Media industry stalwart Terena le Roux has announced the launch of a new magazine. Set to be published in both Afrikaans and English, the magazine, titled Joernaal / Journal, is geared towards 40+ readership, a market le Roux says is under catered for given the buying power of this demographic. 

There is a new type of consumer wooed by an unsurpassed customer experience (CX) that is changing the game for brands worldwide, says Yaw Dwomoh, CEO of Idea Hive. Dwomoh says that from personalised viewing choices to real-time feedback on trips, brands live in a world where 'instant' is no longer a novelty; seamless transition from tablet to smartphone to desktop is now expectation.

2020 has been full of changes and the world is a very different place from what it was a year ago today, says Raymond Dube, Nampak Liquid Carton's managing director. Dube says that these disruptions within our lives have also affected businesses, and with the world still anticipating a cure for COVID-19, we need to remain cautious and consider the future of the packaging industry. 

Careers magazine has announced that award-winning journalist Gugulethu Mhlungu, popularly known as 'Gugs', is the newly appointed editor of Careers magazine. The appointment was effective as of Sunday, 1 November 2020. 

Legal affairs have a heavy influence in public relations, helping both client and agency run things smoothly from start to finish! media update’s Nakedi Phala takes a look at the fine line dividing legal aspects that PR professionals should definitely pay attention to. 

5FM has announced that it has launched an on-air and digital campaign in support of The 1000 Women Trust. The initiative urges people to speak to young boys about consent and behaviour that may affect the way they treat and view women. 

BrandTruth, a 51% black female-owned digital-first agency, and its partners have reshaped the newly named company with more services to help their clients across Africa grow and to deliver business results. 

2020 has seen consumers saving their cash, hoping to grab a bargain, and companies dealing with a tough financial year in terms of moving unwanted stock and a decline in almost all verticals since March, says Zanthé Agrela, new business manager at Arc Interactive. Agrela considers the relevance of Black Friday in 2020 in light of these circumstances. 

Wheel Well's office, storage and repair shop located in Randburg, has announced that it now has the capacity to process and distribute 200 child car seats a month. Parents offer any donation they can afford and their children are fitted with the right car seat that is comfortable and offers maximum protection.

Esprit has announced that it has launched a new campaign with the aim to take a stand on social distancing. The campaign, titled '#OwnYourSpace', calls on the brand's consumers to stand with it.