[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 22: Marketing comedy locally

Lineup

In studio on Wednesday, 23 May 2012, was South African stand-up comedian John Vlismas (@fortyshort).

He joined show host Brendan Jack (@brendanjack) to discuss the marketing of comedy in South Africa, how it's changed with the influence of social media, tips for producing live shows, the health of SA's comedy and satire scene, embracing niche markets, and also his latest Comic's Choice Awards (@ComicsChoice)- described as the Oscars of South African comedy.

John Vlismas in the 2oceansVibe Radio Melrose Arch studio in Johannesburg.

The news roundup by Bizcommunity marketing manager Warren Harding (@BizcomWazza) covered:

• Zuma and the right to dignity
  
• isiZulu papers and City Press are the ABC circ winners
  
• Virginia Hollis leaves The MediaShop, goes freelance
  
• Daily Maverick launches new website 'for people who matter'
  
• Content marketing: what it is, and why you should be doing it

Podcast

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Episode 22: Marketing comedy locally




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Updated at 2.51pm on 25 May 2012.