Welcome to the Good PR podcast, brought to you by Melenial Media.
We bring you closer to the ideas, strategies, and stories shaping South Africa’s marketing and media worlds. From industry news and emerging trends to in-depth conversations with key voices, we’re pulling up an insider seat for you to the business of African influence and storytelling. Here we invite you to connect theory to execution, showing what it really takes to build meaningful content today from the POV of the minds who make it.
Who Opens the Door for Creatives? | iQHAWE Media’s Anastatia Nkhuna & Renaé Mangena
We have our very first guests on Good PR!
Anastatia Nkhuna and Renaé Mangena from iQHAWE join us for a conversation about iQHAWE Media, the amaQHAWEkazi Foundation and the work they’re doing to create more opportunities for women in the creative industry.
We chat about all the things that come with trying to make a career out of being creative: finding the right mentors, learning how to make money from your work, understanding your finances (and taxes ), putting together a portfolio and figuring things out as you go.
Anastatia and Renaé also share what they look for in young creatives coming into their programmes and why already doing the work, even on your own, can say a lot more than you think.
Basically, if you’re trying to find your feet in the creative industry, there are a few gems in this one.
30 Sept 2026
Creators vs Traditional Media: Who Needs Who? | YouTube, Traditional Media & The Creator Economy
What happens when creators who are used to moving fast start working with traditional media?
We get into the growing tension between digital freedom and the structure that comes with bigger platforms. From the long timelines and layers of approval to the trade-offs that come with taking your content from YouTube to traditional TV and streaming. But it’s not all about choosing one over the other. We also talk about why a book, radio show or established TV platform can still add credibility, how traditional media is adapting to the way people consume content now, and whether creators actually need a big network behind them to build something bigger. Because maybe the future isn’t digital or traditional, maybe it’s about knowing how to use both.
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17 Sept 2026
Did They Get This Right? | Jordyn Woods, Bafana Bafana, Gayton McKenzie & More
What happens when a PR moment goes very right, wrong or when the public relations wasn’t even a consideration?
We are getting into the PR wins, questionable decisions and marketing moments that have been making noise lately. We chat about Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup rollout and the backlash around sports funding, the growing “Super Bowlification” of major sporting events, and how Jordyn Woods turned a viral moment into something much bigger. We also get into Kim Kardashian’s self-aware energy drink campaign and why sometimes the best way to handle the internet is to lean into the joke. Plus, we unpack the controversy around Phoebe Gates’ startup, Phia and the bigger questions it raises around PR, accountability and venture capital. Basically, there’s a lot to talk about, and we have thoughts!
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Follow us for more update: Catch us across Instagram, TikTok, and X at @Melenia Media
8 Sept 2026
Episode 2.1 | Big SA Agency News, Serena Williams Unretires, Spotify Pays Millions to SA Artists
In case you missed it, the worlds of media, marketing and entertainment are BUSY. This week we’re updating you on everything from the Veli Ngubane controversy and Serena Williams’ return to tennis, to Spotify’s R504 million royalty payout to African artists in 2025, Gautrain’s latest plans and Instagram’s new invite-only Creator Marketplace.
A lot to unpack, a few opinions to share, and as always some good and… questionable PR.
30 Jun 2026
Episode 1: Welcome to Good PR
This week, we're diving into some of the biggest stories making waves across South Africa's marketing, media, and PR industry.
Join us as we unpack agency closures, celebrity business ventures, brand collaborations, and the return of Top Billing. We also share our thoughts on the rise of celebrity-owned agencies, discuss recent PR controversies, and explore how Adidas continues to stay at the centre of culture and conversation.
We take you behind the scenes of some of the work we've been doing at Melenial Media, reflecting on recent campaigns, key learnings, and the realities of working in the industry today.
Whether you're a marketer, creative, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the stories behind the brands you see every day, we're excited to have you here. Think of this as your weekly catch-up on the news, trends, wins, and challenges shaping the world of PR.
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