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Report reveals retailers face AI visibility risk as shoppers compare deals
August 31, 2026
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DStv launches new channel
August 31, 2026
DStv has launched SuperSport Extra 2 (channel 217), providing additional capacity for premium live and delayed sports matches whenever multiple major events take place simultaneously. In addition to the new channel, MultiChoice LicenceCo in South Africa also announced a significant increase in dedicated soccer coverage. “These changes are designed to make it easier for customers to discover and enjoy the sport they love,” the company said.
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BRC’s new RAMS survey moves closer to new radio currency launch
August 31, 2026
BRC’s new RAMS survey has reached 29 380 respondents, surpassing its interim target and completing over 75% of the annual sample.
The Media Online
Marketing technology platforms need to balance AI with human expertise
August 31, 2026
South Africans are embracing automated support, but escalation to a specialist matters more than ever. The 2026 South African Customer Experience Report, produced by Rogerwilco, ovatoyou and Julia Ahlfedt CX Consulting, has revealed that South Africans are not anti-AI; in fact, they are embracing agentic tools much faster than businesses think.
The Media Online
You killed the medium, bro
August 24, 2026
Mark Gilman recently raised a provocative challenge during a conversation on X-rated Conversations. His argument was not merely about radio versus podcasts. It was about performance versus production, creativity versus process, and relevance versus reach.
The Media Online
From reach to results: How South African media is changing
August 24, 2026
Media fragmentation is reshaping South Africa, making relevance and engagement more important than reach.
The Media Online
Ster-Kinekor opens SK Squad search for movie-loving content creators
August 24, 2026
If you’re the friend who knows the latest releases, books the tickets first and can tell you exactly who directed your favourite film, Ster-Kinekor wants to hear from you.
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ABC Q2 2026 Newspapers | Circulation trends downwards
August 24, 2026
The Audit Bureau of Circulation’s (ABC) second quarter of 2026 for the newspaper sector shows a decline from the previous quarter.
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18 Community stations granted licences
August 24, 2026
Licences have been granted to 18 new community radio stations by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa).
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FNB reclaims top spot as Checkers posts the biggest climb in KLA’s Q2 2026 Quarterly Buzz Rankings
August 24, 2026
The Quarterly Buzz, powered by YouGov's BrandIndex platform, continuously tracks public sentiment across more than 200 brands in South Africa. The tool measures 16 different metrics spanning the entire marketing funnel, with the standout 'Buzz'metric capturing whether consumers have encountered positive or negative brand information in the past two weeks.
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