Advertising and Media

Instagram is letting companies ‘promote’ influencers’ posts as ads

Instagram is about to shove even more advertising down your throat according to a new blog post on Tuesday. The social network announced that…

You should care about Gmail’s dynamic content: here’s why

Google recently announced that it was rolling out a feature that will allow Gmail users to see dynamic content inside emails. Initially limited to…

9 tips for getting the most from your ecommerce SEO

Even after all its changes in algorithms, SEO is still seen as something as an after-thought for many industries. For the ecommerce industry, SEO…

Lego pokes fun at foldable smartphones with its ‘Lego Fold’ reveal

Lego might have joined the foldable smartphone war with its very own “Lego Fold”, it revealed on Twitter. “A stunning 5-inch cover display unfolds…

Facebook will soon tell you the origin of the ads on your Newsfeed

In an announcement posted to its Advertisers Hub, Facebook has revealed new transparency updates for users. Spotted first by TechCrunch, the updates will inform…

6 big trailers and ads from the 2019 Super Bowl

On Sunday, the 53rd edition of the Super Bowl took place in Atlanta, USA, and as the American sporting tradition dictates, a number of…

Gillette ad addressing toxic masculinity draws heavy criticism online

On Tuesday, personal care company Gillette posted a short film titled “We Believe: The Best a Man Can Be” to YouTube, which has sent…

Google Pixel is a physical search bar, according to ad

Google doesn’t do subtle any more. Sure, Google Tricks weren’t exactly marks of elegance, nor are the coy names for its Google Pixel smartphones’…

TasteMonster uses AI to recommend movies and series you’ll like

Often, the biggest issue with binge-watching series or movie sequels is finding content you’ll actually enjoy. That’s the problem local service TasteMonster is trying…

Instagram fast becoming a powerful marketing tool in SA

Facebook-owned Instagram has grown exponentially over the last few years and brands are adopting ways to utilise this social media platform to tell a…

Apple’s new products star in stunning advertisements

In Apple’s bid to show off the features of the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2, the Cupertino-based tech giant has released three…

Huffington Post, Media24 team up for HuffPost SA

A South African edition of the Huffington Post will be coming later this year, courtesy of a deal between the publisher and Media24. HuffPost…

BREAKING: Daily Maverick gets R12m funding round

The holding company for local online news publication the Daily Maverick has announced the conclusion of a R12-million funding round. The round comes in the…

Is your brand getting on the SA eSports bandwagon?

A new summit at rAge 2016 aims to educate brands about the burgeoning SA eSports scene. The eSports Branding Summit, a partnership between rAge and Global…

Stream ripping now a bigger issue than illegal downloads

Torrent groups and downloads have traditionally been the biggest thorn in the music industry’s side, but it looks like stream-ripping is the industry’s new arch-nemesis According…

TFG advertises sale using Mario-inspired game

The Foshini Group (TFG) is using a Mario Bros. inspired game to encourage users to shop on its platform, as part of its site-wide Shop…

Online brand identity: 12 questions to ask before creating one

Creating an offline or online brand identity is one of the biggest challenges for present day startups, regardless of their size or funding corpus,…

Twitter now shares ad revenue with content creators

In hopes to compete with YouTube and Instagram, Twitter will now share advertising revenue with those who upload videos to the service. This is…

Update: Leslie Jones’ website hacked, nude photos released

Update, 25 August, 10.10am: In light of the hack, Twitter leapt to Leslie Jones’ support. But while that included a swathe of her fans,…

Update: Gawker.com will shut down next week

Update 2, 18 August 2016, 10.44pm: Univision plans to integrate Gawker’s assets into its own pop culture website platform Fusion, according to a tweet….

Don’t share it! Spot fake news and images with these tips

The internet has largely delivered on its promise to revolutionise the way we access information and news in general. Unfortunately, we’ve also seen the rise of fake…

Facebook Messenger’s bots can now send you advertisements

A lot has been said about Facebook and its advertising mentality this month, but this week the company announced that’s change its advertising policies…

SA’s Smallest Businesses Are Job Engines – So Why Can’t They Get Funding

Starlink in South Africa – Regulatory turbulence grounds Elon Musk’s satellite internet plans—for now

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

South Africa’s MSMEs Still Locked Out of Funding – New Report Calls for Radical Reform

Africa Bridge Fund seeks to build a thriving Africa tech ecosystem

MortgageMarket and EasyEquities partner to launch EasyMortgages, unlocking a new era in home loan access for South Africans

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gemini AI to enhance Volvo infotainment

Everest better at exploring than Explorer

Trail Boss badge comes to BEVs