Public Relations is a dynamic and high-pressure field, and success often depends less on the size of your media list and more on the quality of the relationships you build, says Zamokuhle Ntsele, PR Account Manager and Senior Media Manager.

Brand and communication agency Penquin, has announced the appointment of Thando Mxosa as its new Strategy Director.

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.

Attracting the best employees for mid-and senior leadership positions has remained a high stakes game in the South African talent market, particularly in in-demand sectors. And a major factor that influenced the ability of companies to land exceptional talent is their reputation.

The Greenovate Awards have announced its return in 2025 with new categories and an important milestone to celebrate — ten years of inspiring young people to design practical sustainability solutions for South Africa's built environment.

The Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) has announced that it will host the 2025 PRISA PRISMS Summit and Awards Gala Dinner, taking place from Thursday, 16 to Saturday, 18 October.

On Thursday, 18 September, IMC CEO Dale Hefer has welcomed over 3 300 communicators from over 20 countries to the Nedbank IMC, confirming its place as the continent's top marketing showcase. 

WOO has announced that long-time member of the WOO board where he represents JCDecaux, Daniel Hofer will reveal findings from a new study looking at identifying key success factors for OOH growth across international markets in a Keynote address to the World Out of home Organization Regional Forum in Seoul, South Korea. The Forum will take place from Wednesday, 5 to Friday, 7 November.

WARC releases The Future of Strategy 2025, a worldwide survey-led report with insights from more than more than 1 000 marketing strategists.

The Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, in partnership with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Electric South, has launched Futures_Past: Amplifying Memory with Immersive Technologies — a two-year initiative designed to reimagine the role of archives through the power of immersive storytelling.