4+ hour, 25+ min ago  (279+ words) Through Friedman and Gool's lens, audiences witness some of the most defining and deeply personal moments of Tutu's life. Friedman says the relationship between the pair and Tutu became something of a running joke. "It was part of our party…...

4+ hour ago  (570+ words) Media and entertainment giants are tightening their grip on audiences, with the world's leading brands growing by 40% this year as the industry consolidates around a handful of dominant players. This is the view on the sector in Kantar's newly released…...

6+ hour, 55+ min ago  (743+ words) AI in the process, not necessarily in the output: that's the actual unlock/Magnific. com I don't think consumers hate AI-generated ads. I think consumers hate bad ads generated by AI, and the industry is too focused on using AI…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1600+ words) In the Lebanese culture, 40 days following the death of a loved one, the community gathers once more to celebrate the life that passed. It is when the sharp edge of grief starts turning into something quieter but certainly much, much…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (782+ words) Some of the hottest casting calls in Hollywood right now aren't for Netflix, Disney or HBO. In January 2026, Tik Tok rolled out Pine Drama in the United States and Brazil, an app devoted to microdramas, also known as "verticals." Unlike…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (552+ words) Across parts of West and Francophone Africa, misinformation is no longer a side issue " it is fast becoming a defining feature of political power. A data journalist and activist, Paul-Jo'l Kamtchang, has emerged as one of the most compelling voices…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1653+ words) The Media Online's weekly round-up of media business moves all in one place. Fresh data from South Africa's most comprehensive consumer survey has revealed that Gauteng's middle class is tuning in" and it's growing. Why Five Insights' 2026 Brand Mapp survey,…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (630+ words) After a year of running Media Sweep in the US while remaining closely connected to Novus Group in South Africa, one thing has become clear to me. South African businesses are often more globally competitive than we realise. The difference…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (947+ words) Only 7% of community and small commercial media organisations believe they are sustainable, according to MDDA research. According to UNESCO, press freedom has been on a steady decline since 2012. Despite this, South Africa continues to fair well, ranking 27th out of 180 countries…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1195+ words) The Media Online's weekly column delivering news of award wins, entries, competitions, dates to note and winners in the media. Twelve of South Africa's most respected experts in the creative marketing industries have been selected to sit on various Shortlist…...