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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

5 Nov 2024

National Geographic Africa unveils adventurous upcoming programming slate

National Geographic Africa unveils adventurous upcoming programming slate

1 Nov 2024

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Creative trends 2024: Crafting effective digital ads

Senamile Zungu, Kantar 1 Feb 2024

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Vivendi's Canal+ submits offer to acquire MultiChoice

Disha Mishra 1 Feb 2024

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Le Pub's Neo Segola to preside over radio and audio jury at D&AD Awards 2024

31 Jan 2024

Source: AdWeek Mark Read, CEO of WPP

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WPP CEO Mark Read: AI is an opportunity, not a threat in the industry

31 Jan 2024

Source: © pixander The 2023 TV Establishment Survey (ES) reveals significant shifts in South Africa's TV viewing landscape

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2023 TV Establishment Survey finds shifts in SA's TV landscape

30 Jan 2024

National Geographic premieres Genius: MLK/X

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National Geographic premieres Genius: MLK/X

The Walt Disney Company Africa 30 Jan 2024

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Annual Ad Talent Salary Survey: Know your worth

25 Jan 2024

Image supplied. VML launches the tenth edition of ‘The Future 100: 2024’ today

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Connected brands thrive in 2024: Key findings from VML's Future 100 report

25 Jan 2024

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Streaming

WWE's Raw to transition from linear TV to Netflix in historic move

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Jan 2024

National Geographic's A Real Bug's Life premieres on Disney+ this week

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National Geographic's A Real Bug's Life premieres on Disney+ this week

The Walt Disney Company Africa 25 Jan 2024

Advertising

MSC Cruises launches global integrated marketing campaign, For a greater beauty

22 Jan 2024

MasterChef South Africa will cook up a storm on S3 in 2024

TV

MasterChef South Africa will cook up a storm on S3 in 2024

Primedia Broadcasting 19 Jan 2024

Source: © Multichoice DStv, the satellite service of MultiChoice, has experienced its first downturn in its most dynamic market, South Africa

TV

Subscriber downturn leads to questions on MultiChoice's sustained success

18 Jan 2024

Eric Macheru plays Leeto Maputla on Skeem Saam. Source: Courtesy SABC1.

TV

SABC announces new timeslot for Skeem Saam

17 Jan 2024

Image supplied. , Castle Lager, the national beer of Bafana Bafana, has launched an Afcon campaign with AI, to reward South African fans for the nation's every corner and shot on goal

Promotions & Activations

Castle Lager’s AI #TheBackUpSquad backs Bafana Bafana, rewards fans

16 Jan 2024

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Streaming

MultiChoice to offer Premier League content on streaming platform Showmax

Nqobile Dludla 16 Jan 2024

Source: © SABC SABC2, in partnership with the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) department, is launching a 13-part Advertiser Funded Programme (AFP) Citizens Connect

TV

SABC 2 and GCIS launches AFP social reality programme for citizens

16 Jan 2024

Stellar debut for RAPT Creative in Scopen’s 2023 Agency Scope

Marketing

Stellar debut for RAPT Creative in Scopen’s 2023 Agency Scope

RAPT Creative Agency 16 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: César Vacchiano - Sustainbility and DE&I will gain relevance

Marketing

#BizTrends2024: César Vacchiano - Sustainbility and DE&I will gain relevance

César Vacchiano 15 Jan 2024

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

10 Jan 2024

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Advertising

With 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

Media

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

Media

3 trends the music industry needs to consider

9 Jan 2024

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

Advertising

#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.

Media

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

8 Jan 2024

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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.

The One Club for Creativity

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

5 Jan 2024

Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe. Source: YouTube.

Music

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

3 Jan 2024

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TV

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

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Marketing & MediaLe Pub's Neo Segola to preside over radio and audio jury at D&AD Awards 2024

31 Jan 2024

Source: AdWeek Mark Read, CEO of WPP

Marketing & MediaWPP CEO Mark Read: AI is an opportunity, not a threat in the industry

31 Jan 2024

Source: © pixander The 2023 TV Establishment Survey (ES) reveals significant shifts in South Africa's TV viewing landscape

Marketing & Media2023 TV Establishment Survey finds shifts in SA's TV landscape

30 Jan 2024

National Geographic premieres Genius: MLK/X

Marketing & MediaNational Geographic premieres Genius: MLK/X

The Walt Disney Company Africa 30 Jan 2024

Image source: wirestock –

HR & ManagementAnnual Ad Talent Salary Survey: Know your worth

25 Jan 2024

Image supplied. VML launches the tenth edition of ‘The Future 100: 2024’ today

Marketing & MediaConnected brands thrive in 2024: Key findings from VML's Future 100 report

25 Jan 2024

Source:

Marketing & MediaWWE's Raw to transition from linear TV to Netflix in historic move

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Jan 2024

National Geographic's A Real Bug's Life premieres on Disney+ this week

Marketing & MediaNational Geographic's A Real Bug's Life premieres on Disney+ this week

The Walt Disney Company Africa 25 Jan 2024

Marketing & MediaMSC Cruises launches global integrated marketing campaign, For a greater beauty

22 Jan 2024

MasterChef South Africa will cook up a storm on S3 in 2024

Marketing & MediaMasterChef South Africa will cook up a storm on S3 in 2024

Primedia Broadcasting 19 Jan 2024

Source: © Multichoice DStv, the satellite service of MultiChoice, has experienced its first downturn in its most dynamic market, South Africa

Marketing & MediaSubscriber downturn leads to questions on MultiChoice's sustained success

18 Jan 2024

Eric Macheru plays Leeto Maputla on Skeem Saam. Source: Courtesy SABC1.

Marketing & MediaSABC announces new timeslot for Skeem Saam

17 Jan 2024

Image supplied. , Castle Lager, the national beer of Bafana Bafana, has launched an Afcon campaign with AI, to reward South African fans for the nation's every corner and shot on goal

Marketing & MediaCastle Lager’s AI #TheBackUpSquad backs Bafana Bafana, rewards fans

16 Jan 2024

Source:

Marketing & MediaMultiChoice to offer Premier League content on streaming platform Showmax

Nqobile Dludla 16 Jan 2024

Source: © SABC SABC2, in partnership with the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) department, is launching a 13-part Advertiser Funded Programme (AFP) Citizens Connect

Marketing & MediaSABC 2 and GCIS launches AFP social reality programme for citizens

16 Jan 2024

Stellar debut for RAPT Creative in Scopen’s 2023 Agency Scope

Marketing & MediaStellar debut for RAPT Creative in Scopen’s 2023 Agency Scope

RAPT Creative Agency 16 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: César Vacchiano - Sustainbility and DE&I will gain relevance

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2024: César Vacchiano - Sustainbility and DE&I will gain relevance

César Vacchiano 15 Jan 2024

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

Source:

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

Source:

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

Marketing & MediaAnimation School selects Honoris as its partner for expansion

Bullion PR & Communication 24 Nov 2023

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