The CMO Council has released initial findings from its 2026 Marketing Transformation Performance Audit and Scorecard, exposing widespread operational deficiencies that continue to prevent many marketing organisations from translating martech, AI and data investments into measurable business performance.

Toyota SA has launched the all-new bZ4X with the campaign, 'It Just Got Real', and an advert filmed in Bloemfontein in partnership with the Studio One team at Publicis Groupe Africa.

Authentic Neapolitan restaurant Settebello has officially been named the winner of 947's 'Best Pizza in Joburg' search, following a city-wide hunt led by the station's breakfast show Anele and the Club in partnership with Old Mutual Insure.

AI search hasn’t only changed how people look for information. According to VML's 2026 AI Search Report, AI has also upended everything brands have been using to measure SEO effectiveness.

Venelize de Lange from media update talks to celebrity Chef Jenny Morris about audience attention and creator credibility in food media while considering what role storytelling plays in this industry. 

Venelize de Lange from media update considers what WeBuyCars' backlash over their latest advertisement reveals about topical advertising and brand publicity.

After a month of listeners showcasing the many ways OFM forms part of their everyday life across Central South Africa, OFM has announced Vryburg listener, Hannelie Gerber, as the winner of its SHOW YOUR OFM competition, taking home the grand prize of R40 000 in cash.

Here is a figure that ought to settle a thirty-year argument. Companies whose marketing and finance chiefs genuinely trust one another grow revenue nearly twice as fast as those where the CMO and CFO are at odds, says Musa Kalenga, CEO of Brave Group.

OFM listeners have proven the power of community — this time by raising R323 980.89 during 'The Big Cover-Up', which took place on Wednesday, 3 June. 

Jacaranda FM has announced the appointment of Karabo Peter as the new sports presenter for its award-winning afternoon drive show The Drive with Rob and Roz.