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Tech on Trial: Redefining Responsibility in the Age of Digital Addiction

3 Weeks ago Media

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks Meta and Google's recent lawsuit, examining concerns about addictive platform designs and what tighter algorithm regulation could mean for audience growth strategies, ethical amplification and the future of digital publishing.

Meta and Google lawsuit Social media algorithm regulation Ethical audience growth strategies Engagement-driven algorithms Addictive platform design

The Confidence Quotient: Why Brands are Betting on Self-Esteem

5 Days ago Marketing

Confidence is the word on everyone's lips — and brands are listening. Emma Mendes from media update explores the surge in confidence-driven marketing, what drives this trend and how brands can tap into its power to connect authentically with audiences.

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Shrugging Off Tariffs: The Strategy Behind SA's Record Agricultural Exports

3 Weeks ago Marketing

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how SA's record agricultural exports (despite declining US demand) highlight the importance of adaptive strategy, audience insight and diversified market positioning.

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The Stephen King IT Factor: Mastering Narrative Power in PR

4 Weeks ago Publicity

Stephen King's memoir, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, is a treasure trove of advice that goes beyond fiction. King's insights offer a roadmap for publicists and PR agents to craft articles that resonate with audiences — and boost visibility. Emma Mendes from media update shares tips to help you elevate your PR game utilising King's wisdom.

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From South Africa to Europe: The Strategy Behind Mr Price's R9-Billion NKD Acquisition

29 Jan 2026 Marketing

Venelize de Lange from media update examines Mr Price's R9.66-billion NKD acquisition, exploring what the retailer's European expansion reveals about scaling value brands, localisation and the growing role of data-led marketing execution.

Mr Price NKD acquisition South African retail expansion into Europe Retail acquisition investor concerns Data-led retail marketing strategy

Violence, Desensitisation and the Media's New Reality

4 Weeks ago Media

Venelize de Lange from media update looks at the growing normalisation of violence across mainstream media, considering how long term exposure is reshaping audience sensitivity and challenging traditional approaches to ethical reporting.

Media violence Audience desensitisation Violent content in media Digital media trends Increase of violence in media

Die Papier Promises a Fresh Voice for Afrikaans Readers

6 Days ago Media

The contemporary news ecosystem faces an era where many media outlets are pivoting away from print operations and shifting entirely toward digital platforms. However, Novus Media (part of JSE-listed Novus Holdings) is making a daring statement to reaffirm authority in the perseverance of print media, as considered by media update's Kiara Ferreira and Venelize de Lange.

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Balancing Global Scale and Local Insight: A Q&A With Koji Sekiguchi

4 Weeks ago Marketing

What does successful brand leadership look like today? media update's Venelize de Lange chats to Koji Sekiguchi about the lessons he learnt from a global career in marketing leadership.

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The South African Freelancer Conundrum: How Much Do I Charge? — A 2026 Update

28 Jan 2026 Media

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how South African freelancers can navigate pricing in 2026, by looking at updated benchmarks, common mistakes and practical strategies for setting sustainable rates.

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ChatGPT Enters the Ad Game: Everything Marketers Need to Know

2 Weeks ago Marketing

Venelize de Lange from media update breaks down how ChatGPT is introducing advertisements, shifting from search to conversation-led brand discovery, and what this means for marketers and AI-driven marketing strategies.

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Walmart's SA Expansion Shows Why Retail PR Must Move Beyond Promotions

11 Hours ago Publicity

As Walmart deepens its footprint in South Africa's retail sector, Venelize de Lange from media update considers what this global expansion signals for local PR strategies and earned media storytelling.

Walmart South Africa Earned media coverage South African retail Retail PR strategy Public relations trends

Redefining Attention in the Creator Economy: A Q&A With Pieter Geyser — Part One

2 Weeks ago Media

Venelize de Lange from media update spoke with Pieter Geyser about the future of media strategy, what drives ROI and how brands can harness creator content effectively.

Social media metrics Attention-led marketing Influencer marketing ROI Brand engagement strategies Sustainable creator marketing

Gerety Awards Announces 2026 Executive Jury

10 Hours ago Marketing

The Gerety Awards has revealed the full Global Executive Jury for its 2026 edition, aimed at bringing together an international collective of creative leaders who will define 2026's shortlist.

Growthpoint Advances Retail Portfolio Strategy With R75-Million Redevelopment of Walmer Park Shopping Centre

13 Hours ago Marketing

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has announced the advancement of strategically reinvesting in South African retail assets with a R75-million redevelopment of the Edgars premises at Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Gqeberha.

Truecaller Ads Platform Now Directly Available to Advertisers in South Africa and Kenya via 365 Digital

16 Hours ago Marketing

Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, has announced a strategic reseller partnership with 365 Digital, one of Africa's foremost digital marketing and commerce media specialists, to strengthen its advertising and monetisation ecosystem across South Africa and Kenya.

Marketing's Talent Shift: Why Project Managers Are Beating Creatives

19 Hours ago Marketing

For decades, creative roles dominated marketing hiring. Agencies were structured around them, and success was measured by ideas generated. That model is now being dismantled.

New Data From the South African Influencer Marketing Index Q1 2026

Yesterday Marketing

Lit.africa has released the State of South African Influencer Marketing — Q1 2026, analysing data from 20 000 registered creators across the country.

How to Break the Circle When Paid Media Campaign Performance is Getting Progressively Worse

Yesterday Marketing

One of the most frustrating, puzzling situations digital marketers encounter is paid media campaign results that get progressively worse despite their best efforts to optimise for continuous improvement, says Tanika Corneleus, Campaign Lead for Digital Media at iqbusiness.

Why Brands Need to Use Q1 to Turn Consumer Attention Into Measurable Impact

4 Days ago Marketing

For many brands, periods of peak advertising demand can be both a blessing and a curse. While audiences are active and spending, marketing teams often contend with saturated channels, operational constraints and budget pressures.

Joe Public Voted Most Balanced Creative Agency of the Decade

5 Days ago Marketing

Joe Public has announced that it has been voted Most Balanced Creative Agency of the Decade at the inaugural SCOPEN Africa Decade Awards, held in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 24 February.

The Confidence Quotient: Why Brands are Betting on Self-Esteem

5 Days ago Marketing

Outdoor Network Expands Its Footprint With a New High-Impact Billboard in Tshwane

5 Days ago Marketing

As brands compete for attention in increasingly crowded urban environments, Outdoor Network has continued to expand its portfolio of large-format iconic billboard sites in response to advertiser demand for high-impact visibility at scale.