https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/669.html South Africa news 15 Social Media news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/669.html en-us Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:37 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/call-for-participation-2026-social-media-landscape-survey-opens-to-south-african-marketers-392968a South African marketers are still often forced to rely on global reports to guide their digital strategies. However, international data rarely reflects the realities of local platforms, audience behaviour, and market-specific challenges. 1-267293 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/resonate-podcast-festival-is-coming-to-south-africa-applications-open-for-residency-281967a Resonate Podcast Festival is coming to Africa for the first time. 1-267300 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/publicis-outperforms-industry-confirms-growth-guidance-for-2026-170706a Announcing its Q1 2026 results, Publicis showed a very strong start to the year, outperforming the industry for almost 20 quarters in a row, despite the volatile macro environment. 1-267278 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/boundless-becomes-51-black-owned-30-black-female-owned-and-marginally-more-responsible-403009a In a move that has shocked absolutely no one except a few spreadsheets, Boundless today announced the successful conclusion of a Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) transaction with the Siyandisa Group, a 100% Black-owned and 60% Black female-owned B-BBEE investment group. 1-267265 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/irl-is-better-marc-antoine-barrois-anti-social-campaign-redefines-luxury-retail-281807a In an era dominated by digital noise and algorithm-driven engagement, Marc-Antoine Barrois is taking a deliberately contrarian approach to retail expansion — placing physical experience at the centre of its brand strategy. 1-267240 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/effie-south-africa-introduces-agency-of-the-year-and-marketer-of-the-year-rankings-for-2026-514520a Effie South Africa has announced the introduction of two new local recognitions for the 2026 season, Agency of the Year and Marketer of the Year. The rankings will be revealed at the Effie Awards South Africa Gala, alongside the 2026 winners, as part of Effie South Africa’s continued effort to spotlight marketing effectiveness. 1-267156 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/build-or-break-challenges-young-men-to-reject-toxic-digital-culture-170186a A new South African campaign is placing men’s well-being at the centre of the conversation around online behaviour, challenging young men to reject toxic digital cultures and redefine what strength and success look like in the social media age. 1-267158 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ashley-madison-sheds-affair-site-label-in-major-rebrand-392628a Ashley Madison, long known as a dating platform for extramarital encounters, is officially repositioning itself in 2026. The company has unveiled a global rebrand, shifting focus toward being a privacy‑focused, discreet dating site, with the new tagline “Where Desire Meets Discretion.” 1-267073 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/metropolitan-brings-the-drama-subaru-bores-847143a I was beginning to wonder what had happened to that particular talent we have in our advertising industry for telling entertaining, even humorous, stories… even on subjects which are not normally associated with having a laugh. It seems to have been on a bit of a sabbatical of recent times. 1-267069 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-media-is-not-a-vending-machine-its-a-relationship-847163a I have sat with brand owners who were posting every single day and going nowhere. I have worked with international clients who had massive budgets and still could not figure out why their engagement was flat. I have managed accounts that grew and accounts that didn't, and I have spent four years trying to understand the difference. 1-267049 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa