June isn't just another month in South Africa, it's Youth Month. June 16th is more than just a date on the calendar, it's a powerful reminder of the energy, resilience and bold dreams that define our generation. It's a moment to honour the youth of 1976 who stood up for their future, says Unathi Mahlangu, Public Relations and Communications Intern at NerdNarrative. 

The East Coast Radio House + Garden Show 2025, a living and lifestyle show held annually in Durban, has announced its dates for 2025 as Saturday, 28 June to Sunday, 6 July. To be held at the Durban Exhibition Centre, the event explains that the show has been expanded to include a wide range of children's activities.

Fore Group has collaborated with So Interactive to unveil a newly revamped website, designed to reflect the same level of efficiency as the systems that Fore Group delivers. The website fosters more impactful engagement and delivers trackable outcomes.

Weber Shandwick has announced the appointment of Sibongile Mqakayi as Executive Vice President of Client Growth for its Africa region. Based in Johannesburg, Mqakayi will drive the agency's growth agenda across the continent, focusing on strengthening client partnerships, identifying new business opportunities and advancing integrated strategies that unlock sustainable value.

A panel, brought together at Converge Africa 2025, hosted by Flow, has featured insights from marketing, commerce media and data leaders at Woolworths, Coty, TrafficBrand and eComplete, who unpacked what retail and commerce media looks like in the South African context — and why now is the moment to act.

Iterable has announced AI Query Summary, an addition to its Smart Segmentation feature set that helps marketers understand and explain complex audience queries. Built using Amazon Bedrock from Amazon Web Services (AWS), this generative AI innovation transforms segmentation from a technical bottleneck into a strategic growth driver. 

There are many misconceptions surrounding PR, what it is and what it isn't. This is why Saads Abrahams from media update is busting five PR myths right here.

The New Generation Awards are calling for entries to its 13th edition. Entries officially opened on Thursday, 1 May, with the deadline for submissions falling on Friday, 18 July. 

Sparsh Pearl has announced the onboarding of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassador. This partnership is aimed at strengthening the brand's connection with consumers and reinforcing its legacy of trust and quality.

In a country where children and young people are far too often victims of unspeakable violence, Afrika Tikkun, a non-profit organisation, has called on every South African to take a stand during Child Protection Week 2025, under the theme, 'Every Conversation Matters'.