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Shock tactics: Mass media must take off their corona gloves

Posted By: Chris Moerdykon: July 02, 2020In: Opinion

The current Covid-19 crisis demands tougher action. Campaigns that make people extremely uncomfortable, and should focus on the horror of dying from this virus in graphic detail. Read more

Will Netflix’s success continue in a post-coronavirus world?

Posted By: Felix Arndton: June 03, 2020In: Broadcasting

The coronavirus pandemic has been good business for Netflix: the video streaming service has added more than 15 million new subscribers so far this year. Read more

#UNITY campaign sees brands adapt logos to encourage social distancing

Posted By: Glenda Nevillon: May 26, 2020In: Out of Home

JCDecaux Africa is playing out a #UNITY campaign in South Africa inspired by work done by a host of international brands who adapted their logos to promote social distancing. Read more

Vandals vs. agencies: Soweto billboard battle hots up

Posted By: TMO Reporteron: May 25, 2020In: Out of Home

The agencies behind a series of painted billboards in Soweto have painted over a vandalised billboard with a strong message to the vandals. Read more

This is how coronavirus has changed the film and TV industry

Posted By: Kate Whitingon: May 22, 2020In: Broadcasting

As countries begin to ease lockdown measures put in place to flatten the COVID-19 curve, film and TV studios are working out how to get back to the business of show. Read more

Soweto COVID-19 billboard vandalised … again

Posted By: Glenda Nevillon: May 19, 2020In: Out of Home

UPDATE: The billboard in Soweto, vandalised over the weekend, has been targeted again. Vandals painted over the entire coronavirus message with black paint. Read more