LIONS has released The State of Creativity 2025 report. Report findings include that creative confidence, the belief in bold and original creative ideas as a driver of business success, is being knocked by the inability to develop high-quality insights and a lack of cultural agility.

International News Media Association (INMA) has released the As Search Ends for News, Here Is What's Next report. The report focuses on what publishers must do to adapt to the changing realities of search and AI answer engines. 

Good Hope FM has announced the appointment of Mandla Yengeni as its new Marketing Manager. A seasoned marketing and media professional, Yengeni steps into the role at a pivotal time for the station as it drives forward into an exciting new chapter.

Gerety Awards has announced that on Friday, 6 June, some of the 2025 South African Jury members from the MEA Executive Jury will discuss trends and favourite campaigns from the 2025 Gerety Awards.

JoziStyle Founder, Edward Chamberlain-Bell, has launched Blog to Business  — an online course and corporate workshop series designed to help content creators and teams turn content into results. The course empowers users to work smarter in order to achieve their goals and increase their return on investment. 

A glowing article by a national news outlet used to be the PR dream — but today, if public sentiment does not align, it can all fall flat. media update's Saads Abrahams is exploring press coverage versus public perception — and what matters more in 2025.

In today's hyper-digital world, content is everywhere. Brands are producing more than ever before — videos, blogs, reels, emails, podcasts, you name it. Yet, Veronica Moleele, CEO of Penquin, says the question we need to be asking is: Is any of it working?

The Advertising Association (AA) and WARC have released the AA / WARC Expenditure Report. The report shows that the UK's ad market recorded a 10.4% increase in investment to a total of £42.6-billion in 2024. 

essence cosmetics has collaborated with Pabi Cooper, South African musician, dancer and official referee, as its latest brand ambassador for two of its biggest campaigns. Cooper's journey aligns with essence's commitment to empowering individuals to embrace their unique beauty with confidence. 

Maybelline has partnered with Nando's for the launch of its Vinyl Ink Sauce Collection with the '#HotMess' campaign.