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Here are five of the stories that have been #trending this week:

Hey marketers — it’s time to get disruptive

Traditionally, the approach towards marketing has been that companies develop their products or services and then they implement strategies to help attract new customers to their business.

While that strategy may have worked in the past, the fast-paced digital era that we find ourselves in now demands something completely different. Marketing strategies — and even businesses themselves — need to be disruptive to the status quo.

media update explains exactly what disruptive marketing is, and why it is so effective.


‘Going green’ is the new black

Climate change is becoming more and more talked about in the boardroom. In response to global imperative and consumer demand, businesses are realising that, when it comes to ‘going green’, the time is now.

media update explains why businesses need a shift in their thinking and need to become more environmentally conscious.


Print versus digital: Four reasons why print is still around

While the world of print came under fire about a year ago, the sparkle of digital is starting to dull and people are beginning to wonder if digital really is the way forward.

Despite the predictions of doom-sayers, print is far from dead. However, it is changing. Print magazines and newspapers are having to change their business models in order to stay afloat — and adjust their content to ensure their reputation stays in tact in this post-fake news era.

This article sheds some light on why print is still going strong in our ever-evolving digital world.


10 FAQs about social media law in South Africa

Have you ever wonder if a social media post could get you fired? Or, if you share an image from one of your friend’s pages, are you committing copyright infringement? It’s time to get those answers, and more!

media update dives into 10 of the most frequently asked questions about the law of social media in South Africa.


10 Social media terms you should add to your vocabulary

Over the last few years, social media has become a must for every person, brand and business. If you’re not on social media, do you even exist?

This article covers 10 of the terms that you need to know to get the most out of your social media experience.



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