SAARF board commits to future-proofing
Members of the SAARF board have pledged anew their commitment to working together to ensure the future of the foundation. Under newly elected chairperson Clare O’Neil, SAARF board members, who represent all sectors of the media, marketing and advertising industries, made a formal commitment at SAARF’s recent AGM to work together as a unified body in the best interests of the industry resource. Click to continue
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Foreign film and TV incentives set to boost job growth
Recent amendments to the foreign film and television incentive scheme, which will benefit foreign filmmakers through government rebates, will not only result in a positive boost for the South African film industry, but will also benefit related industries such as specialised local insurers, tourism and catering, helping to stimulate job growth. Click to continue
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 | Another defaced Zuma artwork graces NewsNow
An artwork showing President Jacob Zuma covering himself with his right hand has been defaced with red and black paint. It appears on the cover of this week’s NewsNow magazine. Click to continue
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 | Revamp marks Ride’s move to brand status
Barely six months after joining RamsayMedia’s Custom Publishing stable, Ride is poised for significant expansion. The magazine sees a complete makeover from the July issue, with a blog site, weekly webletter and social media interaction launching to coincide with the new-look title’s mid-June issue. Click to continue
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Motoring news hot off the press in Autoweek
In the latest edition of Autoweek, Ferrari’s controversial FF four-seater is thoroughly tested, Fiat threatens Mini’s grip on the high-end small car market and you can read up on all the news and results from the Pro Tour in Cape Town. Click to continue
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 | New 'Viva!' issue of Migrate hits shelves
The new 'Viva!' issue of Migrate, the official magazine of the Loerie Awards, is now available at Exclusive Books and CNA stores. Viva – literally ‘long live’ – is synonymous with the global struggle for freedom, and is the theme of this year’s Loeries’ campaign: "Viva African creativity, Viva!" Click to continue
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 | New advertising and marketing title stakes its claim
Positioned as ‘a supplier showcase’, the latest advertising and marketing trade industry magazine AdCom has been designed to highlight a bouquet of offerings on a monthly basis. Click to continue
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 | NG KIDS reveals young artist winners
The winners of the NG KIDS Young Artists Competition, sponsored by Bostik, are revealed in the May issue of NG KIDS. This year’s competition was a resounding success with over 1 300 entries received in the categories of collage or mixed media; 3D sculpture and drawing; and painting. Click to continue
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 | Joburg Style tackles environmental issues
In Joburg Style's first environmental edition, which hit shelves on 23 May, the magazine embraces the theme with its cover girl, Miss Earth Joburg Kirsten Carls, loved for her Bollywood looks and eco-credentials but also for her brains and humility. This edition also includes local cooking treats on the food pages, which reiterate the need to prepare seasonal food at home. Click to continue
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 | Second Getaway International a visual delight
The second edition of Getaway International hit the streets on Monday, 28 May. It is a visual feast and invaluable guide for travellers with an eye on exploring London during the Olympics as well as other overseas destinations. Click to continue
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 | Men's Health outperforms other men's magazines by 47%
The 2012 first quarter ABC results are out and Men’s Health continues to dominate the men’s market with an audited circulation of 74 903. The magazine outperformed its nearest competitor Popular Mechanics by more than 24 000 copies. Year-on-year, the magazine has grown 6.3%, entirely due to growth in paid circulation. Click to continue
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 | Women’s Health moves up to third position with highest ABC figure yet
Women’s Health recently posted its highest ABC figure in its two-year history, with a total paid circulation of 78 791 – an increase of 8.4% year-on-year. This is some of the most significant growth in the women’s category, which was down 3.2% year-on-year overall. Click to continue
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MultiChoice gives feedback on Dish Magazine poll
In response to subscriber feedback about the recent changes to Dish Magazine, MultiChoice recently conducted a poll among its subscribers to determine each subscriber’s preference for Dish Magazine. As a result of the feedback and for practical reasons, a single version of the magazine will be produced, which will include both the lifestyle section and the schedules ... Click to continue
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CNBC Africa opens its seventh bureau in bustling Mozambique
CNBC Africa, a CNBC International franchise owned by Africa Business News, has entered into a joint venture with Mozambique’s state broadcaster, Televisão de Moçambique (TVM), and will open a bureau in Maputo. CNBC Africa’s country bureau representative will be Sunnyboy Mshengu. Click to continue
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 | SABC1 on a mission to restore sound relationships
Come Sunday, 10 June at 17:30, SABC1 will introduce its viewers to a new spiritual talk show titled Khwezela no Zanele Mbokazi. The show is hosted by author and former radio and TV presenter Zanele Mbokazi and is the brainchild of World Gospel PowerHouse. Click to continue
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 | Bloem shows talent while Durban inspires in the My Top Billing Dream Presenter Search 2012
An early morning in the City of Roses saw the opening round of the My Top Billing Dream Presenter Search 2012. Young hopefuls started queuing as early as 5:45 at the Protea Hotel Willowlake, Bloemfontein. The normally serene zoo setting suddenly found itself abuzz with chatter, excitement and nerves as the time drew nearer for the first auditions. Click to continue
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| CNN provides global, multi-platform coverage of the Diamond Jubilee
CNN has announced its coverage plans for the Diamond Jubilee weekend, marking Queen Elizabeth II’s 60-year reign of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. Click to continue
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Plenty to look forward to on M-Net Action in June
Movie highlights on M-Net Action (DStv channel 106) this June include Killing Room, Dead Again, Summer of Sam, The Sentinel, Legend of the Mummy, Jurassic Park and Hannibal. Click to continue
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 | Ms Cosmo brings the feminine touch to Channel O’s Bass-ment Mix
Channel O’s original DJ-mixed music video show Bass-ment is taking it to the next level as it introduces a fresh new resident: Ms Cosmo. She will join DJ video mix-masters Andy X and Pierre Pressure on the wheels of steel, adding a feminine touch as well as a new take on hip-hop. Click to continue
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BBC channels offer up reality and royalty
From June, BBC Lifestyle viewers can look forward to the season four premiere of Come Dine with Me: Supersize, while BBC Entertainment begins airing EastEnders five days a week and BBC Knowledge screens The Making of a Queen. Click to continue
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 | BBC Entertainment embraces royal celebrations in June
In honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee (which celebrates her 60th year of reign), BBC Entertainment (DStv channel 120) will broadcast a number of the events planned to celebrate the anniversary. These include the Thames Pageant and the BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace. Click to continue
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Monarchy and musical legend coming up on BBC Knowledge
Highlights on BBC Knowledge (channel 251 on DStv) in June include Queen: Days of Our Lives, which looks at the legendary rock group's progression to global fame, as well as a spotlight on Her Majesty's royal residences in The Queen's Palaces. Click to continue
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Sony Max gets the adrenaline pumping
Highlights coming up on Sony Max (DStv channel 126) include the morbidly fascinating television series 1 000 Ways to Die, as well as the futuristic film Event Horizon. Click to continue
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Sony Entertainment goes back to black
The ten-year wait is finally over as the third installment of the Men in Black series arrives on the big screen. In celebration of the sequel, Sony Entertainment Television is allowing fans to play catch up with back-to-back viewing of the first two classic comedies that took the world by storm. Click to continue
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Sony Entertainment to feature award-winning films and shows
Key highlights on the channel include the inspirational Pay it Forward, the first season of the original CSI series, as well as the film Midnight Run. Sony Entertainment Television airs on DStv channel 113. Click to continue
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Mampi waves goodbye to Upville in Big Brother StarGame
Mampi became the first Upville housemate to be evicted from Big Brother StarGame on Sunday, 27 May, live on DStv channels 197 and 198 at 20:00 CAT. The Zambian was sent home after receiving the fewest country votes from Africa this week. She was also the most nominated Upville housemate, with six nominations from her peers. Click to continue
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June brings the weird and wild to National Geographic screens
Highlights on National Geographic and Nat Geo Wild during the month of June include the eighth season of Taboo; the adrenaline-fuelled special, Street Heat: High Speed Justice; Wild Scene Investigation as well as Dangerous Encounters: Backyard Monster. Click to continue
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Top entertainment coming up on TopTV
Highlights coming up on TopTV across its various channels include Greatest Wedding Shockers, Exorcist Files, Fatal Encounters, the second season of Nightmare Next Door and Royal Holiday Homes, among others. Click to continue
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TopTV to screen the BET Awards on 3 July
The 2012 BET Awards have been billed as 'too big to miss' and the network has brought out the big guns for hosting the 2012 awards. Actor Samuel L Jackson will host this year's ceremony, which will be screened on BET (TopTV channel 190) on 3 July at 20:00. Click to continue
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Fox International channels bring current and retro entertainment to TopTV in June
New shows starting on Fox Entertainment, FX and Fox Retro include Steven Spielberg's Falling Skies, the fifth season of Entourage, the fourth season of Stargate Atlantis and the fourth season of classic cop show Miami Vice. Click to continue
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Entertainment for all on MGM in June
With the channel's 'movie of the week' series taking place during June, TopTV's MGM (channel 113) will be looking to offer viewers an entertainment bouquet that has something for everyone. Click to continue
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Primedia Online launches new content syndication service for South African brands and publishers
Primedia Online has announced the launch of a new business unit dedicated to the provision of bespoke 'made to order' content intended for resale and syndication. This new service will include the provision of topical and current content that is optimised for use across online and mobile platforms. Click to continue
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SADAG runs online Facebook chats to recognise Bipolar Awareness Day
Saturday, 26 May is Bipolar Awareness Day. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) ran a series of four online chats over three days to give South Africans time to have all their questions related to this mood disorder answered. Click to continue
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 | VO5 turns hairstyling into an art
The Art of Stylin’ website is a photo library of hair styles and tips on how to achieve ‘the look’ using VO5 styling products. Consumers are encouraged to express their individuality by creating a hairstyle using VO5 products and then uploading a photo to the website. Click to continue
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Twitter Blanket Drive pronounced 'a huge success'
As the country prepares to beat the winter chill, people from all over South Africa opened up their hearts to add warmth to those less fortunate in the national Twitter Blanket Drive South Africa, #TBDZA, held at venues around the country on Saturday, 26 May. Click to continue
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 | All the latest racing news on Cars in Action Online
In the latest Cars in Action Online newsletter, Red Bull’s Mark Webber takes the Monaco Grand Prix, Sebastien Loeb comes out on top in Greece and you can read up on all the action from the Wesbank Super Series. Click to continue
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