At CES 2026, Havas has announced the upcoming launch of AVA, its global LLM portal built to provide secure, centralised access to the world's most advanced AI models. AVA takes its name from the heart of Havas itself, reflecting the Group's global connectedness and the evolution of its Village model, which brings together a wide range of expertise under one roof.

How can brands build trust and loyalty across diverse audiences? media update's Venelize de Lange continues the conversation with Eben Keun, unpacking what meaningful success looks like in multilingual marketing.

The global Art Directors Club, part of The One Club for Creativity, has announced the more than 220 top global creative professionals from 44 countries who will serve on the jury for the prestigious global ADC 105^th Annual Awards, a continuously-running global competition celebrating excellence in craft and innovation in all forms of advertising and design.

Search has shifted, and clients have changed with it. With AI tools at their fingertips, they now arrive with sharper questions and higher expectations, says Richard Frank, CTO of Flow Communications.

The South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset of the customer behind the purchase. The modern buyer is moving away from a transactional interaction and toward a more personal, purpose-driven relationship with mobility, says Adheesh Ori, Senior Director within Accenture Song, South Africa.

As Africa's creator economy continues to grow, global platforms are being challenged to rethink how they operate on the continent. Venelize de Lange from media update speaks to Canva's Marketing Lead for Africa about the thinking behind its regional approach.

2025 brought a new level of intensity to customer experience (CX) and consumer behaviour. In 2025 AI went mainstream, but customers stayed stubbornly human, says Liezel Jonkheid, Director and Founder of the Consumer Psychology Lab.

What separates performative initiatives from those that truly resonate? Venelize de Lange from media update explores how Shoprite's Act for Change Fund offers insight into credible impact storytelling and communication.

Based upon results from a range of 2025's leading global awards shows, Impact BBDO Dubai has been named Middle East and Africa Agency of the Year in The One Club for Creativity's 2025 Global Creative Rankings.

As journalism evolves, trust remains central. Venelize de Lange from media update spoke to Zukiswa Cetywayo about the realities shaping modern newsroom practices.