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Africa Sports Channel steps into continental sports arena

Posted By: TMO Contributoron: September 11, 2020In: Broadcasting, Partner Content

[PARTNER CONTENT] A new player has entered the sports content market with the launch today of the Africa Sports Channel (ASC), the continent’s first subscription sports on demand audio platf... Read more

Why the fall-out from postponing the Olympics may not be as bad as we think

Posted By: Jack Andersonon: March 25, 2020In: News

The IOC has been sharply criticised for its recalcitrance in not postponing the games sooner. Some have suggested its brand has suffered as a result. Read more

DStv Now: Rugby World Cup streaming hazards

Posted By: TMO Adson: September 27, 2019In: Showmax Press Office

[PRESS OFFICE] Typo-squatting, dodgy add-ons, and rogue hardware: beware #RWC2019 streaming hazards. Here's what to look out for. Read more

Awards Wrap: New Generation finalists announced, Meta Media and IMM Graduate School to award bursaries, SA’s favourite retailers named

Posted By: Michael Bratton: September 10, 2019In: Awards, News

The Media Online's weekly column delivering news of award wins, entries, competitions and winners in the media industry. Read more

‘Big Jon’ at home with smaller audience, finds his niche

Posted By: Iza Grekon: September 05, 2019In: Digital

Jon Gericke has teamed up with Mornay Carato to set up 9 Block Radio, which streams Fairland Radio. The station serves 14 streets in Fairland, which has a population of 25 000 people. Read more

SABC willing to make a R15 million loss per year on PSL rights, SuperSport rejects offer

Posted By: Michael Bratton: August 06, 2019In: News

The SABC was willing to make a R15 million a year loss by broadcasting Premier Soccer League matches, but its R72 million offer to SuperSport to sub-licence games was rejected. Read more