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Welcome to the latest Media Update newsletter.
Top stories making headlines this week include: ZA News is back for a fifth season on TopTV; Khanyi Mbuyisa has been appointed as the deputy editor of Real; and Primedia Broadcasting CEO, Terry Volkwyn was voted as the top media woman of the decade.
In this week's editorial desk article, Artwell Nwaila asks whether or not email marketing is dead in a world where social media rules.
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Media news |  | ZA News is coming back for a fifth season
ZA News’ exciting fifth season kicks off on TopTV’s flagship channel, Top One, on Sunday, 12 August, bringing the most fun one can have with politics and current affairs, entertainment, sport and business news. Click to continue
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CNBC Africa widens its African reporting footprint
CNBC Africa, opened its eighth African bureau in Zambia as it continues to widen its African reporting footprint. The bureau, a joint venture with Zambia's national broadcaster, ZNBC, will be based in the Zambian capital, Lusaka and opened for business on 25 July. Click to continue
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Seattle Times' David Boardman to attend World Editors Forum
Seattle Times executive editor, David Boardman, has joined the programme of the World Editors Forum, to be held in Kiev, Ukraine, from 2 to 5 September to discuss the paper’s radically restructured news operation in a much anticipated session dedicated to innovations in newsroom organisation. Click to continue
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MasterChef SA winner responds to article in Citizen newspaper
M-Net and Tsogo Sun have refuted claims made by the Citizen newspaper that MasterChef South Africa winner Deena Naidoo is disappointed with his prize package, and that he will not be getting his own restaurant. This is factually incorrect. Click to continue
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 | People of the South is set to return to television screens
Dali Tambo’s People of the South is to return to SABC3. This series of 26 episodes will feature an eclectic mix of personalities, politicians and icons. Click to continue
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DMMA debate defines the rules of engagement between bloggers and agencies
The Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA) recently facilitated a blogger debate which aimed to resolve a recent issue that had arisen between bloggers, advertising agency and public relations agency owners, on whether bloggers were entitled to charge. Click to continue
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Free State newspapers can tap into R2.54 billion market
According to research from Ads24, local Free State newspapers have the ability to tap into a market where household incomes collectively represent R2.54 billion. Click to continue
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 | SkyeVine, Intelsat offers Africa the opportunity of convergence
As Africa converts to Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), SkyeVine, a wholesale operator of data broadband services for Africa, is extending an offer to sub-Saharan broadcasters and Internet service providers (ISPs) to take advantage of the convergence of its platform with that of Intelsat New Dawn’s Free-to-Air DTH (Direct to Home) broadcast platform. Click to continue
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|  | Planet Image Productions launches Planet RadioTV
Planet Image Productions has launched Planet RadioTV (PRTV), Africa’s first RadioTV offering, based in Johannesburg. PRTV is an online radio and television service that is broadcasted live on television, radio and online streaming. Click to continue
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Undercover Boss takes its success to Australia
The global phenomenon, Undercover Boss is set to feature in Australia for the first time. It will be broadcast on BBC Knowledge, channel 251 on DStv from Monday, 6 August at 21:00. Click to continue
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The Waterdance to feature on Sony Entertainment in August
The film, The Waterdance, featuring Wesley Snipes and Helent Hunt is set to be featured on Sony Entertainment, channel 113 on DStv on Wednesday, 15 August at 20:30. Click to continue
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 | Intersexions is looking for new stars for its second series
Multiple award-winning SABC1 drama, Intersexions, has been one of South Africa’s most popular television series ever – and now is the public's opportunity to be a part of second series of Intersexions . Click to continue
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 | Focus On Transport & Logistics behind the first Truck Test
Focus On Transport & Logistics, the country's leading trucking magazine, has made history as it organised the first-ever massive truck test. Click to continue
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 | Yo-Landi Vi$$er to grace the cover of FHM's August issue
Men’s magazine, FHM , has gone zef with its groundbreaking August issue, featuring Die Antwoord’s Yo-Landi Vi$$er on the cover, as well as providing fans with several pages of Vi$$er pictures and a revealing interview with the singer. Click to continue
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Episodes is back for a second season on BBC Entertainment
The second season of the British-American co-production, Episodes , starring Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan returns to BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv on Tuesdays from 7 August. Click to continue
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 | Parent's Corner welcomes Google SA's online safety efforts
Parents’ Corner , a BulkSMS.com initiative, has welcomed Google South Africa’s drive to co-ordinate online safety efforts in the country. Click to continue
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Industry awards | First finalist in Kia Cook-off 2012 competition has been announced
Mother of two, Babe Sophie Masuge is the first finalist in the Kia Cook-Off 2012 competition aimed at rewarding the country's best home cook with a prize of R50 000. Click to continue
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 | Boniswa Mateta is Jet Club magazine's July star of the month
Grade 7 learner, Boniswa Mateta from Inyatelo Primary School in Kanana, was recently voted Jet Club magazine’s July star of the month. Click to continue
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All winners at 2012 Durban International Film Festival announced
The 33rd edition of the Durban International Film Festival announced its award-winners, prior to the closing film on Saturday, 28 July. Click to continue
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 | Terry Volkwyn voted as the top media woman of the decade
Terry Volkwyn, CEO of Primedia Broadcasting, was named as the winner of the 1st for Women Insurance company's Women of the Decade in Media Award. Click to continue
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Kenyans awarded top prize at 2012 CNN Multichoice African Journalist Awards
Tom Mboya and Evanson Nyaga, both from Kenya, have been awarded the top prize at this year’s CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards ceremony. Click to continue
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 | 2012 YOU Spectaculr Awards proves to be a success
The eighth annual YOU Spectacular Awards was definitely the party of the year. Held at the Teatro at Montecasino, it attracted and the who’s who of the South African sports and entertainment world. Click to continue
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Like it or not, blogs are here to stay. With that in mind, starting and maintaining an informative blog can be a useful tool in your company’s marketing strategy. Following on from last week’s piece which focused on choosing the best blog hosting site, this week we take a look at what to consider when writing the content for your blog.
“A blog gives you your own online space where you can tell stories about your life, share insights and opinions about a topic in which you have expertise … or inform clients about your business's successes,” So says writer and software analyst, Jill Duffy. More so, starting a blog could be a refreshing way for you to engage with your target market.
Soccer hopefuls who have dreamt of the chance to spend a day with South Africa soccer legend Siphiwe Tshabalala, have three weeks left to make those dreams come true.
It's time to dust off the ball gowns and slap on the fake tan; the glitz and glamour returns with a tenth series of Strictly Come Dancing. It airs from Sunday, 26 May at 19:00 on BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv.
On Thursday, 15 November, Kasigo Digital - a sector of Kagiso Media launched a new premium network called Adfu. The launch took place at The Club House in Sandhurst and supplied interesting insight into the digital market.
Picture this: you get home from work, dock your smartphone into your sound system and, at the ‘touch of a screen’, you have access to over 18 million music tracks. Seems too good to be true? Not anymore …
Seasoned journalist and media specialist, Steve Smith, is to step into the editorial driver’s seat of CAR, RamsayMedia has announced. He joins South Africa’s leading men’s interest title from Tuesday, 18 June, becoming only the eighth editor in the automotive brand’s 56-year history.
Mbali Soga has been appointed beauty editor of Grazia South Africa, the world’s number one fashion and news weekly magazine. Grazia South Africa will be celebrating its first birthday on shelf in mid-May and it has proven a hit.
Patlansky will perform in Johannesburg on Sunday, 2 June and in Pretoria on Friday, 7 June. With only a little over a decade in the music scene, Patlansky is fast becoming one of the busiest and most respected blues artists in South Africa.
Currently available online through popular retailers such as iTunes and Simfy, The Chrysalis Project will be available in CD format from Monday, 27 May through the releasing record company, Ibilion Music.
I'm only 28 but when I finished reading Dr Hannetjie Van Zyl-Edeling’s book titled Over the Moon - A Guide to Positive Aging, I was filled with what the French refer to as joie de vivre - the joy of living. So says Abbygail Zwane.
Johannesburg and Cape Town fans of the 2012 smash hit (and 3rd biggest film of all time, including South Africa) Marvel’s The Avengers, are gearing up to celebrate the release of the film on DVD and Blu-Ray this spring in two fun-filled and colourful events.
Mary Watson's novel, The Cutting Room is hitting shelves this April. She took some time out of her busy scehdule to chat to Media Update about her novel.
Following her time on Masterchef SA, Lungile Nhlanhla was appointed as the junior food editor of DRUM magazine. She spent a few minutes chatting to Media Update about what she's been up to.
Asset, a new, interactive digital publication for the commercial property industry, has just launched its first issue. The publication represents a pioneering effort in the world of new media through its crossover between the publication itself and the eProp.co.za website and e-newsletter.
Target Media is a web-based media directory, which provides accurate and up-to-date information about the media in South Africa 
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