WAN releases third ad for global newspaper campaign
PARIS: The “Get the Facts About Newspapers” campaign from the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) earlier this week released its third advertisement for use by publications around the world to help counter the negative myths and misinformation about the industry. The advertisement is part of a global initiative organised by WAN. 18 Jul 2008 08:39

Intranews expands monitoring bouquet - Intranews
Intranews Media Management has expanded its monitoring bouquet to include 24-hour news channel, ENews, as well as SABC International and Al Jazeera. 17 Jul 2008 14:01

European Media Research Organisation feedback session
SAARF will hold a feedback session on the European Media Research Organisation (EMRO) conference, which took place earlier this year in France, at the Bryanston Country Club on Thursday, 31 July 2008. EMRO is active in 21 European countries, including South Africa as the only member outside the European Union. 17 Jul 2008 08:56

Lorenzo Natali entry deadline extended
[Walter Wafula] Journalists who wished to participate in the Lorenzo Natali Prize but had not made it in time now have a few more weeks to participate. The opportunity follows the extension of the deadline for submission of entries, to 31 July 2008 from 30 June this year. 15 Jul 2008 13:55

Latest Mpofu suspension not lifted
NEWSWATCH: SABC group CEO Dali Mpofu has failed to have his third suspension overturned by the Johannesburg High Court, according to various media reports. Judgement was handed out yesterday, Monday, 14 July 2008, in the first of a three-part application. The saga will continue next month on 5 August. 15 Jul 2008 11:15

Media at odds with MMP over abortion
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The Media Monitoring Project (MMP) has called on the South African media to refrain from presenting a biased, prejudicial and unfair reporting around the issue of legal abortion as set out in the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) Act of 1996. 15 Jul 2008 09:17

Impilo Matters - Group Media
Impilo Matters introduces an entirely new way to communicate with people seeking information towards their health and better living, as it redefines what people have been exposed to in the past and sadly still in the present time. 14 Jul 2008 12:54

ANC going ahead with daily newspaper?
NEWSWATCH: The Times reports that the ANC is intent on setting up its own newpaper to be on the streets before elections next year, or buying The Sowetan. According to documents in the possession of The Times, the intention is to set up an “alternative voice”. 11 Jul 2008 11:18

The search is on for the leaders in gender empowerment - Top Companies Publishing
Nominations for the Top Women Awards are now being called for by Top Women in Business and Government (TWBG) as the build-up gains momentum for the 2008 awards ceremony, which will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 4th September 2008. 11 Jul 2008 10:54

SA's global media profile on the edge
South Africa's approval rating in international media has fallen to its worst levels since January 2007, according to new research by Media Tenor. Especially worrying is the emergence of critical news on the country's economic situation and its ability to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. However, the potential exists for intervention, should national government, business and civil society mount a synchronised communication campaign which systematically tackles negativity in other countries. 11 Jul 2008 09:20

Nominations open for MISA 2008 Press Freedom Award
Calling all Southern African journalists and media organisations. The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) with the Southern Africa Trust is inviting nominations for its 2008 Press Freedom Award. The deadline for entries is 12 August 2008. 10 Jul 2008 10:31

2008 Tabbie winners unveiled
CLEVELAND, US: The 2008 Tabbie Awards resulted were announced earlier this week, featuring more than 700 entries, with nominations coming from the US, Canada, UK, Australia, France, Ireland, Lebanon, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland and the UAE. 10 Jul 2008 09:22

Green journo awards call for registration
The SAB Environmental Journalists of the Year Awards, now in its 20th year, is calling for registrations. Each of the three awards carries a cash prize of R15 000 and a trophy. 10 Jul 2008 08:47