As generative AI rapidly transforms the marketing landscape, the future of agencies is not about replacement but reinvention. While early discussions framed AI as a potential threat to agencies and creative roles, the emerging reality is different: AI is becoming the foundation that will determine which agencies grow and which fall behind.

Jacaranda FM's Martin Bester has released his new single Angel, featuring Ross Learmonth, as a musical tribute to the life-changing work of the station's flagship community initiative, Good Morning Angels.

Jacaranda FM has celebrated their 40^th birthday by embarking on a cross-country Feel Good Tour, aimed at marking the milestone by taking the celebration directly to the people who have followed along the journey. 

June marks one of the most significant months on South Africa's calendar. As the country commemorates Youth Month and reflects on the 50^th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, Exclusive Books has invited readers to engage with stories that explore courage, identity, resilience and change.

eNCA and eNUUS have received five honours in one week, with recognition across the National Press Club Awards and the Future of Leadership Awards affirming the strength of the two news brands across journalism, public service and social impact.

media update's Venelize de Lange talks to Murat Gebeceli about how cross-functional intelligence — from retail performance to partner feedback — is used to guide marketing decisions and improve execution across Sony's diverse MEA markets.

Adclick Africa has announced that their 'Doctor B — AI Influencer' campaign for Bonitas Medical Fund has received two honours at the MMA SMARTIES South Africa 2026 Awards. The ceremony was held at the Inanda Club in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Thursday, 21 May.

From vintage aesthetics to classic sitcom reruns, nostalgia is constantly shaping youth culture. Venelize de Lange from media update considers why so many young people are romanticising a pre-digital life. 

Big emotions packed into tiny episodes are reshaping how we watch our favourite stories on our phones. What if your next guilty pleasure drama only took a minute to watch, asks Elouise Kelly, Country Manager at Viu South Africa.

Kaya 959 has announced significant talent acquisitions in South African radio: broadcaster Thato Sikwane, better known as DJ Fresh, will join the station as host of its flagship weekday breakfast show from Monday, 1 July.