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Source: © 123rf Key takeaways were shared at the SA Social Media Landscape Report 2025 webinar on Thursday, 26 June

Social Media

SA Social Media Landscape Report 2025: Industry still putting its money where the people are

Danette Breitenbach 2 days

TikTok expands mental well-being tools, partnerships to Africa

Mental health

TikTok expands mental well-being tools, partnerships to Africa

2 days

Platform-hopping is not a strategy

Marketing

Platform-hopping is not a strategy

Issued by We Do Digital 25 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Ryan Campher, VML SA data lead, asks, while AI drives modern marketing, what happens when flawed inputs lead it astray?

Artificial Intelligence

Will your AI promote clarity or confusion, progress or noise?

Ryan Campher 25 Jun 2025

Caprisa condemns fake news incident involving its director

Public Health

Caprisa condemns fake news incident involving its director

24 Jun 2025

Moghelingz is one of the content creators to benefit. Source: Supplied.

Social Media

TikTok’s commitment to 3,000 African creators

24 Jun 2025

Radio moves people through integrated platforms

Radio & Audio

Radio moves people through integrated platforms

Issued by Algoa FM 23 Jun 2025

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: Reuters digital media report finds SA youth are plugged in but cautious

Karabo Ledwaba 23 Jun 2025

Social Media

Global Alliance demands mental health protections for content moderators

20 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Rirhandzu Shingwenyana says the creator economy is not a trend; it is a central pillar of modern marketing

Media

The Creator Economy: An opportunity to build real, lasting connections

Rirhandzu Shingwenyana 20 Jun 2025

(Image supplied)

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: SA's youth - Most educated, least employed; something’s broken

Charlie Wannell 20 Jun 2025

Kaya 959 tops all commercial radio station websites for 5 consecutive months

Radio & Audio

Kaya 959 tops all commercial radio station websites for 5 consecutive months

Issued by Kaya 959 19 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Kyla Booysen, senior partner manager, Special Effects Media, says Brands looking to stay culturally relevant can no longer ignore the power of gaming, especially when it comes to engaging Gen Z

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: Gaming - A gateway for Gen Z

Kyla Booysen 19 Jun 2025

Khumbuzile Zondi is standing on business. Source: Supplied.

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: FCB social lead Khumbuzile Zondi is standing on business

Karabo Ledwaba 19 Jun 2025

The rise of cult collectible toys fuels a social media frenzy

FMCG

The rise of cult collectible toys fuels a social media frenzy

20 Jun 2025

Marketing & Media

VML and Nando's: Reflections on a decade long agency-client relationship

Jarred Cinman 18 Jun 2025

Image credit: Nappy on Unsplash

Medical Aid

Why gap cover is pivotal for young professionals

James White 19 Jun 2025

Advertising

Ads and subscriptions come to WhatsApp

18 Jun 2025

Image credit: Mina Rad on Unsplash

Aesthetic Medicine

What trends in cosmetic surgery means for the future of beauty in SA

18 Jun 2025

From TikTok to WhatsApp: how Gen Z is rewriting the rules of influence at work

Social Media

From TikTok to WhatsApp: how Gen Z is rewriting the rules of influence at work

Issued by icandi CQ 17 Jun 2025

From passion to profit: tips to build a better side hustle

Entrepreneurship

From passion to profit: tips to build a better side hustle

12 Jun 2025

Gen Zs are shaping the future of retail

Research

Gen Zs are shaping the future of retail

12 Jun 2025

How e-commerce is reshaping skincare retail

E-commerce

How e-commerce is reshaping skincare retail

Aleksey Sukhov 11 Jun 2025

Hyperlocal is lekker: The AI-powered search revolution

IMC Conference

Hyperlocal is lekker: The AI-powered search revolution

Issued by IMC Conference 9 Jun 2025

The Nielsen Sports SA’s Annual Trends Breakfast featured a panel of (l to r) Tumelo Selikane - MD Nielsen Sports SA, Errol Madlala - commercial & marketing manager, SAFA, Mtunzi Jonas - chief commercial officer, Cricket South Africa, Bronson Mokabela - GM: marketing, communications & commercial, SASCOC and Ryan Cumming - head of marketing, SuperSport.

Sponsorship

Live consumption of sport continues to dominate

9 Jun 2025

What news sources do we actually trust?

Research

What news sources do we actually trust?

Issued by BrandMapp 9 Jun 2025

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2025 jury panel

Marketing

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2025 jury panel

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 6 Jun 2025

TikTok is reshaping the travel experience — from inspiration to booking

Travel

TikTok is reshaping the travel experience — from inspiration to booking

Robin Fredericks 13 Jun 2025

Richfield’s new campaign celebrates the power of learning on your own terms

Digital

Richfield’s new campaign celebrates the power of learning on your own terms

Issued by So Interactive 5 Jun 2025

Digital

Snackable content not a fad but a response

Tanika Corneleus 5 Jun 2025

MIC drop: Coaching Africa’s next gen in marketing, influence and culture

Marketing

MIC drop: Coaching Africa’s next gen in marketing, influence and culture

Issued by Dentsu 4 Jun 2025

#ConvergeAfrica: Commerce media is the next big frontier in retail

Retail

#ConvergeAfrica: Commerce media is the next big frontier in retail

4 Jun 2025

Why smart brands are already talking to Generation Alpha

Marketing

Why smart brands are already talking to Generation Alpha

Issued by Penquin 2 Jun 2025

This Youth Month Unathi Mahlangu, public relations and communications intern at NerdNarrative dares you to step into your potential (Image supplied)

Youth Month

Step into your potential and honour Youth Month

Unathi Mahlangu 2 Jun 2025

Social isn’t a billboard: branding in the age of algorithms

Social Media

Social isn’t a billboard: branding in the age of algorithms

Aishwarya Bedessy, Issued by Ignition Group 30 May 2025

Danilo Acquisto, CEO and co-founder of video specialist digital agency, Special Effects Media South Africa gives the case for the untapped intra-African trade opportunity in media and marketing (Image supplied)

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Danilo Acquisto - Nurturing Africa’s creative economy

Danilo Acquisto 28 May 2025

Source: © 123rf The Marketing Research Foundation (MRF) has announced the 18th release of the Marketing All Product Survey (Maps)

Media

Maps reveals South African consumer behaviour and media trends

28 May 2025

community initiative in the lead up to Mandela Day 2025, Heroes Among Us by Mitchell’s Plain’s Liberty Promenade Mall aims to identify and celebrate unsung heroes and grassroots contributors who reflect the spirit of Mandela Day through ongoing acts of service. Pictured: Last year's campaign (Image supplied)

ESG

#MandelaDay2025: Heroes Among Us campaign celebrates heart of Mitchell’s Plain

27 May 2025

Merging gaming and virtual play with real world commerce

Media

Merging gaming and virtual play with real world commerce

Issued by Advertising Media Forum 26 May 2025

Social Media

Why Meta is in trouble in Nigeria and what this means for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users

23 May 2025

Advertising

Amazon’s ad business boom: Raking in over $60bn

21 May 2025

Marketing & Media

Building a winning brand: How small businesses can stand out in a crowded market

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 20 May 2025

Social Media

Gen Z is turning to TikTok, not Google, when they need answers

Sue Blaine 20 May 2025

This year, LunchBar celebrates 60 years in South Africa. To mark the occasion, SA’s favourite award-winning conspiracy theorist is back (Image supplied)

Marketing

60 years of "Much, much more of The LunchBar Man"

16 May 2025

Research

Charting 20 years of brand value: Kantar BrandZ 2025 ranking reveals the world’s most valuable brands

Issued by Kantar 15 May 2025

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Cyber Law

TikTok, Meta fined hundreds of millions by EU regulators for data privacy breaches

Ryszard Lisinski and Brett Weinberg 13 May 2025

VML South Africa named Agency of the Year at 2025 Smarties Awards

Marketing & Media

VML South Africa named Agency of the Year at 2025 Smarties Awards

Issued by VML 13 May 2025

Welcome to GenEra: A new chapter for young creatives in advertising

Advertising

Welcome to GenEra: A new chapter for young creatives in advertising

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 12 May 2025