Are you looking for new and effective ways to one-up your competitors? Emma Mendes from media update is breaking down how you can elevate your marketing techniques while keeping your competitors on-edge. 

This October, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has announced a nationwide campaign to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), under the theme, 'Together for Mental Health'.

ESPN has signed a five-year agreement for exclusive multimedia rights to the UEFA Women's Champions League (UWCL), from the 2025 / 2026 through the 2029 / 2030 seasons. The partnership expands ESPN's global footprint in women's soccer, including all 75 matches in the competition each season, the draws, highlights, magazine and archive programming.

In a milestone that blends legacy with leadership, JAW Design, a creative agency, has announced the management buy-in of two long-standing team members: Monique de Ascensao and Samantha Crawford.

A global survey on the print and paper industry has confirmed that paper-based packaging remains South Africa's preferred sustainable packaging choice.

Dibber International Preschools has announced the acquisition of the LittleHill Montessori group of schools, marking a significant step in Dibber's expansion and commitment to delivering world-class early childhood education in South Africa.

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped industries worldwide, introducing efficiency and speed across countless fields. Public relations (PR) has not been immune to these changes. AI tools now assist in audience analysis, message drafting and campaign measurement, says W7Worldwide Marketing Communications Consultancy Agency.

From the bushveld to the coast, South Africa is full of stories waiting to be told. Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how travel writers can tell captivating stories that go beyond the postcard view.

Woodlands Dairy, an advocate for sustainability, has answered the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's call to action by planting additional trees in celebration of Arbour Week, which takes place annually during the first week of September. 

World Sight Day has been celebrated on 9 October, placing a spotlight on the importance of protecting vision, and raising awareness of vision impairment and blindness.