Expat SA journo becomes NZ editor

NEW ZEALAND: Former South African journalist Andrew Austin has been appointed editor of a New Zealand newspaper, the Hawke's Bay Today, APN News & Media's largest regional daily newspaper in the country. The 44 year-old Austin, who emigrated to New Zealand about a decade ago after many years as Business Day's news editor, will take up his new position on 14 March 2012. 22 Feb 2012 13:27

Design competition to find essence of Manentine's Day

A design contest has been launched by Manentine's Day, designated as 14 March, to find a design that embodies the essence of what it means to love in a manly way. The organisers have decided to work with South African based Springleap.com to open the design process up to its community of designers and illustrators. 22 Feb 2012 13:06

Only half of TopTV buyers still subscribe

[Duncan McLeod: @mcleodd] DStv rival TopTV has sold 360 000 decoders since its launch two years ago, but of these only about half are actively using the service, the company's chairman and acting CEO, Eddie Mbalo, has revealed. 22 Feb 2012 13:04

Marketers Executive Forum presents next XTALK in Port Elizabeth

The Marketers Executive Forum will present its next XTALK in Port Elizabeth on 5 March 2012. Fred Roed will show delegates how an aging rock 'n roll band managed to build and maintain a passionate community of engaged fans and then convert that community into loyal retail customers, making the band US$60 million per annum in merchandise, a decade after it disbanded. 22 Feb 2012 12:21

Content is the key to radio's future, says Kagiso's Nick Grubb

[Gill Moodie: @grubstreetSA] Nick Grubb is back in the corporate radio world after running his own consultancy - this time for Kagiso Media as Kagiso Broadcasting COO. Grubb tells Bizcommunity.com why they are pushing to view themselves as creators of content rather than broadcasters, how music programming is getting more attention and about dealing with the challenge of overseeing two new morning shows since he started in July 2011 - for both Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio. 22 Feb 2012 11:52

Diarise Argus Weekend for 5FM Takeover Weekend in Cape Town

The first Takeover Weekend for 5FM will take place in Cape Town from 9-11 March 2012, the weekend of the Pick 'n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour. 22 Feb 2012 11:48

First community research results from Compass24

Compass24, a research project into the growth potential of community newspapers, has produced its first results with the figures for the Western Cape. 22 Feb 2012 11:26

LIVEOUTLOUD

LIVEOUTLOUD - 50 luxury editions

LIVEOUTLOUD luxury lifestyle magazine has seen significant changes and growth over the years - from a thin yet unique first edition in 2007 to a substantial 160-page, bold publication released in January 2012 to celebrate the accomplishment of their 50th edition. 22 Feb 2012 12:59

Ornico

Glowing press for Zuma's SONA

President Zuma's State of the Nation Address (SONA) received fair to positive coverage from local newspapers accused by the ruling party of normally being critical to government, according to brand and reputation research and analysis company, Ornico. 22 Feb 2012 12:38

Media24 Weeklies

Heat exclusively showcases Jacques Terre'blance and Charné Slee's fairytale wedding

Celebrity news magazine, heat, this week exclusively showcases singer and Survivor South Africa Maldives star Jacques Terre'blanche and model Charné Slee's fairytale wedding. 22 Feb 2012 12:33

Chatroom

Significant commitment to Chatroom's Joburg office

Integrated communications agency Chatroom has acquired the services of Monique Goosen as Client Relationship Manager in Johannesburg. 22 Feb 2012 12:24

NXT\

NXT\ launches new Adams & Adams website

Full-service digital agency, NXT\ Digital Innovation, has completed yet another successful website launch. Commissioned by specialist intellectual property law firm, Adams & Adams, NXT\ assisted in the creative rationale and conceptualisation of the new website layout, design and development. 22 Feb 2012 12:19

The Wedding Expo

Let them eat cake!

The Wedding Expo is excited to announce their upcoming Cake Competition! Cake makers will get the opportunity to showcase their creative skills in making the ultimate wedding cake and have their creations judged by industry experts. 22 Feb 2012 12:05

Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy

Media coverage: A distorted agenda?

[Janine Lazarus] My eyes opened in Pakistan. I flew into Karachi last week with a mixture of emotions, not least of which was distinct, palpable unease. As a journalist, I know that bad news sells, but I also know that there's no smoke without fire. 22 Feb 2012 12:00