In January 2022 the National Credit Regulator put out a statement about adverts running on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. They promised debt "written off" and "government approved" relief, and some carried images of senior public officials. The regulator's verdict on the lot of it was "all lies", says Rowan Breeds, Debt Counsellor, Debt Solutions 4U.

The One Club for Creativity, a nonprofit organisation whose mission is to support the global creative community, has announced a major agreement with CapCut, part of ByteDance, to serve as the club's premier global AI partner.

Chappies has announced Khuliso Mudau as its new Brand Ambassador, bringing together one of South Africa's brands with one of the country's  football talents. 

Digital advertising gets more crowded as Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) keeps growing into a flexible and measurable medium. Venelize de Lange from media update talks to Remi du Preez about what marketers misunderstand about outdoor advertising and how to use it more strategically. 

In recognition of 50 years of design, branding, and communications leadership, Apple has been selected as the first brand to be inducted into The One Club for Creativity's newly established Brand Hall of Fame, part of the global Creative Hall of Fame.

Network X OOH, a South African out-of-home (OOH) media owner and township advertising specialist, has announced that is collaborating with Rogerwilco on the independently researched 2026 Township CX Report. 

Advertising has always evolved alongside technology, but generative AI is accelerating that change at remarkable speed, says Anthea Whitehead, Cape Town Campus Manager, AAA School of Advertising.

When communicators publish a report, press release or research finding, we usually want to know one thing: did the right people see it? That question is starting to change, says Hezron Ochiel, Deputy Corporate Communications Manager at Kenya Medical Training College, and Founder of Hezron Insights.

Allan Gray has announced its new campaign, 'A Seat at the Table', aimed at using Women's Month to inspire deeper reflection on the seat women occupy, how they use their influence and the legacy they can leave for future generationns of women.

As fans take the action beyond the stands, digital out-of-home (DOOH) gives brands a way to become part of the game-day experience, says Remi du Preez, Managing Director at Polygon.