So the latest on the TikTok ban in the U.S. is that TikTok is still banned, but President Trump has granted it a stay of execution. Though that extension may not be legal, which could still mean that TikTok’s operation in the U.S. remains in violation of the law.
Non-profit organisation Public Interest SA is urging the South African government not to bend its transformation policies to accommodate the launch of Elon Musk’s Starlink low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity solution in the country.
Amid widespread changes in South Africa’s media landscape, Novus Media, a division of Novus Holdings, recently acquired Media24’s 21 community newspaper titles, alongside Kick-Off and Soccer Laduma.
The multi-channel integrated sales house will drive sales across Viu’s AVOD offering, providing advertisers with expanded opportunities for impactful storytelling.
Visa has announced its first Retail Spend Monitor, from Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), which analyzes holiday season retail spend for the seven-week period starting on 1 November 2024. The findings show overall holiday spend in South Africa increased 7%, year over year.
As you take a step back to plan for the year ahead with a refreshed perspective, here are the five key South African business trends, set to shape the business landscape and impact SMEs in 2025.
With over R40bn spent in media and advertising in South Africa in 2024 (statista.com) there is no doubt that marketers are driving business growth
“Sincera and The Trade Desk have a shared vision about the importance of the open internet,†TTD’s chief commercial officer. “The insights they bring to the table, both for our clients and our supply partners, will continue shining a light on the potential that exists there.â€
Reportedly, Chinese government officials have been exploring the possibility of Elon Musk taking control of TikTok in the U.S., as a means to keep the app available to American users, if the government’s forced sell-off bill is upheld by the Supreme Court, as expected, this week.
More good news for those looking to exit Meta’s social app ecosystem in favor of a more open alternative: An independent developer is building a photo-sharing app for Bluesky called Flashes.