With one week of lockdown done and dusted, most businesses have settled into their new routine of working from home — or not working at all. For Newsclip’s staff of around 200 people, it’s been ‘business as usual’, thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI).

Jacaranda FM, East Coast Radio and LottoStar have announced their collaboration in giving a share of R1 million to 100 families that are struggling through the South African national lockdown period. 

Global news consumption is on the increase as the world tries to keep up with COVID-19's virulent spread, says Gayle Edmunds, special projects editor at Ads24. Edmunds says that traditional media has once again become the go-to platform for regular updates. 

With people across the globe practicing social distancing — or in some cases, on a national lockdown — traditional media channels have taken a bit of a hit. Subsequently, there has been a huge spike in people spending time online — reading news and using social media platforms. 

You don't have to be a top-level content creator to understand the influence of digital marketing on contemporary businesses, says writer Tobias Foster. Foster gives seven tips to marketers on how to drive revenue and to grow traffic.

Brand tracking is a profound service for any brand to have. It helps you gain insights that can help you understand public perception, social media and data analytics, all of which have a direct impact on your brand.   

The CMO has announced that its new report, a survey including 150 marketing executives, has found that most marketers lack the necessary data, analytics and real-time systems needed to respond quickly to consumer behavior and intent.

BBC Global News, CNN International and Euronews have come together to donate free airtime to public health bodies for the promotion of messages to combat the global coronavirus health crisis.

Whether it's in the handling of newsprint or advertising, during these trying times of lockdown and COVID-19, local newspapers are proving to be a safe place for consumers and advertisers alike, says Gill Randall, CEO of SPARK Media.

KFC Africa has indicated that, with the nationwide lockdown in full effect, it will continue to fully mobilise its Add Hope programme and network to support South African children in vulnerable circumstances.