Welcome to 2026 – Lisa Viola, our CEO
As we welcome a new year, I want to begin by expressing my appreciation for your continued partnership and support. After an incredibly busy and fast-paced November and December, I made the decision not to host a year-end function. Instead, we used that time to honour the people who power Metrix Media House, celebrating our team, recognising their hard work and closing off the year with intention. It felt like the right way to end 2025, a year filled with both highs and lows, growth and reflection.
Thank you for every referral, every message of support and every opportunity you’ve entrusted us with, it doesn’t go unnoticed and it means more than you know.
2025: The Highlights
Business Growth & Expansion
We grew our creative and digital teams and welcomed new clients both locally and internationally. We navigated an industry that evolved at lightning speed, new algorithms, new rules, new ways of working and continued to keep our clients ahead of the curve.
CEO of the Year WOS
I was honoured to be nominated for CEO of the Year by Women of Stature, where I had the privilege of meeting remarkable women who are shaping our economy in ways that inspire real change.
Speaking at Kruger Inc. Women’s Day Function
A personal milestone, speaking to a room of 500 women about authenticity in marketing. Terrifying at first, but deeply rewarding. It reinforced how vital organic, truthful content has become in today’s marketing landscape.
Our new website launched
We proudly launched the new Metrix Media House website:
https://metrixmediahouse.com/
Growth of The Healing Africa Foundation
Our NPC, The Healing Africa Foundation, launched and nurtured several impactful projects. One that stands out is the birth of Sports Legacy Company, a project strengthening grassroots development and turning compliance into community upliftment. Read more
Personal milestones
My son turned 18, an emotional mix of pride, nerves and excitement. He finished matric, got his driver’s licence. Proud-mum moment, but a true moment of “where did the years go?” reflection.
100+ padel games (and lots of lessons)
Padel gifted me new friendships, better discipline and a strong reminder that losing well is part of getting better. Attitude is everything.
Completing Hyrox – my first event!
I didn’t quite know what I was signing up for, but with the encouragement of three brilliant women, I completed my first relay. Next up: doubles in March.
What I learned this year:
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle
Set goals. Stay accountable. Stay humble. And hold tightly to your integrity.
2025: The Lowlights
This year also came with difficult goodbyes.
I lost three people who meant a great deal to me:
- Rob Child: mentor, friend, and someone who influenced my journey profoundly.
- Daniel Krynew: a dear friend and unrivalled networking king; our lunches will be missed.
- Malcolm Richardson: father of a close friend and a long-standing family connection. Your memory will be cherished.
Their loss reminded me of life’s fragility and the importance of cherishing the people who shape our world. Without our health – mental, emotional and physical, nothing else can flourish.
Looking Ahead: What Does 2026 Hold?
If only we had a crystal ball. But then, what fun would that be?
What I do hope for in 2026?
- A healthy family
- Continued success and growth
- Being present more in the moment
2026 Work Expansions
We’re entering the year with renewed focus and several new offerings designed to strengthen your brand’s digital presence. This requires a deep dive into stats and a strategy reviews.
Areas of focus:
Advancing our AI capabilities
We will continue investing in upskilling, especially in AI – and explored new ways to streamline marketing and business processes efficiently and intelligently. We will soon be offering our clients a suite of AI-powered services designed to optimise their marketing, sales and business processes.
SEO Optimisation
Search visibility has never mattered more: your target audience needs to find you easily if they are ready for your services. Inbound marketing.
WhatsApp Channel Chatbot (Respond.io)
We partnered with Respond IO, a full end-to-end whatsapp automation service, including setup, strategy, workflow design and platform management, built to elevate customer engagement and streamline communication.
Thank you for being part of Metrix Media House’s journey. We are energised for the year ahead and remain fully committed to the growth, visibility and success of your brand.
Warm regards,
LISA VIOLA | CEO
Metrix Media House