chloeml, Author at Medialoop

Revived Top Billing return to TV a no-show in March without explanation, SABC says lifestyle magazine show ‘on SABC3 remains in development’

chloeml / April 6, 2026

SABC announced that the iconic lifestyle magazine show Top Billing would be returning to SABC3 from March 2026 with several of the former famous presenters, six years after it was cancelled in October 2019. Caroline Phalakatshela, SABC publicist, in response to a media query about Top Billing, told TVwithThinus “The SABC confirms that the return of Top Billing on SABC3 remains in development.

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Instagram to sell reels ads for viral TV and movies content, ‘cultural moments’ like NFL Games and Black Friday

chloeml / April 6, 2026

Meta‘s Instagram wants to make it easier for marketers to buy ads that tap into viral moments on its short-form Reels videos. Instagram announced that it is expanding Reels trending ads (RTA) inventory to add “TV & movies” as a new trending-content category alongside other new verticals like travel, business, and finance and investments. Instagram also launching new, limited-content lineups for “key cultural moments” such as Fashion Week, Formula 1 races, Black Friday and NFL games.

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Platforms under fire, measurement in flux, TV being rewritten. 2026 the story so far…

chloeml / April 6, 2026

As we head into the long Easter weekend, The Media Leader thought the time was right to look back at the biggest themes that have emerged in UK media during what has at times been a predictably chaotic Q1.

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Gagasi FM unveils exciting new line-up

chloeml / April 6, 2026

Gagasi FM proudly unveils its highly anticipated new on-air line-up, marking a bold new chapter for the station. The refreshed line-up reflects station’s commitment to deliver compelling and entertaining content that resonates with the constantly evolving audience.

Global

Social media updates and new features to know this week

chloeml / April 6, 2026

This week’s updates include tons of new ad options. Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Pinterest have all added new ways to promote ads around cultural moments or big events, which should help visibility and reach – we also have more updates coming to LinkedIn, Insta & LinkedIn. Let’s take a closer look.

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70% of teens in Australia still access social media despite bans

chloeml / April 6, 2026

Although a new report found that about 4.7 million teen social media accounts were removed, deactivated or restricted, children still had access to the apps.

Global

Gen Z is rewriting fandom: from gigs as social hubs to a return to physical culture

chloeml / April 6, 2026

The 2026 Love Song study from Live Nation (its biggest study yet) shows the Gen Z generation is seeking deeper, real-world connections, with almost 90% considering to attend concerts alone and 96% valuing pre and post-event moments as much as the event itself.

Local

METRO FM’s METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope shortlisted for 2026 New York Festivals Radio Award

chloeml / April 6, 2026

“We’re thrilled that METRO FM Talk With Faith Mangope has been nominated for the New York Radio Awards in the Talk Programme category. This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to creating impactful conversations that resonate globally and driving change.

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Consumers don’t have an ad problem: Great ideas haven’t changed, the industry has

chloeml / March 30, 2026

Despite marketing’s growing complexity, great ideas remain the industry’s most powerful currency. “Consumers don’t have a problem with advertising — they have a problem with interruption. We reject bad ads, but we share great ones,” says César Vacchiano, president and CEO of Scopen.

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Whitepaper reveals 85% of South African consumers hooked on loyalty programmes

chloeml / March 30, 2026

Loyalty participation remains firmly entrenched in South African consumer behaviour, with 85% of South Africans actively using loyalty programmes — up from 82% the previous year. While growth has moderated compared to earlier expansionary years, usage remains robust and stable — signalling a mature loyalty market. Check out the most-used programmes in 2025.

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