African Bank has announced the appointment of Eloise Boezak as Head of Strategic Communications and Public Relations for the African Bank Group, effective Sunday, 1 June.

Publicitarias, an organisation that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the Ibero-American advertising industry, has been selected to speak at Cannes Lions 2025, where it will lead the workshop 'The DEI Challenge: Put your ideas to the test'. 

McCann Joburg has announced that 'Check My Beat,' which was launched on World Heart Day in September 2024, is gaining renewed resonance for World Music Day as it showcases the healing power of music in a uniquely South African way. 

Think of a copywriter with strong ideas but no access to briefs. A designer with a self-built portfolio but no way into the room. A videographer with potential, but no tools to execute. These are the real stories behind South Africa's youth unemployment crisis, say Atsile Songwane and Gabangaye Guliwe from Until Until. 

The Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) has announced the launch of PRISMS 2025, an evolution of Southern Africa's public relations and communication excellence. Entries for the PRISMS Awards are open until 7 August.

Social media is everywhere. Social media drives trends, fuels conversations, connects customers, builds communities, and yes, social media can grow your business. But the real question is whether your business really needs social media, says Derick Carlson, Web Solutions Manager at JHNet. 

Getting Google's AI Overviews to highlight your site comes down to the organic strength of your website, the way you label your page and the way you structure your copy, says Richard Frank, Chief Technology Officer at Flow Communications.

What is the future of radio? And are podcasts the answer? media update's Venelize de Lange decided to find out with the help of an expert in the field: Masi Mdingane. 

Jacaranda FM has announced that DJ Ankletap (Bryce Clarke) is joining the station. From Friday, 13 June, DJ Ankletap will host Party Nights With Ankletap every Friday evening from 19:00 to 22:00, bringing his energy, storytelling and playlist to the station's evening block.

Mastercard has unveiled 'Numero 10,' a short film starring Lionel Messi, the brand's global football ambassador. In the video, the football icon reflects on the personal stories behind his tattoos — each one meaningful, but none more iconic than the number 10.