Absa has encouraged Gqeberha residents to come together for an 'Inner-City Clean-Up' in preparation for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K. The clean-up will take place on Saturday, 12 April, from 08:30 to 10:00, starting at the Absa Branch on Govan Mbeki Avenue (Port Elizabeth Central, Gqeberha). This initiative sets the tone for the race day on Sunday, 13 April.

With the rise of influencers and social media creators, many people have come to know PR as freebies shipped in aesthetic boxes to anyone who has an audience. However, PR is much more than that, so media update's Joreke Kleynhans gives five underrated PR tools the spotlight. 

Leagas Delaney Group South Africa (LDSA) has stepped up as the main sponsor of the New Gen Trends in Marketing and Technology Conference. The event is set to take place on Friday, 23 May, at The Venue in Melrose Arch.

HOT 102.7FM, in partnership with its charitable arm, Hot Cares, has provided financial support totalling nearly R100 000 for a vulnerable child from Lusaka, Zambia, after an assault. The funds will cover her transportation and medical treatment in South Africa.

Brand positioning through event sponsorships helps connect clients and brands. These connections drive value for both the attendees and the sponsors. Not only are brands seeing the value behind this, but publishers like SME South Africa are seeing it too, says Velly Bosega, CEO of Oak Ventures (SME South Africa). 

HOT 102.7FM has freshened its on-air lineup, welcoming back experienced broadcaster, Tony Ndoro. Ndoro is joining The Just Plain Drive team as the afternoon show's sports presenter, replacing Dylan Rogers, who is leaving the show to take up a communications position with Investec.

WARC has released The Pace Principle, a landmark Asian evidence-led and mythbusting guide for marketers providing evidence of what works in Asia. This research has been built on consistent data from across Southeast Asia, Greater China and India. 

The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) has confirmed the placement of four interns for 2025 as part of its industry-focused training initiatives. These internship opportunities form part of a broader skills and transformation drive that includes the ACA's Graduate Programme in partnership with the Red & Yellow Creative School of Business.

Effie South Africa and Ipos have launched the 2024 Effie Awards South Africa Ipsos Trends Report during a webinar on Thursday, 27 March. The report offers insights into what sets effective campaigns apart — making it a valuable resource for any campaign that seeks to resonate, connect with audiences and drive effectiveness in marketing communication. 

Attacq's flagship retail hub, Mall of Africa, has unveiled a new brand campaign that focuses on progressive evolution. The mall says the campaign reaffirms its position as a leader in the retail landscape, blending sophistication and cultural relevance with forward-thinking design to captivate and inspire modern shoppers.