"Building up to this year's digital awards ceremony, which will be hosted in September, media update will assist with original content, press releases and will be one of the partners that streams the awards ceremony across their social channels," says Stephen Paxton, founder and CEO of the New Gen Awards.

"I am thrilled to have media update on board this years awards, as official media partners. I look forward to the growth, interaction and awareness generated for both brands in the coming months, as we journey through these different and challenging times together. Welcome on board." 

At media update, our aim is to create content that informs and educates professionals in the media, marketing, public relations and social media industries — in South Africa, across Africa and the rest of the world.

It is our greatest pleasure to provide our readers with news, announcements and insights into the industries that we focus on. Connecting, engaging and networking with the voices in these landscapes is at the heart of what we do.

"We are delighted to be the official media partner for the 2020 edition of the New Gen Awards," says Aisling McCarthy, content editor at media update. "The online media space is one that is close to our hearts, and we look forward to celebrating those individuals, corporates and agencies that have excelled in this dynamic environment." 

To view the announcement made by the New Generation Social and Digital Media Awards, click here. 

For more information, visit www.newgenawards.co.za. You can also follow the New Generation Social and Digital Media Awards on Facebook or on Twitter.