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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.
What Google and YouTube's R688-Million Investment Means For South African Media
As South Africa secures a R688-million media support deal from Google and YouTube, Venelize de Lange from media update looks at its potential impact on local newsrooms and the broader push to rebalance power between publishers and global tech giants.
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.
Inside SA's Holiday Trends: What the 2025 Festive-Season Spending Means for Marketers
Curious about how SA's festive-season trends will shape 2025 marketing strategies? Venelize de Lange from media update breaks down key consumer behaviours and what they mean for brands this holiday.
Telling Stories Audiences Can Step Into: A Q&A With Marita de Vos
From tactile design to emotional engagement, immersive exhibitions are changing how stories are experienced. Venelize de Lange from media update spoke with Marita de Vos about what this shift means for media professionals.
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.
Jacaranda FM has announced the extension of its partnership with the Pretoria Capitals for a fourth consecutive year. As the official radio partner, Jacaranda FM has continued its aim to amplify the team's journey through the Betway SA20 cricket league, bringing fans closer to the action.
CNN International Commercial has unveiled the results of a new global study on international news, conducted by independent research company Differentology.
As we close out 2025, South Africa's film and television industry finds itself in a strange, uneasy place. Not collapsing, not thriving, but suspended somewhere in between, says Alastair Orr, The Refinery CEO.
Netflix buying Warner Bros Discovery is one of those moments that rewrites the rulebook for global entertainment, says Leslie Adams, Sales Director at Reach Africa.
Obsidian Systems has launched The Kernel, a new podcast series designed for the people building, securing and scaling technology across Africa.
Havas has announced the acquisition of Kaimera, an award-winning, independent media agency recognised for its expertise in simplifying media complexities and delivering tailored, impactful solutions.
OFM has announced that Cycling Santa has won the Community Project Award at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards, held on Saturday, 6 December at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Jacaranda FM, South African multi-award-winning radio station, has proven its experience in broadcasting by securing multiple accolades at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards, held on Saturday, 6 December at the Sandton Convention Centre.
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