For any brand with more than one location, a single brand-level AI visibility score based on a few keywords is close to useless, says Ryan Haworth, CEO of Social Places. Here is why.

Venelize de Lange from media update talks to Kevin Welman about how agencies can balance integration with specialist knowledge, creativity with commercial value and  technological efficiency with human relationships to build lasting credibility.

media update's Venelize de Lange considers how technology and trend culture shape our relationship with taste, and why developing discernment and an independent perspective remains essential to editorial judgement.

Most creators start with a camera, a following and an idea; not a business plan. They build an audience because they have something to say, a skill to share, or a creative idea they cannot stop thinking about, says Casey Mantle, Head of Digital at Special Effects Media and member of the IAB South Africa Influencer Marketing Committee.

Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS has reached a milestone in its emergency mission at the former Zoo Luján in Argentina. Following months of preparation, 30 big cats began their journey to new homes on Monday, 17 August.

FAME Week Africa has announced MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, as the Super Sponsor of FAME Week Africa 2026, strengthening a shared commitment to African storytelling, creative talent and building greater opportunities for the continent's producers.

Kagiso Connect's leading research media house, SoundInsights, and award-winning multi-channel sales house Mediamark, have joined forces to deliver a comprehensive solution that helps brands better decode consumer behaviour, media effectiveness and business impact.

South African women have been helping shape how generative AI is changing creative work for global brands, spanning business leadership, creative optimisation, operations, talent, motion design and copywriting.

Good Hope FM has announced that it will be paired with the Cape Town Kota Festival 2026, a fast-growing food and lifestyle celebration in the Mother City.

Ogilvy South Africa was recognised as this year’s Digital Agency of the Year honour at the 2026 IAB Bookmarks Awards, marking the agency's tenth time receiving this prestigious agency recognition.