When starting my research to write this article, I had what I thought was a good enough understanding of meme marketing; but upon reading additional articles, watching videos on YouTube and listening to podcasts, I slowly discovered there is more to the satirical images and videos that flood our feeds today, says Angus Hamilton-Morris, client service director at DarkMatter Marketing. 

H&M South Africa has announced that it has donated R1-million to local non-profit organisation SA Harvest, helping fund its mission to end hunger in the country. This contribution will empower SA Harvest to extend its impact and support in distributing nutritious meals to vulnerable individuals, families and communities facing food insecurity.

MiWay Blink has announced a brand refresh that sees the insurer change its name to Blink by MiWay, together with a refreshed visual identity. The rebrand coincides with MiWay Blink's third anniversary and points to both the success and evolution of the brand in a relatively short space. 

Nedbank has announced the launch of the R10-million Indalo Fund at the Indalo Inclusive Symposium at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. The Indalo Fund is designed to change the way entrepreneurs are funded, creating a pipeline of viable businesses that will be ready to attract high-ticket investment. 

In the evolving media landscape, the line between traditional and digital media is becoming increasingly blurred, says Sasha Kupritz, founder of TenacityPR. Kupritz adds that understanding audience behaviour, leveraging technology and delivering engaging content across various channels are indeed paramount for achieving PR objectives effectively.

The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 21:00, has announced that it has enjoyed a stellar year since the show's launch in May 2023. With no less than 52 episodes aired, all focusing on global inspirational leaders, the show continues to attract a growing audience on-air and online. 

The E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA), an organisation championing e-waste management, infrastructure and networks in South Africa, has announced its partnership with Dell Technologies and its authorised distributors — Tarsus, Axis and Pinnacle — to raise awareness around e-waste and sustainability. 

Two Sides, a global non-profit organisation, has announced that it has challenged more than 2 650 organisations found to be communicating greenwashed messages to their customers when switching to digital communication. To date, around 1 180 organisations have removed misleading anti-paper statements.

Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels has announced it is contributing a generous donation of R 200 000 to the Gift of the Givers. The organisation is spearheading the rescue efforts after the tragic building collapse in George, resulting in the loss of several lives.

The One Club for Creativity (The One Club) has announced that agencies, studios and independent designers in the Middle East and Africa won seven Cubes and five Merits at the ADC 103^rd Annual Awards ceremony. The ceremony was held at Gotham Hall in New York during The One Club for Creativity's Creative Week 2024.