Best Life media partnership set to blow readers away Best Life magazine has partnered with the Oxbow Big Bay Classic to bring you the most outstanding windsurfing event in Africa, attracting top riders from around the world to compete in two windsurfing disciplines, namely the Slalom World Championships and the SA Open Wave Championships being held at Big Bay from 5 to 10 January 2009. 19 Dec 2008 10:52
Magazine updates its look House and Leisure is moving confidently into 2009 with an updated look, bigger format and the addition of a February issue. The new pay-off line, ‘Stylish SA at home and play', reflects the magazine's subtle makeover and reinforces its claim to be the authority on South African decor, design and style. 19 Dec 2008 08:15
NG Kids boasts record-breaking December issue - 8 Ink Media The December issue of National Geographic Kids magazine boasts its biggest book size ever due to increased advertising demand. The 56-page magazine went up an extra section to accommodate the influx of advertisers wanting to come on board for the lucrative festive season. 15 Dec 2008 07:45
A year of Malemaphobia, mediaphobia and xenophobia [Issa Sikiti da Silva] As the year 2008 slowly but surely disappears, it is time for the media to do some critical retrospection to see if it's correctly fulfilled its role of a Fourth Estate and respected its ethical codes. These two sets of self-examination are compulsory if the press wants to be trusted by communities in which it serves and continues to be seen as playing a vital role in a democratic and free society. 12 Dec 2008 09:18
An open invitation to visit CLASSICFEEL - DeskLink Media CLASSICFEEL is proud to present its new website - a vision of colour and style. Accept the invitation to visit CLASSICFEEL's brand-new online ambassador and be treated to a fresh, vibrant and always sophisticated experience. 9 Dec 2008 16:37
Motlanthe appoints new MDDA board members President Kgalema Motlanthe has appointed Phumelele Ntombela-Nzimande and Dr Tanja Bosch to the board of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) for a term of office of three years, 1 January 2009, it was announced late yesterday evening, Monday, 8 December 2008. 9 Dec 2008 12:36
Move! shines at PICAs - Media24 Family Magazines Move! magazine received Highly Commended recognition for their 7 May cover in the Consumer Publishing Excellence category at this year's MPASA PICA Awards. 3 Dec 2008 12:01
Media jobs on the ropes [Issa Sikiti da Silva] Dozens of journalists, photographers, subeditors and other media practitioners face an uncertain future as cash-squeezed South African media companies lay off permanent staff, cutting costs as the financial global meltdown wreaks havoc amid falling print advertising revenues, a decline in world economic activity and the US recession. Media experts this week told Bizcommunity.com that it is a sad period for journalism as experienced and hard-working staff leave. 3 Dec 2008 09:43
Magazine cover shot by camera phone The cover of the latest issue of Vodaworld magazine has been shot using a commercially available camera phone, the Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot. “The resolution of camera phones has reached the level where they're no longer gimmicky; they're real cameras,” says Andrew October, editor of the title. 3 Dec 2008 09:05
SA editor takes third place in LG cook-off The LG SolarDOM Regional Cooking Competition for the Middle East and Africa saw a close finish on its final night as culinary champions from four countries - UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Iran - competed to take the crown of the third edition of the competition. 2 Dec 2008 14:04
Substance in stylish packaging - The Publishing Partnership Private Edition is the latest publication to be added to The Publishing Partnership stable - a magazine for readers for whom wealth is simply a means to a more exciting end. 2 Dec 2008 14:01
Max Factor, Elle look for make-up artist Elle magazine and Max Factor are about to accept entries to its inaugural Elle New Talent Make-Up Artist Search 2009 to expose the best upcoming talent in this field. 2 Dec 2008 10:25