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Daily Maverick launches a groundbreaking local bureau in Nelson Mandela Bay

Online Media

Daily Maverick launches a groundbreaking local bureau in Nelson Mandela Bay

Issued by Daily Maverick 54 minutes

Primedia CEO pays tribute to Issie Kirsh

Radio & Audio

Primedia CEO pays tribute to Issie Kirsh

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 1 day

Issie Kirsh has passed away at 90. Source: Primedia.

Media

Issie Kirsh, pioneering force behind 702 and Primedia, passes away at 90

1 day

Source: © BBC The BBC is the most trusted international news provider amongst all audiences as well as the UK’s most recognised cultural export internationally

Media

BBC the UK's most trusted news provider internationally

13 May 2025

Daily Maverick has won Best Digital Product. Source: Daily Maverick.

Media

Daily Maverick wins most Innovative Digital Product at Wan-Ifra's Digital Media Awards

7 May 2025

Source: © UNESCO
This year, World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, will focus on the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism and media under the theme: Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media

Media Freedom

World Press Freedom Day 2025: The impact of AI on media and press freedom

2 May 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Wan-Ifra and OpenAI collaborate on $1.5M fund to integrate AI in newsrooms

29 Apr 2025

Gibs and Daily Maverick launch a Media Executive Leadership Programme

Higher Education

Gibs and Daily Maverick launch a Media Executive Leadership Programme

Issued by Daily Maverick 25 Apr 2025

Trump’s tariffs an unmanageable risk for SA carmakers

Commercial & Industrial

Trump’s tariffs an unmanageable risk for SA carmakers

Lance Branquinho 22 Apr 2025

Beyond the headlines: Tara Penny’s award-winning ethos inspires a newsroom culture shift

Radio & Audio

Beyond the headlines: Tara Penny’s award-winning ethos inspires a newsroom culture shift

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 17 Apr 2025

Media

Deadline today: Final hours to apply for INMA’s Africa Elevate Scholarship

16 Apr 2025

Warc research shows that globally, newsbrand ad spend is forecast to fall to $32.3bn this year, a 33.1% decrease from 2019, as hard news stories – from trade wars to armed conflicts – draw audiences but not ad dollars. (Image supplied)

Advertising

Warc: News media struggles as brands favour softer content

16 Apr 2025

Raj Lalbahadur appointed Media24 CEO

Media

Raj Lalbahadur appointed Media24 CEO

14 Apr 2025

Business Day: Your trusted, insightful business news – made more accessible – Out today!

Newspapers

Business Day: Your trusted, insightful business news – made more accessible – Out today!

Tiisetso Motsoeneng 14 Apr 2025

Wake Up with Daily Maverick: A bold new morning talk series at the Hermanus Fynarts Festival

Online Media

Wake Up with Daily Maverick: A bold new morning talk series at the Hermanus Fynarts Festival

Issued by Daily Maverick 14 Apr 2025

Daily Maverick triumphs at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2025

Online Media

Daily Maverick triumphs at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2025

Issued by Daily Maverick 10 Apr 2025

#OrchidsandOnions: Lil-lets challenges period stigma with new ad

Marketing

#OrchidsandOnions: Lil-lets challenges period stigma with new ad

Brendan Seery 7 Apr 2025

Source: © The 2025 EMEA Sabre Awards saw South Africa’s public relations and communications agencies, Retroviral and Razor PR, fly the flag high

PR & Communications

Retroviral and Razor PR fly the flag at the Sabre EMEA Awards

Danette Breitenbach 3 Apr 2025

Batlile Phaladi is the new communications head. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

Telkom strengthens its team with Batlile Phaladi as new communications head

2 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf The Digital Media Awards Africa 2025 finalists have been announced, with SA and Daily Maverick dominating the list

Publishing

SA and Daily Maverick dominate Wan-Ifra Digital Awards Africa 2025 finalists

2 Apr 2025

Media

Anton Harber | Protection orders being used to silence journalists and activists

Anton Harber 1 Apr 2025

The future of digital journalism and the role of web monetisation

Media

The future of digital journalism and the role of web monetisation

Alex Lakatos, Issued by MANGO-OMC 28 Mar 2025

Tseliso Rangaka is the new CCO for Accenture Song SA. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Tseliso Rangaka named Accenture Song's chief creative officer in South Africa

24 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf South Africa was awarded the coveted Global Alliance World Public Relations & Communication Award in the ESG Category at the 12th World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Nusa Dua, Bali

PR & Communications

Global recognition as SA wins 2024 ESG Communication Award

20 Mar 2025

Why BusinessTech’s new campaign is a game changer for advertisers

Online Media

Why BusinessTech’s new campaign is a game changer for advertisers

Issued by Broad Media 19 Mar 2025

BusinessTech: News done right. Advertising done better

Online Media

BusinessTech: News done right. Advertising done better

Issued by Broad Media 11 Mar 2025

South African creativity shines in 2025 SABRE Awards shortlist

Marketing

South African creativity shines in 2025 SABRE Awards shortlist

5 Mar 2025

Gibs launches executive programme to strengthen media leadership in Africa

Higher Education

Gibs launches executive programme to strengthen media leadership in Africa

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 3 Mar 2025

Source: © BBC The BBC Board has identified serious flaws in the making of the programme Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone

Media

BBC News takes full responsibility for Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone shortcomings

3 Mar 2025

Source: © The Chiswick Calendar The BBC has announced a new way of working internationally by grouping the world into six distinct areas. To fund these positions, leadership roles in London will close.

Media

BBC's new model to fight misinformation and serve regional audiences

27 Feb 2025

PR & Communications

Why your press release isn't making headlines

Gwen Sparks 25 Feb 2025

Media

MDPMI provisional report findings against tech giants - Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, X, TikTok

25 Feb 2025

Media

Entry call for 2025 SADC Media Awards

24 Feb 2025

We’re bringing printing back: Why DM168 keeps growing

Newspapers

We’re bringing printing back: Why DM168 keeps growing

Issued by Daily Maverick 21 Feb 2025

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Media & Entertainment Law

Newly launched Free Expression Legal Network to increase protection for media freedom

21 Feb 2025

Lesley Visser is a trailblazer for women in media and sports.

Media

Trailblazer Lesley Visser to receive 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award at New York Festivals

20 Feb 2025

Source: Reuters.

HIV/AIDS

Trump's aid cuts stop South African HIV vaccine trials in their tracks

Catherine Schenck 19 Feb 2025

Media Freedom

Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts global journalism

19 Feb 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Guardian Media Group taps into AI's potential with OpenAI collaboration

17 Feb 2025

Makhudu Sefara has been appointed as the new chairperson of Sanef. Source: Supplied.

Media

Sanef appoints Makhudu Sefara as new chairperson

12 Feb 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Meta’s AI transparency effort introduces ad content labels

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Feb 2025

Tony Lankester, former National Arts Festival CEO, takes top job at the Edinburgh Fringe

Art

Tony Lankester, former National Arts Festival CEO, takes top job at the Edinburgh Fringe

3 Feb 2025

Paddy Harper has died. Source: Facebook.

Media

Veteran journalist Paddy Harper honoured by colleagues and leaders

Karabo Ledwaba 27 Jan 2025

Publishing

Crown Publications appoints new publisher

23 Jan 2025

Orange Ink's Portia Mvubu examines the shift in influencer marketing from popularity to genuine influence, referred to as “social opinion leadership" by some brands (image supplied)

Social Media

#BizTrends2025: Orange Ink's Portia Mvubu - Redefining influence, from popularity to leadership and other influencer marketing trends

Portia Mvubu 21 Jan 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Agree to disagree: Why mutual agreement is required when referring a dispute for arbitration

Ziyanda Sibeko and Johnson Mthembu 16 Jan 2025