Jacaranda FM has announced that its Good Morning Angels has raised R310 000 to support seven-year-old Johandré Blom, who suffered a devastating crocodile attack at a dam near Brits on Friday, 21 March.

Salesforce has released its latest Connected Shoppers Report. According to the report, Gen Z is fueling a social shopping explosion, with 39% now having purchased and 76% having discovered products on social media platforms.

Ster-Kinekor, as the official representative to Cannes Lions, has announced Heineken as the official sponsor of the Cannes Young Lions Competition for South Africa. For the first time, two briefs will be shared across two categories: Film and the new category, Digital.

First National Bank, a partner of SA Rugby and the Springboks since 2017, has announced the deepening of its relationship by becoming the principal partner of the Springbok teams, with the FNB logo taking front and centre of the teams' jerseys.

Angus Hamilton-Morris, Client Services Director at DarkMatter, provides a behind-the-scenes look at what 100 workshops with CEOs, CMOs and Brand Managers have taught him and why this might just change the way individuals play the 'advertising board game'.

Backslash, TBWA's global cultural intelligence unit, has released its 2025 Edges report, presenting cultural shifts poised to reshape the global landscape. Edges is a deep dive into the cultural forces shaping our world, uncovering meaningful shifts that go beyond fleeting fads motivated by virality to define the future of society, business and human behaviour.

Primedia Instore, a division of Primedia, has announced it is joining Shop! SA as a Founding Member. This collaboration signifies Primedia Instore's commitment to elevating the South African shopper marketing industry and fostering a collaborative environment for brands and retailers alike.

Y has introduced Club Y, the new feature on Y's weekday lineup. To celebrate the launch of Club Y and re-introduce the talent to the audience, Y will be throwing a party on Saturday, 12 April, from 18:00 at Zone 6 in Soweto. 

Fossil fuels — coal, gas and oil — are the main drivers of climate change, leading to severe consequences for South Africa. The advertising and PR industry should be mindful of the enormous power it holds to make a positive move, by taking a stand against fossil fuel advertising, says Bradly Howland, CEO of Alkemi Collective. 

Google has announced the launch of the YouTube Works Awards. These awards celebrate the most impactful and innovative advertising campaigns across 15+ markets, and for the first time, it is being brought to South Africa.