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

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

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

1 Week 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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Redefining Attention in the Creator Economy: A Q&A With Pieter Geyser — Part One

23 Hours ago Media

Venelize de Lange from media update spoke with Pieter Geyser about the future of media strategy, what drives ROI and how brands can harness creator content effectively.

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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

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

2 Weeks 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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Investec Launches Invest-ED as Youth Jobs Take Centre Stage After SONA

2 Hours ago Publicity

Investec has launched Invest-ED, a national programme designed to support South Africa’s grade 8 to 12 learners and their parents or guardians, with guidance, confidence and future-focused thinking, to drive more meaningful participation in the economy.

Renew Your Reputation: Why Professional Bodies Matter More Than Ever

2 Hours ago Publicity

Reputation is the currency of the communications profession. We build it, protect it and repair it for organisations, leaders and brands every day. Yet as an industry, we often spend far less time thinking about our own collective reputation, how it is formed, how it is safeguarded and who is responsible for it, says Bradly Howland, President of PRISA.

World Out of Home Organization Signs Up Another 13 Members

3 Hours ago Marketing

Following the APAC Forum in Seoul, South Korea, which attracted over 400 delegates, the World Out of Home Organization (WOO) has signed up another 13 members from across the globe.

Danone SA Recognised as Number One in Driving Healthier Food Environments

20 Hours ago Publicity

Danone Southern Africa has been ranked first in a national public assessment evaluating voluntary industry commitments to healthier food environments.

ADC 105 Judges From Africa Talk Creative Trends and What They're Looking For

21 Hours ago Publicity

As the prestigious global ADC 105^th Annual Awards has announced that it approaches its final submission deadline, three creative leaders from Africa serving on the jury provide their take on the most exciting creative trends in their local market, as well as what they are looking for in this year's entries.

Redefining Attention in the Creator Economy: A Q&A With Pieter Geyser — Part One

23 Hours ago Media

Venelize de Lange from media update spoke with Pieter Geyser about the future of media strategy, what drives ROI and how brands can harness creator content effectively.

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

Yesterday 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

Yesterday 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

Yesterday 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

Yesterday 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.