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Debating Our Way Out of Marketing Growth
Debating has become more of a performance than about understanding opposing perspectives — and marketing may be making a similar mistake. Venelize de Lange from media update considers how by comparing performance-driven debating to consumer-facing messaging.
Why Brands Continue to Chase Industry Recognition
Award ceremonies — the moment of validation for brands. Venelize de Lange from media update looks at how brands can easily miss the opportunity to convert industry recognition into meaningful media visibility and audience insights.
Why Your Brain Still Craves Print Media
When was the last time you sat down and read something without a notification interrupting you? Venelize de Lange from media update looks at the science behind print media's appeal in a world of distracting screens.
Creating Meaningful Consumer Connections — A Q&A With Murat Gebeceli
media update's Venelize de Lange talks to Murat Gebeceli about how cross-functional intelligence — from retail performance to partner feedback — is used to guide marketing decisions and improve execution across Sony's diverse MEA markets.
Raising a Nostalgic Youth — The Editor's Note
From vintage aesthetics to classic sitcom reruns, nostalgia is constantly shaping youth culture. Venelize de Lange from media update considers why so many young people are romanticising a pre-digital life.
In Defence of Niche Publications
In an era defined by rapid technological change, some publications are succeeding by focusing on something surprisingly simple. Venelize de Lange from media update explores why.
The World Out of Home Organization (WOO) has announced the results of the first ever independently aggregated global study of programmatic Digital Out-of-Home (pDOOH) advertising spend, revealing that the channel generated approximately USD$1.4-billion in revenue globally in 2025 — equivalent to 7% of total DOOH expenditure.
Allan Gray and Accenture Song's, 'A Seat at the Table', has won a D&AD Wood Pencil in Spatial Design, the only South African work to receive a Pencil at the 2026 D&AD Awards.
Clover Mama Afrika has announced that it has received a new vehicle from Eqstra — a division of Nedbank. This investment aims to extend far beyond mobility by being a practical enabler of access, reach and sustained community impact.
McDonald's South Africa has announced that it is bringing the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ closer to home with a nationwide campaign designed to unite fans through great food, exclusive collectibles, family experiences and moments of national pride.
Aimed at recognising the growing impact of creators across every aspect of modern media, the Content Creator Awards has announced a new partnership with Cars.co.za and the introduction of two new award categories for 2026.
Musa Kalenga, Chief Executive Officer of The Brave Group, one of Africa's independent marketing and communications groups, has been confirmed as a panellist at the Daily Maverick Marketing Masterclass, Season 3.
This World Oceans Day, Canon South Africa has aimed to shine a light on the critical, hidden science of coral restoration across the Western Indian Ocean.
KFC Africa has announced that, as the Proteas Women head into the T20 World Cup looking to claim their first world title, some of South Africa's smallest players are training very hard to ensure they are well prepared for the call up as the nation's back up team.
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