Wits University

Reminder: Taco Kuiper Award for investigative journalism open for entries

[Issued by Wits University] The seventh annual Taco Kuiper Award, which celebrates outstanding examples of investigative journalism published or broadcast by South African media, is open for entries. 18 Feb 2013 10:36

Dawes takes the chair at Sanef

Editors from around the country gathered on Saturday for the Sanef Council Meeting in Cape Town. 18 Feb 2013 08:18

Mann handled

[Justin McCarthy] Peter Mann's recent article highlighted an increasingly important topic in today's dynamic media landscape - the juxtaposition of freedom of expression and the infringement of the rights of others. 18 Feb 2013 06:13

Stimulii

Stimulii media statement: Tropika Island of Treasure 5

[Issued by Stimulii] Stimulii grieves today with Reeva Steenkamp's family and friends and struggles to make sense of this shocking tragedy. It has taken much deliberation to come to the decision to continue screening Tropika Island of Treasure 5 as planned. 15 Feb 2013 12:11

Giving your brand the "cool factor" in 2013 (part II)

[Veli Dlamini] This article is an extension of my previous article titled "Giving your brand the "cool factor" in 2013 (part I)". This time around I will be touching on the strategies that brands can use to engage with the youth market on social media and importantly to be relevant in the youth culture and pushing the point that social media marketing is a means to an end; it's not the end itself. 15 Feb 2013 10:16

Sanef supports protest against Indian cricket's ban on photo agency

The South African National Editors' Forum has issued a statement in which it expresses its support for editors, publishers and broadcasters in Australia for instituting a strong protest at the refusal of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to grant the customary accreditation to photo agency Getty Images for the upcoming Australian cricket tour of India. 15 Feb 2013 09:32

Pist off by Pistorius tweets

[Peter Mann] The flood of comments on Twitter and other social media platforms around Oscar Pistorius highlight the extreme dangers of unmediated social media. 14 Feb 2013 17:02

Stimulii

Stimulii media statement: Reeva Steenkamp

[Issued by Stimulii] "We are absolutely devastated at the tragic loss of Reeva Steenkamp, our friend and beloved member of the Tropika Island of Treasure 5 family. Reeva was a wonderful human being and an extremely talented and intelligent woman. Her kind and loving spirit was evident to all who knew her and her zest for life will be truly missed. 14 Feb 2013 14:55

The Loeries Annual goes digital

2013 has ushered in a new era for the Loeries with the introduction of a revamped, visually appealing and user-friendly online Winners Archive, to be launched in mid-April. The new digital version will replace the traditional hard-copy Loeries Annual. 14 Feb 2013 09:42

Trends to watch in online publishing

[Marcus Stephens] Publishers face the challenges of becoming a true partner with their key clients; learning to segment and package audiences for marketers; and quantifying the impact their offerings have on advertisers' brands. 14 Feb 2013 07:02

Stephen Haw appointed editor of The Times

Times Media has announced that Stephen Haw has been appointed editor of The Times, with effect from 1 May. Haw is currently the editor of the Sunday Times Express edition. 14 Feb 2013 06:17

Bizcommunity.com

[2013 trends] Pdf of 2013 Biz Trends Report now available

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Finally, what you've all been waiting for! Bizcommunity.com's 2013 Biz Trends Report is now available for downloading in pdf format - and this year we've improved the quality for a better tablet experience! 13 Feb 2013 14:33

MDDA

World Radio Day - Let's celebrate!

[Issued by MDDA] On the 13th of February, South Africa joined the world in celebrating radio broadcast, to improve international cooperation among radio broadcasters and encourage decision-makers to create and provide access to information through radio, including community radios. 13 Feb 2013 13:31

What to consider when redesigning a website

[Subhash Chandra] They say that the only constant thing in internet marketing is change and nothing proves this statement more than the ever-shifting design of websites. One day it's black, the next day it's white. One minute it's avant-garde, the next it's streamlined and minimalist. 13 Feb 2013 05:48