[2012 trends] Apocalypse now!

[Matt Rose] 2012 is the year of the apocalypse (thanks, Mayans). But if you think about it, in a way they are right. Every year it ceases to be the end of the world as we know it. The world is in a constant state of revolution and innovation. 17 Jan 2012 15:05

So why isn't SA innovating in online journalism?

[Gill Moodie: @grubstreetSA] The recent Highway Africa conference in Cape Town got everyone thinking about Africa's ability to innovate in the media and online industries, after Naspers CEO Koos Bekker said the continent and Europe were failing on this score. 21 Sep 2011 12:01

Infographics, games help draw fans to sports media

PARIS, FRANCE; DARMSTADT, GERMANY: With sports news available 24-hours a day on a wide variety of media platforms, the competition for loyal audiences has never been greater. Using good infographics and introducing interactive games are two ways to attract sports fans, and the upcoming international conference on managing sports news, to be held in Paris on 3 and 4 February next, aims to provide the best examples of both. 14 Jan 2011 08:36