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BBC World News reaches across Africa

Posted By: TMO Reporteron: July 20, 2012In: Television

Following the launch of Focus on Africa last month, the latest EMS Africa survey has shown BBC World News reaches more than half (50.2%) of affluent Africans every month. The survey revealed... Read more

Driving radio forward

Posted By: Joanna Wrighton: July 13, 2012In: Radio

So, what exactly keeps you glued to a particular radio station during the drivetime show? Joanna Wright finds out from the experts. “Gareth Cliff and the 5fm team always seem to brighten up... Read more

It’s a question of…dealing with the fallout from the internet radio storm

Posted By: Glenda Nevillon: July 12, 2012In: Radio

Chris Grant, CEO of NetDynamix, has had to deal with a massive media storm over the past couple of weeks. A blog by Interweb’s Shaun Dewberry called into question the listenership numb... Read more

SOS calls on minister to commit to goals

Posted By: TMO Reporteron: July 11, 2012In: Broadcasting

The SOS Coalition has welcomed the minister of communications “gesture” in keeping South Africans informed as to progress around the process of digital migration. In a statement, SOS said Mi... Read more

National Geographic goes large on Africa

Posted By: TMO Reporteron: July 09, 2012In: Television

As of today, National Geographic is changing its schedule to focus strongly on Africa, with a newly created English feed for the continent. “The new feed will serve Africa much better. We’ll... Read more

Internet radio: Twisted statistics, reputation, and the stain of contamination

Posted By: Justin McCarthyon: July 06, 2012In: Radio

Twisted statistics, reputation, and the stain of contamination: why internet radio stations have shot themselves in the foot. Justin McCarthy probes this week’s internet radio drama. N... Read more