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IABC Quill Awards: Entry deadline extended!

The deadline for the IABC 2013 Gold Quill entries has been extended to 18 March 2013! What's more, you can now enter work that was produced between 2011 to the final date of entry in 2013. This means that if you submitted an entry in 2011 or 2012 and didn't win, you can re-enter that work! Don't... read more 28 Feb 2013

Bizcommunity features on SABC1's Media Career Guide Show

Be sure to catch Bizcommunity.com's editor-at-large, Simone Puterman, on the repeat show of SABC1's Media Career Guide Show tonight, Monday, 11 February 2013, from 11pm-11.30pm. She will provide insightful career guidance for the marketing, advertising, media and retail industries. The show is... read more 11 Feb 2013

SAARF calendar updates

The South African Audience Research Foundation (SAARF) has released its calendar of events and details of its first SAARF training on Tuesday 19 February 2013 in Johannesburg and the first LSM training on Wednesday 20 February 2013 in Johannesburg. The RAMS Release 6 of 2012 industry presentations... read more 17 Jan 2013

One day left to vote for your favourite young media mogul

Only one more day remains to nominate your favourite young media mogul for The Media magazine's list of the 40 most influential media people, under the age of 40. You can nominate yourself and remember to motivate your nomination. Email editor Peta Krost Maunder at document.write('' +... read more 9 Jan 2013

New address for Sanef

On 10 December 2012, the South African National Editors Forum (Sanef) moves to Richmond Forum, 18 Cedar Avenue, Richmond, Johannesburg. Its new telephone number will be +27 (0) 11 482 5771. The offices are closed from 14 December 2012 to 7 January 2013. Urgent matters can be referred to Sanef... read more 4 Dec 2012

ABC notice no. 10 for 2012 out now

The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) has released Notice No. 10 of 2012. Download Notice No. 10 of 2012. (Size: 55.8 KB) 21 Nov 2012

Audit Bureau of Circulations moves premises

As of 26 November 2012, the ABC will be re-locating to its new premises, Suite 5, 158 Jan Smuts, 9 Walters Ave, Rosebank, 2196. Its new numbers will be tel +27(0)11 447 4290 and fax +27(0)11 447 4253. Please note that the P.O Box number, email and website addresses will not change. 16 Nov 2012

The Annual extends to digital

In addition to its in-depth printed version, The Annual will go digital in 2013, as the go-to reference point for busy media users. It has collaborated with Brainstorm Mobile Solutions to produce the first app for iPads and iPhones, with other native apps to follow later in the year. It will offer... read more 9 Nov 2012

New Age terminates cartoonist's contract

According to a blog post by cartoonist Jerm, The New Age terminated his contract with the newspaper on the grounds that his cartoons "are not aligned with the paper's vision and mission." Jerm had been the editorial cartoonist for The New Age since the paper's launch in 2010. Read the blog post.... read more 18 Oct 2012

ABC notice 8 for 2012 out now

{image}}The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) has released Notice No. 8 of 2012. Download Notice No. 8 of 2012. (Size: 51.1 KB) 13 Sep 2012

Media@SAfm to feature Print Media Fellow, Mathatha Tsedu

This Sunday, 2 September 2012, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:Janine Lazarus on what's working and what's not in Government communications Mathatha Tsedu on being named the Print Media Fellow at the Sikuvile Standard Bank Newspaper... read more 31 Aug 2012

Entries close tomorrow for SAB Environmental Media & Environmentalist of the Year Awards

A reminder that entries close tomorrow, Friday 24 August 2012, for the 2012 SAB Environmental Media and Environmentalist of the Year Awards. Entries and nominations can be submitted via the online portal at www.SABenviromedia.co.za. Hard copy entries can be posted, couriered or hand-delivered to... read more 23 Aug 2012

Media@SAfm to discuss Sunday Times Top Brands Awards

This Sunday, 5 August 2012, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:Neil Higgs of TNS Research with an overview of the Sunday Times Top Brands Awards overall Top Brand KOO and Marketer of the year - FNB's Bernice Samuels A look into the... read more 3 Aug 2012

Media@SAfm to feature SABC's Olympic ad campaign

This Sunday, 29 July 2012, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:A discussion on the Women in Media Awards winners Tom Mboya of Citizen TV in Kenya on being named overall winner at the CNN African Journalist of the Year Awards CNN Joburg... read more 27 Jul 2012

This week's lineup on Media@SAfm show

This Sunday, 22 July 2012, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include: A discussion on the Future of Media Conference as it moves to the airwaves. We get feedback on the 'Future of TV' with Chris Botha, the 'Future of Radio' with Gordon... read more 20 Jul 2012

Lineup for this Sunday's Media@SAfm show

This Sunday, 15 July 2012, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:Prof Anton Harber and David Bullard debating on why there is one rule for columnists and one rule for cartoonists A discussion with Miller Matola, CEO of Brand SA, on the... read more 13 Jul 2012

New ABC term for community press

The term 'Community Press' has been replaced by 'Local Media', according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa. In terms of a joint decision taken by Print Media SA and the Media Development and Diversity Agency, the industry now recognizes the definitions indicated in the MDDA Act of... read more 12 Jul 2012

Media@SAfm to feature Rob McLennan on Cannes 2012

This Sunday, 1 July 2012, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:A debate on transformation in the advertising industry with Abey Mokgwatsane, Chris Moerdyk and a rep from AAA Rob McLennan of Net#work BBD0 on Cannes Lions 2012 Branded... read more 29 Jun 2012

Media@SAfm to highlight Steers R10 burger promo

This Sunday, 17 June 2012, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:The Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA) and the Print Media SA (PMSA) which have reached a collaboration agreement. What does this mean for both industries? Darren... read more 15 Jun 2012

Media@SAfm to highlight banned Nando's, Afri-forum ads

This Sunday, 10 June 2012, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:SABC's Kaizer Kganyago and the SA Human Rights commission on the Nando's and Afri-forum ads - which the national broadcaster has refused to flight Janine Lazarus on spin... read more 8 Jun 2012

Sunday's Media@SAfm show to feature Chris Vick

This Sunday, 3 June 2012, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:a discussion with guest Chris Vick, on whether the Zuma "Spear" portrait is a media game changer the Sunday Times Generation Next survey - what's in and what's not? Ad of... read more 1 Jun 2012

Aegis Media brands move under one roof

From 5 June 2012, the portfolio of network brands falling under the Aegis Media umbrella - Carat, Trigger Isobar, iProspect and Vizeum - will be under one roof for the first time, following the move of its headquarters to Upper EastSide, in Woodstock, Cape Town. This will reportedly be particularly... read more 31 May 2012

Sunday's Media@SAfm show to feature Egyptian revolutionary hero

This Sunday, 27 May 2012, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:agenda setter feature on minister Blade Nzimande's call for a boycott of the City Press newspaper over the Zuma Spear portrait Egyptian revolutionary hero Waleed Rashed on... read more 25 May 2012

ABC notice 4 for 2012 out now

The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) has released Notice No. 4 of 2012. Download Notice No. 2 of 2012. (Size: 55.8 KB) 25 May 2012

Sunday's Media@SAfm show to feature AdReview Awards winners

This Sunday, 20 May 2012, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include: Journalists bribery allegations with guest Raymond Louw, deputy chairman of Media Freedom of SANEF How television is changing in Africa with guest Alan Musa, vice president... read more 18 May 2012

South African actress in Ron Howard film

A new Ron Howard film, scheduled for release in early 2013, stars South African born Vanessa Zachos, acting opposite Chris Hemsworth (Thor and Avengers). The film, Rush, a Peter Morgan screenplay, recounts the 1976 rivalry between British Formula 1 driver James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Austrian... read more 24 Apr 2012

Another SABC comment on staff

Dr Ben Ngubane, chairperson of the SABC, late last week stated at press conference held at the SABC that the allegations circulating in the media concerning the acting COO, Hlaudi Motsoeneng, are untrue. The corporation was reportedly aware of Motsoeneng's lack of qualifications, he was not... read more 23 Apr 2012

Malaika Alf joins Grazia South Africa

Malaika Alf has joined Grazia South Africa as its beauty editor. The magazine comes out on 18 May 2012. "I am thrilled to have been appointed to the position," says Alf. "I've been an avid follower of the UK version of the title, so being part of the team here in South Africa is a pivotal moment in... read more 23 Apr 2012

Retune to pick up CTV

Viewers are reminded that Cape Town's community TV channel, Cape Town TV, has moved to a new channel to make way for digital terrestrial broadcasting, which will transmit on the old CTV old frequency in the Cape Town area. The station's new frequency is channel 67 or 839.25 MHz in the UHF band.... read more 19 Apr 2012

Responsible Drinking Media Awards close for entries at month end

Journalists entering the brandhouse Responsible Drinking Media Awards must submit before 30 April 2012 in one of the following categories. Journalist of the Year (Prize money of R10 000) Best Magazine (Prize money of R10 000) Best Newspaper (Prize money of R10 000) Best Broadcast -Radio/TV... read more 17 Apr 2012

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