Media monitoring is the helping hand that every content creator needs. This is because its services can assist a writer in finding new content ideas or improving their strategies; creators can find all the answers they need, says the team at Newsclip Media Monitoring.

Freelancing has become increasingly popular as more writers are venturing into the land of self-employment. And why not — working as a freelancer offers an increased sense of flexibility and independence. But the multitude of benefits aside, being your own boss is no cakewalk.

The Sunday Times GenNext survey, which was conducted by Yellowwood, has announced the winners for its 2021 edition. The winners were named during a live-streamed online celebration on Saturday, 9 September. 

Primedia Broadcasting, home to market-leading audio brands 947, 702, Kfm 94, CapeTalk, as well as news brand Eyewitness News, has won the Media Owner of the Year: Radio Award at the 2021 MOST Awards for the third consecutive year. 

Jacaranda has announced that on Monday, 13 September, it will launch To Catch a Serial Killer, a crime JacPod that unpacks former crime reporter Janine Lazarus' recently launched true-crime memoir, BAIT.

The 12^th MOST Awards have announced its 2021 winners during an online, live-streamed awards ceremony on Wednesday, 8 September. AdColony was named Media Owner of the Year for a third time, while The MediaShop (Johannesburg) claimed its eighth Media Agency of the Year Award.

AzamTV, a Tanzanian-based pay-TV operator, has announced that it is adding WarnerMedia channels CNN International, Cartoon Network and Boomerang to its channel line-up in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Malawi. 

A brand’s content strategy is the foundation of all marketing and social media efforts. Why? Because its purpose is to guide content in engaging with consumers — while encompassing the core of what your business is about. Want to ensure that your strategy is on par? Strap in as media update’s Maryna Steyn takes you on this ride.

Netwerk24, the digital home of Media24's leading Afrikaans titles, has announced that it is moving to a new platform early in October. It will also launch a new app. The move will unlock several new functionalities for Netwerk24's approximately 80 000 subscribers. 

The FM AdFocus Awards have announced its 2021 jury members. As is tradition with the awards, 2021 has also seen 10 new jurors joining second term jury members.