adidas has released its third episode of its brand campaign, 'Plus One Effect'. The six-part series explores the stories of athletes and the vital role of their "Plus Ones," the supporters who shaped their journeys from the sidelines. 

The One Club for Creativity has opened the global call for nominations for the 2026 edition of its biannual Creative Hall of Fame induction. The Creative Hall of Fame has a heritage of honouring the lifetime achievements of creative luminaries in advertising, design and education, starting with the induction of Leo Burnett in 1961.

In response to the more than 14 million people in South Africa affected by hygiene poverty, Shoprite has expanded its R5 basket of goods to include essential toiletries. 

TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris has announced that Johannesburg's Paula Andropoulos and Kgomotso Makoto have won a Silver Lion at the Young Lions Competition, which took place at the annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

The Epica Awards has announced that it is open for entries, with the early bird period running until Sunday, 31 August. To mark the launch of the new season, Epica has named Creativity Consultant Claire Bridges, Founder of Now Go Create, as President of the 2025 jury.

Kagiso Trust has announced that the 8^th edition of the Technical Educators Conference — co-sponsored by Kagiso Trust and the Sasol Foundation — included lecturers from technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges and schools of skills and high school educators. 

Seasoned leaders Shamsuddin Jasani, Aatsi Desai Jasani and Gopa Kumar Menon have announced the launch of Theblurr — an AI-native, full-service marketing solutions company built to help brands win in a dynamic, data-driven world.

As South Africa enters the high-risk winter fire season, Sappi Southern Africa has announced that it reflects not only on the serious threats that fires pose to forests, communities and livelihoods — but on the discipline and readiness it takes to confront them.

Low engagement on social media can be daunting for social media managers and influencers alike. media update's Venelize de Lange breaks down the top five reasons your audience might be tuning out.

TEARS Animal Rescue has announced that the recent heavy rains flooded its premises in Lekkerwater Road, Sunnydale. Its offices and kennel property were badly flooded as the drainage infrastructure gave way under the deluge of water. Due to the flooding, TEARS calls on the public for urgent donations to ensure the warmth and safety of its animals.