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On the record: What Sandra Gordon is doing next

Posted By: Sandra Gordonon: June 20, 2019In: Our blog: On the record.

“If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now, quiet! They’re about to announce the lottery numbers… “ ~ Homer Simpson. After four decades of honing my working skills a... Read more

On the record: As magazine media, ‘we are no longer print journalists’

Posted By: Julia Raphaelyon: May 09, 2019In: Our blog: On the record.

CEO of Associated Media Publishing, Julia Raphaely, responds to a recent column by Chris Moerdyk, A lesson for journalists from the Ndalo Media liquidation. Read more

On the record: All in good fun on April Fools’ Day or fake news?

Posted By: Michael Bratton: April 30, 2019In: Our blog: On the record.

While some good is coming out of April Fools’ Day stories, maybe it’s time news media consider not running them next year? For the sake of journalistic integrity, credibility and reputation? Read more

On the record: Thoughts on SA’s magazine sector

Posted By: Sandra Gordonon: April 23, 2019In: Our blog: On the record.

Sandra Gordon responds to Chris Moerdyk's column on Ndalo Media's demise, and has several pithy comments to make on the magazine sector. Read more

On the record: Repetitive 24 hour news outrun by social media

Posted By: Michael Bratton: April 19, 2019In: Our blog: On the record.

Having endured 24-hour British news over the holidays, Michael Bratt is of the opinion its format needs to be revisited, mostly due to the speed and power of social media’s positioning. Read more

On the record: A stab at the agency of the future

Posted By: Sandra Gordonon: April 12, 2019In: Our blog: On the record.

MediaCom held a media owner only event in their basement. Owners I spoke to seemed to enjoy the interaction. The concept is great but overall the implementation required attention. However,... Read more