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Inside the Dispute Over Google's AI Training Practices

44 Minutes ago Media

As we enter the age of AI and its unwavering impact on content creation, search and discovery, Kiara Ferreira and Venelize de Lange from media update explore an economic problem posing as a technical controversy.

AI training on online content AI impact on journalism Copyright and AI content usage Google AI and publisher compensation

Canva On Building Africa's Creative Future: A Q&A With Bianca Sibiya — Part Two

6 Days ago Media

How can South African creators turn creativity into sustainable careers? media update's Venelize de Lange continues the conversation with Bianca Sibiya, unpacking where income, influence and new creative opportunities are emerging.

South African creators Monetising creativity in South Africa Digital income for creators Creative economy in Africa

Speaking to the Heart of South Africa: A Q&A With Eben Keun — Part Two

2 Weeks ago Marketing

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.

Multilingual marketing in South Africa Indigenous language advertising Cultural authenticity in marketing Localisation vs cultural relevance Building brand trust across diverse audiences

How to Market Higher Education to Today's Students

6 Days ago Marketing

As the paths to success become more diverse, higher education institutions face new demands on how to communicate value. Venelize de Lange from media update looks at the strategic shifts influencing education marketing in an increasingly complex media environment.

Higher education marketing 2026 Education marketing strategy AI in higher education marketing Social media marketing for universities

Six Continents, One City: What Cape Town's Tourism Campaign Means for Destination PR

2 Weeks ago Publicity

media update's Venelize de Lange analyses Cape Town's latest tourism push to unpack how integrated storytelling, global visibility and measurable engagement are reshaping destination PR.

Cape Town tourism campaign Destination marketing strategy Global tourism marketing Destination PR Measurable PR campaigns

Inside the Dispute Over Google's AI Training Practices

44 Minutes ago Media

Shoprite Group Marks 100 Solar Installations — Powering the Equivalent of 12 300 Households Annually

1 Hour ago Publicity

The Shoprite Group has achieved a sustainability milestone with the installation of its 100^th solar photovoltaic (PV) system, 10 years after launching its first solar project in 2015.

Nestlé BarOne Announced as the Official Snack Partner to Cricket South Africa

2 Hours ago Publicity

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced Nestlé BarOne as its official snack partner in a multi-year deal.

BooYaa Turns Pantone's 2026 Colour of the Year Into a New Design Statement

3 Hours ago Publicity

Pantone has named Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201) as its Colour of the Year for 2026. This is a "soft, airy off-white" chosen to reflect calm, reset and creative possibility. BooYaa Golf, a South African golf apparel brand, has prepared to do something different with the colour.

Castrol GTX Hands Over Castrol Branded Container to Durban Mechanic

5 Hours ago Publicity

Castrol Southern Africa has celebrated a story of grit, craft and community as it officially handed over a fully branded Castrol GTX container to Durban's Ntokozo Miya of Lotus Park — the winner of the nationwide "Stand a Chance to Win with All-New GTX" competition.

Podcasting in 2026 — The Year "A Podcast" Stops Meaning One Thing

Yesterday Media

I keep hearing the same question from clients and creators. "Should my podcast be video now?" My honest answer in 2026 is irritatingly unhelpful. Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. Sometimes you should run away from video like it is a WhatsApp group with 300 unread messages, says Hendrik Baird, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Baird Media.

FOUR PAWS Lends a Helping Hand to Panthera Africa's Lions

Yesterday Publicity

FOUR PAWS has provided temporary refuge for five lions at the LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary after fires swept through the Overberg area in the Western Cape.

SAS's Marketing Predictions for 2026

Yesterday Marketing

The often adhered to rules of marketing are changing — not by trends, but by tectonic shifts in consumer behaviour, technology and societal expectations. SAS has asked top marketing thought leaders, and the leader in data and AI, for their predictions on how brands can adapt and thrive in 2026.

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter's 'Valentine's Picnic for Paws'

Yesterday Publicity

Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter has announced that it invites the public to its 'Valentine's Picnic for Paws', a special fundraising event in support of the animals of Khayelitsha.

Bananas CCO Safaraaz Sindhi Named To Inaugural One Show Indies Jury

Yesterday Marketing

The One Club for Creativity has announced the jury for the inaugural One Show Indies, the new global competition dedicated to celebrating the work of independent agencies, design firms, freelancers, creators, and other creative companies around the world.