https://www.bizcommunity.com/OnlineMedia South Africa Online Media news 15 Online Media news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/OnlineMedia en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:06:48 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sabc-r120m-2026-election-coverage-funding-shortfall-075345a The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) needs R120m to fulfil its mandate as a public broadcaster and cover the 2026 local government elections. 1-271007 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Online Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-top-financial-companies-have-one-thing-in-common-412239a By advertising on Daily Investor, South Africa’s top financial businesses reach the publication’s highly-engaged audience. 1-270975 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Online Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/abc-q2-2026-newspapers-circulation-trends-downwards-078865a The Audit Bureau of Circulation’s (ABC) second quarter of 2026 for the newspaper sector shows a decline from the previous quarter. 1-270967 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Online Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-iab-sa-front-row-industry-programme-welcomes-15-delegates-for-2026-412699a The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) South Africa’s Education Council has announced the 15 delegates to its Front Row Youth Industry Programme for 2026. 1-270885 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Online Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/7-wins-at-the-2026-bookmark-awards-including-gold-for-escape-it-189386a Clockwork enjoyed a strong showing at the 2026 Bookmark Awards, taking home seven awards across work for The Salvation Army and Feelz. The wins included one Gold, three Silver and three Bronze, with The Salvation Army’s Escape It taking Gold in Influencer Marketing. The work spans socially conscious storytelling, influencer-led advocacy and tongue-in-cheek creative, tackling issues from gender-based violence and sexual health to safer choices and social behaviour. 1-270858 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Online Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fake-modelling-jobs-highlight-risks-for-women-entering-the-creative-industries-412579a The sentencing of a Johannesburg man to four terms of life imprisonment has put a spotlight on the use of social media to approach women with fake modelling, promotional and photoshoot opportunities. 1-270795 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Online Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/it-a-first-best-digital-agency-awarded-to-two-agencies-523680a In a first for the Bookmark Awards, the Best Digital Agency was awarded to two agencies, Ogilvy and Accenture Song. 1-270796 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Online Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fame-week-africa-2026-unveils-programme-centred-on-creative-economy-growth-189226a Fame Week Africa has released the first edition of its 2026 conference programme, offering an early look at the industry conversations, speakers and business opportunities set to shape this year's gathering of Africa's creative economy. 1-270728 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Online Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-content-creator-award-nominees-unveiled-967324a The 2026 Content Creator Awards have officially unveiled this year's nominees while announcing Samsung Galaxy as its new title sponsor. 1-270694 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Online Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/can-doomscrolling-on-reddit-and-x-deepen-depression-523940a The addictive nature of social media, particularly platforms like Instagram and TikTok, leads users to spend excessive amounts of time doomscrolling. A lecturer from Stellenbosch University examined depression-related content on social media platforms such as Reddit and Twitter (now known as X) and found that by reinforcing negative emotions, users can exacerbate and deepen each other’s depression. 1-270676 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Online Media South Africa