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Six Continents, One City: What Cape Town's Tourism Campaign Means for Destination PR

3 Weeks ago Publicity

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.

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How to Market Higher Education to Today's Students

3 Weeks ago Marketing

As the paths to success become more diverse, higher education institutions face new demands on how to communicate value. Venelize de Lange from media update looks at the strategic shifts influencing education marketing in an increasingly complex media environment.

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Canva On Building Africa's Creative Future: A Q&A With Bianca Sibiya — Part Two

3 Weeks ago Media

How can South African creators turn creativity into sustainable careers? media update's Venelize de Lange continues the conversation with Bianca Sibiya, unpacking where income, influence and new creative opportunities are emerging.

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Inside the Dispute Over Google's AI Training Practices

2 Weeks ago Media

As we enter the age of AI and its unwavering impact on content creation, search and discovery, Kiara Ferreira and Venelize de Lange from media update explore an economic problem posing as a technical controversy.

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Education, Engagement and the Stories That Travel

1 Week ago Publicity

Venelize de Lange from media update looks at the rise of positive education reporting in South Africa, and why success-driven reporting is resonating and driving engagement with audiences.

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The South African Freelancer Conundrum: How Much Do I Charge? — A 2026 Update

6 Days ago Media

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how South African freelancers can navigate pricing in 2026, by looking at updated benchmarks, common mistakes and practical strategies for setting sustainable rates.

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From South Africa to Europe: The Strategy Behind Mr Price's R9-Billion NKD Acquisition

5 Days ago Marketing

Venelize de Lange from media update examines Mr Price's R9.66-billion NKD acquisition, exploring what the retailer's European expansion reveals about scaling value brands, localisation and the growing role of data-led marketing execution.

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The Stephen King IT Factor: Mastering Narrative Power in PR

21 Hours ago Publicity

Stephen King's memoir, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, is a treasure trove of advice that goes beyond fiction. King's insights offer a roadmap for publicists and PR agents to craft articles that resonate with audiences — and boost visibility. Emma Mendes from media update shares tips to help you elevate your PR game utilising King's wisdom.

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Speaking to the Heart of South Africa: A Q&A With Eben Keun — Part Two

4 Weeks ago Marketing

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.

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ASEZ WAO Plants Trees Across Nelson Mandela Bay to Practice Environmental Protection

2 Days ago Publicity

ASEZ WAO, the young adult worker volunteer group of the World Mission Society Church of God, has carried out a tree-planting activity in the areas surrounding Khumbulani High School and Newton Park Technical High School in Nelson Mandela Bay as part of the Mother's Forest Project.

Rare Disease Day 2026 Calls for South Africa's Support

5 Days ago Publicity

Rare Disease Day takes place on 28 February, and Rare Diseases South Africa (RDSA) is calling on South Africans, the healthcare sector and the broader public to use this day for more than a symbolic show of support.

VML'S The Future 100: 2026 Lays Out a New Brief for Brands

6 Days ago Marketing

South Africans have long been recognised for resilience. Now, it appears the world is catching up. As 2026 unfolds amid global challenges, VML's 12^th annual Future 100 report has introduced an emerging cultural ethos: dystoptimism.

The South African Freelancer Conundrum: How Much Do I Charge? — A 2026 Update

6 Days ago Media

From South Africa to Europe: The Strategy Behind Mr Price's R9-Billion NKD Acquisition

5 Days ago Marketing

Why Responsible Innovation Will Define the Next Era of South African Manufacturing

Yesterday Publicity

Manufacturing is standing at a pivotal moment. What was once defined by linear processes, manual production and siloed data is now evolving into a world of digitally connected, intelligent ecosystems, says Tasneem Dajee, Presales Manager at Sage Intacct, Sage AME.

2Stories Named Best Medium-Sized Agency of the Year at the International Content Marketing Awards

6 Days ago Marketing

Content marketing agency 2Stories has been named Best Medium-Sized Agency of the Year at the 2025 International Content Marketing Awards (ICMAs) in London, earning international recognition in its first year entering the global awards programme.

Woolworths Wins at International Content Marketing Awards

6 Days ago Marketing

Woolworths South Africa has been recognised on the global stage at the International Content Marketing Awards (ICMA) in London, receiving the Grand Prix Gold for Best In-House Agency.

Five Out-of-Home Trends That Will Define 2026

6 Days ago Marketing

From legal enforcement to smarter planning and stronger measurement, out-of-home (OOH) — including digital out-of-home (DOOH) — is levelling up on every front, says Steve Duck, Chief Revenue Officer of Media at Tractor Outdoor.