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Think you know digital marketing? Think again. Join Sarah Browning-de Villiers, who leads our B2B, internal comms, content marketing and CRM specialisations at Machine and Publicis Groupe Africa, on 19 November at 10:30 for a talk that will challenge everything you thought you knew about digital. Don’t miss out! Grab your tickets now: digitalconference.co.za

We got First Place in Film (July) at the @CCreativeCircle Best of the Month Awards, for our work on @SpotifyAfrica's Khuphuka Nathi. Asibonge.

Another fearless moment for Machine. @sanlam Connect DigiMag: Client Whisperer Edition is shortlisted for Best Inter-Company Engagement at the 2025 International Content Marketing Awards!

Ready to be fearless? We’ve got exciting opportunities for you! Johannesburg Account Manager – bit.ly/46Yw5l1 Operations Director – bit.ly/4lvsezl Creative Director – bit.ly/4fJ1udl Cape Town Account Director – bit.ly/4lsmmH3 Mid Operations Co-Ordinator – bit.ly/3HiznoT Senior Digital Designer – bit.ly/45h1eim If you’ve got the passion, drive, and creativity to push boundaries, we’d love to meet you. Apply now and be part of a team that’s Never Afraid.

We’re on the hunt for a Senior Digital Designer to bring fresh ideas, bold creativity, and flawless execution to our team. If you’re passionate about turning concepts into standout visual stories, this could be your next chapter. Click the link to apply: bit.ly/45h1eim

Meet our new national Managing Director: Lesego Kotane (@lsgktn). A fearless leader with a strategic mind and a cultural edge, Lesego brings with him a track record of helping brands cut through the noise – and into culture. From King James to TBWA\ South Africa, he’s led with impact. Now, he brings that leadership to Machine as we continue creating work that dares to matter. Let’s build the next era of borderless creativity.

Our latest SA film for Spotify Africa, ‘Khuphuka Nathi’, is an ode to Zulu music and culture. At its core is the isiZulu phrase “Kube ngangemZulu ngayini?” (Who would I be if not Zulu?). It's a love letter to Zulu-speaking listeners across Southern Africa, celebrating the power of music to lift us up and make us feel we belong. #KhuphukaNathi #SpotifyAfrica

We’re growing – and looking for an Account Director to grow with us. Machine CPT is on the hunt for a sharp, strategic thinker who knows how to lead teams, build strong client partnerships, and deliver standout work. If you’re a senior who thrives on getting stuck in and pushing creativity forward, we’d love to hear from you. Keen? Apply here: lnkd.in/dFtcT-pF

Juan Geel, Creative Director at Machine, recently served as a judge for D&AD New Blood: Portfolios. “The talent and creativity on display this year at D&AD New Blood: Portfolios was truly impressive – especially from a design perspective. It’s inspiring to see such bold ideas and fresh thinking brought to life by emerging creatives from around the world,” says Juan. We’re proud to see one of our own helping shape the future of creativity on a global stage.

If you’re looking to elevate engagement, align your teams, or rethink how your business communicates. Read The State of Internal Communications in Africa 2024/2025 today: bit.ly/3H0s5W9

Internal communication is evolving, but where are the gaps, what are ways to improve, and what can we learn from one another? Our latest white paper, The State of Internal Communications in Africa 2024/2025, explores benchmarks, best practices, and expert insights shaping the future of internal comms on the continent. Download the full report today: lnkd.in/dm_CfxVU

Join our Chief Content Officer, Sarah Browning-de Villiers, on Thursday, 8 May at 11 AM for an insightful session on navigating the real-world challenges and opportunities of using AI in marketing, content creation, and agency workflows. This isn’t about the hype – it’s about thinking critically and working strategically with AI. Register for free: bit.ly/4m7oKEY

B2B marketing isn’t just about businesses, it’s about people. The best B2B strategies put human connections first, transforming business-to-business into business-to-human. 🔗 Read the full article here: bit.ly/4l6eXOO

We’re on the hunt for a JHB-based Senior Traffic Manager to keep our creative wheels turning for the next two months. If you’re a master of organisation and a pro at managing timelines, we want to hear from you! Ready to bring order to creative chaos? Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4ifLqjX

📣 Calling all internal comms specialists! @Publicis_Africa and Institute for Internal Communication Africa (IFICA) are creating the continent’s first industry-wide internal comms benchmark report, and we need your help! Simply take our totally anonymous benchmark survey, and share with your network: forms.gle/Yn4JUoLQ38pJ2W… ✅ Anonymity guaranteed ✅ Our findings will be published in a report, free for everyone to use ✅ Open to all industries and companies across the African continent

At the 2025 @iab Bookmark Awards, we aren’t just showing up – we’re shaping the game. With five of our own serving as judges, including one as Jury Chair in the prestigious Special Honours category, we’re proud to be at the forefront of recognising the best in digital excellence.

At Machine, we go beyond design – we build experiences that put brands at the centre of the conversation. From branding and event collateral to strategic communication, we made sure Omnia Nutriology®’s presence at the Argus Fertiliser Africa Conference wasn’t just seen – it was felt. Because connecting brands with the right audiences isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are.

WE’RE HIRING A SENIOR CONCEPTUAL ART DIRECTOR We need an idea machine. A visual storyteller. A rule-breaker who knows exactly when to break the right ones. If you got what it takes, apply for the Senior Conceptual Art Director role now: bit.ly/3D8cKBg

We took second place at the Creative Circle #BestOfTheMonth in the December Design category, for our work on @SpotifyAfrica's Podcast Studio. Shoutout to the team and clients!

Big news! Our Chief Content Officer, Sarah Browning-de Villiers, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Institute for Internal Communication Africa (IFICA). Read more here: bit.ly/40QDEp3