This week, Somizi Mhlongo became the latest celebrity to dedicate his resources to sending young people to school. The TV presenter and now author has reached a massive milestone with his book and now he wants to send four matriculants to university next year to give back. Somizi took to Instagram to say: “With my..
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Somizi wants to send 4 matriculants to university
#WomensMonth: Jacaranda FM hosts advocate Thuli Madonsela
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Martin Bester and Tumi Morake hosted advocate Thuli Madonsela at Jacaranda FM on their breakfast show this morning. Madonsela, who served as public protector of South Africa from 2009 to 2016, was interviewed on her thoughts around the ANC, the investigation into Nkandla, the #GuptaLeaks scandal and the upcoming Standard Bank Business Breakfast where she’ll..
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Taylor Swift Wins In Groping Trial Against Former DJ.
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A jury in Denver awarded Taylor Swift a victory and symbolic $1 in damages after finding that former KYGO DJ David Mueller was guilty of groping her bare bottom during a meet-and-greet backstage at a 2013 concert. Swift alleged that Mueller groped her before a 2013 show at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Swift’s management..
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Stations Go Beyond Radio To Build Separate, Thriving Web Biz.
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To unlock the potential of digital, some radio broadcasters are looking beyond their airwaves and formats, and building digital destinations that stand apart from their core radio businesses. Such efforts include hyper-local news websites, online restaurant and travel guides, e-newsletters and local event listings. In Asheville, NC, for instance, Saga Communications recently launched the828.com, a..
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Sports Radio Shows Grow Brands When Simulcast On TV.
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Here’s the pitch: If you want to take best advantage of the increasing audience demand for sports radio talk, simulcasting the show on TV is a big win. On Monday, Inside Radio looks at this growing arrangement which works out well for AM/FM, TV and advertising brands—but only if the radio content itself is compelling…
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What’s up with online radio? The pioneers give their views
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Traditional radio is not only having to battle against other mediums such as television, print and out of home for adspend and audience attention, but it faces growing competition from radio moving online. From solely online radio stations, to live streaming, to podcasts, the digital age is changing how audio content is being listened to,..
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Urban One’s Sluggish Q2 Ends On June High Note.
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Amid a sluggish radio advertising market, minority media company Urban One suffered a disappointing second quarter, although company executives say conditions are looking up for its radio and TV properties. The main reason for the optimism: sequential improvements, and positive trends in June. At the company’s Radio One radio division, revenue was down 5% for..
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CBS News Radio Departing Westwood One For Skyview.
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CBS News Radio will end its partnership with Westwood One on Jan. 1, 2018 in favor of a new distribution and sales pact with Skyview Networks. CBS says the new exclusive multi-year agreement will allow CBS News Radio to strengthen its direct relationship with its affiliate stations and give it more in-house control of affiliate..
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Shifts and changes breathing new life into Cape Town’s airwaves.
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There’s no real consensus on the number of cities there are in the world. It pretty much depends on the definition of what constitutes a city. What’s indisputable is that there are thousands of urban settlements the world over. And you’ll find Cape Town featuring high on any given list of the world’s top cities..
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PRIMEDIA Broadcasting brings in heavyweight Mark Jakins as CCO
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Primedia Broadcasting will be bringing in the extensive expertise and skills of Mark Jakins to take on a new strategic business leadership role of Chief Commercial Officer from 1 September 2017. Mark will be driving the commercial strategy for our business as a whole, which is a much broader portfolio than we have had in..
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