It’s time for another instalment in our Pockets of Excellence series. These articles are designed to explore the success stories in South Africa’s media space, despite the tough, challenging times the industry is facing. We started the series with a look at cinema as Ster-Kinekor explained how people are still flocking to the big screen […] Read more
Facebook and McCann have unveiled the results of their two Creative Accelerator campaigns. Michael Bratt spoke to both organisations to find out more about them. McCann released the results of its two Creative Accelerator campaigns, run in partnership with Facebook. Fraser Lamb, McCann’s CEO and executive chairman for Africa, says the successes of the campaigns […] Read more
We know that change can be scary. And that’s why we want you to assist us, assist you in dealing with the evolution. Coming soon The Media Online will have a new look and feel. The time has come for a new coat of paint for your favourite, well-established, six year old site. And we […] Read more
Yazeed Kamaldien is a man who is not afraid of going to volatile places, where most people dare not venture. From the Gaza Strip to Yemen to Darfur in Sudan to his most recent trip to Syria, this journalist, photographer and independent documentary filmmaker is always looking to be on the frontline to tell his […] Read more
The SABC announced today [Wednesday 27 May] that it had signed a three year deal with the South African Football Association (SAFA) to broadcast local Bafana Bafana games on its radio and television platforms. But Siyaya TV holds the exclusive rights to national team games on television and denies any deal to the contrary. Michael […] Read more
Caxton has officially launched its latest offering, Caxton TV. At an event at its offices in Randburg the media group unveiled more details about its new venture. Michael Bratt attended the event and spoke to the role-players. Before the announcement Anton Botes, general manager of Caxton Magazines, said, “Caxton is very bullish about its magazines and […] Read more
