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Steers used facial recognition software and created a selfie booth with a difference: “The Cheesier the Smile, the Cheesier the Reward” (Image supplied)

Advertising

AI isn't the enemy, your lack of progress is, now say cheese

Mike Sharman 6 hours

Veteran journalist Lizeka Mda joins Sanlam Group financial journalism awards judging panel

Fintech

Veteran journalist Lizeka Mda joins Sanlam Group financial journalism awards judging panel

Issued by Sanlam Fintech 5 Jun 2025

Andrew Trench has passed away. Source: LinkedIn.

Media

Remembering a formidable journalist and editor, Andrew Trench

4 Jun 2025

Nkopane Maphiri pays tribute to the Icon. Source: Supplied.

Radio & Audio

Nkopane Maphiri | A tribute to Issie Kirsh - Maverick of independent radio

Nkopane Maphiri 22 May 2025

Daily Maverick launches a groundbreaking local bureau in Nelson Mandela Bay

Online Media

Daily Maverick launches a groundbreaking local bureau in Nelson Mandela Bay

Issued by Daily Maverick 21 May 2025

Vodacom pursuing joint fibre ventures in Africa broadband push

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom pursuing joint fibre ventures in Africa broadband push

20 May 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Did a leak lead to the fall of Absa’s CEO? Probe reveals serious internal breach

20 May 2025

#OrchidsandOnions: Corion Capital’s Star Wars surprise, while Wired misses the PR brief

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Corion Capital’s Star Wars surprise, while Wired misses the PR brief

Brendan Seery 5 May 2025

Source: © UNESCO
This year, World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, will focus on the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism and media under the theme: Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media

Media Freedom

World Press Freedom Day 2025: The impact of AI on media and press freedom

2 May 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Wan-Ifra and OpenAI collaborate on $1.5M fund to integrate AI in newsrooms

29 Apr 2025

Gibs and Daily Maverick launch a Media Executive Leadership Programme

Higher Education

Gibs and Daily Maverick launch a Media Executive Leadership Programme

Issued by Daily Maverick 25 Apr 2025

The Kantar Diva 2025 report reveals what it’s really like being an LGBTQIA+ woman in the workplace

DEI

The Kantar Diva 2025 report reveals what it’s really like being an LGBTQIA+ woman in the workplace

Senamile Zungu and Leigh Andrews, Issued by Kantar 24 Apr 2025

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 set to boost SA’s tourism sector and economy

MICE

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 set to boost SA’s tourism sector and economy

24 Apr 2025

Beyond the headlines: Tara Penny’s award-winning ethos inspires a newsroom culture shift

Radio & Audio

Beyond the headlines: Tara Penny’s award-winning ethos inspires a newsroom culture shift

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 17 Apr 2025

Media

Deadline today: Final hours to apply for INMA’s Africa Elevate Scholarship

16 Apr 2025

Warc research shows that globally, newsbrand ad spend is forecast to fall to $32.3bn this year, a 33.1% decrease from 2019, as hard news stories – from trade wars to armed conflicts – draw audiences but not ad dollars. (Image supplied)

Advertising

Warc: News media struggles as brands favour softer content

16 Apr 2025

Wake Up with Daily Maverick: A bold new morning talk series at the Hermanus Fynarts Festival

Online Media

Wake Up with Daily Maverick: A bold new morning talk series at the Hermanus Fynarts Festival

Issued by Daily Maverick 14 Apr 2025

Healthcare

Government allocates R1.78bn to recruit healthcare professionals

Lucy Raitano and Kevin Buckland 11 Apr 2025

Head for the Clarens Art Fair on 1 May

Art

Head for the Clarens Art Fair on 1 May

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 10 Apr 2025

Media

Documentary lands Ethiopian journalists in hot water amid terrorism accusations

10 Apr 2025

Daily Maverick triumphs at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2025

Online Media

Daily Maverick triumphs at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2025

Issued by Daily Maverick 10 Apr 2025

Tekanyo Selatela is an account executive at Tribeca Public Relations. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

Give first, ask later: The golden rule of PR journalists appreciate

Tekanyo Selatela 8 Apr 2025

Eduvos empowers youth success in an AI-driven world

Higher Education

Eduvos empowers youth success in an AI-driven world

Issued by Eduvos 4 Apr 2025

Living with the Ford Territory: A month in, here’s what stands out

Launches & Reviews

Living with the Ford Territory: A month in, here’s what stands out

Imran Salie 1 Apr 2025

Media

Anton Harber | Protection orders being used to silence journalists and activists

Anton Harber 1 Apr 2025

DUO launches Global Studio to provide tech agencies and brands with outsourced marketing services

PR & Communications

DUO launches Global Studio to provide tech agencies and brands with outsourced marketing services

Issued by DUO Marketing + Communications 1 Apr 2025

The future of digital journalism and the role of web monetisation

Media

The future of digital journalism and the role of web monetisation

Alex Lakatos, Issued by MANGO-OMC 28 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf In sub-Saharan Africa, TikTok removed over 7.5 million videos in Q3 2024, rising to more than 8 million in Q4 2024—an increase of 14.06% quarter-on-quarter

Social Media

TikTok removes than 8 million videos in Q4 2024 in SSA, highlighting online safety

27 Mar 2025

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

Railway

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

24 Mar 2025

An architect’s impression of the proposed retirement complex at Sedgefield. Graphic: Eco Route Environmental Consultancy (Draft Amendment Report).

Land & Property Law

Developer sues Sedgefield environmentalist for R5m

John Yeld 19 Mar 2025

PR & Communications

Unleashing brand potential: The power of PR newsrooms

Issued by TenacityPR 19 Mar 2025

Source: Pexels.

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

"Wandile Sihlobo is too bullish on the Expropriation Act"

Martin van Staden 14 Mar 2025

Sasko unveils the betterest loaf ever, delivering a soft, tastier, and more premium bread experience

FMCG

Sasko unveils the betterest loaf ever, delivering a soft, tastier, and more premium bread experience

Issued by Sasko 5 Mar 2025

Source: © BBC The BBC Board has identified serious flaws in the making of the programme Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone

Media

BBC News takes full responsibility for Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone shortcomings

3 Mar 2025

The OceanXplorer is docked in Cape Town until the end of the week.

Data & Analytics

OceanX shows how AI is transforming marine research

Lindsey Schutters 26 Feb 2025

PR & Communications

Why your press release isn't making headlines

Gwen Sparks 25 Feb 2025

Media

Entry call for 2025 SADC Media Awards

24 Feb 2025

Image source: skorzewiak –

Media & Entertainment Law

Newly launched Free Expression Legal Network to increase protection for media freedom

21 Feb 2025

Lesley Visser is a trailblazer for women in media and sports.

Media

Trailblazer Lesley Visser to receive 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award at New York Festivals

20 Feb 2025

Media Freedom

Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts global journalism

19 Feb 2025

Source: © Facebook Eugene K Mametse, marketing and communications specialist, CPRP – GCIS, explains how Sona presented the government with the opportunity to put together a unified marketing campaign

Marketing & Media

#Sona2025 | The opportunity to showcase the country's achievements and the way forward

Eugene K Mametse 14 Feb 2025

PR & Communications

Thriving in public relations: 5 essential tips for success

Zamokuhle Ntsele 13 Feb 2025

Does industry experience matter in PR?

PR & Communications

Does industry experience matter in PR?

Issued by Brandfundi 11 Feb 2025

(Image supplied)

PR & Communications

3 pillars of success for today’s communication specialists

Wilmarie Brits 7 Feb 2025

Movie lovers are in for a treat this February

Film

Movie lovers are in for a treat this February

Daniel Dercksen 4 Feb 2025

Battle of the brands: 2025 Car of the Year finalists unveiled

Automotive

Battle of the brands: 2025 Car of the Year finalists unveiled

27 Jan 2025

El Broide, managing director at The Platinum Club, explains why data-driven insights and creativity will shape the future of PR(Image supplied)

PR & Communications

#BizTrends2025: The Platinum Club’s El Broide on why data-driven insights and creativity will shape the future of PR

El Broide 21 Jan 2025

Orange Ink's Portia Mvubu examines the shift in influencer marketing from popularity to genuine influence, referred to as “social opinion leadership" by some brands (image supplied)

Social Media

#BizTrends2025: Orange Ink's Portia Mvubu - Redefining influence, from popularity to leadership and other influencer marketing trends

Portia Mvubu 21 Jan 2025