YouTube is taking a major step to expand its advertising business by introducing longer, unskippable commercials for viewers watching through television devices. The change comes after the video platform reported a record year for advertising revenue, underscoring how dramatically the media landscape has shifted toward digital video.
March 2026 marks a monumental milestone for Gagasi FM as the station celebrates 20 years of servicing and connecting with people of KZN. The anniversary follows the unveiling of “The Sound of KZN” as the station’s refreshed payoff line towards the end of 2024, reinforcing its deep connection with the people, culture and vibrant energy of the province.
The Warc Media 100 rankings, an independent global benchmark of the world’s most awarded campaigns and companies for media, have been released.
Rolex led all advertisers during the 2026 broadcast with three minutes of airtime.
Google’s head of advertising in Sub-Saharan Africa discovers the factors hampering brand growth.
Synthetic data offers a compelling solution. Organisations can generate statistically representative versions of their proprietary data and share them with measurement partners—preserving privacy while restoring analytical depth. It enables analysis of customer transactions or niche audiences without exposing personal data.
Canal+’s Showmax will end subscriptions for its doomed video streaming service from 1 April 2026 as Showmax content will temporarily be moved to DStv Stream, and later Canal+’s app, also known as Canal+.
As Omnicom Media settles into its new reality following the landmark acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG), Asia Pacific CEO Tony Harradine is focused on one thing, and that is giving the business clarity and momentum for what comes next.
Dentsu X has launched the Creator Catalyst for Africa, strengthening its position as one of the continent’s most connected media networks, with teams on the ground who understand how influence really works across African cultures, platforms, and communities.
Pinterest said that its report reveals a cultural shift away from perfectionism and reinvention, and toward brands, foods and experiences that enhance self-expression, comfort and positive vibes. As per Pinterest: “People want to feel good about their lives in 2026, not upend them.”