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African brands need to drive a purpose-led response to COVID-19

Posted By: Andisa Ntsubaneon: June 10, 2020In: Media business

Given the sheer scale of the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential devastating impact of human life and economies on the African continent, it is time for brands to step up and practice what t... Read more

Time to take on the dark side of digital media

Posted By: Marc Pritchardon: May 18, 2020In: Digital

Troubling sites should be tackled by a responsible media supply chain. Procter & Gamble's chief brand suggests four ways in which we can bring ethics and civility back into the mix. Read more

Lockdown: why the media provides a critical service in times of crisis

Posted By: Gayle Edmundson: March 25, 2020In: Press

Now is the time to support ethical, expert reporting as we face the consequences of the rapidly spreading pandemic. Read more

Landmark ruling for science journalists

Posted By: GroundUp Newson: March 23, 2020In: News

The appeal committee of the Press Council has clarified the obligations of science journalists in South Africa, with immediate implications for coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

WAN-IFRA endorses the 2020 Future of Media Conference

Posted By: TMO Reporteron: February 03, 2020In: News

The World Association of News Publishers, WAN-IFRA, has endorsed the Future of Media Conference. Read more

The sad truth of lying politicians and the world’s mass media

Posted By: Chris Moerdykon: July 04, 2019In: Opinion

I am not suggesting for a minute that the mass media should simply stop worrying about lying and divisive world leaders – in fact they should redouble their efforts to expose them. Read more