OFM listeners have proven the power of community — this time by raising R323 980.89 during 'The Big Cover-Up', which took place on Wednesday, 3 June. 

The global Art Directors Club, part of The One Club for Creativity, has announced five creative professionals based in the Middle East and Africa who are among the more than 100 from around the world who will serve on the jury for the global ADC Young Guns 24 competition.

Venelize de Lange from media update talks to celebrity Chef Jenny Morris about audience attention and creator credibility in food media while considering what role storytelling plays in this industry. 

Jacaranda FM has announced that radio personality Joe Mann will be leaving the station after seven years on air.

Cassper Nyovest and 5FM presenter Zanele Potelwa have been announced as the hosts of the 32^nd Annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs), scheduled to take place on Saturday, 15 August at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West Province.

Kaya 959 has been announced as the exclusive radio partner of Africa's Biggest Marketing Conference™, the Nedbank IMC 2026, marking a strategic partnership that will take the country's influential conversations on marketing, business and brand leadership beyond the conference stage and onto the airwaves.

Navigating today's video platform landscape is increasingly challenging, not only for audiences confronted by endless viewing options, but even for media professionals operating within the industry, says Lefeedi Maja, Business Consultant, Writer and Author.

@Sandton Hotel has announced that it has partnered with St John's United Church this Mandela Day to collect shoes for distribution within the local community.

It's more than just AI replacing human voices; the writing world seems to have shifted from experimentation to conformity. media update's Venelize de Lange considers whether readability and optimisation are eroding originality. 

The MediaShop has announced the promotion of Jedd Cokayne from Business Unit Head to Deputy Managing Director. Following an evaluation of the leadership requirements for the role, Cokayne emerged as the outstanding candidate, recognised for his exceptional leadership, commercial acumen and strategic thinking.