Olympic Paints, a South African paint manufacturer, has launched a new chapter. The brand has undergone a refresh, revealing a modern identity, updated packaging and an online experience tailored to today's colour-loving customer.

The Marketing Research Foundation (MRF) has announced the 18^th release of the Marketing All Product Survey (MAPS®), delivering the most comprehensive and up-to-date view of South African consumer behaviour and media trends.

KOO has celebrated South African mother figures through its 'A Song for Ma' competition — a tribute campaign that uses the power of music and storytelling to honour mother figures across South Africa. 

In the creative industries and design, where processes are deeply iterative, contextual and human-centred, GenAI's impact is disruptive. It brings new capabilities but also raises complex ethical questions that go to the heart of creativity itself, says Marili Jefferies, Head: Instructional Design at IIE Vega.

Super Sun has launched the 'Super Together' holiday campaign at select Spar and Pick n Pay stores. The campaign will run through the end of June, and celebrates and supports mothers in the cornerstone communities of Northern Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. 

Brand Finance has released the 2025 Luxury & Premium 50 brand report. According to the report, Porsche remains the world's most valuable luxury and premium brand for the eighth consecutive year, with a brand value of USD$41.1-billion. 

Sheer Publishing Africa has announced that it is reintroducing itself as Downtown Music Publishing Africa. Effective Tuesday, 27 May, Downtown Music Publishing says the rebrand is more than a visual refresh — it marks a deeper alignment with the global vision of Downtown Music Publishing. 

Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business and the Economic Commission for Africa, has unveiled the results of the 15^th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands rankings. The announcement was made at the Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

While many brands are still trying to figure out how to authentically engage with Millennials and Gen Z, Ryan Nofal, Co-Managing Director of Penquin, a brand and communications agency, is urging marketers to shift their attention to the next wave of consumers: Generation Alpha.

Standard Bank has been named Africa's Most Admired Financial Services Brand for 2025. The accolade was conferred as part of Brand Africa's 15^th annual Africa's Best Brands report, based on an independent study conducted across 31 countries throughout the continent.