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Takealot's Festive-Season Surge: A Playbook for Omnichannel Retail in South Africa
Venelize de Lange from media update explores how Takealot's festive-season surge reflects changing consumer expectations, offering marketers a glimpse into the strategies reshaping South Africa's digital retail future.
What Google and YouTube's R688-Million Investment Means For South African Media
As South Africa secures a R688-million media support deal from Google and YouTube, Venelize de Lange from media update looks at its potential impact on local newsrooms and the broader push to rebalance power between publishers and global tech giants.
Crisis Communication in Public Health: PR Lessons from the Western Cape Pesticide Study
A new study linking pesticide exposure to impaired brain functioning in children highlights the role of PR in shaping responsible dialogue during environmental crises. Venelize de Lange from media update outlines six actionable strategies.
Inside SA's Holiday Trends: What the 2025 Festive-Season Spending Means for Marketers
Curious about how SA's festive-season trends will shape 2025 marketing strategies? Venelize de Lange from media update breaks down key consumer behaviours and what they mean for brands this holiday.
Arrive Alive: Can Public Messaging Move the Needle on South Africa's Road Safety Crisis?
media update's Venelize de Lange unpacks what recent road safety efforts reveal about the complexities of public awareness messaging and the role communication plays in shaping national behaviour.
The News Revolution: Africa's Youth Is Reimagining Media
In a world where news is just a swipe away, are we truly informed — or just overwhelmed? As Africa's youth continues to drive the media revolution, creators now risk irrelevance. Emma Mendes from media update explores what this means for the future of media and how creators can evolve alongside it.
Machine_ has announced its success at the 2025 Pendoring Awards, securing multiple wins across Film, Radio, OOH and Craft categories for Spotify's 'Khuphuka Nathi' campaign.
There is a sharp divide between data-driven businesses and those still guided by instinct or budget constraints. How does good data drive confident decision-making? What’s the ROI on investments in data confidence? A new survey from Digitlab has aimed to reveal how data improves business confidence, and confidence drives growth.
As temperatures soar across South Africa, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is calling on pet owners to take proactive measures to protect their pets from the dangers of extreme heat. Pets are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke and dehydration and understanding how they cool themselves down is key to keeping them safe.
The Betway Hope Ride, Sea to See, has raised over R1-million in profit for the LumoHawk Foundation, funds that will allow them to significantly extend their reach and help more young learners across South Africa to get the gift of sight.
Obsidian Systems has launched The Kernel, a new podcast series designed for the people building, securing and scaling technology across Africa.
Brandtech+, the global creative and technology "engine room" of The Brandtech Group, has announced that they have 100 global roles open for mid-to-senior talent and AI-aligned specialisations.
The Gerety Awards has announced that it is expanding for 2026 with Moments Cut, a new category created to honour campaigns that didn't wait for permission — ideas that reacted with instinct, capturing culture in real time.
Havas has announced the acquisition of Kaimera, an award-winning, independent media agency recognised for its expertise in simplifying media complexities and delivering tailored, impactful solutions.
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