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From South Africa to Europe: The Strategy Behind Mr Price's R9-Billion NKD Acquisition

3 Weeks ago Marketing

Venelize de Lange from media update examines Mr Price's R9.66-billion NKD acquisition, exploring what the retailer's European expansion reveals about scaling value brands, localisation and the growing role of data-led marketing execution.

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Shrugging Off Tariffs: The Strategy Behind SA's Record Agricultural Exports

5 Days ago Marketing

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how SA's record agricultural exports (despite declining US demand) highlight the importance of adaptive strategy, audience insight and diversified market positioning.

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Violence, Desensitisation and the Media's New Reality

2 Weeks ago Media

Venelize de Lange from media update looks at the growing normalisation of violence across mainstream media, considering how long term exposure is reshaping audience sensitivity and challenging traditional approaches to ethical reporting.

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The Stephen King IT Factor: Mastering Narrative Power in PR

2 Weeks ago Publicity

Stephen King's memoir, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, is a treasure trove of advice that goes beyond fiction. King's insights offer a roadmap for publicists and PR agents to craft articles that resonate with audiences — and boost visibility. Emma Mendes from media update shares tips to help you elevate your PR game utilising King's wisdom.

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Balancing Global Scale and Local Insight: A Q&A With Koji Sekiguchi

2 Weeks ago Marketing

What does successful brand leadership look like today? media update's Venelize de Lange chats to Koji Sekiguchi about the lessons he learnt from a global career in marketing leadership.

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How AXE's 'Grab the Sweet!' Sparked Buzz Beyond the Billboard

19 Hours ago Publicity

Venelize de Lange from media update explores how AXE turned a bus stop into a playful experiential campaign, highlighting what brands can learn about engaging Gen Z through interactive OOH.

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The South African Freelancer Conundrum: How Much Do I Charge? — A 2026 Update

3 Weeks ago Media

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how South African freelancers can navigate pricing in 2026, by looking at updated benchmarks, common mistakes and practical strategies for setting sustainable rates.

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Tech on Trial: Redefining Responsibility in the Age of Digital Addiction

6 Days ago Media

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks Meta and Google's recent lawsuit, examining concerns about addictive platform designs and what tighter algorithm regulation could mean for audience growth strategies, ethical amplification and the future of digital publishing.

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Anti-Valentine's Day or Smart Brand Storytelling? The Case for Audience-First Campaigns

1 Week ago Publicity

Venelize de Lange from media update considers how audience insight can guide Valentine's Day campaigns, showcasing why relevance and brand alignment matters more than simple participation in seasonal marketing.

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Joe Public Improving Education in South Africa One School at a Time

24 Minutes ago Publicity

African independent agency, Joe Public, and its non-profit organisation, One School at a Time (OSAAT), celebrate another milestone in their long-standing mission to transform township education.

Unemployed Youth Gains Fresh Opportunities in Peak Flower Season

2 Hours ago Publicity

On Valentine's Day 2026, Shoprite has announced that 28 previously unemployed young people are finding hope of their own with the Shoprite Group's first-ever Retail Readiness Programme (RRP) intake within its Freshmark Flower Co. operations.

Groundbreaking Initiative to Establish Animal Shelter Minimum Standards

3 Hours ago Publicity

BarkingMad South Africa has announced a landmark national initiative to develop South Africa's first sector-led minimum standards for companion animal shelters. The project responds to a long-standing gap in the animal shelters sector: the absence of formal, nationally recognised standards to guide shelter governance, operations and animal care.

Award-Winning Buy-Back Centre New Model for South Africa's Unemployment Crisis

18 Hours ago Publicity

In a country where nearly 32% of people remain unemployed, a pioneering initiative in Bellville, Cape Town, is proving that innovation and inclusion can create real economic and environmental change.

How AXE's 'Grab the Sweet!' Sparked Buzz Beyond the Billboard

19 Hours ago Publicity

Venelize de Lange from media update explores how AXE turned a bus stop into a playful experiential campaign, highlighting what brands can learn about engaging Gen Z through interactive OOH.

The Emotional Shift Reshaping Brand Strategy in 2026

19 Hours ago Marketing

The modern marketplace is louder than ever. Brands publish constantly, algorithms churn endlessly, and audiences are exposed to more messaging in a single day than previous generations encountered in a month. Yet despite this unprecedented volume, something essential is missing: emotional connection.

Type Directors Club Opens Call for Three Global Scholarships

23 Hours ago Media

The Type Directors Club, a typography organisation, has opened the call for applications for its three global student scholarship programmes.

Tetra Pak Southern Africa Reports Strong Progress on 2030 Recycling Goals

Yesterday Publicity

Tetra Pak Southern Africa has released its full-year 2025 sustainability results, reporting a 33% post-consumer carton collection rate and 31% recycling rate for Liquid Board Packaging (LBP) in South Africa.

Growth in Creativity Places Joe Public and its Clients at the Top of the 2025 Loeries Rankings

Yesterday Marketing

Joe Public has affirmed its position as one of Africa and the Middle East's creative agencies, sweeping the 2025 Loeries rankings with 11 Number One positions, a rare achievement that reflects both exceptional individual talent and sustained client success.

World Radio Day 2026: Why Radio's Muscle Matters More Than Ever

Yesterday Media

Each year, World Radio Day highlights why radio remains one of the most powerful and trusted media channels in the world. But heading into 2026, radio is no longer content to play a supporting role; it is expanding its capabilities and asserting its place at the centre of brand strategy, says Chief Revenue Officer, Eric D’Oliveira.