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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reach For A Dream has announced the launch of its annual Dream Raffle, an anticipated South African charitable draw, aimed at fulfilling the dreams of children facing life-threatening illnesses.
Today's audiences scroll faster, engage selectively and expect brands to speak their language in real time. That means a modern communications plan can't just be "digital-friendly" — it has to be data-driven, AI-assisted and relentlessly audience-centric, says W7Worldwide, Strategic Communications Agency.
Ford Ranger has released a new Ford South Africa television advertisement that aims to spread the message that Ranger drivers 'Live the Ranger Life' — stopping to lend a hand, helping a neighbour move house or finding the perfect road trip playlist.
The Re.Bag.Re.Use initiative has announced they aim to celebrate and honour the woman behind the initiative this Women's Day, Saturday, 9 August. Six cutters and 15 crocheters are transforming empty bread bags into functional art across South Africa — from Mpumulanga to Hout Bay.
Sesame Workshop International South Africa and Book Village have hosted a Play Festival at Cosmo City Primary 1 School on Thursday, 24 July, in honour of Nelson Mandela Day and in the spirit of community and education.
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