media update comlies fully with the POPI act. We have taken necessary steps to secure our comuting environment and to keep your data safe. As per our T&Cs we undertake to never sell or share any of your personal information to any 3rd party unless obliged to do so by law. Your information will solely be used for the personalisation of user experience as well as the storage of user settings and preferences.
Travel PR in 2025: Digital Hacks Every Pro Should Know
With the digital age, everything has changed — including the travel industry. Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how PR pros can use digital hacks, data and storytelling to elevate travel campaigns in a post-pandemic world.
End of an Era: Northern Cape's Last Independent Community Newspapers Close Their Doors
Noordwester Uitgewers, the publisher of cherished local papers like Noordwester and Oewernuus, has ceased operations, striking a poignant blow to South Africa's community media. Kiara Ferreira from media update explores the factors behind this closure and what it means for the future of journalism.
Marketing Conferences Coming to South Africa in 2025 to 2026
Want to be in the know with everything marketing related? Venelize de lange from media update rounds up the must-attend marketing conferences coming to South Africa 2025 to 2026 so you can stay in the loop.
The Seven Ps of Marketing Explained
Ever heard of the seven Ps of marketing? Venelize de Lange from media update breaks down each P and explores how modern brands can leverage them for more strategic marketing.
Stellenbosch has announced that it is to host the Social Media Marketing Conference 2025 on 16 October. The event is for marketers, brand managers and content creators who want to stay ahead in the fast-changing world of social media.
Today's consumers spend time that matters to them in passion playgrounds, gathering around shared interests and moving swiftly and fluidly across connected communities as they shape culture in real time.
TikTok has announced that it is shining a spotlight on South African entrepreneurs, leading marketers and businesses with its new African All-Stars Brand Edition podcast series.
72% of global eCommerce revenues were transacted in marketplaces, which are first party and third-party sales. Leaving only 28% of revenue generated in online stores.
Standard Bank has become the first financial institution in Africa to launch TikTok Search Ads. This milestone reflects the bank's strategy of engaging younger, digitally native audiences through relevant and impactful social platforms.
TikTok has announced the return of the TikTok Ad Awards in the METAP (Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Pakistan and South Asia) region, with the 2025 ceremony set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in December.
Forget chasing link clicks — today's audiences want value instantly, without ever leaving the platform. media update's Venelize de Lange tells you why link-heavy posts fail and how you can master zero-click content to boost reach and trust.
Looking for ways to turn followers into a tight-knit community? Take a seat on the Central Perk couch. Venelize de Lange from media update uncovers why Friends remains an emblem of lasting community and how you can incorporate it into your social media strategy.
Every social media platform runs on an algorithm — the invisible hand that decides who sees your content and when. For creators, brands and businesses, understanding these algorithms is the key to boosting visibility and engagement. So, read along as Saads Abrahams from media update breaks down how to master each platform's algorithm.
If you are a creator or brand who uses Instagram and makes use of its analytics, this infographic is exactly what you need to see. Saads Abrahams from media update is breaking down the four latest game-changing analytics that have just been rolled out by Instagram.
Next Up
Clear
Do you have great media, marketing, PR or social media content that you would like to share with us? You can submit content to us via email for consideration for publication.
We can’t wait to hear from you.