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The News Revolution: Africa's Youth Is Reimagining Media

1 Week ago Media

In a world where news is just a swipe away, are we truly informed — or just overwhelmed? As Africa's youth continues to drive the media revolution, creators now risk irrelevance. Emma Mendes from media update explores what this means for the future of media and how creators can evolve alongside it.

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Takealot's Festive-Season Surge: A Playbook for Omnichannel Retail in South Africa

6 Days ago Marketing

Venelize de Lange from media update explores how Takealot's festive-season surge reflects changing consumer expectations, offering marketers a glimpse into the strategies reshaping South Africa's digital retail future.

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What Google and YouTube's R688-Million Investment Means For South African Media

17 Hours ago Media

As South Africa secures a R688-million media support deal from Google and YouTube, Venelize de Lange from media update looks at its potential impact on local newsrooms and the broader push to rebalance power between publishers and global tech giants.

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Arrive Alive: Can Public Messaging Move the Needle on South Africa's Road Safety Crisis?

Yesterday Publicity

media update's Venelize de Lange unpacks what recent road safety efforts reveal about the complexities of public awareness messaging and the role communication plays in shaping national behaviour.

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Crisis Communication in Public Health: PR Lessons from the Western Cape Pesticide Study

3 Weeks ago Publicity

A new study linking pesticide exposure to impaired brain functioning in children highlights the role of PR in shaping responsible dialogue during environmental crises. Venelize de Lange from media update outlines six actionable strategies.

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Obsidian Systems Launches The Kernel

11 Minutes ago Media

Obsidian Systems has launched The Kernel, a new podcast series designed for the people building, securing and scaling technology across Africa.

The Rapid Rise of AI Talent: What’s Driving It and Why It Matters Now

19 Minutes ago Marketing

The race for AI talent is real. But so is the chance to shape a future that works for all.

Brandtech+ Opens 100 Global Creative and AI Roles for South Africans

16 Hours ago Marketing

Brandtech+, the global creative and technology "engine room" of The Brandtech Group, has announced that they have 100 global roles open for mid-to-senior talent and AI-aligned specialisations.

Gerety Awards Introduces the Moments Cut and Reveals the 2026 Grand Jury

17 Hours ago Marketing

The Gerety Awards has announced that it is expanding for 2026 with Moments Cut, a new category created to honour campaigns that didn't wait for permission — ideas that reacted with instinct, capturing culture in real time.

What Google and YouTube's R688-Million Investment Means For South African Media

17 Hours ago Media

Havas Accelerates Growth in ANZ With Acquisition of Independent Media Agency Kaimera

19 Hours ago Media

Havas has announced the acquisition of Kaimera, an award-winning, independent media agency recognised for its expertise in simplifying media complexities and delivering tailored, impactful solutions.

Semify Acquires Leading Digital Marketing Reporting Platform Dragon Metrics

20 Hours ago Marketing

Semify, a white-label digital marketing software platform specialising in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Paid Search Advertising (PPC), Paid Social Advertising and AI Optimisation (AIO), has announced the acquisition of Dragon Metrics, an international SEO /AI / PPC reporting software platform based in Hong Kong.

OFM Wins Community Project Award at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards

21 Hours ago Media

OFM has announced that Cycling Santa has won the Community Project Award at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards, held on Saturday, 6 December at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Students Across South Africa Rise to the Challenge of Sustainable Development at the Greenovate Awards

22 Hours ago Publicity

The 2025 Greenovate Awards has marked a decade of student-driven sustainability innovation for the built environment. Created in 2015 by Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) in partnership with the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), the awards continue to recognise the ingenuity of South African university students as they tackle real-world challenges in property and engineering.

Registration Opens for World Out of Home Organization London 2026 Congress

23 Hours ago Marketing

The World Out of Home Organization has announced that registration is open for its next Annual Congress, to be held in London from Wednesday, 3 to Friday, 5 June 2026.