media update's Venelize de Lange considers how technology and trend culture shape our relationship with taste, and why developing discernment and an independent perspective remains essential to editorial judgement.

This International Dog Day, celebrated annually on 26 August, FOUR PAWS has been encouraging the public to honour the unique human-canine bond while supporting the welfare of dogs in need.

In my experience leading reputation for one of Africa's largest financial services groups, one shift is unmistakable: reputation is no longer built by what we say, but by what we do — especially under pressure. It is one of the most valuable, least understood assets an organisation holds, says Wendy Tlou, Chief Communications and Reputation Officer at Old Mutual.

Fifteen big cats rescued from the former Zoo Luján in Argentina have arrived safely at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, aimed at marking a significant milestone in an international rescue mission led by global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS.

People love to use "jack of all trades, master of none" as a criticism, usually to suggest that someone should specialise rather than spread themselves too thin, says Yolisa Mkele, Senior Writer at Tribeca Public Relations.

Humanz, pioneering AI-powered creator marketing and creator commerce platform, has announced the appointment of Mpumelelo Zondi as its new Country Manager for South Africa. 

South African women have been helping shape how generative AI is changing creative work for global brands, spanning business leadership, creative optimisation, operations, talent, motion design and copywriting.

Venelize de Lange from media update talks to Kevin Welman about how agencies can balance integration with specialist knowledge, creativity with commercial value and  technological efficiency with human relationships to build lasting credibility.

Celebrating its 135^th anniversary, Sunlight Green Bar has launched Raised by the Bar — a new national platform aimed at giving back to the communities that have shaped the brand.

When you switch on your TV, what do you see? The home screen, where you decide your next move. Should you stream a movie? Catch up on your series? Watch the live game? Whatever you choose, it starts right there — and that makes the home screen one of the most valuable pieces of advertising real estate on televisions today, says Adiela Dramat, Senior Client Partner at Reach Africa.