Taylor Swift's newest album, The Life of a Showgirl, drew sharp criticism after its release, but her response offers key lessons in reputation control. Venelize de Lange from media update looks at how Swift is navigating the backlash with narrative management, transparency and timing.

Want to be in the know with everything marketing related? Venelize de lange from media update rounds up the must-attend marketing conferences coming to South Africa 2025 to 2026 so you can stay in the loop.

Noordwester Uitgewers, the publisher of cherished local papers like Noordwester and Oewernuus, has ceased operations, striking a poignant blow to South Africa's community media. Kiara Ferreira from media update explores the factors behind this closure and what it means for the future of journalism.

With the digital age, everything has changed — including the travel industry. Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how PR pros can use digital hacks, data and storytelling to elevate travel campaigns in a post-pandemic world.

Ever heard of the seven Ps of marketing? Venelize de Lange from media update breaks down each P and explores how modern brands can leverage them for more strategic marketing.

Writing has been around for centuries, and as writers we always try to perfect our skill. That is why Saads Abrahams from media update is sharing 10 writing tips from famous authors that will change the way you write.

Ever heard of the PESO Model®? Venelize de Lange from media update breaks down each aspect of the model and how PR pros can use it to create stronger, smarter and more integrated campaigns.

By now almost everyone has seen the creepy but cute doll that has everyone, both young and old, in a spin — and the reason for that is a brilliant marketing strategy. In this article, Saads Abrahams from media update is sharing insights into the marketing madness behind the Labubu craze.

Social media is instant, which means that the speed of a crisis is also instant. In this article, Saads Abrahams from media update unpacks the real-time nature of social media crises and how PR pros can protect — and even strengthen — brand reputation under pressure.

LinkedIn isn't just for CEOs and CVs — it's a space where creativity meets credibility. LinkedIn is now an incredibly useful and powerful platform for creatives as well. In this infographic, Saads Abrahams from media update is sharing six LinkedIn tips for creatives.