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5FM Announced as Official Radio Partner for ULTRA South Africa 2027

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

5FM has announced its partnership with Ultra South Africa — coming to The Ostrich, Cape Town on 30 April 2027 and The Nasrec Expo Centre, Johannesburg on 1 May 2027.

Why African Marketers Must Think Beyond Marketing

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Nedbank IMC, an African marketing conference, has released its 2026 White Paper, examining how marketers can strengthen their contribution to business growth.

From Learning Facts to Building Solutions: Why Project-Based Learning Matters for Africa

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Project-based learning (PBL) can offer an approach to help schools adequadely equip African children for the future, enabling learners to investigate meaningful questions, explore challenges and develop solutions while learning the required curriculum.

The Strategic Thinking Behind Cadbury's ‘Made To Share’: A Q&A With Thabang Modiba

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

media update speaks to Thabang Modiba about the significant role of consumer insight and creative strategy in building brand engagement to understand what drives growth in established product categories.

Children Are Speaking. The Test of Children's Month is Whether We Act

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Every November, South Africa tells children that their voices matter. We invite them onto stages, quote them in speeches, and ask them to describe the country they want to inherit, says Karl Muller, Chief Programmes Officer at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.

Balancing Brand Building and Commercial Growth: A Q&A With Candice van den Bosch

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

media update speaks to Candice van den Bosch about the relationship between consumer behaviour and marketing strategy, explaining the art of creating lasting value in a competitive market.

Jacaranda FM and Martin Bester Claim Top Honours at 2026 Best of Pretoria Readers' Choice Awards

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Jacaranda FM has been recognised as Pretoria's favourite local radio station, winning the title of Best Local Radio Station at this year's Best of Pretoria awards.

The Obligation After the Click: Why Responsible Audience Growth Needs a Human Measure of Trust

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Every communications team knows the pleasure of watching a number rise. A post travels farther than expected. An audience grows. A campaign reaches people who would never have walked through the office door, says Douglas B. Vandergraph, Writer, Digital Publisher and Technology Leadership Practitioner.

Opening Doors Through Reading: 100 Libraries Empowering Underserved Communities

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

For too many young South Africans, the simple act of opening a book remains out of reach. As the country works to close persistent gaps in early-grade literacy, access to books, appropriate learning resources and safe, dedicated spaces to read can help unlock a lifetime of possibility.

Whispers of Hope Raises R345 000 for PinkDrive

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga has hosted its annual Whispers of Hope Breast Cancer Awareness High Tea on Saturday, 24 October, raising R345 000 in support of PinkDrive.

The ACA Presents Six-Part Agency Commercial Edge Masterclass Series

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT

The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA), in partnership with Don't Forget to Look, is introducing The Agency Commercial Edge, a six-part masterclass series focused on the commercial skills agencies need to compete effectively and protect the value of their work.

BBC Unveils Global Signals Research Into the Global Information Landscape

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The BBC World Service has launched Global Signals, a new research to provide a deeper assessment of the online information space.

Last Call for Santa Shoebox Drop-Offs at CapeGate

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

CapeGate Shopping Centre has called on shoppers and the wider community to help deliver "Christmas magic" to 520 children from under-resourced communities as the Santa Shoebox Project drop-off deadline approaches.

Tribeca Wins Grand Prix Agency of the Year at the PRISM Awards

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Tribeca Public Relations was named Grand Prix Agency of the Year at the 2026 PRISA PRISM Awards on Saturday evening, rounding off a night that also saw the independent agency win Best Mid-Sized PR Agency, two Gold awards and a Bronze for LEGO's 'Biggest Unboxing Ever' campaign.

Sanlam Summer School Equips African Journalists Ahead of Davos 2027

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Financial journalists from Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia and South Africa have gathered in Johannesburg for the 2026 Sanlam Summer School for Financial Journalists, hosted under the theme, "Road to Davos 2027: Leading Africa's Economic Narratives Through Precision Journalism".

Opportunity Meets Potential: A Q&A With Jenovic Lumu — Part Two

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

media update continues the conversation with Jenovic Lumu, learning more about how he and his team endeavours to build a lasting reading culture in Johannesburg's schools, touching on the significance of learner-informed educational initiatives and how organisations such as theirs should measure its true impact.

Global Advisors Communications Wins Campaign of the Year at 2026 PRNEWS Platinum Awards

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Global Advisors Communications has won two accolades at the PRNEWS Platinum Awards for its campaign, 'AI Powers Africa', launched at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg through the UAE's USD$1-billion 'AI for Development' initiative for Africa.

IMM Graduate School Announces Commencement of Beyond Borders 2026

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Students from Belgium and South Africa have come together in Stellenbosch from Sunday, 25 October to Sunday, 1 November for Beyond Borders 2026, an IMM Graduate School short academic programme combining international learning, cultural exchange and an applied community project.

Communicating Conservation in Practice: A Q&A With Elizke Gouws

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

media update speaks with Elizke Gouws about what goes into communicating wildlife conservation and the challenges in sustaining a cheetah breeding and rewilding initiative.

The Runway Nobody Measures: The Hidden Cost of Leading

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Bradley Howland, CEO of Alkemi Collective has been speaking candidly about what leadership has cost him, and why boards and teams should take it as seriously as cash flow.

Halloween Hazards for Pets

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

With Halloween approaching, FOUR PAWS has been encouraging South Africans to take extra precautions to keep their pets safe.

CREAIDETOR 2026 Opens Registration for Three-Day Pan-African No-Code and AI Event

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT

CREAIDETOR 2026 has opened registration for its November programme, aimed at bringing together builders, founders, creators and professionals interested in the practical applications of no-code technology and artificial intelligence (AI).

16 Years of Freedom and Friendship for Lionesses Kara and Lea

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary has announced that on Thursday, 29 October, it will mark the "rescueversary" of lionesses Kara and Lea, aimed at celebrating 16 years of safety, companionship and expert care for two lions rescued from difficult beginnings in Romania and Bulgaria.

ASEZ and Stakeholders Plant Seeds of Hope in Alexandra

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, 25 October, approximately 50 ASEZ volunteers planted 45 wild-olive trees at Jukskei Park 3 in Alexandra, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg's (UJ) School of Tourism and Hospitality (UJ STH) and the Alexander Water Warriors.

OFM Wins Big at Best of Bloemfontein Readers' Choice Awards

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT

OFM has been recognised by the people of Bloemfontein, winning five awards at the Best of Bloemfontein — Bloemfontein Courant Readers' Choice Awards 2026.

Trust is Key for Out of Home in Today's Conflicted Media World, says WOO President Goddard

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In a world awash with fake news and with hitherto all-conquering social media now coming under attack from all directions, Out of Home advertising's status as the most trusted medium is key to expanding the sector, World Out of Home Organization President Tom Goddard told delegates at the Central Europe Forum in Warsaw, Poland.

MetroFibre Celebrates 17 Graduates From Fourth Learnership Cohort

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Seventeen young South Africans, almost all of whom are living with a disability, have graduated from a learnership programme fully sponsored by MetroFibre.

Flow Awarded Best Large PR Consultancy in South Africa

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Flow Communications has won 26 trophies – including six Gold, seven Silver and 13 Bronze awards — at the 2026 PRISM Awards. Flow also received three special mentions.

McDonald's South Africa and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Announce New Initiative

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

McDonald's South Africa and Ronald McDonald House South Africa have marked a milestone in their shared commitment to keeping families close during a child's medical journey, with a soil-turning ceremony signalling the next step towards the planned Ronald McDonald House Mother's Lodge at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.

TGRC Brings Comfort to the Fountain of Love Centre

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) has made its way to the Fountain of Love Centre, where a donation of blankets and essential groceries will help provide practical support to the children, families and individuals who turn to the organisation for care.

The FIX and Mind Matters Summit Launch Fashion Range

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The FIX, TFG's youth fashion brand, and Mind Matters Summit, a South African mental performance movement, have launched Unslave Your Mind, a fashion range aimed at bringing self-expression and mental fitness together.

Four Steps to Use Change for Growth and Good Within Organisations

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT

Never has change been more certain, frequent and… exhausting. Employees are required to learn something new, do something differently, innovate against something just launched (or not yet launched) almost daily. Leaders must pivot even faster, says Sarah Browning-de Villiers, B2B, EX, Internal Communications and Change Strategist at Publicis Groupe Africa.

TBWA \ Hunt Lascaris Celebrates Loeries Creative Week

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

TBWA\ Hunt Lascaris has earned two Gold, eight Silver, eight Bronze and two Craft Certificates during this year's Loeries Creative Week.

Grace Mondlana and Vafa Naraghi Win at 2026 Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

South Africa's content creator industry have come together for the 2026 Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards, an event aimed to celebrate the talent, creativity and influence of the people shaping the country's digital culture.

Mustadafin Foundation Receives Premier's Special Recognition Award

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Mustadafin Foundation has received the Premier's Special Recognition Award at the Western Cape Government's 2026 Service Excellence Awards, aimed at recognising four decades of dedication to communities in need.

AI Governance and Business Growth: A Q&A With Muhammad Ali

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

media update speaks to Muhammad Ali about AI's primary role in business and the importance of aligning technological adoption with organisational strategy.

The Untold Stories of Johannesburg: A Q&A With Mandy Wiener

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

media update speaks to Broadcaster and award-winning Journalist, Mandy Wiener, about media polarisation, and how the power of positive storytelling — facilitated through her new docu-series, The Hope Dealers — aims to inspire South Africans to take an active role in community upliftment.

Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels Donates R150 000 to Help Human Trafficking Survivors

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels Fund has donated R150 000 to South African NPO, Brave to Love in support of human trafficking survivors.

PR Worx Celebrates 25 Years

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Twenty-five years after Madelain Roscher left a senior corporate communications career to launch PR Worx from her dining room, the independent South African agency has celebrated its silver jubilee after being ranked the country's leading PR agency in a survey of 13 200 corporate clients.

Indigenous Language Imbizo Day 2026

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

South Africans have been invited to gather under a tree once more — not simply to commemorate 30 years since the adoption of the Constitution, but to ask a question about the future: Where is your tree, and what stories live beneath it?

The Value of Tested Theory in Marketing

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Marketing can be described as a practical discipline. We talk about campaigns, customers, channels and results, so it is sometimes easy to overlook the thinking underneath the decisions, says Clea Dias, Group Marketing Director of AAA School of Advertising.

Openfield Ushers in a New Era of Sports Marketing With 22Ours Partnership

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Openfield has announced a strategic partnership with sports content and media business 22Ours, marking a significant milestone in its Openfield 2.0 strategy and its evolution into a more integrated sports marketing business.

Turning Environmental Awareness Into Action: A Q&A With Lauren van Nijkerk

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

South African documentary SPOILED uses coastal community stories to highlight the risks of offshore oil and gas exploration. media update spoke to WILDTRUST's Lauren van Nijkerk about how communications can make complex environmental issues relatable and turn public awareness into action.

Coronation Explores Trust in an Age of Misinformation With New Brand Campaign

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Coronation has launched a new brand campaign that takes a closer look at South Africans' changing relationship with trust.

Purchasing With Purpose Can Help Support Local Schools

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

In honour of National Nutrition Week, Iwisa No.1 and Pick n Pay have been encouraging consumers to help create healthier food environments for children through the 'Share More Meals' campaign.

D&AD Brings Festival and New Blood Together for D&AD Alive

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

D&AD the global creative non-profit championing for excellence in design and commercial creativity, has announced D&AD Alive, bringing D&AD Festival and New Blood Festival together for the first time at Tobacco Dock, London from Monday, 28 to Wednesday, 30 June 2027.

Unmute Dance Theatre Brings Inclusive Dance to the Spotlight at FAME Week Africa's Inclusive Lens Awards

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Cape Town-based company will perform Timelapse and join industry leaders in conversations about building safer, more accessible and inclusive creative environments.

The New Dining Question: Where Did Your Food Come From?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ask a diner today where their food came from and, increasingly, they may actually want to know. In fact, 59.5% of South African diners say locally sourced ingredients are important when choosing where to eat, according to the Eat Out Yoco Restaurant Experience Survey, says Sean Granger, General Manager at Granny Mouse Country House and Spa.

SASKO Invites South Africans to Name the Twelve Official Sandwiches of South Africa

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

SASKO has announced that it is asking the country to decide which sandwiches deserve a place on the national table.

HEINEKEN Beverages Wins Brand of the Year at 2026 Loeries

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

HEINEKEN Beverages has been named Brand of the Year at the 2026 Loeries, aimed at recognising a body of work that delivered creative excellence across many of their brands, drinks categories and disciplines.

Publicis Groupe Africa Named Loeries Regional Agency Group of the Year

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Publicis Groupe Africa has been named Regional Agency Group of the Year at the 2026 Loeries, the third year in a row.

VML South Africa Wins Four Awards at 2026 Loeries Awards 2026

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

VML South Africa has taken home two Golds, a Silver and a Bronze for Vaseline at the Loeries Awards 2026, along with a Campaign Craft Certificate for The Coca-Cola Company.

METRO FM Celebrates 40 Years With Special Off-Air Podcast Featuring Azania Mosaka

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:05:00 GMT

As METRO FM celebrates 40 years of connecting with audiences through music, conversation and culture, the station has announced that it is taking listeners behind the microphone with a special anniversary episode of its METRO FM Off-Air Podcast, featuring legendary South African broadcaster Azania Mosaka.

5FM's Brionne Olsen Wins Best Commercial Voiceover Performance at the 2026 South African Voiceover Awards

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:50:00 GMT

5FM has announced that Brionne Olsen, the station voice behind South African youth radio brand, has officially won the 2026 South African Voiceover Award for Best Commercial Voiceover Performance.

Dis-Chem and Cipla Foundation Launch New 'Sha’p Left' Nurse Clinic in Macassar

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Dis-Chem and Cipla Foundation have announced that residents of Macassar will now have improved access to affordable, quality primary healthcare close to home following the launch of a new 'Sha'p Left' nurse clinic.

The Value of Loyalty: A Q&A With Byron Rode

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

media update speaks to Byron Rode about the challenges of customer loyalty programmes and how brands can make rewards more accessible and worthwhile to consumers.

CARAT Launches Difference Engineered

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Carat, dentsu's global media agency, has launched Difference Engineered, a new global positioning and brand identity that sets out its ambition to create greater differentiation and measurable advantage for clients.

Vaughan Croeser Named 2026 Loeries Marketer of the Year

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:15:00 GMT

South African Breweries (SAB) and the Loeries have announced that Vaughan Croeser, Vice President of Marketing at SAB, has been named Loeries Marketer of the Year, recognising his outstanding leadership in marketing strategy, creativity, brand building and commercial execution.

ADC 106th Awards Launches With 'What's Next' Campaign by DixonBaxi

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT

The global Art Directors Club continues its century-plus mission to celebrate the latest in creative brilliance with the launch of the prestigious ADC 106^th Annual Awards, supported this year by the dynamic In Search of What's Next call for entries campaign created and produced by DixonBaxi in London.

Good Things Guy Launches National Challenge to Create 1-Million Good Things Before Christmas

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT

Good Things Guy and The Helpers are challenging South Africans to make it happen with the launch of '1 Million Good Things Before Christmas', a national campaign encouraging people to collectively complete one million acts of kindness and helping before Christmas.

Opportunity Meets Potential: A Q&A With Jenovic Lumu — Part One

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

media update speaks to Next Chapter Jozi Founder, Jenovic Lumu, about the relationship between literacy and STEM, and how access to learning resources can support young people's curiosity and engagement with knowledge.

The Visual Purpose and Measurable Impact of Cause-Driven Campaigns

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

SPAR's pink-cap campaign puts breast cancer awareness in the hands of consumers — but does their campaign's visual message translate into behavioural change? media update examines the role of transparency and genuine social responsibility in cause-related publicity.

Dartboard Maths Partners With SOS Children's Villages South Africa Across Eight Provinces

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dartboard Maths has partnered with SOS Children's Villages South Africa in a multi-province partnership designed to rewrite the story that mathematics is more than just formulas on a chalkboard.

43 Learners Graduate From Nelson Mandela Children's Fund's Legacy Academy

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Forty-three young people have graduated from the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund's Legacy Academy in Johannesburg on Saturday, completing a leadership programme that encourages school learners to take an active role in addressing issues affecting their peers and communities.

Growthpoint's 36 Hans Strijdom Wins Overall Sustainability Award

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Growthpoint Properties' 36 Hans Strijdom in Cape Town has been recognised with two honours at the SAPOA Property Awards for Innovative Excellence 2026, winning the Overall Sustainability award as well as Interiors Development of the Year.

Digital Rights in the Age of AI

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT

At the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in 2025, world leaders hailed artificial intelligence as the great equaliser, says Thrishni Subramoney, Senior Communications Specialist at Flow Communications.

Loeries 2026 Announces First-Night Winners in Cape Town

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Loeries has announced its first winners for 2026 at Cape Town City Hall on Thursday, 8 October, celebrating creative excellence in advertising and brand communication across Africa and the Middle East.

Rescued Lioness Continues to Flourish at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This October marks eight years since lioness Nala arrived at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, a FOUR PAWS sanctuary providing lifelong care for rescued big cats, where she now enjoys the freedom, care and dignity every wild animal deserves.

The Case for Connected Capabilities: A Q&A With Andreas Shifotoka

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Andreas Shifotoka talks to media update about connecting agency disciplines, working across African markets, the role of AI and what growth really means.

CaRRoL BoYeS Partners With CANSA to Raise Awareness this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings renewed attention to the impact of breast cancer and the importance of awareness, prevention and early detection. It is a cause Carrol Boyes has long supported, and this year, the design house is putting pen to purpose.

Publicis Groupe Africa Named Finalist 65 Times at Loeries 2026

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Publicis Groupe Africa has earned 65 finalists at the Loeries 2026, ahead of the awards nights in Cape Town on Thursday, 8 and Friday, 9 October. The shortlists span six agencies and cover everything from film, radio and print craft to live events, AI and the festival's new Creative Strategy category.

Celebrating the Eco-Champions Making a Difference at The 2026 Eco-Logic Awards

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:15:00 GMT

An evening of celebration, inspiration and standout achievement took centre stage at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town on Monday, 5 October, as the 2026 Eco-Logic Awards honoured South Africa's environmental trailblazers.

VML Wins Seven Awards at the New Generations Awards

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

VML South Africa has won seven awards at the 2026 New Generation Awards, including three Golds for Vaseline, a Silver and two Bronze awards for Cadbury LunchBar and a Bronze award for Ford.

What's Haunting the Media Industry — The Editor's Note

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

From artificial intelligence and misinformation, to clickbait and the brawl for audience attention, an increasing amount of forces taunting the media industry are at play. This Editor's Note by media update investigates what is causing the bump in the night — and what is giving the industry its proverbial fright.

VML South Africa Heads to Loeries With 31 Finalists

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

VML South Africa has announced that it will be heading into Loeries Creative Week 2026 with 31 finalists across four clients and a broad spread of categories.

African Creativity Shaping Global Brands

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

For decades, the visual language of international development has looked the same everywhere: institutional, cautious, and framed around aid. Now, global water and public services network Riva (formerly IRC, Netherlands-headquartered) has aimed to break that mold.

From Utility to Experience: Brand Positioning When Entering New Markets

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Difficult times can pressure businesses into bold reinventions, and Pantry by Marble is a prime example. media update looks at how the Marble Hospitality Group used publicity to turn a petrol station into a must-visit destination and what brands can learn from them about redefining a category.

iPendoring Announces 2026 Finalists

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

From 400 entries submitted by agencies, creatives, students and brands across South Africa, 275 have made the finalists list for the Indigenous Language Imbizo and the iPendoring Awards in November.

Marketing, Influence and Culture at Loeries Creative Week

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

dentsu X South Africa has announced that it is bringing back Loeries Creative Week with the second edition of MIC (Marketing, Influence and Culture), a platform designed with the aim to bring together the people shaping brands, creativity and culture through thought-provoking discussions.

Penquin Named Medium Agency of the Year at WesBank New Generation Awards

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Brand and communications agency Penquin has been named The New Generation Medium Agency of the Year for the second consecutive year at the 2026 WesBank New Generation Awards.

OFM Presenter Recognised at South African Forty Under 40 Awards

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

OFM has announced that Good Morning Breakfast presenter Shandor Potgieter has been recognised in the Radio and Journalism category at the South African Forty Under 40 Awards 2026.

5FM's Nick Hamman Wins Forty Under 40 South Africa Award in Media

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

5FM, South African youth radio station, has announced that Nick Hamman, Host of 5 Breakfast and Co-Founder of Hammy Eats, has officially been named a 2026 Forty Under 40 South Africa winner in the Media (Digital and Social) category.

Dentsu School of Influence Opens 2026 Cape Town Entries

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Dentsu School of Influence, in partnership with CSA, has announced that it will host One Big Week' in Cape Town from Monday, 9 November to Friday, 13 November.

A Vibrant Heritage Day at Afrika Tikkun

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

If there was ever a perfect environment to view our South African heritage in action, it would be one of our ECD centres: beautifully dressed, colourful, learners all working and playing together daily. In fact, one could argue that every day is a celebration of our heritage at Afrika Tikkun Bambanani (ATB), says Pascale Bakos, Head of Communications at ATB.

D&AD Releases 2026 Annual Trend Report

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

D&AD, the global creative non-profit championing excellence in design and commercial creativity, has found constraint-driven creativity has "exploded" across this year's entries, as creatives increasingly turn rules, regulations and technical limitations into the starting point for ideas.

TikTok One Creates New Earning Opportunities for Creators in South Africa

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

TikTok One has officially expanded to South Africa following a successful phased regional rollout. The integrated creative platform connects brands, creators and agencies and also supports more direct pathways to local brand partnerships and sponsored content.

Responsibility is Not a Constraint — It is a Creative Catalyst

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Responsible marketing is often framed as a question of restraint: what brands should not say, who they should not speak to and where they should not go. But that framing misses the bigger opportunity, says Vaughan Croeser, VP of Marketing at The South African Breweries.

Mscsports and Telkom's Possibility in Play Wins Two New Gen Awards

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:20:00 GMT

Mscsports and Telkom's 'Possibility in Play' campaign has added two new accolades to its list of recognition, taking home a Black Onyx for Best Customer Experience (CX) Campaign of the Year and Gold for Best Use of AI in Marketing Campaign by an Agency at the 2026 WesBank New Generation Awards.

The Matrix Communications Group Celebrates Six Years

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Matrix Communications Group (Matrix Group) has marked its sixth anniversary with a milestone: the recently launched consultancy, aimed at bringing an impactful hub for solving key business challenges facing clients that seek to grow.

'Red Wall' Campaign Signals a New Era for Property Development Marketing

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT

In-house campaign that helped sell 91 freestanding homes at Bryanston Country Estate earns Silver at the 2026 WesBank New Generation Awards, alongside some of South Africa's biggest brands and agencies.

5FM Celebrates #5FMBornToParty and #5FMBornToPlay

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

5FM has announced that it will be celebrating its birthday in October with a number of events, preparing to make a proper statement on being "Born to Party and Born to Play".

LIONSROCK Celebrates World Teachers' Day

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Ahead of World Teachers' Day on Monday, 5 October, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS has been celebrating the important role teachers play in helping children better understand animals and the world around them.

FOUR PAWS Encourages a New Perspective This World Animal Day

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

As South Africans prepare to mark World Animal Day on Sunday, 4 October, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS has encouraged people to embrace this year's theme, "See the World Through Their Eyes," by considering how animals experience the world and taking action to improve their lives.

Building a Data Profile: A Q&A With Melissa Mc Nally — Part Two

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

media update continues the conversation with Melissa Mc Nally, shifting focus to understanding what makes advertising effective, from the role of attention and memory to the factors that influence consumer action.

Healthier Farm Animals, Healthier Communities

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

As World Farm Animals Day approaches on Friday, 2 October, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS has been highlighting the important link between farm animal welfare, public health and resilient food systems.

Advertising's AI Dilemma — Selling Time Is Collapsing

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

For a decade, enterprise marketing has been hooked on a quiet, expensive lie: that software purchase orders equal operational progress, says Musa Kaleng, CEO of the Brave Group.

Good Hope FM Starts Off October With Kapstadt Cup

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Good Hope FM has announced that Cape Town will host 148 football teams representing 40 clubs across South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and more, competing in nine age groups and three formats over five days.

VML Day Of Service Turns Global Action Into Local Impact

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

VML South Africa has joined the VML network around the world in celebrating the 22^nd annual Worldwide Foundation Day, its flagship global day of service, where employees lend their time, talent and resources to local communities.

Dis-Chem releases Freedom for Heritage Day

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Dis-Chem has released Freedom, an anthem aimed at celebrating the joy of movement, to inspire all South Africans on Heritage Day, and every day to move more and reach for Better Health.

Contagious Releases 2026 Brands Report

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Contagious has released the Contagious Brands Report 2026, spotlighting 45 brands from around the world considered to be rule-breakers that challenge category conventions and stand out.