Tag: social media
Generative AI poses significant reputation & trust risks
Sports Illustrated – which was dragged through a protracted scandal after it was found that its publisher The Arena Group allowed artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content in the magazine, and the subsequent fallout including its CEO being fired and a missed license payment – has recently received a lifeline in the form of a new publisher in Minute Media.
BOOK REVIEW | Rich AF
Your Rich BFF is here to reveal the secrets to financial success that the wealthy have been gatekeeping for generations. For too long finance has been male, pale, and stale and that's why Vivian Tu, ex- Wall Street Trader and now Your Rich BFF, is here to bust the myth of hard work and reveal the rules of the Rich.
Uniting innovation, insights & strategy for guest-centric success
In an era dominated by technology and data, the hospitality industry stands at the crossroads of transformation. Leveraging data and embracing digital innovations are becoming imperative for hotels to deliver exceptional guest experiences and stay competitive.
BOOK REVIEW | Infectious Generosity
From the bestselling author, media pioneer, and curator of TED, an inspiring book about one of humankind’s defining but overlooked impulses, and how we can super-charge its potential to build a hopeful future. Recent years have been tough on optimists. Hopes that the internet might bring people together have been crushed by the ills of social media.
When the going gets tough, it’s time to get going
Let’s not pretend! Times are tough! A flailing economy, escalating costs, load shedding, geopolitical tensions and elections coming up in 2024 - to name a few challenges. So how do we keep our heads down and our businesses afloat? Often, the same strategies that help achieve success during ‘easier’ years still largely apply – albeit with a heightened focus.
Legal reforms needed to combat unauthorised image use
If your image (physical image, voice, signature, likeness, etc.) has been used without your consent for commercial purposes, especially in the absence of a contract, proving your case in court would be difficult because South African law does not recognise the existence of a distinct image right.
How confirmation bias influences our perception of fake news
In the era of information overload, our minds are constantly bombarded with news from various sources, both credible and dubious. One phenomenon that significantly shapes our perception of news is confirmation bias. This inherent tendency to favour information that aligns with our pre-existing beliefs can inadvertently lead us down the rabbit hole of fake news.
Addressing the scourge of cyberbullying
Bullying is a pervasive risk to, resulting in long-lasting emotional and psychological harm. In addition to physical and verbal bullying, a particularly concerning trend is the increased incidences of cyberbullying, also known as social media bullying.
Impact of the evolution of the real estate industry on agents
The real estate industry has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades and, as a result, the landscape that real estate professionals navigate today bears little resemblance to the one of even a decade ago.
Why storytelling ethics matter, especially in Africa
Stories sell. They grab at us and hold our attention in ways that fact-heavy reporting does not. What’s more, the stories we in the communications industry tell often have an impact, even on ourselves, that we don’t immediately grasp.































