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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.
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.
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.
How the Springboks and Bafana Bafana Are Rewriting Fan Engagement
Venelize de Lange from media update considers what the 2026 Bafana Bafana and Springbok campaigns reveal about the role of supporters in modern sports marketing.
The Weight of What We Publish — The Editor's Note
As we enter the month of July, Emma Mendes from media update reflects on the enduring value of press freedom, editorial responsibility and Nelson Mandela's legacy, exploring why thoughtful journalism remains essential to informing communities, fostering trust and strengthening democracy.
Publishing the Modern Magazine: A Q&A With Nicky McArthur
media update's Venelize de Lange talks to Nicky McArthur about independent magazine publishing, how editorial work endures in a changing media landscape and what it will take for print to thrive in the years ahead.
The Business of Modern Storytelling: A Q&A With Jessie Mei Li
media update's Venelize de Lange spoke to Jessie Mei Li about the realities of storytelling in a digital first world, the ongoing conversation around authentic representation and data's role in dictating what audiences see on their screen.
The Science of Attention — What Marketers Need to Know About Dopamine
Venelize de Lange from media update considers what neuroscience teaches marketers about consumer attention through looking at their dopamine fluctuation when exposed to different marketing strategies.
How Streaming Has Rewritten the Rules of Sports Advertising: A Q&A With Leslie Adams
Venelize de Lange from media update talks to Leslie Adams about how changes in media consumption and technology are influencing sports advertising.
The End of "Search" — Pick n Pay's In For a Penny, In For a Pound AI Venture
Venelize de Lange from media update considers how Pick n Pay's newly launched in-app AI assistant shapes the South African digital retail space and why this move could re-establish the retailer's competitive position in the local online grocery market.
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.
Launching Print in 2026: A Q&A With Nicky McArthur
Venelize de Lange from media update talks to Nicky McArthur about the decision to launch a new print magazine in 2026 and how this move challenges industry assumptions about print's decline in value.
Brand Loyalty as Subscription — The New Retail Battleground
Today consumers have endless market options — and brands are finding that customer loyalty cannot be taken for granted. media update's Venelize de Lange considers how retail businesses are adapting their strategies to stay top of mind.
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.
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.
For 51-year-old Zandile Shinga from ePlazini in rural Mtwalume, a small plot of land in her garden has become a powerful shield against South Africa's cost-of-living crisis.
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter in Khayelitsha has invited the public to celebrate Mandela Day by making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals while experiencing the organisation's work firsthand.
The Johannesburg Expo Centre has announced that it is inviting the people, companies and communities that make events possible to become Hands-On-Heroes with Ladles of Love.
The Chery Rosslyn manufacturing plant has officially opened in Pretoria, marking the company's transition from vehicle importer to local manufacturer in South Africa and?aimed at signaling its long-term commitment to the country.
Thousands of South Africans travelled to the United States this month to experience one of football's biggest tournaments. But while the football promised unforgettable memories, the price of being there came at a rather unexpected cost.
Publicis Groupe Africa has said its celebrating a standout performance at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026, with the Leo Constellation named Regional Network of the Year for Sub-Saharan Africa and the region’s creative talent contributing to one of most memorable years on the global stage.
Venelize de Lange from media update looks at how SPAR's yoghurt recall emphasises unique challenges retailers face when their own brand name is on the packaging.
The City of Cape Town has been announced as the Official Host City Partner for GCUC Africa 2026, aimed at marking a significant milestone as the internationally recognised Global Coworking Unconference Conference (GCUC) comes to the African continent for the very first time.
For this Mandela Day, the DO MORE FOUNDATION and Kids Collab have partnered for a '67 Minutes of Play' campaign. Its aims are twofold — to raise public awareness about the importance of outdoor play for young children's development, and to bring the joy of movement to young children in 675 under-resourced ECD centres.
The FirstRand Foundation (FRF) has partnered with Jozi My Jozi, a non-profit urban renewal initiative, to roll out a large-scale solar streetlighting project aimed at transforming safety, visibility and economic activity across Johannesburg's CBD.
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