Media solidarity key to addressing challenges faced by Latin American press
Speakers have urged journalists and media executives at an annual gathering of Latin American publishers organised by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) to join forces to fight the current threats facing the press throughout Latin America. Click to continue
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Metered pay model helps print sales too, says New York Times’ Michael Golden
Since implementing a metered model for online content a year ago, the New York Times has attracted 455 000 subscribers and is seeing gains in both online and print revenues, says company vice-chairperson, Michael Golden. Click to continue
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WAN-IFRA offers up interview with Nobel Peace Prize laureate for World Press Freedom Day
The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has just added an interview with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman to the package of editorial and advertising materials that it is offering to media worldwide to commemorate World Press Freedom Day on 3 May. Click to continue
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Industry experts to elaborate on five key areas in media marketing sector
The fifth Thought Leadership Digibate, hosted by Aegis Media and BizCommunity, will be held on 4 May. The monthly industry event boasts some of the country’s leading experts in the media-marketing sector who will be discussing and debating topics as featured in Bizcommunity’s 2012 Trends Report. Click to continue
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 | DRUM’s fashion supplement is a must-have this season
Do you want to achieve that chic look without breaking the bank? In its latest issue, DRUM showcases this season’s fashion and beauty trends. Click to continue
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 | May issue of Woolworths' TASTE magazine smells good enough to eat
This winter, content publisher New Media once again stirs publishing pots while giving foodies an aromatic treat, with the first scented cover for a food magazine in South Africa - the May issue of Woolworths TASTE magazine takes on exotic India as its theme. Click to continue
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 | Destiny Man speaks to inspirational South African men
The May-June issue of Destiny Man profiles exceptional South African men who are breaking new ground in their chosen professions despite various challenges – from cover star Ravi Naidoo, design doyen and Design Indaba founder, it is clear that this issue captures how South African men are excelling in all spheres of life. Click to continue
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Subscribers to decide on the format of DStv's Dish magazine
MultiChoice has listened to feedback from its subscribers about the new format Dish magazine and asked all subscribers to exercise their choice for the way forward. Click to continue
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EFC Africa at the top of TV sports
On 13 April, EFC Africa 13 proved to be a massive success on African television, pulling some of the highest TV ratings this year and cementing itself as one of the most popular sports in Africa. Since its partnership with eTV less than six months ago, EFC Africa has clocked a cumulative audience of over 4.7-million. Click to continue
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 | SABC2 premieres new local police drama series
Police dramas have proven to be a hit with SABC2 viewers and so the channel will soon premiere Streets of Mangaung, a new police drama with a stellar cast starring Aubrey Poo, Tshepo Maseko, Phuti Khomo, Luzuko Nteleko and Patronella Sello. The new, locally produced drama series premieres on Tuesday, 8 May at 21:30 on SABC2. Click to continue
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 | More of the Bar-One Man Hunt coming in May
Shooting has commenced on the second season of the Bar-One Man Hunt, a reality TV show that pits 25 of South Africa’s most handsome men against each other in a series of challenges designed to showcase their ruggedness, sophistication, physical and mental strengths – and even their softer sides. This season will be screened on Thursdays at 20:00 from 17 May on SABC3. Click to continue
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| Octagon SA is the Olympic winner
Following its awarding of the exclusive terrestrial television and non-exclusive radio and mobile platform broadcast rights in sub-Saharan Africa for the London 2012 Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in January, Octagon has announced that it is in the process of concluding over 30 contracts with African free-to-air broadcasters. Click to continue
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 | KidsCo's June line-up gets geared up for the 2012 London Olympics
Join KidsCo this June for a month packed with all kinds of entertainment. To celebrate the forthcoming London Olympics, leap out of bed and tune in every Saturday from 8:00 for the all-new Saturday morning line-up – a selection of sporty shows, athletic animations and bouncy broadcasts designed to get your weekend off to a flying start. Click to continue
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Mzansi Magic’s first telenovela Inkaba captures Africa
Mzansi Magic has announced that the channel’s first telenovela, Inkaba, is now available to audiences in sub-Saharan Africa. This includes countries such as Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Mozambique and Uganda. Click to continue
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The Cake Boss confirmed for the Cape Town Good Food & Wine Show
Be sure to diarise 24 to 27 May as South Africa’s biggest Good Food & Wine Show makes its mark on the social calendar. This event, set to astound thousands of visitors with the latest trends from around the world, boasts an impressive line-up of award-winning celebrity chefs including Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC hit reality television show, Cake Boss. Click to continue
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Animal Planet goes local with Africa Month this May
May is Africa Month on Animal Planet, so viewers can expect a TV celebration of the natural diversity of our continent on DStv channel 264. For any queries about who rules the roost, watch Wildwives of Savannah Lane, or enjoy the most head-turning animal antics in Great Animal Escapes. You can also look into the world of young vets in Safari Vet School. Click to continue
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Music video fans get ready to go to war in VideoWars
Channel O and Vodacom have launched a thrilling new virtual interactive music video war show. VideoWars - another Vodacom Unlimited Experience – made its début on Tuesday, 1 May at 15:00. Click to continue
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Some of Channel O's most-loved shows to return in May
Highlights on Channel O during the month of May include the second season of Goal Diggerz, as well as Featuring, O-Access and iRequest. Click to continue
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Crowdinvest launches South Africa’s first peer-to-peer crowdfunding investment platform
Crowdinvest has announced the launch of its innovative platform that uses online crowdsourcing as an investment platform for South African consumers. Click to continue
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 | VO5's The Art of Stylin' takes hairstyling to a new level
VO5 recently launched an interactive website that encourages creative, contemporary individuals to become hair artists and trendsetters. The Art of Stylin’ encourages users to upload images of their latest hairstyles and then - via social sharing - their friends and family can vote for them. Click to continue
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The Hunger Games goes viral in Australia
Effective Measure has reported that Australian moviegoers were significantly influenced by the viral marketing of The Hunger Games ... Click to continue
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Trafalgar introduces the ultimate 'insider' website
Guided holiday operator Trafalgar has launched its new-look website offering agents and consumers alike an interactive online resource. It features insider information, community engagement, blog posts and forums for clients who are either planning to or already have booked with Trafalgar. Click to continue
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 | Joburg's Darling celebrates its first birthday
As Joburg's Darling turns one, Shelli Nurcombe-Thorne, Velocity Media's director and Joburg’s Darling's founder/mother, shares thoughts on the blog’s lifespan to date. Click to continue
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