30-day vs. 7-day attribution in Google Ads: What the shorter window revealed
Overlapping attribution can inflate channel performance. Learn how tightening the window reduced overlap and increased ROAS 62%.
Ster-Kinekor launching new Imax theatre in South Africa
Ster-Kinekor is installing a new IMAX theatre at The Zone @ Rosebank in Johannesburg, which will become its premium cinema site in Gauteng. IMAX theatres provide a superior movie-viewing experience compared to most conventional cinema screens, with sharper image clarity, better colour reproduction, and immersive surround-sound audio.
Government takes baby steps to regulate podcast industry
South Africa’s podcast boom has, until now, largely unfolded in regulatory silence. That silence is beginning to break—and not a moment too soon.
TrendAI flags agentic AI risks in enterprise deployment
TrendAI has published research on the security and governance risks linked to agentic AI in organisations, based on a survey of 3,700 business and IT decision-makers across 23 countries. The study points to a widening gap between the pace of AI deployment and the controls organisations have in place to manage it.
Outcry over decision to can Face the Nation
SABC releases show statistics in support of its decision to axe Face the Nation.
Contagious Radar 2026: Key trends set to shape culture and marketing From the rise of nostalgia to the loneliness disconnect and the death of aspiration
Contagious Radar 2026 dives into the key trends shaping UK culture and marketing and how brands can adapt to meet evolving consumer needs. The Contagious Radar 2026 identifies key cultural and technological trends that will impact the marketing industry in the year ahead.
Social media updates and new features to know this week
LinkedIn is rolling out new tools, including an AI interview feature for Hiring Pro. Meta warns EU advertisers of rising costs due to digital service taxes, and X is reworking its verification process after user complaints — with updates also coming to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp. Here’s what matters most.
Netflix show made in South Africa hits number 1 worldwide — renewed for another season
Netflix released the second season of its live-action adaptation of the beloved One Piece anime on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, most of which was filmed at Cape Town Film Studios in South Africa. According to data from Flix Patrol, the show’s second season has proven highly popular among global audiences.
AI will soon run an entire ad campaign
Advertisers have criticised Google’s ad automation, and now generative AI is taking it further, automating the entire ad supply chain, with a new agentic platform using “neuro-contextual intelligence” to plan and activate media campaigns.
Ivan Moroke joins Ann Nurock at Relationship Audits
Ivan Moroke, a respected marketing leader and strategic advisor, until recently the CEO of Kantar, is joining Ann Nurock as an executive director at Relationship Audits SA.