WAN-IFRA launches first Asian Young Reader Summit
“Catch them young – or not at all!” is the theme of the first WAN-IFRA Young Reader Asia-Pacific Summit, to be held in Bangkok on 10 and 11 July. The event aims to do provide ideas and strategies for engaging with the next generation of news consumers on all platforms. Click to continue
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Mexican presidential candidates urged to address violence against journalists
In personal letters to the three Mexican presidential candidates, the International Press Institute (IPI), the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), and the World Editors' Forum have called on the candidates to explain the measures they would take to end violence against journalists and to bring their attackers to justice. Click to continue
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Smart newspapers win at attracting youth
I-Next of India has been designated the 2012 World Young Reader Newspaper of the Year in the annual Young Reader Prize competition from the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), which awarded 21 prizes to newspapers and a printing plant that have found innovative ways to attract young people to the news. Click to continue
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New digital business models needed for newspapers
The search for viable digital business models for newspapers is nothing less than an effort to strengthen the foundation of democratic society. That was the message in an opening speech on Tuesday, 12 June at Zeitung Digital, the annual digital media conference for German newspaper executives. Click to continue
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Eden Express launches local newspaper in the Western Cape
From 13 June, George and Mossel Bay have benefited from the launch of Eden Express, a local newspaper represented by Ads24. Click to continue
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The Future Group launches its new initiative
The Future Group has launched an initiative called The Future of Media – The Sandton Debates. Click to continue
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 | Sunday Times Review auctioning off space for advertisers
The second online media space auction, to be hosted on Avusa Media’s PushPrint platform, takes place on Thursday, 21 June, offering a full-page, full colour space in the Gauteng print run of the Sunday Times Review. Click to continue
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 | VISI set to undergo a visual transformation
Design and décor magazine VISI, has undergone a visual transformation thanks to graphic artist and indie publisher Garth Walker. Click to continue
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 | Getaway joins in on the 2012 Put Foot Rally
On 20 June, Getaway put foot through southern Africa in support of charity. The travel brand has partnered with the organisers of the Put Foot Rally – billed as the ‘greatest social rally on the face of the earth’ – to provide regular updates as the event winds through Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique over the next 17 days. Click to continue
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 | Fresh Living welcomes a new look with its July issue
Fresh Living has shaken off the winter blues with a makeover. In line with Pick n Pay’s retail strategy it welcomes a new look cover, showcasing the variety of food and lifestyle content featured in the magazine. Click to continue
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Finalists for heat ManWatch 2012 announced
heat ManWatch 2012 has announced the 36 finalists selected for this year’s competition. Click to continue
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 | All You Need is Love announces its new presenter
Tshepo Mosese, also known askwaito star Howza, has edged out seven other ‘best male presenters’ to be named as the host of All You Need is Love's fifth season. Click to continue
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| Contestants for Ultimate Braai Master announced
South African gourmet bush cook and veteran presenter Justin Bonello has announced the 30 contestants to qualify to participate in South Africa’s inaugural outdoor reality TV cooking competition titled Ultimate Braai Master. The TV series is set to launch on SABC3 on 13 September. Click to continue
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 | The Business Coach to lift lid on challenges facing entrepreneurs
For the first time, SABC3 viewers, courtesy of sponsor Standard Bank, will be able to take a peek behind the scenes and see 13 South African business people coping with the day-to-day issues that challenge them and their small businesses in The Business Coach. Click to continue
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 | New local comedy sketch show for SABC3
Sketch U Later, a 24-minute comedy sketch show with gut busting, roll on the floor, cheek wobbling results, is set to appear on SABC3 viewers' television screens from 5 July. Click to continue
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BBC Future collaborates with world-renowned thought leader TED
BBC Future and TED have announced the start of an exciting month-long editorial collaboration, which will see BBC Future feature wondrous quotes from TED speakers as a gateway to experience a specially selected mix of classic TED Talks and hidden gems. Click to continue
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iNkaba joins together with the House of Ole
Mzansi Magic’s first telenovela iNkaba has announced that it has joined forces with the House of Ole. Click to continue
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5fm to host its fourth Durban takeover weekend
5fm is travelling to Durban this July for the station’s fourth Durban takeover weekend. Click to continue
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 | Getaway Travel Blog Conference attracts international interest
The success of last year’s inaugural Getaway Travel Blog Conference attracted international interest and has enabled the travel brand to assemble an impressive line-up of overseas bloggers for the 2012 event, say organisers. Click to continue
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RamsayMedia launches digimag platform
In the latest move to consolidate and grow its e-commerce initiatives, RamsayMedia has launched its own in-house digital magazine platform. The development gives the company greater flexibility in managing and monetising its relationship with subscribers and opens the door to extending digital magazine fulfilment to other media companies. Click to continue
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 | Online job portal, Gradz, is launched
A new online job portal GradZ was unveiled at a recent career day held at the University of Pretoria. Click to continue
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Digital radio is at the tipping point in SA
The growth of digital radio in South Africa is set to increase as broadband connectivity reaches more of the country’s population and as innovative services such as listener-driven radio (LDR) give users more reason to tune in online. Click to continue
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Early results look good for Ballz
Early listenership results received for Ballz Visual Radio, the new South African online radio station which went live at the beginning of April, confirms that consumers are buying into the newest radio format. Click to continue
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 | New video community for choir singers launched
Fresh, new and creative - that's ChoirTV.com, the brand new video community for choir singers online. Click to continue
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Bicycling magazine to use Aurasma app to create a virtual cover
South African cycling magazine, Bicycling, is set to be the first magazine in South Africa to use the Aurasma app to create a virtual cover in its July/August issue. Click to continue
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