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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.
Listening is a Leadership Skill — The Editor's Note
Women's Month is more than a mere celebration — it's a reminder to reflect on the unique qualities that make female leaders effective. In this month's Editor's Note, Kiara Ferreira from media update sheds light onto the qualities that are often undervalued in leadership and communication.
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.
Tiger Brands has announced that it is accelerating the transition to a lower-emissions logistics network with the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks into the Albany bread distribution fleet.
For a long time, the entertainment industry believed viewers were most interested in stories either from their own backyard or from Hollywood superstars. Anything with subtitles was seen as niche, "arthouse" fare, says Elouise Kelly, Country Manager at Viu South Africa.
For years, organisations have invested heavily in protecting themselves against cyberattacks and online misinformation. They are now confronting a different challenge, says Thelma Ngoma-Mavhunga, Senior Communications Specialist at Flow Communications.
This National Play Day, Toys R Us South Africa has enouraged families across the country to take the Pledge to Play, encouraging parents and caregivers to set aside time each day to reconnect through meaningful play.
CNN has announced the appointment of Stefano Pozzebon as an international correspondent based in the network's Rome bureau.
Publicis Groupe Africa has appointed Jarred Trembath as Head of Influential, Sub-Saharan Africa, to lead the growth and evolution of the group's integrated creator marketing capability across the region.
5FM, South African youth radio station and multimedia hub, has announced that Nick Hamman, host of 5 Breakfast, has officially been nominated in the Media, Digital & Social category of the 2026 Forty Under 40 South Africa Awards.
The packaging business is going through a major transformation as clients look for more flexibility, faster turnaround times and the ability to produce small quantities with no compromise to quality, says Wikus Conradie, Production Print Specialist at Nashua.
Jacaranda FM, now supported by First For Women, has announced the return of its flagship women's entrepreneurship campaign, Her Perfect Pitch, for a fifth consecutive year.
On Friday 31 July, ASEZ and Faculty of College of Business have partnered in cleaning up the University of Johannesburg's (UJ) Auckland Park Kingsway (APK) campus in a Mandela Day event to kick-off a series of collaboration events between the two parties to address Climate Change Awareness and Environmental Preservation and create a cleaner and healthier environment.
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