ACA - Association for Communication and Advertising

02/06/2026

Final reminder: The South African Creativity Showcase is almost here.

Join the ACA, IDIDTHAT.co and the Creative Circle South Africa Circle South Africa on 4 June for a celebration of the work South Africa is taking to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Hear directly from the agencies and clients behind the ideas as they present their Cannes entries to a live audience of marketers, creatives, students and industry leaders.

📍 Ster-Kinekor Theatres, The Zone, Rosebank
📅 4 June 2026

Attendance is free, but spaces are limited.

To secure one of the first 50 seats, email [email protected] with the subject line: South African Creativity Showcase.

No judging. No rankings. Just great South African creativity on display.

01/06/2026

You already know you don’t want to miss the next ACA GenEra x TBWA South Africa event!

GenEra is built for the next generation of creative disruptors with fresh minds, bold ideas, big energy and a desire to MAKE YOUR MARK.

Expect an afternoon of inspiration, connection and real conversations with some of South Africa’s leading creative minds, including:
- Carl Willoughby
- Sbu Sitole
- Jacque Matthee
- Cannes Young Lions finalists & winners shaping the future of African creativity

Bring your curiosity, your perspective and your best ideas.

📍 TBWA Joburg
📅 3 June 2026
⏰ 14:30 – 18:00

🔗 RSVP here:
https://ow.ly/2khT50Z4BUg

28/05/2026

Well done to Owame and the Effie Awards South Africa team for this incredible opportunity through the Effie College programme.

The ACA and Effie South Africa are proud to announce that Owame Mapedi has been selected as one of 12 global fellows for the inaugural Effie LIONS Foundation 2026 Voices of the Future programme.

28/05/2026

Some really strong contenders for SA in their year’s Cannes Lions entries. Good luck!

IDIDTHAT reveals South Africa's Cannes Lions Predictions 2026 Last night, at a packed Cannes Predictions Dinner hosted by IDIDTHAT in Johannesburg, South Africa’s 2026 Cannes Contenders were revealed live to the industry. Each year, IDIDTHAT gathers the South African work entered into Cannes Lions...

26/05/2026

On 4 June, the ACA and IDIDTHAT.co team up, with the backing of the CreativeCircle SA, to host a special South African Creativity Showcase – a celebration of the work our industry is taking onto the global stage.

Agencies, alongside their clients, will present their Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity-entered work to a live audience of senior marketers, creatives, students and industry leaders. No judging. No rankings. No awards on the day. Just a chance for the industry to come together around the work, hear from the people behind it, and build momentum behind South Africa’s Cannes representation.

Creative agencies will be contacted directly and invited to present.

Join us at Ster-Kinekor Theatres, The Zone, Rosebank. Attendance is free, but space is limited – tickets drop soon

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25/05/2026

A warm welcome to PlusNarrative the people-first digital agency joining the ACA community.

We’re excited to have Plus Narrative helping build a stronger, more connected and more effective industry.

One profession and one voice.

20/05/2026

The ACA and Effie South Africa are proud to announce that Owame Mapedi has been selected as one of 12 global fellows for the inaugural Effie LIONS Foundation 2026 Voices of the Future programme.

20/05/2026

Freelancers and small agencies, this one is for you!

If you have never had access to structured benefits like health insurance or income protection, don’t miss tomorrow’s ACA webinar with The Plain Simple Association, founded by Glen Bosman.

This session will unpack how ACA members can access more affordable cover, financial protection and support tailored to the realities of freelance and independent industry life.

Because supporting our industry also means supporting the people behind the work.

📅 Thursday, 21 May 2026
⏰ 11:00 – 12:00

Join here:
https://ow.ly/9Qbc50Z27Rg

18/05/2026

Another great reason to join the ACA.

ACA Members now have exclusive access to the ACA Producers Handbook; your essential guide to production excellence in Africa. 🎬

Developed by the ACA Producers’ Tribe for the industry, this handbook is designed to support evolving best practice, collaboration and innovation across production.

More than just a guide, it’s a living document built to grow alongside our industry as we continue to question, experiment and push creative boundaries.

This is one of the many benefits available exclusively to ACA agency and individual members.

Want more information about joining the ACA and access to the Producers Handbook?
Email [email protected] or [email protected] with the subject ACA Membership.