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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)

News24 journalists take top honours in 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

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MultiChoice and law enforcement crack down on streaming device piracy rings

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L to R: VML has named Diane Wilson chief operations officer, Jarred Cinman its CEO and the WPP country manager for South Africa, Tebogo Skwambane as executive chairperson. Images supplied. Image by @Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity.

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Jarred Cinman and Diane Wilson take up VML top leadership positions

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Source: © 123rf The 2024 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards are open for entries

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2024 SADC Media Awards entries open

9 Jan 2024

Source: © 123rf Sheer Publishing Africa gives three trends it believes the music industry needs to consider in 2024

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9 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: Jordan Major - Finding the humorous side to a turbulent year ahead

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Al Jazeera bureau chief Wael al-Dahdouh and his son Hamza. Source: X.

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Al Jazeera's bureau chief son among two journalists killed in Gaza

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The One Club for Creativity’s Global Creative Rankings 2023 have been announced with ? and us Dubai named the Regional Agency for the Middle East and Africa.

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‿ and us Dubai named One Club's top Middle East and Africa agency

5 Jan 2024

Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe. Source: YouTube.

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American Idol star and 2 others sue TV exec Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault

3 Jan 2024

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eMedia channels to stay on DStv... for now

19 Dec 2023

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TV

Initial community TV and radio licences evaluation complete

19 Dec 2023

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Media

SABC launches probe into 'ghost workers' scandal

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Dec 2023

Night Agent pulled in the most views. Source: Netflix.

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Netflix launches comprehensive biannual report on most watched shows

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Dec 2023

TopGear South Africa Awards winners announced

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TopGear South Africa Awards winners announced

8 Dec 2023

Source: Capricorn FM Icasa's Draft National and Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Amendment Regulations public hearings will take place on 8 December

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Icasa to host hearings on the Draft National & Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts & Political Ads

6 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf For the first time journalists can now submit entries in any category of the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism

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Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism open for entries

6 Dec 2023

Image supplied. The national winners of the 2023 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

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The 2023 national Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards winners

1 Dec 2023

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SABC+ warns of temporary pause due to system upgrade

1 Dec 2023

African tech earns international award in Berlin

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African tech earns international award in Berlin

Helm 1 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf Agency Scope SA has found that marketers more and more require integrated agencies that can solve their needs under one roof

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#BehindtheSelfie: Devlin Lakay, senior marketing manager at Sesame Workshop SA

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Karabo Ledwaba 29 Nov 2023

Source: © Wan-ifra Gianluca Costantini’s drawings of the journalists and media workers killed in the Hamas-Israeli conflict since 7 October

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Artist honours journalists and media workers killed in Hamas-Israeli conflict

28 Nov 2023

SABC appoints seasoned marketer Nomsa Chabeli as GCEO

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SABC appoints seasoned marketer Nomsa Chabeli as GCEO

27 Nov 2023

Animation School selects Honoris as its partner for expansion

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Bullion PR & Communication 24 Nov 2023

DreamWorks “Find The Fun” is coming to Johannesburg in December

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DreamWorks “Find The Fun” is coming to Johannesburg in December

22 Nov 2023

Top Gear is over

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21 Nov 2023

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Multichoice profit falls, Showmax-Comcast platform to launch by early 2024

Nqobile Dludla 17 Nov 2023

Nat Geo launches Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari in South Africa

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The Walt Disney Company Africa 16 Nov 2023

Changing the channel on traditional TV marketing

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L to R: VML has named Diane Wilson chief operations officer, Jarred Cinman its CEO and the WPP country manager for South Africa, Tebogo Skwambane as executive chairperson. Images supplied. Image by @Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity.

Marketing & MediaJarred Cinman and Diane Wilson take up VML top leadership positions

10 Jan 2024

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Marketing & MediaWith higher fees and more ads, streaming services are cashing in using the old cable TV tactics

Kathryn Cramer Brownell 10 Jan 2024

Source: © 123rf The 2024 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards are open for entries

Marketing & Media2024 SADC Media Awards entries open

9 Jan 2024

Source: © 123rf Sheer Publishing Africa gives three trends it believes the music industry needs to consider in 2024

Marketing & Media3 trends the music industry needs to consider

9 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: Jordan Major - Finding the humorous side to a turbulent year ahead

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2024: Jordan Major - Finding the humorous side to a turbulent year ahead

Jordan Major, RAPT Creative Agency 8 Jan 2024

Al Jazeera bureau chief Wael al-Dahdouh and his son Hamza. Source: X.

Marketing & MediaAl Jazeera's bureau chief son among two journalists killed in Gaza

8 Jan 2024

Image supplied.
The One Club for Creativity’s Global Creative Rankings 2023 have been announced with ? and us Dubai named the Regional Agency for the Middle East and Africa.

Marketing & Media‿ and us Dubai named One Club's top Middle East and Africa agency

5 Jan 2024

Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe. Source: YouTube.

LifestyleAmerican Idol star and 2 others sue TV exec Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault

3 Jan 2024

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Marketing & MediaeMedia channels to stay on DStv... for now

19 Dec 2023

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Marketing & MediaInitial community TV and radio licences evaluation complete

19 Dec 2023

Source:

Marketing & MediaSABC launches probe into 'ghost workers' scandal

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Dec 2023

Night Agent pulled in the most views. Source: Netflix.

Marketing & MediaNetflix launches comprehensive biannual report on most watched shows

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Dec 2023

TopGear South Africa Awards winners announced

AutomotiveTopGear South Africa Awards winners announced

8 Dec 2023

Source: Capricorn FM Icasa's Draft National and Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Amendment Regulations public hearings will take place on 8 December

Marketing & MediaIcasa to host hearings on the Draft National & Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts & Political Ads

6 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf For the first time journalists can now submit entries in any category of the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism

Marketing & MediaSanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism open for entries

6 Dec 2023

Image supplied. The national winners of the 2023 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

Marketing & MediaThe 2023 national Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards winners

1 Dec 2023

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Marketing & MediaSABC+ warns of temporary pause due to system upgrade

1 Dec 2023

African tech earns international award in Berlin

Marketing & MediaAfrican tech earns international award in Berlin

Helm 1 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf Agency Scope SA has found that marketers more and more require integrated agencies that can solve their needs under one roof

Marketing & Media#AgencyScopeSA Part 1: CMOs want integrated agencies and other key findings

Danette Breitenbach 30 Nov 2023

#BehindtheSelfie: Devlin Lakay, senior marketing manager at Sesame Workshop SA

Marketing & Media#BehindtheSelfie: Devlin Lakay, senior marketing manager at Sesame Workshop SA

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Nov 2023

Source: © Wan-ifra Gianluca Costantini’s drawings of the journalists and media workers killed in the Hamas-Israeli conflict since 7 October

Marketing & MediaArtist honours journalists and media workers killed in Hamas-Israeli conflict

28 Nov 2023

SABC appoints seasoned marketer Nomsa Chabeli as GCEO

Marketing & MediaSABC appoints seasoned marketer Nomsa Chabeli as GCEO

27 Nov 2023

Animation School selects Honoris as its partner for expansion

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Bullion PR & Communication 24 Nov 2023

DreamWorks “Find The Fun” is coming to Johannesburg in December

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22 Nov 2023

Top Gear is over

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21 Nov 2023

$The campaign was created by TBWA\Hunt Lascaris. Source: YouTube.$

Marketing & Media#BehindtheCampaign: Check into easy with City Lodge Hotels

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Nov 2023

Source:

Marketing & MediaMultichoice profit falls, Showmax-Comcast platform to launch by early 2024

Nqobile Dludla 17 Nov 2023

Nat Geo launches Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari in South Africa

Marketing & MediaNat Geo launches Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari in South Africa

The Walt Disney Company Africa 16 Nov 2023

Changing the channel on traditional TV marketing

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Candy Dempers, MediaHeads 360 16 Nov 2023

Cast revealed for LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa with Trevor Noah as host

LifestyleCast revealed for LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa with Trevor Noah as host

15 Nov 2023

Source: © 123rf The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa's new Television Establishment Survey found that 65.5% of viewers watch through a TV set only

Marketing & MediaBRC updates TV Establishment Survey to reflect global trends

14 Nov 2023

TBCSA partners with Trevor Noah to promote South Africa to the world

Tourism & TravelTBCSA partners with Trevor Noah to promote South Africa to the world

13 Nov 2023

Source: © Faceboook RWC The final match of the RWC 2023 attracted a staggering 10.9 million unique home-based live viewers across four linear TV channels

Marketing & Media#RWC2023 final attracts 10.9 million unique live viewers

13 Nov 2023

Source: Luum Awards For the first time, an African agency, Nigeria's X3M Idea, has been named Independent Agency of the Year at the Luum Awards

Marketing & MediaNigeria's X3M Ideas wins Luum Awards Independent Agency of the Year - a first for Africa

9 Nov 2023

Lola Ogunnaike, Yvonne Orji and Danai Gurira in Cape Town. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media#ABMI23: African women should be at the core of the narrative - Danai Gurira

Karabo Ledwaba 8 Nov 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 – 2027, released today found that people still enjoy the lean-back experience and the community of TV viewing

Marketing & MediaE&M leaders need to be innovative going forward, says PwC Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 - 2027

Danette Breitenbach 7 Nov 2023

Image supplied. The New York Festivals AME Awards’ 2023 AME Report has ranked Leo Burnett Middle East, a Publicis Groupe agency, as 2023’s top spot

Marketing & MediaLeo Burnett Middle East ranked first in 2023 NYF AME Awards Report

6 Nov 2023

Zanele Potelwa joins S3's Expresso Morning Show hosting team

Marketing & MediaZanele Potelwa joins S3's Expresso Morning Show hosting team

3 Nov 2023

Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari premieres across Africa this November

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The Walt Disney Company Africa 3 Nov 2023

Marketing & MediaD&AD Awards 2024 open with new categories

2 Nov 2023

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