How can brands build trust and loyalty across diverse audiences? media update's Venelize de Lange continues the conversation with Eben Keun, unpacking what meaningful success looks like in multilingual marketing.

Tom Goddard, President of World Out of Home Organization, has said that the global Out-of-Home industry can expect much more from 2026 than from 2025.

At CES 2026, Havas has announced the upcoming launch of AVA, its global LLM portal built to provide secure, centralised access to the world's most advanced AI models. AVA takes its name from the heart of Havas itself, reflecting the Group's global connectedness and the evolution of its Village model, which brings together a wide range of expertise under one roof.

SABC 2 has announced that it is entering a New Era — a renewed chapter defined by authentic South African storytelling, cultural familiarity and a deeper connection to everyday life.

The global Art Directors Club, part of The One Club for Creativity, has announced the more than 220 top global creative professionals from 44 countries who will serve on the jury for the prestigious global ADC 105^th Annual Awards, a continuously-running global competition celebrating excellence in craft and innovation in all forms of advertising and design.

Chery South Africa has confirmed the renewal of its sponsorship of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series after four successful years, extending the agreement for an impressive three-year period beginning in 2026.

media update's Venelize de Lange analyses Cape Town's latest tourism push to unpack how integrated storytelling, global visibility and measurable engagement are reshaping destination PR.

South African organisations are accelerating their adoption of Artificial Intelligence, but many are overlooking the single factor that could derail efficiency gains, expose them to regulatory scrutiny and damage brand trust, says Alkemi Collective CEO Bradly Howland.

Bellville has introduced new public e-waste drop off points at any of the official ERA bins to support the circular economy, aimed at taking a step towards a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.

Gordon McTavish, an architect and car enthusiast from Kloof in Durban, has won a brand-new Jetour X70 Plus Momentum SUV in Reach For A Dream Foundation's 30^th annual Dream Raffle. He received the keys to his vehicle during an official handover at Jetour South Africa in Centurion.