We are giving away a billboard!!!! What would you put on a Billboard if you could have one. Anything goes, your resignation? A pregnancy announcement? A proposal? Your business? What are you putting on it? #AneleandTheClubon947

Ridley is back on BritBox South Africa so I know what I'm watching this weekend. Singing detective DI Alex Ridley is back for a second season of police drama on BritBox. Adrian Dunbar reprises his role as the charismatic, recently retired DI Alex Ridley. themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/ridley…

Brand vs performance cultures. As agencies seek ways to deliver the goods, we are seeing ‘old agency’ bumping up against ‘slick martech’, writes Johanna McDowell, CEO Independent Agency Selection and SCOPEN partner. Do we really need another new dashboard? themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/brand-…

The Big Issue is secure again. After months of uncertainty, The Big Issue is back on its feet thanks to a number of donors. In June 2023, the magazine was scammed out of R600 000 and its survival was at stake, GroundUp reports. themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/the-bi…

Yellowwood looks forward to the 20th edition of GenNext, which remains the industry’s most comprehensive survey of brand preference among young people. A substantial part of GenNext’s success can be attributed to the Sunday Times Coolest Brands Awards. themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/yellow…

No, SEO is not dead in 2024. Many SEO specialists said traditional practices will make an exit because of
artificial intelligence. But Flow Communications' Nadia Moore thinks traditional SEO practices are still needed, but that they can be enhanced with AI. themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/no-seo…

AI for you, me – and history. Newzroom Afrika co-founder Thabile Ngwato outlines her innovative vision of the impact generative AI could have on newsroom operations – with tips on how to navigate the exploration of tech’s most startling new tool. themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/ai-for…

Media Moves: Nisa Allie news editor-in-chief of Eyewitness News, 🔜 TEDxCapeTownLive 5 May 2024 announces headline partner search, unveiling the ‘Talking in Creative Circles’ podcast themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/media-…

[PRESS OFFICE] iProspect South Africa announces the promotion of Chantel Harrison to the position of Managing Director. With a background in media spanning over a decade, Chantel’s journey within the industry has been nothing short of remarkable. themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/chanta…

The power of looking back. From the return of low-rise jeans to the reboots of classic TV shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Full House, the 90s and 2000s are clearly making a comeback. #nostalgia #90s themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/the-po…

Omnichannel marketing in South Africa, the stats. Just how effective are email, SMS and push notifications in ecommerce? Omnichannel marketing platform, Omnisend has analyse nearly 600 million messages issued by ecommerce businesses in 2023. themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/omnich…

SA has some knowledge of celebrity trials ... 'With a captivated nation glued to their TVs, radios & newspapers, media outlets rolled out a slate of trial experts to offer daily commentary. This template would become the norm for future celebrity trials' themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/has-th…

Media. It’s such a dirty word, says C🌍BUS. The co-founder of Media Makers Meet (Mx3) believes much of the current narrative focuses on its challenges, yet there’s room for growth in all sectors of the industry.' themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/media-…

This piece by DENTSU CREATIVE's Justine Drake, made be laugh. Because I couldn't agree more. She asks, 'What is content anyway ... other than being the most overtraded word in marketing history... ' themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/does-a…

Awards Wrap: SMARTIES winners revealed, TikTok announces awards for SA, Mosa Ntwanpe chairs 3rd Annual YOBAs jury themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/awards…

[PRESS OFFICE] In 2023, eMedia lodged a complaint with Competition Commission over Multichoice preventing the SABC from utilising third-party-owned platforms to transmit SABC channels, which broadcast national sporting events. It has ruled. themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/compet…

News industry meltdown: Market failure or creative destruction? While not as clear-cut as roads, clean water, & air, the democratic value to society of public interest journalism is a public good, writes @DailyMaverick's Styli Chara. themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/news-i…

[PRESS OFFICE] Primemedia Outdoor, a division of PRIMEDIA GROUP, has announced the appointment of Thulani Dumakude as the new executive for rights & real estate. themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/primed…

[PRESS OFFICE] Brace yourself for a hilarious and action-packed adventure as the Umbrella Men return in their highly anticipated sequel, The Umbrella Men: Escape From Robben Island, premiering on @etv #eVOD on 25 April 2024.
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Mzuvele Mthethwa is the new managing director of East Coast Radio, taking over from Boni Mchunu. themediaonline.co.za/2024/04/mzuvel…