Viu, a dual advertising video on demand (AVOD) and subscriber video on demand (SVOD) over-the-top (OTT) streaming service, has announced that it has appointed Mediamark as its new content sales partner in South Africa. The multi-channel integrated sales house will drive sales across Viu's AVOD offering, providing advertisers with expanded opportunities for impactful storytelling.

For many writers, freelancing has become the go-to career choice. However, to be truly successful there are a few things that every writer can do to ensure that their freelancing endeavours are profitable.

Karabo Makwetla, Communications Specialist at Brains Behind Media, questions the retention of certain radio features. He draws parallels between the uncomfortable experience of having a visitor in a house and a too lengthy radio feature. Makwetla provides several reasons why radio teams and management preserve certain features as well as provides a solution for nostalgic listeners. 

SME South Africa has announced that the SME South Africa Funding Summit 2025 is set to take place on Thursday, 12 June at The Empire Conference and Events Venue in Parktown, Gauteng. This one-day event will join South Africa's top funders, industry leaders and small business owners for a day of actionable insights and networking opportunities.

Good Hope FM has announced that it has added new members to its team. Over the festive season, Good Hope FM's listeners heard some brand-new voices on the airwaves. Now, the station says it has made some exciting permanent and stand-in changes to its on-air offering. 
 

As the gatekeeper of democracy, the media in South Africa has big shoes to fill. It affects almost every part of the country, the public and the government. In other words, the press shapes South Africa. But, what shapes the press? 

5FM has announced the appointment of Busisiwe Phakathi as Marketing Manager. Phakathi officially joined the station on Wednesday, 1 January. Phakathi holds a BA degree in Corporate Marketing, a certificate in Brand Management and Events Management from IMM and a Marketing Analytics certificate from UCT. 

Community radio, once viewed as the underdog of the media landscape, has emerged as a significant player over the last five years. Mediamark's Commvibe offering of stations, including the exclusive representation of Bok Radio, Zibonele FM and Thetha FM, exemplifies this transformation, says Nozipho Dlamini, Analytics and Insights Strategist at Mediamark.

CapeTalk has announced that its show, Business of Entertainment will have a rebroadcast. The show will be two years old in May and airs every Thursday, with a rebroadcast on Sundays at 21:00, starting on Sunday, 12 January.

SuperSport has announced that it has received multiple awards throughout 2024, each serving to highlight its contribution to the broadcast industry and the services it provides to viewers across Africa.