You can picture it. Gleaming, polished cars. Gleaming, white floors. The car showroom remains a mainstay of popular culture and our idea of purchasing a vehicle. But how relevant is the physical showroom in today's increasingly digital-first world? asks Mongezi Mtati, Senior Brand Strategist at Rogerwilco. 

In 2025, we're exposed to more media — and misinformation — than ever before. In this article, Saads Abrahams from media update is breaking down why media literacy is a must-have skill in 2025.

Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels initiative has rallied support for 10-year-old Eben Beukes, who suffered multiple strokes following a severe viral infection, leaving him blind, unable to walk or speak and in need of full-time care. Good Morning Angels and its partners have donated R160 000 to Beukes and his family. 

The International News Media Association (INMA) has released a report on how 14 global news media organisations have evolved their use of data to strengthen journalism, grow audience relationships and drive business results. 

The One Club for Creativity has announced that agencies in Kazakhstan, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates were among the Pencil and Merit winners from 55 countries in The One Show 2025.

Following a pitch process, Airtel Africa has appointed Publicis Groupe Africa as its integrated marketing partner across 12 key markets on the continent. This partnership marks a milestone in African marketing, uniting two organisations with a shared ambition to deliver brand experiences that resonate across audiences.

When most people hear the word "marketing," their minds drift to massive billboard campaigns, glossy TV ads and quirky fruit-shaped billboards as you weave through city traffic (yes, Pineapple Insurance, we're looking at you), says Louise Krog, Executive Head of Sales and Marketing at Everlytic.

SingularityU South Africa has confirmed that its flagship summit will return to the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 22 and Thursday, 23 October. This will be the seventh time the summit will be hosted in South Africa.

Suzuki, in partnership with Penquin, has released a new campaign for the 2025 Simola Hillclimb. Suzuki has partnered with Penquin for the fifth consecutive year to drive one of the event's most dynamic brand activations.

Re.Bag.Re.Use has announced that it has won at the SABRE Awards Africa in the Fashion and Beauty category. The SABRE Awards (Superior Achievement in Branding, Reputation and Engagement) celebrate excellence in strategic communication and highlight campaigns that make a meaningful impact.