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The report is available for download to Wan-Ifra subscribers. Source: Supplied.

Artificial Intelligence

Future newsrooms: How global publishers are adapting to AI and audience change

2 Jun 2026

Epic Outdoor and Jacaranda FM turn SA’s iconic billboard into the nation’s largest live video broadcast

OOH

Epic Outdoor and Jacaranda FM turn SA’s iconic billboard into the nation’s largest live video broadcast

Issued by Epic Outdoor 2 Jun 2026

2026 Africa Elevate Scholarship recipients announced

Media

2026 Africa Elevate Scholarship recipients announced

29 May 2026

Digital marketing in South Africa – the best way to reach the right audience

Online Media

Digital marketing in South Africa – the best way to reach the right audience

Issued by Broad Media 28 May 2026

Nick Hamman joins Time Out South Africa

Marketing

Nick Hamman joins Time Out South Africa

26 May 2026

Turning SEO into GEO: How Rogerwilco is winning the AI search era

Marketing

Turning SEO into GEO: How Rogerwilco is winning the AI search era

Issued by Rogerwilco 25 May 2026

Mscsports wins gold at MMA Smarties for pioneering AI-powered audience engagement with Telkom

Marketing

Mscsports wins gold at MMA Smarties for pioneering AI-powered audience engagement with Telkom

Issued by Mscsports 22 May 2026

The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) Smarties South African winners for 2026 were announced last night. Picture: Ogilvy was awarded Best in Show for Audi TikTok Test Drive (Image supplied)

Marketing

MMA Smarties South Africa 2026 winners announced

22 May 2026

KZN showed up big for the 22nd Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk

Radio & Audio

KZN showed up big for the 22nd Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk

Issued by East Coast Radio 21 May 2026

SA Rugby and Canal+ renewed deal secures coverage for coming seasons

Sport

SA Rugby and Canal+ renewed deal secures coverage for coming seasons

11 May 2026

SA publishers among Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards 2026 finalists

Online Media

SA publishers among Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards 2026 finalists

5 May 2026

Hook, Line & Sinker appointed as PR agency for Top Employers Institute

PR & Communications

Hook, Line & Sinker appointed as PR agency for Top Employers Institute

Issued by Hook, Line & Sinker 5 May 2026

Toyota Gaming Engine returns to Comic Con Cape Town 2026

Events

Toyota Gaming Engine returns to Comic Con Cape Town 2026

16 Apr 2026

Blu Label Media appoints new marketing and media intelligence manager in strategic shift

OOH

Blu Label Media appoints new marketing and media intelligence manager in strategic shift

Issued by Blu Label Media 14 Apr 2026

Advertising

The Pitcher Awards 2026 unveils dynamic jury

14 Apr 2026

OFM celebrates strong start to 2026

Radio & Audio

OFM celebrates strong start to 2026

Issued by OFM Radio 8 Apr 2026

The Rand Show celebrates a range of accolades

Events

The Rand Show celebrates a range of accolades

Issued by Rand Show 2 Apr 2026

2 awards for Montgomery Group Africa as exhibitions sector celebrates excellence

Exhibitions

2 awards for Montgomery Group Africa as exhibitions sector celebrates excellence

Issued by Montgomery Group Africa 31 Mar 2026

OnPoint PR appointed as official publicity partner for Netflix in sub-Saharan Africa

PR & Communications

OnPoint PR appointed as official publicity partner for Netflix in sub-Saharan Africa

Issued by OnPoint PR 27 Mar 2026

Cape Town to dazzle in April with the debut of Lumenocity – The Art of Light

Events

Cape Town to dazzle in April with the debut of Lumenocity – The Art of Light

26 Mar 2026

The IAB South Africa has announced full jury panel for The 2026 Bookmark Awards (Image supplied)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2026 | Jury chairs and jury members announced

26 Mar 2026

Dumisa positions itself as a key platform for faith-based audiences this Easter

TV

Dumisa positions itself as a key platform for faith-based audiences this Easter

Issued by Urban Brew Studios 23 Mar 2026

The winners will be announced in June. Source: Supplied.

Media

African finalists shine in Wan-Ifra's 2026 Digital Media Awards

20 Mar 2026

Hot 102.7FM MD Lloyd Madurai reappointed to global grand jury of the New York Festivals Radio Awards

Radio & Audio

Hot 102.7FM MD Lloyd Madurai reappointed to global grand jury of the New York Festivals Radio Awards

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 19 Mar 2026

Urban Brew Studios scores double Safta win, cementing industry leadership

Media

Urban Brew Studios scores double Safta win, cementing industry leadership

Issued by Urban Brew Studios 19 Mar 2026

Review: Meraki Dance Festival – a night of energy, precision and resilience

Theatre

Review: Meraki Dance Festival – a night of energy, precision and resilience

Debbie Hathway 19 Mar 2026

#Newsmaker: Time Out South Africa's newly appointed MD Aisha Mohamed on building the next chapter

Lifestyle

#Newsmaker: Time Out South Africa's newly appointed MD Aisha Mohamed on building the next chapter

Evan-Lee Courie 17 Mar 2026

Driving modern conference success through tech and connection

MICE

Driving modern conference success through tech and connection

Matshidiso Kekana 5 Mar 2026

Movie Room strengthens its position as Africa’s 24-hour movie destination

TV

Movie Room strengthens its position as Africa’s 24-hour movie destination

Issued by The Rooms Network 5 Mar 2026

Time Out South Africa names Aisha Mohamed as new MD amid expansion plans

Lifestyle

Time Out South Africa names Aisha Mohamed as new MD amid expansion plans

3 Mar 2026

Kagiso Media Radio rebrands to Kagiso Connect

Branding

Kagiso Media Radio rebrands to Kagiso Connect

23 Feb 2026

A new voice, a familiar standard. Award winning Hot 102.7FM welcomes Alan Khan

Radio & Audio

A new voice, a familiar standard. Award winning Hot 102.7FM welcomes Alan Khan

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 23 Feb 2026

Love local! Why local love stories are a smart business investment

TV

Love local! Why local love stories are a smart business investment

Issued by MultiChoice 13 Feb 2026

“This isn’t the Wild West anymore”

Social Media

“This isn’t the Wild West anymore”

Issued by TDMC 4 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Ganizani Consulting's Judith Mugeni: Designing engaging sponsorships

Sponsorship

#BizTrends2026 | Ganizani Consulting's Judith Mugeni: Designing engaging sponsorships

Judith Mugeni 23 Jan 2026

Own your space online with a .space domain name

Services

Own your space online with a .space domain name

Issued by Domains.co.za 15 Jan 2026

Golden Globes 2026 winners: A new era of bold storytelling

Film

Golden Globes 2026 winners: A new era of bold storytelling

12 Jan 2026

Primedia Studios forges a strategic partnership with Whisper World to represent key format shows

TV

Primedia Studios forges a strategic partnership with Whisper World to represent key format shows

Issued by Primedia Studios 15 Dec 2025

Jacaranda FM’s Breakfast and Drive Shows triumph with 3 wins at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards

Radio & Audio

Jacaranda FM’s Breakfast and Drive Shows triumph with 3 wins at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards

Issued by Jacaranda FM 9 Dec 2025

Wan-Ifra and FIPP merge to tackle media challenges

Media

Wan-Ifra and FIPP merge to tackle media challenges

9 Dec 2025

Primedia Broadcasting secures multiple wins at the 2025 Radio Awards

Radio & Audio

Primedia Broadcasting secures multiple wins at the 2025 Radio Awards

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 10 Dec 2025

New activation team: The Kaya 959 street squad

Radio & Audio

New activation team: The Kaya 959 street squad

Issued by Kaya 959 19 Nov 2025

Ogilvy South Africa and Yum! took the top industry honours at the Marketing and Media Alliance sub-Saharan Africa's 2025 Smarties (image supplied)

Marketing

Ogilvy and Yum! take top honours at MMA SSA Smarties

14 Nov 2025

The final Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry report (MDPMI) has been released (Source: © 123rf )

Media

MDPMI report released; Google commits R688m to SA media

13 Nov 2025

Ghana’s first advanced Out-of-Home (OOH) measurement platform has been launched (Image supplied)

OOH

Ghana gets first OOH measurement platform

12 Nov 2025

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

10 bursaries up for grabs in Capsicum Hospitality & Culinary Leadership Challenge 2026

11 Nov 2025

Publicis West Africa, Moving Walls launch Ghana's first advanced OOH measurement platform

OOH

Publicis West Africa, Moving Walls launch Ghana's first advanced OOH measurement platform

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 6 Nov 2025

Retail Marketing

Desperados Nigeria crowned Brand Builder of the Year at Heineken Commerce Week 2025

Issued by M+C Saatchi Abel 20 Oct 2025

Weber Shandwick appoints public sector expert for Africa region

PR & Communications

Weber Shandwick appoints public sector expert for Africa region

13 Oct 2025