The South Africa Publication Forum's 18^th annual SAPF Awards saw the internal communications team at New Media win multiple awards.

Print versus digital; aka, the battle of the ages. But since digital is everywhere, print media is becoming the ‘premium’ choice. media update’s Aisling McCarthy explains how print is changing — and reveals how it keeps its status as a luxury item.

The 2020 World Media Awards (WMAs) has opened for entries, offering eight categories that aim to recognise the best in cross-platform, cross-border, content-driven advertising. The awards are hosted by the World Media Group, an alliance of global publishers that promote award-winning journalism and the role of international media.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into streaming services has changed the game for users on these platforms. With more personalised user experiences and better quality streaming options, it’s no wonder we can’t go one day without them!

The SAB Sports Media Awards has opened its entries for 2019. The awards aim to recognise journalists who excel in reporting South African sport across written, digital, photography, video and audio.

Conducting a successful media interview is a great skill to have for professionals working in the industry. Interviewing experts in your field or in a topic of interest can be a great way to draw an audience to your channel. media update’s Emma Beavon gives you eight steps to conducting a successful interview.

It’s the start of a new week, which means it’s time for #TuesdayTrends! media update’s Emma Beavon takes you through five stories that are on everyone’s minds.

OFM will be hosting its Music Marathon, which will be held at the Achilles Running Club on Saturday, 9 November. Participants can enter for a full 42.2 km marathon, a 21.1 km half-marathon, or a 10 km or 5km race.

In its second Sunday Times Leaders on the Move tour 2019, the Gautrain management agency is inviting a limited number of delegates to spend an hour with three prominent business leaders, on a tour facilitated by media personality Redi Tlhabi.

5FM will be turning a year older on Sunday, 13 October. The official parties will take place on Friday, 11 October in Cape Town at Shimmy Beach Club, and Saturday, 12 October at Val Bonne Country Estate, Johannesburg. The station will also be partnering up with the Festival de Mexico and Capsule Fest.