How just one word in less than a dozen sparked a nationwide anti-racist backlash… When was the last time you did a spellcheck before sending an all-important email? How many times has autocorrect left you frantically trying to delete an SMS or post – and ending up either apologising profusely, or accepting that it’s meme-worthy? […] Read more
South Africans are opinionated, and boldly voice their thoughts on various platforms, including, of course, radio – where heated exchanges are often carried over to a station’s social networks. Does talk radio help us build the nation, or does the discourse divide us? Read more
The medium is not quite the message – the message is the message. But the tools to spread that message are making it a whole lot easier. Read more
Yesterday’s much-anticipated budget speech may be today’s biggest headline, but for media players, this week’s testimony at the Zondo Commission may have wider implications. Read more
Going beyond Wits University’s annual report on South Africa’s changing media landscape, we explore working solutions and best practices for how journalists and media houses can remain relevant and trusted – and media companies can best monetise their offerings. Exposing corruption and malfeasance are perhaps the strongest arguments for a free and fair press – […] Read more
Africa does not have digital marketing skill benchmarks. While it is common knowledge there is a digital marketing skills gap on the continent, there is not much information on its size. Read more
