LinkedIn is a professional social media platform used to share industry expertise, look for new career opportunities, or look for new talent. But if you want your profile to stick out, you need to build a strong profile.

1^st for Women has announced that it has received a series of awards in 2024 that showcase the brand's commitment to empowering women, providing excellent customer service and driving innovation in the insurance sector.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) have announced a partnership to collectively advance the marketing profession, for the benefit of marketing professionals, businesses and society in Africa and the United Kingdom.

bp South Africa has announced that three bp customers each received the keys to a brand new Mini Cooper as a prize in the 'Swipe Swipe to Win Win' competition, which ran at bp service stations across the country from October 2024 to January 2025. The prize handover ceremony was held at Mini Bryanston. 

In South Africa, where entrepreneurship, digital innovation and career growth are on the rise, personal branding plays a crucial role in helping individuals stand out. Whether you're a business owner, freelancer, influencer, or corporate professional, a strong personal brand can open doors to new opportunities and long-term success, says Manjiri Desle, Co-Founder of Ohh My Brand. 

It is time to celebrate because it's media update's 10th birthday! To mark this milestone, and close off the week of celebrations, let's take a nostalgic journey through our past content.

In today's digital landscape, personal branding is more important than ever, says Manjiri Desle, Co-Founder of Ohh My Brand. Desle explores the fine line between being relatable and being polished, helping individuals and professionals craft a brand that feels genuine and refined.

Jewellery Afrika has been awarded the LUXlife Brand Empowerment Excellence Award for the Best Jewellery Trade & Consumer Publication — Africa. The award forms part of the inaugural Creative and Visual Arts Awards 2024 which celebrates the creativity, skill and talent of the leading lights within the industry. 

Miliswa Sitshwele, Head of Social Media at Flow Communications, says that social media helps shape how we connect, create and consume content. Ongoing shifts in the digital landscape in 2025 will continue to challenge traditional approaches to social media marketing.

The New Gen Awards has announced that the 2025 edition of the New Gen Trends in Marketing and Technology Conference will be held on Friday, 23 May, at The Venue in Melrose Arch. This year marks the fourth consecutive year of uniting industry professionals from corporate and agency sectors.