Threads to roll ads out globally to all users
Threads will officially begin rolling out ads to all users across the globe the first week of February.
South Africa’s love for coffee signals a new era of work culture
It is January and South African offices once again filled with the familiar hum of post-holiday productivity; one ritual stands out as both comfort and catalyst, coffee.
Pinterest launches 2026 Planning Guide
Pinterest’s 2026 events guide groups moments into three types: calendar moments (fixed cultural or festive events), life moments (personal milestones), and big moments (rare global events that unite audiences)
One for all, all in one
5FM and Good Hope FM business manager, Masi Mdingane, on younger audiences, AI adoption and advertising.
How marketing will shift to reward-led marketing in 2026
The shift is underway in consumer behavior, brand strategies, and data rebuilding. After nearly two decades in reward-led marketing, I see 2026 as the year rewards move from accessory to operating system.
Netflix reportedly considering all-cash WBD Offer
Just 24 hours after the news that Paramount was filing a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix – the competing bidder for WBD – is considering revamping its deal to an all-cash offer, according to reports.
SABC 2 Introduces a New Era
This New Era signals a deliberate shift to relevant, emotionally resonant programming rooted in South African lived experiences. Confident in its audience and purpose, SABC 2 now unveils the first wave ahead of its full rollout on Monday, 9 February.
Beyond the hype: Teaching the machines about TV
If we don’t fix AI bias, autonomous agents will systematically defund premium media in favour of performance marketing. Jon Block explains how.
Your most up-to-date snapshot of social media updates this week – 12/01/2026
Hello, social people! This week brings some new tools and features for advertisers looking to make their campaigns easier to build and more user-friendly Let’s take a look and see where these updates can be most beneficial to your social game plan.
A trip to the cinema: How theatres plan to entice moviegoers and advertisers in 2026
Eventizing releases, social blitzes, and better data could shape attendance and advertising trends in the new year.