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This is how COVID-19 is affecting the advertising industry

Posted By: Stefan Hall & Cathy Lion: June 18, 2020In: Advertising

The pandemic has caused advertisers of all sizes to rethink the type of campaigns they should run. For many, this means focusing spending. For others, focus means changing the message. Read more

Too late to regulate? Icasa should rethink proposed broadcasting regulations

Posted By: Lucinda Jordaanon: February 27, 2020In: Television

Yesterday’s much-anticipated budget speech may be today’s biggest headline, but for media players, this week’s testimony at the Zondo Commission may have wider implications. Read more

Icasa’s pay-TV ‘musts’ make for daft twaddle

Posted By: Leon Louwon: October 16, 2019In: Opinion

If freedom of contract and exclusivity are banned, sport will be devastated. Since Icasa's 'daft draft' is technically and conceptually flawed, it must be abandoned. Read more

The path to cutting the cord

Posted By: Cory Treffilettion: July 15, 2019In: Broadcasting

Cutting the cord is a great idea, but it doesn’t necessarily total a cost savings. It’s a lifestyle decision. Read more

Sporting chance: Federations raise concerns around ICASA’s draft sports broadcasting amendments

Posted By: Michael Bratton: June 14, 2019In: Broadcasting

In submissions to ICASA, around its Draft Sports Broadcasting Services Amendment Regulations, various sports federations have raised concerns. Read more

Legal showdown between MultiChoice and Icasa

Posted By: Bekezela Phakathion: May 31, 2019In: Television

The regulator wants to open up the sector, but DStv-owner MultiChoice says the proposed conditions impose far-reaching restrictions on its business Read more