Red Dot Design Award has announced that on Saturday, 2 November, the studio exhibition Best Brands & Communication Design — Red Dot Winners Selection 2024 will open at the Museum of Communication, Berlin. The exhibition shows the 65 best works of the 2024 Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design.

There are so many different social media platforms out there. Each platform has a different setup, audience and algorithm. That means that success does not look the same on every social media platform. So, how do you determine if you are doing well on the platforms you are using? How do you set social media goals for every platform? Don't worry — we have the answer.

Mustadafin has announced that nearly 80% of new students that it serves at the Mustadafin Foundation's Learning Centre suffer from malnutrition when they enter. Therefore, Mustadafin ensures that all learners receive at least two warm meals daily to support their learning. 

Sustainable marketing is defined as an approach to marketing that considers the environmental and social impact of a company's products or services, taking into account the needs of both the present and future generations, says Thandeka Ngqumeya, Marketing Director for Danone Southern Africa. 

CSI can make a powerful contribution to the results of any brand's PR efforts. However, the true purpose of CSI is not to serve a brand but rather to serve communities. Brands can use their PR to bolster their CSI and make a greater difference.

BabyYumYum has announced The Parenting Experience Plus (+). The interactive two-day event is scheduled for March 2025 in Johannesburg, for parents who want discerning solutions to everyday challenges. Brands are offered a powerful platform to engage with parents in an infotainment manner and to showcase their solutions directly to interested consumers.

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic has announced its 28^th birthday. To celebrate this milestone, the clinic will be hosting a dog show on Saturday, 26 October. The event will be held at Mdzananda Animal Clinic, 21297 Govan Mbeki Road, Mandela Park, Khayelitsha, from 10:00 to 13:00. 

SuperSport has announced the relaunch of its 'Here for Her' initiative, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to women's sport and women in sport. SuperSport says that the initiative first launched in 2023 during a landmark year in women's sport.

Generative AI in marketing is a source of excitement for some and worry for others. So, media update spoke with Dr Adam Pantanowitz about how machine learning impacts the marketing industry and its future.

The African Union Development Agency NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) has announced the appointment of Zipporah Maubane as its new Head of Communications and Advocacy. With over 29 years of experience in marketing and communications, Maubane has expertise from global and African firms, positioning her to contribute to the agency's mission of advancing Africa's development agenda.