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The Confidence Quotient: Why Brands are Betting on Self-Esteem
Confidence is the word on everyone's lips — and brands are listening. Emma Mendes from media update explores the surge in confidence-driven marketing, what drives this trend and how brands can tap into its power to connect authentically with audiences.
Die Papier Promises a Fresh Voice for Afrikaans Readers
The contemporary news ecosystem faces an era where many media outlets are pivoting away from print operations and shifting entirely toward digital platforms. However, Novus Media (part of JSE-listed Novus Holdings) is making a daring statement to reaffirm authority in the perseverance of print media, as considered by media update's Kiara Ferreira and Venelize de Lange.
Walmart's SA Expansion Shows Why Retail PR Must Move Beyond Promotions
As Walmart deepens its footprint in South Africa's retail sector, Venelize de Lange from media update considers what this global expansion signals for local PR strategies and earned media storytelling.
Redefining Attention in the Creator Economy: A Q&A With Pieter Geyser — Part Two
Venelize de Lange from media update speaks to Pieter Geyser about creator marketing strategy in South Africa, from procurements growing influence to attention-based pricing and sustainable creator revenue models.
Putting Confidence in a Bottle: A Q&A With Anisa Ramdass
As confidence marketing gains momentum, media update's Emma Mendes chats with Anisa Ramdass about how leveraging self-assurance in branding, and embedding confidence into every product message, is paving the way for more authentic brand storytelling.
Hiring Beyond Borders: The Debate Over Foreign Academics at South African Universities
Parliament's warning to universities over foreign academic hiring has reignited debate in the higher education sector. Venelize de Lange from media update explores how the issue is shaping public narratives.
What Your Media Metrics Might Be Missing
Are your metrics telling the full story? Venelize de Lange from media update explores why moving beyond vanity metrics is key to understanding true audience engagement and refining content strategy.
How South African Tourism Is Driving Domestic Travel: A Q&A With Mashoto Mokgethi
Domestic tourism remains key to South Africa's travel economy. Venelize de Lange from media update spoke to Mashoto Mokgethi about travel campaigns, affordability initiatives for South African citizens and how travel trends are measured.
From Customer Complaints to National Headlines: Your Brand Reputation Outlook in 2026
From Checkers chicken controversies to proper criminal raids, Venelize de Lange from media update looks at how digital media news exposes high risk reputational issues for brands, demonstrating the importance of proactive media monitoring.
ChatGPT Enters the Ad Game: Everything Marketers Need to Know
Venelize de Lange from media update breaks down how ChatGPT is introducing advertisements, shifting from search to conversation-led brand discovery, and what this means for marketers and AI-driven marketing strategies.
Why Competitor Benchmarking Should Be Part of Every Marketing Strategy
Venelize de Lange from media update explores why competitor benchmarking is essential in the marketing industry and how leveraging competitor insights can help brands strengthen their position in an over-saturated marketplace.
Localising Easter Campaigns — How to Balance Faith and Commercialisation in the South African Market
Venelize de Lange from media update looks at how South African brands can effectively localise Easter campaigns to build engagement and avoid public missteps.
Why "Good News" Still Wins Audiences: A Q&A With Tyler Vivier
Venelize de Lange from media update spoke to Tyler Vivier about the role of positive storytelling and how it holds its place in media.
From GQ to Billboard Africa: A Q&A With Nkosiyati Khumalo
Billboard Africa's Editor-in-Chief, Nkosiyati Khumalo, chats with Venelize de Lange from media update about editorial strategy, audience engagement and fostering talent in African media.
What Startups Get Right (and Wrong) About Marketing: A Q&A With Alex Jukes
Venelize de Lange from media update chats with Alex Jukes about how marketing strategies are evolving alongside culture, the challenges startups face when introducing new technologies and why brands should rethink their reliance on third-party platforms when building audience relationships.
Human Rights Day as a Lesson in Inclusive Marketing
As Human Rights Day approaches, Venelize de Lange from media update explores how inclusive marketing reflects the values of equality and dignity, and why brands that prioritise representation and accessibility are better positioned to build trust and long-term relevance.
The South African Freelancer Conundrum: How Much Do I Charge? — A 2026 Update
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.
In the lead-up to World Stray Animal Day, Saturdaay 4 April, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS has brought attention on South Africa's growing stray animal crisis, an issue impacting animal welfare, public health and community safety.
Droga5 São Paulo, a creative advertising agency, today announces the second phase of 'Lifeless Flag', a campaign created for SOS Oceano (SOS Ocean), a coalition of NGOs advocating for the expansion of marine protected areas.
Jean-François Decaux, Co-CEO and Chairman of JCDecaux, and eldest son of Founder Jean-Claude Decaux, has been appointed the keynote speaker at the World Out of Home Organization's 2026 Annual Congress in London from Wednesday, 3 to Friday, 5 June.
Golf & Beyond has announced Kaya 959 as the official media partner for the Black Excellence Golf Day and Awards Ceremony, set to take place on Thursday, 9 April.
At a time when the world of work is changing and entry-level candidates have to compete not only with other job seekers, but with technology, educational institutions must also adapt. Newly re-branded Emeris offers a glimpse at the future of tertiary education brand positioning in South Africa.
Initiated by Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business, MiPAD and AMA, African Media Angency has annonced the launch of the ACMO 100, the first benchmark ranking dedicated to African marketing professionals.
Starting off METRO FM's 40th year, the station's flagship talk show, METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope, has been shortlisted for the 2026 New York Festivals Radio Awards in the Talk Programme category.
KwaZulu-Natal's commitment to environmental education and youth-led action was celebrated at the 2025 Eco-Schools Awards Ceremony, held on Saturday, 21 March (Human Rights Day) at the Willow Way Manor in Durban.
March, recognised as Human Rights Month, is a time to reflect on the fundamental rights of all South Africans. For Cotlands, it has been a reminder that every child has the right to play, yet over a million young children in South Africa still do not have access to early learning programmes.
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