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Debating Our Way Out of Marketing Growth
Debating has become more of a performance than about understanding opposing perspectives — and marketing may be making a similar mistake. Venelize de Lange from media update considers how by comparing performance-driven debating to consumer-facing messaging.
In Defence of Niche Publications
In an era defined by rapid technological change, some publications are succeeding by focusing on something surprisingly simple. Venelize de Lange from media update explores why.
Why Your Brain Still Craves Print Media
When was the last time you sat down and read something without a notification interrupting you? Venelize de Lange from media update looks at the science behind print media's appeal in a world of distracting screens.
Creating Meaningful Consumer Connections — A Q&A With Murat Gebeceli
media update's Venelize de Lange talks to Murat Gebeceli about how cross-functional intelligence — from retail performance to partner feedback — is used to guide marketing decisions and improve execution across Sony's diverse MEA markets.
Why Brands Continue to Chase Industry Recognition
Award ceremonies — the moment of validation for brands. Venelize de Lange from media update looks at how brands can easily miss the opportunity to convert industry recognition into meaningful media visibility and audience insights.
Raising a Nostalgic Youth — The Editor's Note
From vintage aesthetics to classic sitcom reruns, nostalgia is constantly shaping youth culture. Venelize de Lange from media update considers why so many young people are romanticising a pre-digital life.
Musa Kalenga, Chief Executive Officer of The Brave Group, one of Africa's independent marketing and communications groups, has been confirmed as a panellist at the Daily Maverick Marketing Masterclass, Season 3.
The World Out of Home Organization has announced the award winners for Individuals, Digital, Classic and Special Build Creative, Sustainability and Technical Innovation, at its annual Global Congress in London on the fourth of June.
L'Oréal South Africa has welcomed the recent decision by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB), to uphold the company's claim that La Roche Posay is the No. 1 Most Recommended Brand by Dermatologists in South Africa.
Lucky Chery, a purpose-built agency team created by award-winning creative agency Lucky Hustle, has been appointed as the lead agency for Chery South Africa following a competitive pitch process.
Canon South Africa has appointed Tunca Rodoplu as Country Director, effective Wednesday, 1 July. He will aim to lead the company's strategy and drive growth across the Canon portfolio in Southern Africa.
More South African businesses are working with fractional CMOs to access senior marketing expertise without the high cost or long-term commitment of a full-time hire. This article explores key considerations for hiring, assessing business readiness and structuring the partnership for success, says Bernard Jansen, Marketing Consultant and Fractional CMO.
As Gerety Awards jury sessions begin across 15 cities worldwide, the global creative industry turns its attention to the 2026 shortlist announcement and the return of the acclaimed Gerety VIP Diamond BBQ in Cannes with Tantor Films.
It's tempting to think that the more rewards there are to choose from, the better. Behavioural science says that's not true. The days of rewards catalogues and warehouses are well and truly behind us, says Natasha Olivier, Senior Product Manager at GET Rewards.
As digital disruption reshapes how brands connect with audiences, AAA School of Advertising has responded with a landmark qualification: the Master of Digital Marketing, the first master's degree specialising in digital marketing in South Africa.
South African consumers have cast their votes in the country's comprehensive independent product survey. Product of the Year South Africa has announced the 40 winners of the 2026 Product of the Year Awards, recognising products and services that have stood out for innovation, relevance and real consumer appeal.
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