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The Ingredients for Credibility in Modern Food Media — A Q&A With Jenny Morris
Venelize de Lange from media update talks to celebrity Chef Jenny Morris about audience attention and creator credibility in food media while considering what role storytelling plays in this industry.
Club Med’s South African Journey Reaches a Major Milestone
Club Med has officially made its long-awaited South African debut. media update's Venelize de Lange considers how the global hospitality brand is positioning itself within the country's tourism sector.
Browsing — The Consumer's Latest Product
Venelize de Lange from media update takes a look at why apps that sell the illusion of a product are successfully gaining users on their platforms, and what that consumer behaviour tells us about the future of the marketing industry.
WeBuyCars Campaign Sparks Debate Around Topical Advertising
Venelize de Lange from media update considers what WeBuyCars' backlash over their latest advertisement reveals about topical advertising and brand publicity.
The most interesting thing about nostalgia in marketing right now is how quickly the past is being turned into something people can book, buy, wear, watch, collect and share, says Bonita Christie, Business Unit Director at Digitas.
Jacaranda FM has announced the appointment of Karabo Peter as the new sports presenter for its award-winning afternoon drive show The Drive with Rob and Roz.
Authentic Neapolitan restaurant Settebello has officially been named the winner of 947's 'Best Pizza in Joburg' search, following a city-wide hunt led by the station's breakfast show Anele and the Club in partnership with Old Mutual Insure.
After a month of listeners showcasing the many ways OFM forms part of their everyday life across Central South Africa, OFM has announced Vryburg listener, Hannelie Gerber, as the winner of its SHOW YOUR OFM competition, taking home the grand prize of R40 000 in cash.
The MediaShop has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of Lerato Makhutla as Business Unit Head, a move that reflects the agency's ongoing commitment to strong client partnerships and sustainable business growth.
Outdoor Network, a division of the Provantage Group, has expanded its national digital out-of-home (DOOH) footprint with four new 3m x 6m digital billboard sites in Pretoria and the Western Cape. Every structure has passed the full municipal and local authority approval process required before an advertising sign may legally be erected.
AI search hasn’t only changed how people look for information. According to VML's 2026 AI Search Report, AI has also upended everything brands have been using to measure SEO effectiveness.
Continuing its spirit of kindness, Riverside Mall has given back to the community, this time through a clothing donation that will aim to help local non-profit organisations continue their important work across the Lowveld.
Toyota SA has launched the all-new bZ4X with the campaign, 'It Just Got Real', and an advert filmed in Bloemfontein in partnership with the Studio One team at Publicis Groupe Africa.
RSG, Virseker and the ATKV have launched the RSG and Virseker Kultuurkaravaan, a nationwide initiative that will travel across South Africa to highlight local communities, cultural heritage, food, creativity and tourism.
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