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Stories That Matter: At the Heart of Easter — The Editor's Note
Easter is easily perceived as the yearly opportunity to indulge in chocolate eggs, public holidays and family time — but how many of us are aware of Easter's true significance? As we celebrate the year's dedicated time of reflection, renewal and meaning, Kiara Ferreira from media update explores what Easter represents for the media industry.
Die Kuns van Luister Sonder die Algoritmes: 'n V&A met Barnard Beukman
Vandag se medialandskap is geen vreemdeling wanneer dit kom by die hantering van verandering nie. Terwyl mediamense 'n oorheersing deur statistieke en algoritme-gedrewe inhoud in die gesig staar, is daar steeds redaksionele stemme wat ons weer verbind met die ware betekenis van media. Kiara Ferreira van media update gesels met Barnard Beukman, Redakteur van Die Papier.
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.
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.
Realism is the New Black: A Q&A With Abdul-Ghakeem Samaai — Part One
Realism in film doesn't just happen on set — it's reinterpreted and refined in post-production. Emma Mendes from media update talks to Colourist, Abdul-Ghakeem Samaai about how colour grading shapes authentic storytelling, influences mood, perception, and the overall way audiences connect with a film.
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.
Crisis in Real Time: The PR Training Mystery
Emma Mendes from media update dons her detective cap and lights up her wooden pipe to investigate what could arguably be the most intriguing publicity mystery of the decade: who really runs modern PR media training, and where are they hiding?
To Rebrand or Not to Rebrand? The Strategy Behind the Decision
Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks the strategic considerations behind rebranding, helping brands determine when change is necessary and how to evolve without losing their identity.
The Easter Hunt Might Have Ended, But Your Campaign Strategy Is Just Starting
Venelize de Lange from media update takes a look at Easter campaigns in 2026 and how these campaigns can benefit from post-campaign insights, showing why they are essential in helping publicists evaluate campaign success and strengthen future strategy.
Inside the Art of Listening Without Algorithms: A Q&A With Barnard Beukman
Today's media landscape is no stranger to accommodating immediate change. While media professionals face an increasing dominance by metrics and algorithm-driven content, there still remain editorial voices that reconnect us with the true meaning of media. Kiara Ferreira from media update speaks with Barnard Beukman, Editor of South Africa's new print publication, Die Papier.
McDonald's South Africa has announced the appointment of Keegan Alicks as Chief Marketing Officer, effective Wednesday, 1 April. This strategic appointment is aimed to reinforce the organisation's commitment to accelerating its growth strategy, 'Accelerating the Arches' and strengthening brand relevance in the South African market.
The World Out of Home Organization's 2026 Annual Congress has announced it will return to London for the first time since 1990, aimed at highlighting the importance of creativity, sustainability and the AdNetZero carbon calculator, the increasing importance of data and measurement , as well as the global challenge of regulation creep.
The IMM Institute has announced that it will host its annual Gala Dinner on Friday, 8 May, aimed at recognising outstanding achievement across marketing, supply chain management and business leadership at the prestigious IMM Institute Excellence Awards.
Stellantis Middle East and Africa has announced the appointment of Sizwekazi Jekwa Mdingi as the Head of Communication and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Stellantis in South Africa.
Effie South Africa, in partnership with Ipsos, has released the 2025 Trends Report, aimed at offering a focused view of what the 2025 winning cases reveal about driving marketing effectiveness in South Africa.
As generative AI accelerates content production across global marketing organisations, a new reality has emerged: the industry isn't facing a shortage of ideas, it's facing a shortage of people who can manage what AI is producing.
Corona Cero, a no-alcohol beer brand, has launched 'Sun Tags' at the V&A Waterfront. This creative urban initiative was designed to help South African professionals disconnect from work stress and reclaim their lunch breaks by temporarily transforming public spaces into sun-drenched relaxation zones.
For decades, brand growth was built around a single idea: find the hero and push it harder than anyone else. Today, that model is starting to crack, says Domaine Rautenbach, Senior Brand Manager for Jacobs.
Marketing Indaba 2026, a South African marketing conference, now in its 16th year, has announced that it will be taking place on Wednesday, 22 April and Thursday, 23 April at the CTICC in Cape Town from 09:00 to 16:00 daily.
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