Media24 mourns passing of Prof Gerwel

The directors of Media24 mourned the passing of its chairman, Professor Jakes Gerwel, on Wednesday, 28 November 2012, following a short illness. 29 Nov 2012 07:56

Naspers to focus on pay TV business

[Nick Hedley] Media group Naspers on Tuesday, 27 November 2012, reported that during the six months to September 2012‚ revenue from the group's internet operations‚ which includes e-commerce‚ increased 70% to R14.1bn. 28 Nov 2012 13:11

Nominations open for most influential people in media

Media magazine will produce its third edition of the 40 most influential people in the industry, under the age of 40, in March 2013. Nominations are now open and proposers are asked to include a "quirky titbit" of information about the person they are nominating. Self-nomination is also acceptable. 28 Nov 2012 10:20

Zapiro to entertain Cape Town Press Club

Jonathan Shapiro, better known as Zapiro, will present some of his most topical cartoons and discuss the ideas surrounding them at the Grill Room, Kelvin Grove Club, Newlands on Tuesday, 4 December 2012, at 12.30pm for 1pm. 28 Nov 2012 09:26

Candlelight vigil for press freedom tomorrow

The Right2Know Campaign will hold a candlelight vigil against the Secrecy Bill on Thursday, 29 November 2012, from 5:30-7:30pm on Joubert Street (corner Hoofd) on the Women's Jail side of the Constitutional Court precinct in Braamfontein. 28 Nov 2012 08:51

SABC expresses concern about "ad ban" claims

The SABC has expressed its concern regarding The Star newspapers' headline "SABC bans Zuma Advert", published on 27 November 2012. The broadcaster is of the view that the advert implied an endorsement of the product sold by the Fish and Chip Company, but the headline made no reference to the ad actually being for fish and chips. 28 Nov 2012 08:15

If used wisely, Twitter can be very wise

[Gill Moodie] I confess: I turn to Twitter and Facebook in the wee hours when I can't sleep - and last night a rather interesting thing happened. 27 Nov 2012 11:53

Naspers reports consolidated revenue of R23bn

Naspers Limited (JSE: NPN) on 27 November 2012, announced its results, consolidated revenue of R23 billion (a 22% increase), for the six months ended 30 September 2012. 27 Nov 2012 11:35

The Media Connection

Botswana's Yarona FM takes top honours in the Hotwire Media Perception Survey

[Issued by The Media Connection] The Hotwire Media Perception Survey, conducted in 2009 and 2012, provides a detailed snapshot of the media landscape in Botswana, giving advertisers and marketers the crucial details that they need to decide where to spend their budget. 26 Nov 2012 09:45

Stuart Lowe steps down as RamsayMedia MD

Stuart Lowe, RamsayMedia's managing director, will be leaving the company with effect from mid-December 2012. According to chairman Alan Ramsay, who made the announcement, a number of factors influenced this development, noting that Lowe's enthusiasm, energy and passion for the business will be sorely missed. 23 Nov 2012 12:18

Platypus

OGLE Media and NMMU Alumni Association hosts charity auction for education

[Issued by Platypus] OGLE Media and The Cape Town chapter of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Alumni Association (NMMU AA) are hosting a charity auction for education on 29 November at Protea Fire & Ice! in Cape Town. 23 Nov 2012 10:26

TMG announcement - a breath of fresh air

[Gordon Patterson] What a breath of fresh air, a bold and confident statement, that the Times Media Group's (TMG) rate setting for 2013 would be based on the Advertising Media Forum (AMF) definition of core circulation. This will send a clear message to advertisers that TMG not only means business but will commit to a partnership of shared responsibility and reward. 23 Nov 2012 10:11

SuperSport shines at intl Sports Media Marketing Awards

At the international Sports Media Marketing Awards - the industry Oscars - held in New York, SuperSport won a Gold and three Silver awards. 23 Nov 2012 09:21

African Market Momentum: insights, obstacles and opportunities

The CMO Council Africa Advisory Board Meeting is set to take place on Wednesday, 28 November 2012, via live tele-presence linking members and experts in Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg and Cape Town. 22 Nov 2012 12:28