Few high-quality news publishers worldwide have managed to gain substantial financial support from members while at the same time keeping all of their content freely available. Membership has not always been part of Daily Maverick’s business plan. That started in 2019.
On Friday, 27 February, Media24 began formal consultations with City Press staff, initiating a statutory consultation process, in terms of Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act, a process required, when possible, retrenchments are on the table.
The researcher predicts that half of agencies’ proprietary AI platforms will become obsolete by 2029 and emphasized the value of human talent.
WPP, the owner of agencies like VML and Ogilvy wants to unwind the complexity created in the wake of that aggressive expansion, vying to become a “single company” that can put sophistication in areas like artificial intelligence first.
In breaking news, MultiChoice has announced that streaming service Showmax will be phased out following a “comprehensive review of its streaming activities.
Primedia, a leading South African multimedia conglomerate, showcased its bold evolution from traditional legacy radio toward a comprehensive digital future at an industry focused event held at The Venue, Melrose Arch.
IAB Tech Lab formally named its umbrella agentic advertising initiative AAMP on February 26, clarifying three pillars: execution, protocols, and an Agent Registry launching imminently.
YouTube’s exit from UK audience reporting has reopened a fundamental industry debate: how do advertisers compare audiences across linear TV, BVOD and digital video when the measurement systems themselves don’t align?
Ads tell consumers a lot about a brand, but analysis of Google search data can tell a brand so much more about consumers.
VoxComm has issued new guidance designed with the aim to help agencies ensure they are properly rewarded for helping brands grow in an AI-driven market.