As South Africa stands at the crossroads of digital transformation, the marketing landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. For brands to remain relevant and reap the rewards of this transformation, they need to focus on embracing trends and innovations and meeting the ever-changing needs of their customers, says Cheryl Ingram, CEO of TDMC (The Digital Marketing Collective). 

As the gatekeeper of democracy, the media in South Africa has big shoes to fill. It affects almost every part of the country, the public and the government. In other words, the press shapes South Africa. But, what shapes the press? 

The Gerety Awards has announced the 15 Jury Presidents that will serve in the Executive Jury Sessions for the 2025 awards. Prerna Mehra will serve as Jury President for the MEA Executive Jury Session which includes jury members from South Africa, among other countries from the region, that will be announced later with the full executive jury.

5FM has announced the appointment of Busisiwe Phakathi as Marketing Manager. Phakathi officially joined the station on Wednesday, 1 January. Phakathi holds a BA degree in Corporate Marketing, a certificate in Brand Management and Events Management from IMM and a Marketing Analytics certificate from UCT. 

Community radio, once viewed as the underdog of the media landscape, has emerged as a significant player over the last five years. Mediamark's Commvibe offering of stations, including the exclusive representation of Bok Radio, Zibonele FM and Thetha FM, exemplifies this transformation, says Nozipho Dlamini, Analytics and Insights Strategist at Mediamark.

Sportsbet.io has welcomed a diverse intake of new ambassadors, with a chef, a singer and a betting tipster joining with a shared goal to spread the word about Sportsbet.io.

With the start of a new year, it's crucial to prioritise and hone in on necessary practices to excel at our jobs. For those in the PR industry, there are a few essential habits that are required to stand out among the rest. Here are the top seven practices that will make you the best of the best.

TEARS Foundation has launched its 'Soothing the Nation' campaign — an initiative designed to confront the country's gender-based violence (GBV) crisis. The goal is to let people know there is in fact somewhere for them to turn and a place they can trust.

The One Club has announced the 2024 Global Creative Rankings which incorporates results from all of the club's leading global, regional and local awards shows. The One Club says that FCB New York has been named Global Agency of the Year and FCB Global Agency Network of the Year for 2024.

CapeTalk has announced that its show, Business of Entertainment will have a rebroadcast. The show will be two years old in May and airs every Thursday, with a rebroadcast on Sundays at 21:00, starting on Sunday, 12 January.