Advertising and Media

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 Chrome will start blocking harmful ads globally from July

Google Chrome will block harmful ads worldwide from July 2019, following the new standards determined by the Coalition for Better Ads. “Today, the Coalition…

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…

Beyond the traffic: 3 ways to engage an online audience

The “Field of Dreams” principle generally doesn’t apply to web traffic. You can’t just build a website and expect that people will come. It…

TCL South Africa Unveils 2025 Mini LED TV Range with Wide Viewing Angles

RIP Skype Microsoft Pulls the Plug on a Digital Pioneer

SITA pushes back as Home Affairs eyes IT exit

EmpowaEntrepreneurs 2025 Targets Africa’s High-Growth Founders and Investors

French No-Code Pioneer Tinkso Secures Strategic Investment from SA Entrepreneur Henk Pretorius

IBM Think 2025: Enterprise Gen AI Moves Beyond the Hype

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

Slate Truck is an outrageously sensible pickup

Red Bull wings for Lucid – not Tesla

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV