberately diverse group of senior leaders from brands, retailers, agencies, marketplaces, data and technology partners, reflecting how connected commerce operates today. The focus of the committee is to meet the growing need for shared standards, consistent measurement and clearer ways of working across the ecosystem.
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