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Balancing Global Scale and Local Insight: A Q&A With Koji Sekiguchi

3 Weeks ago Marketing

What does successful brand leadership look like today? media update's Venelize de Lange chats to Koji Sekiguchi about the lessons he learnt from a global career in marketing leadership.

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Tech on Trial: Redefining Responsibility in the Age of Digital Addiction

2 Weeks ago Media

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks Meta and Google's recent lawsuit, examining concerns about addictive platform designs and what tighter algorithm regulation could mean for audience growth strategies, ethical amplification and the future of digital publishing.

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Shrugging Off Tariffs: The Strategy Behind SA's Record Agricultural Exports

2 Weeks ago Marketing

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how SA's record agricultural exports (despite declining US demand) highlight the importance of adaptive strategy, audience insight and diversified market positioning.

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Redefining Attention in the Creator Economy: A Q&A With Pieter Geyser — Part One

5 Days ago Media

Venelize de Lange from media update spoke with Pieter Geyser about the future of media strategy, what drives ROI and how brands can harness creator content effectively.

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From South Africa to Europe: The Strategy Behind Mr Price's R9-Billion NKD Acquisition

4 Weeks ago Marketing

Venelize de Lange from media update examines Mr Price's R9.66-billion NKD acquisition, exploring what the retailer's European expansion reveals about scaling value brands, localisation and the growing role of data-led marketing execution.

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Anti-Valentine's Day or Smart Brand Storytelling? The Case for Audience-First Campaigns

2 Weeks ago Publicity

Venelize de Lange from media update considers how audience insight can guide Valentine's Day campaigns, showcasing why relevance and brand alignment matters more than simple participation in seasonal marketing.

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How AXE's 'Grab the Sweet!' Sparked Buzz Beyond the Billboard

5 Days ago Publicity

Venelize de Lange from media update explores how AXE turned a bus stop into a playful experiential campaign, highlighting what brands can learn about engaging Gen Z through interactive OOH.

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The Stephen King IT Factor: Mastering Narrative Power in PR

3 Weeks ago Publicity

Stephen King's memoir, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, is a treasure trove of advice that goes beyond fiction. King's insights offer a roadmap for publicists and PR agents to craft articles that resonate with audiences — and boost visibility. Emma Mendes from media update shares tips to help you elevate your PR game utilising King's wisdom.

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Violence, Desensitisation and the Media's New Reality

3 Weeks ago Media

Venelize de Lange from media update looks at the growing normalisation of violence across mainstream media, considering how long term exposure is reshaping audience sensitivity and challenging traditional approaches to ethical reporting.

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The South African Freelancer Conundrum: How Much Do I Charge? — A 2026 Update

4 Weeks ago Media

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.

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ChatGPT Enters the Ad Game: Everything Marketers Need to Know

3 Days ago Marketing

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.

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A Festive Gesture That Gives Back at Cavendish Square

16 Minutes ago Publicity

This festive season, Cavendish Square transformed a simple, seasonal tradition into something deeply meaningful, resulting in a donation of R25,135 to the Amy Foundation, raised through the centre’s gift-wrapping station.

Phumulani Mall Announces Launch of Its 'Love in the Community' Campaign

1 Hour ago Publicity

This February, Phumulani Mall has announced that it is shifting the focus from chocolates and cards to the people who show up for others every day.

ifa Crafted Exhibition Celebrates Rural KZNSA Artisans and the Power of Heritage-Led Craft

4 Hours ago Publicity

The ifa crafted heritage collection has been on display in an exhibition at Art&About in Sandton's Merchant Place. Hosted by KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts (KZNSA) in partnership with the FirstRand Foundation, the exhibition has aimed to showcase the skill and cultural legacy of rural KwaZulu-Natal's crafters, and will run until the end of April 2026.

RMA Launches Multi-Million-Rand STEAM Project to Build Future-Ready Talent in Rural North West

2 Days ago Publicity

Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA), a South African social insurer, has launched its flagship STEAM Project at Botlhabelo High School in Brits, in the North West province, aimed at marking a major investment in South Africa's future skills pipeline.

Knorrox Launches Open Call to Support Community-Led Food Impact in Gauteng

2 Days ago Publicity

Across Gauteng and South Africa at large, many families face a daily reality often hidden from view: stretched meals, portions reduced so children can eat and communities relying on shared kitchens to make limited food go further.

Switch Energy Drink and OMODA South Africa Collaborate in Car Giveaway

2 Days ago Publicity

Switch Energy Drink and OMODA South Africa has concluded their most talked-about consumer campaign, by handing over the final 15 new OMODA C7 vehicles to lucky winners at a special event held at Switch's head office.

FOUR PAWS Encourages Pet Owners to Spay Their Pets

3 Days ago Publicity

Global animal welfare group, FOUR PAWS has challenged the nation to turn February into a month of action and compassion. With Love Your Pet Day on Friday, 20 February and World Spay Day on Tuesday, 24 February, the organisation has called on every community to make sterilisation the priority for responsible pet care.

ASEZ Plant Fruit Trees at Northriding Secondary School As Part of Global Campaign

4 Days ago Publicity

On the morning of Sunday, 15 February, over 50 volunteers from the international award-winning organisation ASEZ gathered at Northriding Secondary School in Randburg, Johannesburg, to plant 70 peach fruit trees to fight climate change and bring awareness to the school and community in partnership with Ward 101 Councillor, Ralf Bittkau.

Investec Launches Invest-ED as Youth Jobs Take Centre Stage After SONA

4 Days ago Publicity

Investec has launched Invest-ED, a national programme designed to support South Africa’s grade 8 to 12 learners and their parents or guardians, with guidance, confidence and future-focused thinking, to drive more meaningful participation in the economy.

Renew Your Reputation: Why Professional Bodies Matter More Than Ever

4 Days ago Publicity

Reputation is the currency of the communications profession. We build it, protect it and repair it for organisations, leaders and brands every day. Yet as an industry, we often spend far less time thinking about our own collective reputation, how it is formed, how it is safeguarded and who is responsible for it, says Bradly Howland, President of PRISA.