Earlier this month the European Commission announced that Google has been ‘designated as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA)’ – a comprehensive regulatory framework to protect consumers and ensure fair competition amongst key digital players (Meta, Amazon, Google etc.). This update will impact all users and Google advertisers in the European Economic Area (EEA), and UK Google advertisers looking to advertise in the EAA.

In 2024, Amazon will make a significant move by entering the South African market. The expansion surely marks notable implications in South Africa, but what could it also mean for the global ecommerce market? 

Following Meta’s record 1.2bn euro fine for failing to comply with all GDPR regulations, the EU Data Protection Board (EDPB) has, from November 2023 onwards, imposed a ban on Meta using personal EU user data for targeted advertising – with Meta being notified of the sanction at the end of October.

In an industry where change is the only constant, learning and development is pivotal. Incubeta, like many other organizations, recognizes the need for continuous upskilling and cross-skilling to thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Our internal knowledge sharing program, the Ignition Series is a testament to our commitment to staying agile and innovative. We are proud of the Incubeta Cape Town L&D team who embarked on a mission to revamp the way we shared knowledge within our organization. Here’s how they did it. 

Are you ready to unlock the doors to an exciting digital marketing career? At Incubeta South Africa, we’re thrilled to introduce our 2024 Digital Academy, a 12-month program designed to empower aspiring professionals with the skills they need to thrive in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

In their latest update concerning the Universal Analytics (UA) sunset, Google has announced new changes to enterprise properties. Want to know what’s in store and what you should do? Keep reading…