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Five Types of Content Influencers Should Be Posting Weekly
If you are an influencer, or want to be one, and you're not sure what to post on social media, then this is the infographic for you. Saads Abrahams from media update is sharing five content types you should include in your weekly strategy to keep your audience engaged, informed and coming back for more.
Podcast With A View: Why YouTube Is Your Secret Weapon In Podcasting
YouTube is no longer just a video platform — it is a podcasting powerhouse. Venelize de Lange from media update explains how YouTube can help you maximise your reach and take your podcasts to the next level.
The Social Media Pyramid: What to Post and How Often [Infographic]
One of the biggest struggles influencers and social media content creators face is what to post and how often. In this article Saads Abrahams from media update is explaining the social media pyramid, which breaks down exactly what you should be posting and how often.
Three Ways to Get More Views on TikTok — In 300 Words or Less
TikTok is steadily becoming the most popular social platform, and for influencers, content creators and businesses who use the platform, it is vital to know what to do to get more views. So, read along as Saads Abrahams from media update breaks down how.
Localised Strategy Meets Global Vision: A Q&A With Kelly Jackson
What does modern travel marketing look like and how do you lead it across continents? Venelize de Lange from media update finds out from Kelly Jackson and gives you the inside scoop.
The PR Power of Podcast Appearances
Podcasts are a goldmine for PRs. If you want to learn how to land, prep and make the most of them, Saads Abrahams from media update is breaking it all down in the article below.
Building Brand Loyalty, Without the Noise — In 300 Words or Less
In 2025, marketers need to know how to connect with customers in meaningful ways — without the fluff. Saads Abrahams from media update is sharing some insights on how to build brand loyalty without the noise.
Six Must-Know Social Media Vernaculars — In 300 Words Or Less
Decode the digital lingo that drives strategy, sparks trends and powers performance with media update's Venelize de Lange as she explains the key social media terms every pro in the field should know.
How to Use Instagram Formats to Guide Followers to Action — In 300 Words Or Less
Still posting content at random and hoping it lands? Learn how to turn casual scrollers into loyal followers with smarter content as media update's Venelize de Lange breaks down when to use Reels, Stories, or Posts on Instagram, and how to match it to your audience's needs.
Eight Simple Yet Powerful Tips for Better Blog Writing
If your blog disappeared tomorrow, would anyone notice? If your answer is no, then check out this article sharing eight simple yet powerful tips for better blog writing by Saads Abrahams from media update.
Three PR Tips From Industry Pros — In 300 Words Or Less
Ever heard the phrase, "learn from the best"? In PR, that's more than just good advice — it's strategy. Venelize de Lange from media update explores what budding PR pros can learn from industry professionals and why mastering the basics is the key to long-term success.
Crisis PR in the Social Media Era — In 300 Words or Less
Social media is instant, which means that the speed of a crisis is also instant. In this article, Saads Abrahams from media update unpacks the real-time nature of social media crises and how PR pros can protect — and even strengthen — brand reputation under pressure.
On a windy afternoon at a Johannesburg taxi rank, a young woman selling roasted meals holds out not a tin can, but a laminated QR code. "Scan here," she tells a commuter, who pulls out a phone and scans. In seconds, the transaction is done.
McCann Joburg has announced that it is redefining what it means to thrive in a disruptive era, achieving strong growth in Q2 2025 through a deliberate focus on strategic investment and portfolio diversification.
TikTok has released its Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for Q1 of 2025, with the latest data reflecting the company's commitment to maintaining a safe environment for its users in South Africa.
Y-Brand has announced that Kabelo Ncholo, Founder and CEO of the marketing agency, was named a finalist for three Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards at a ceremony that has taken place at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday, 31 July.
The PRISMS Awards have announced that the entry deadline for the 2025 PRISMS has been extended to Monday, 18 August, giving agencies, corporates, consultancies, academics and students more time to submit their most purpose-driven work.
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter in Khayelitsha has announced that it will be sterilising and additional 500 dogs and cats in just two months, and has commenced on Monday, 29 July, as part of a mass sterilisation campaign to reduce the number of unwanted pet litters in the community.
For many young single mothers, the road to self-reliance is steep, often walked in silence and solitude. This Women's Month, the Mustadafin Foundation has announced that they will be walking alongside them.
Organisers of the #SilentWalk&Run have announced the opening of entries for the 9th annual #SilentWalk&Run, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 20 September, at Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia, Johannesburg.
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