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Arrive Alive: Can Public Messaging Move the Needle on South Africa's Road Safety Crisis?
media update's Venelize de Lange unpacks what recent road safety efforts reveal about the complexities of public awareness messaging and the role communication plays in shaping national behaviour.
Crisis Communication in Public Health: PR Lessons from the Western Cape Pesticide Study
A new study linking pesticide exposure to impaired brain functioning in children highlights the role of PR in shaping responsible dialogue during environmental crises. Venelize de Lange from media update outlines six actionable strategies.
The News Revolution: Africa's Youth Is Reimagining Media
In a world where news is just a swipe away, are we truly informed — or just overwhelmed? As Africa's youth continues to drive the media revolution, creators now risk irrelevance. Emma Mendes from media update explores what this means for the future of media and how creators can evolve alongside it.
Takealot's Festive-Season Surge: A Playbook for Omnichannel Retail in South Africa
Venelize de Lange from media update explores how Takealot's festive-season surge reflects changing consumer expectations, offering marketers a glimpse into the strategies reshaping South Africa's digital retail future.
TikTok has unveiled the musical performances and creators of the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa on Saturday, 6 December.
The Awards in Sub-Saharan Africa, TikTok has announced NIVEA (Beiersdorf) and inDrive as the official Title Sponsors of the 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Awards, that has aimed to underscore the growing influence of digital creativity and brand collaboration across the region dedicated to celebrating and rewarding creators.
Gerom Media has announced the launch of the inaugural TourismX MICE Social Media Awards and the annual MICE Social Media Report, aimed to feature a Hotlist with the top MICE brands on social media.
Stellenbosch has announced that it is to host the Social Media Marketing Conference 2025 on 16 October. The event is for marketers, brand managers and content creators who want to stay ahead in the fast-changing world of social media.
Today's consumers spend time that matters to them in passion playgrounds, gathering around shared interests and moving swiftly and fluidly across connected communities as they shape culture in real time.
TikTok has announced that it is shining a spotlight on South African entrepreneurs, leading marketers and businesses with its new African All-Stars Brand Edition podcast series.
72% of global eCommerce revenues were transacted in marketplaces, which are first party and third-party sales. Leaving only 28% of revenue generated in online stores.
Standard Bank has become the first financial institution in Africa to launch TikTok Search Ads. This milestone reflects the bank's strategy of engaging younger, digitally native audiences through relevant and impactful social platforms.
TikTok has announced the return of the TikTok Ad Awards in the METAP (Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Pakistan and South Asia) region, with the 2025 ceremony set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in December.
Forget chasing link clicks — today's audiences want value instantly, without ever leaving the platform. media update's Venelize de Lange tells you why link-heavy posts fail and how you can master zero-click content to boost reach and trust.
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