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Shivambu complaint: ANCYL, ProJourn respond
In a release headed ‘ANCYL response to a mob of concerned journalists' the organisation dismisses the complaint by a group of journalists following threats made by ANCYL spokesman Floyd Shivambu to reveal private details of the journalists' activities. The Professional Journalists' Association (ProJourn) has also responded to the reports.
Strategic appointments at Bizcommunity.com
In order to maximise skills and talent in preparation for new developments at Bizcommunity.com, the management and staff complement in editorial, support and sales has been restructured.
Reiner Mittelbach leaves WAN-IFRA in May
Reiner Mittelbach, former CEO of IFRA prior to the July 2009 merger with the World Association of Newspapers, has decided to leave the merged organisation, WAN-IFRA, at the end of May 2010.
Festival of Media announces keynote speakers
The keynote speakers at the fourth annual Festival of Media have been announced. The lineup includes founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales. The event will be hosted 18 - 20 April 2010 in Valencia, Spain and will also feature a lineup of business leaders from the global communications and advertising industry.
Strategic appointments at Bizcommunity.com - Bizcommunity.com

In order to maximise skills and talent in preparation for new developments at Bizcommunity.com, the management and staff complement in editorial, support and sales has been restructured. 18 Mar 2010 13:10


Presidency responds on 702 journo incident

The Presidency issued a statement yesterday, Wednesday, 17 March 2010, in which it has “noted with concern” reports of an incident between members of the SAPS Presidential Protection Unit (PPU) and an Eyewitness News reporter at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital on Tuesday 16 March. 18 Mar 2010 12:06




Reiner Mittelbach leaves WAN-IFRA in May

Reiner Mittelbach, former CEO of IFRA prior to the July 2009 merger with the World Association of Newspapers, has decided to leave the merged organisation, WAN-IFRA, at the end of May 2010. 18 Mar 2010 09:46


Afropolitan ties up with BMF

Afropolitan magazine and the Black Management Forum (BMF) have teamed up and one aim is to enhance the magazine's content; the magazine has also developed a new website to provide it with an online presence. 18 Mar 2010 08:52


30 things learnt about running social media campaigns

[Dan Pinch] Here's a list of 30 things that we, as cross-discipline creatives in the King James Group, have learnt about running social media campaigns over the last year. 17 Mar 2010 13:21


AdVantage AdMAGs deadline approaches

The deadline is fast approaching for AdVantage magazine's annual AdMAG Awards for consumer magazines. The entry deadline is this Friday, 19 March 2010, and late entries will be accepted until 23 March 2010. 17 Mar 2010 12:37


Political journos complain to boss about ANCYL spokesman

In an unprecedented move, 19 of the most influential political journalists in the country have lodged a complaint with the ANC proper about what they call spin man Floyd Shivambu's unethical behaviour, threats, bullying - and supposed access to information he can't legally obtain. 17 Mar 2010 11:42


A reporter's personal story about brush with untouchables

[Stephen Grootes] It's a terrible sight. To see your colleague, the guy you've bonded with, your mate, your brother in journalistic arms, kicking and screaming and shouting for help. He's being held back, five large black-suited men surrounding him, shouting at him, ignoring the legal definition of assault and simply not giving a rat's arse. 17 Mar 2010 10:54


Convert your website visitors into customers - AlterSage

As a marketing tool, a website provides businesses with an additional avenue to reach potential customers. A well-designed and user-friendly website is only the beginning of your web strategy, though - you also need to maintain your website and this requires continuous work and adjustment. 17 Mar 2010 09:51


Blue-light brigade assaults journalist

NEWSWATCH: A 702 Talk Radio journalist was assaulted and forced to delete images he had taken of Zuma's motorcade when the latter was on a tour of Chris Hani-Baragwanath hospital yesterday, Tuesday, 16 March 2010, reports IOL. The newly launched Professional Journalists' Association has released a statement today, Wednesday 17 March, condemning the manhandling. A Mail & Guardian photographer was intimidated as well this morning outside Zuma's Forest Town home, as reported by M&G editor Nic Dawes on Twitter. 17 Mar 2010 09:21


Apply now for Sampson journalism award

Applications for the 2010 Anthony Sampson Foundation Award for Journalism of R80 000 close on 31 March 2010. The award has been established to promote the tradition of reporting begun by Anthony Sampson, Drum editor in the 1950s, and to encourage new, young voices among journalists and would-be journalists. 17 Mar 2010 07:53


Festival of Media announces keynote speakers

The keynote speakers at the fourth annual Festival of Media have been announced. The lineup includes founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales. The event will be hosted 18 - 20 April 2010 in Valencia, Spain and will also feature a lineup of business leaders from the global communications and advertising industry. 16 Mar 2010 10:23


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