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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new chapter in digital learning has begun at Newclare Primary School in Johannesburg, where learners now have access to a fully equipped digital library, made possible through a partnership between Summits With A Purpose NPC and Vuma.
As the Temba Bavuma Foundation has reached its tenth anniversary, it has aimed to deepen its commitment to one of its founding pillars: giving boys and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds access to quality education.
More than 1 100 learners at Nsimbini Full Service School in Durban have celebrated Youth Day through the launch of the Janitress Cleaning Programme by Baby Soft and SOS NPO.
As South Africans look forward to celebrating Take Your Dog to Work Day on Friday, 26 June, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS has encouraged pet owners and workplaces to approach the day with care, kindness and an understanding of each dog's individual needs.
As the world has marked Sustainable Gastronomy Day on Thursday, 18 June, conversations about food are extending beyond taste and nutrition. Consumers are paying closer attention to where their food comes from and the impact it has on people and the planet, says Barry Landman, Chairman of the Grapefruit Variety Focus Group of the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA).
In the past few months alone, South African corporates have been pulled into the headlines by everything from supply chain disputes to an isolated customer complaint gone viral. Something has to give, says Sarah Gooding, Managing Director of We. Communications Africa.
The TOPS at SPAR 'Win a Car' 2026 campaign has crowned six winners, each driving away in a one-of-a-kind custom-designed vehicle inspired by the vibrant worlds of beer, whiskey, cocktail, wine, gin and tequila kulcha.
After spending two years waiting for a family to choose him, a rescue dog named Bandit has finally found his forever home a and a meaningful new role bringing comfort and companionship to adults experiencing homelessness.
Bravecto® has announced its nationwide '#BravectoCares' winter drive which delivered 21 500 doses of tick and flea treatments worth R7-million to selected animal shelters across South Africa, helping to protect vulnerable dogs and support their well-being.
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