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Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards’ (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg (Image supplied)

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Source: © WPP WPP's chief operating officer, Andrew Scott, has been appointed as an executive director to the Board of WPP

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12 Sep 2023

The channel is now available on DStv Access. Source: Supplied.

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8 Sep 2023

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SAB and SABC secure rights to televise key 2023 Rugby World Cup matches

8 Sep 2023

The Loeries has annolunced top international creatives for 2023 international jury presidents. (L to r:) Marco Venturelli, CEO/CCO Publicis Conseil and CCO Publicis Groupe France, Geet Rathi, creative director, Area 23, Brad Reilly, McCann Enterprise chief creative officer, Shannon Washington, US CCO R/GA, and Paul Chan creative leader, Cheil

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Marcus Moshapalo is the new executive creative director at Net#work BBDO. Source: Supplied.

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Marcus Moshapalo joins Net#work BBDO as ECD

5 Sep 2023

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5 Sep 2023

Zee Entertainment launches new isiZulu channel, Zee Zonke on DStv

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Image supplied. The official nominees for the National Film & TV Awards South Africa (NFTA) has been released by the National Film Academy

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All the National Film & TV Awards South Africa nominees

4 Sep 2023

Image supplied. This morning Thami Ngubeni joins eNCA as co-anchor with Gareth Edwards on SA Morning

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Thami Ngubeni joins eNCA's SA Morning

4 Sep 2023

Achieving world-class African animation through continental cross-collaboration

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Achieving world-class African animation through continental cross-collaboration

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Source: © 123rf The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) Fellowship in Financial Journalism start with 20 journalists from October this year and another 20 in 2024

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31 Aug 2023

1Magic presents Impilo Ye Piano: Dive into the vibrant world of Amapiano!

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DStv Media Sales 31 Aug 2023

Leslie Adams says investing in local content makes business sense. Source: Mzansi Magic.

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Leslie Adams 30 Aug 2023

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Source: © 123rf Global advertising spend will $1trn for first time next year says Warc research

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25 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf From 1 September 2023. BBC Studios’ multi-genre channel, BBC UKTV, will expand to DStv’s compact package while its lifestyle channel, BBC Lifestyle, will join DStv family.

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BBC Studios and MultiChoice expand BBC channels on DStv

25 Aug 2023

Derek Watts has died. Source: MNet.

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Carte Blanche presenter Derek Watts has died

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Building Impossible with Daniel Ashville

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The Walt Disney Company Africa 21 Aug 2023

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18 Aug 2023

Source: © Wikimedia Zimbabwean authorities on Thursday deported four regional democracy activists on arrival at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport

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18 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) has commissioned a new Television Establishment Survey (ES) as well as other research

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BRC commissions television universe update and other research

15 Aug 2023

Image supplied. UAE dominated the NYF AME Awards with impressive trophy tally of 26

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UAE dominates AME Awards with 26 trophies

14 Aug 2023

Satelite TV is a great option in countries with limited internet connectivity. Source: Pascal Muller/Unsplash

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Multichoice Africa pulls DStv from Malawi

10 Aug 2023

Image supplied.The 17th Annual South African Film and Television Awards nominees have been announced

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8 Aug 2023

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Tshedza Pictures nominated in 11 Safta categories for The River and Legacy

8 Aug 2023

ESPN Africa gears up for an unforgettable football season

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ESPN Africa gears up for an unforgettable football season

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Source: © 123rf Icasa has approved applications from five broadcasters to move their
analogue television channels to the broadcasting band 470 - 694

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5 broadcasters move to broadcasting band 470 - 694 MHz

3 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Warc’s Creative Effectiveness Lions 2023 - Insights from the winners, identifies trends and themes common to the award-winning campaigns of this year’s Cannes Creative Effectiveness Lions

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#Cannes2023: What an award-winning creative effectiveness entry looks like

2 Aug 2023

Thousands raised for celeb's beloved charities on Deal or No Deal SA

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The channel is now available on DStv Access. Source: Supplied.

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8 Sep 2023

SAB and SABC secure rights to televise key 2023 Rugby World Cup matches

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8 Sep 2023

The Loeries has annolunced top international creatives for 2023 international jury presidents. (L to r:) Marco Venturelli, CEO/CCO Publicis Conseil and CCO Publicis Groupe France, Geet Rathi, creative director, Area 23, Brad Reilly, McCann Enterprise chief creative officer, Shannon Washington, US CCO R/GA, and Paul Chan creative leader, Cheil

Marketing & MediaTop international creatives for Loeries 2023 juries presidents

5 Sep 2023

Marcus Moshapalo is the new executive creative director at Net#work BBDO. Source: Supplied.

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5 Sep 2023

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5 Sep 2023

Zee Entertainment launches new isiZulu channel, Zee Zonke on DStv

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Image supplied. The official nominees for the National Film & TV Awards South Africa (NFTA) has been released by the National Film Academy

Marketing & MediaAll the National Film & TV Awards South Africa nominees

4 Sep 2023

Image supplied. This morning Thami Ngubeni joins eNCA as co-anchor with Gareth Edwards on SA Morning

Marketing & MediaThami Ngubeni joins eNCA's SA Morning

4 Sep 2023

Achieving world-class African animation through continental cross-collaboration

Marketing & MediaAchieving world-class African animation through continental cross-collaboration

Danette Breitenbach 31 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) Fellowship in Financial Journalism start with 20 journalists from October this year and another 20 in 2024

Marketing & MediaSanef financial journalism fellowship launches in October

31 Aug 2023

1Magic presents Impilo Ye Piano: Dive into the vibrant world of Amapiano!

Marketing & Media1Magic presents Impilo Ye Piano: Dive into the vibrant world of Amapiano!

DStv Media Sales 31 Aug 2023

Leslie Adams says investing in local content makes business sense. Source: Mzansi Magic.

Marketing & MediaInvesting in hot local content makes business sense

Leslie Adams 30 Aug 2023

#WomensMonth: Devi Sankaree Govender - Women have to take their own place in the sun

Marketing & Media#WomensMonth: Devi Sankaree Govender - Women have to take their own place in the sun

Danette Breitenbach 28 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf Global advertising spend will $1trn for first time next year says Warc research

Marketing & MediaWarc: SA advertising spend to grow over 6% next year

25 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf From 1 September 2023. BBC Studios’ multi-genre channel, BBC UKTV, will expand to DStv’s compact package while its lifestyle channel, BBC Lifestyle, will join DStv family.

Marketing & MediaBBC Studios and MultiChoice expand BBC channels on DStv

25 Aug 2023

Derek Watts has died. Source: MNet.

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Karabo Ledwaba 22 Aug 2023

Unlocking success in South African TV: The role of research and data

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Building Impossible with Daniel Ashville

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The Walt Disney Company Africa 21 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Mohlalefi Lentsoane, executive creative director of M&C Saatchi Abel; Makosha Maja-Rasethaba, chief diversity officer of the M&C Saatchi Group SA, and head of strategy in Johannesburg; Masego Motsogi, incoming managing director of M&C Saatchi Abel Johannesburg; and Neo Mashigo, chief creative officer of M&C Saatchi Group SA

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18 Aug 2023

Source: © Wikimedia Zimbabwean authorities on Thursday deported four regional democracy activists on arrival at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport

Marketing & MediaZimbabwe elections: Journalists barred and democracy activists deported

18 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) has commissioned a new Television Establishment Survey (ES) as well as other research

Marketing & MediaBRC commissions television universe update and other research

15 Aug 2023

Image supplied. UAE dominated the NYF AME Awards with impressive trophy tally of 26

Marketing & MediaUAE dominates AME Awards with 26 trophies

14 Aug 2023

Satelite TV is a great option in countries with limited internet connectivity. Source: Pascal Muller/Unsplash

ICTMultichoice Africa pulls DStv from Malawi

10 Aug 2023

Image supplied.The 17th Annual South African Film and Television Awards nominees have been announced

Marketing & MediaAll the 2023 Safta nominees

8 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaTshedza Pictures nominated in 11 Safta categories for The River and Legacy

8 Aug 2023

ESPN Africa gears up for an unforgettable football season

Marketing & MediaESPN Africa gears up for an unforgettable football season

The Walt Disney Company Africa 7 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf Icasa has approved applications from five broadcasters to move their
analogue television channels to the broadcasting band 470 - 694

Marketing & Media5 broadcasters move to broadcasting band 470 - 694 MHz

3 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Warc’s Creative Effectiveness Lions 2023 - Insights from the winners, identifies trends and themes common to the award-winning campaigns of this year’s Cannes Creative Effectiveness Lions

Marketing & Media#Cannes2023: What an award-winning creative effectiveness entry looks like

2 Aug 2023

CreateSA.tv launches #Radicalinclusivity: Affordable TVC and stills solutions focused on inclusion

Marketing & MediaCreateSA.tv launches #Radicalinclusivity: Affordable TVC and stills solutions focused on inclusion

CREATESA.TV 31 Jul 2023

Thousands raised for celeb's beloved charities on Deal or No Deal SA

Marketing & MediaThousands raised for celeb's beloved charities on Deal or No Deal SA

Primedia Broadcasting 31 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Cathy Gathu has joined Ogilvy Africa as managing partner

Marketing & MediaCathy Gathu appointed Ogilvy Africa's managing partner

28 Jul 2023

How to Manifest a Man - 1Magic's new drama that promises suspense and unforgettable plots

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DStv Media Sales 27 Jul 2023

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25 Jul 2023

Source: © DStv Derek Watts has announced that he will not be returning to Carte Blanche

Marketing & MediaDerek Watts calls it a day after 35 years with Carte Blanche

24 Jul 2023

South Africa needs a comprehensive, multifaceted strategy to curb the economic impact of piracy

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Chola Makgamathe, MultiChoice 24 Jul 2023

Marketers, #DoMore celebrating and collaborating on Biz

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Bizcommunity.com 19 Jul 2023

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Peter Grealy and Joshua Leroni 19 Jul 2023

Sharkfest campaign emphasises local significance

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The Walt Disney Company Africa 19 Jul 2023

The show is coming to an end in December. Source: Facebook.

Marketing & Media7de Laan is coming to an end

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Jul 2023

Local celebrities take centre stage on Deal or No Deal SA, playing for charity and changing lives

Marketing & MediaLocal celebrities take centre stage on Deal or No Deal SA, playing for charity and changing lives

Primedia Broadcasting 18 Jul 2023

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