Newsletter from the 22 May 2025

  • Global
Dentsu achieves slight growth in Q1 thanks to Japan
Dentsu reported 0.2% organic revenue growth in Q1, up from a 3.7% decline last year, driven by strong performance in Japan.
MediaPost
  • Local
ABC Q1 2025: Newspapers off to a lacklustre start
The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) has released the circulation figures for Quarter 1 2025 for newspapers, showing a lacklustre start to the year.
Bizcommunity
  • Local
ABC Q1 2025: Magazines tenacious as custom magazines lead the way
The Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa (ABC) circulation figures for Q1 2025 show that the resilience shown by the Magazine category in 2024 is continuing into 2025
Bizcommunity
  • Local
How Netflix warmed to the Joburg Film Festival and affirmed city’s ‘vital role’ in growing South Africa’s film biz
Netflix SA has kept a low profile at the Joburg Film Festival due to rival Showmax’s sponsorship, but that’s starting to change.
TV with Thinus
  • Local
#NOtoUnder18: study reveals teens’ responses to alcohol messaging in SA
Aware.org urges smarter, targeted strategies after a deep dive youth study and webinar provide the latest insights on #NOtoU18.
Bizcommunity
  • Local
SA’s podcast industry calls for ethical storytelling
This, as the podcast industry has seen significant growth over the years. Statista's recent data reveals the number of podcast listeners in SA is expected to increase to 4.8 million by 2027.
IT Web
  • Local
Netflix quietly increases prices in South Africa
Some existing subscribers have been informed by email that their monthly price is going up from June. However, several have not received the notice.
MyBroadband
  • Local
Ster-Kinekor closing major theatres in South Africa
Most recently, it shut its cinema complex at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. It was the second quiet closure reported by moviegoers this year.
MyBroadband
  • Local
Maps shows radio and TV’s resilience
The South African broadcasting landscape has seen some significant shifts in recent years but much like other parts of the world, radio and television are showing encouraging signs of resilience.
Bizcommunity
  • Local
Nissan looking to close the book on South Africa
Citing insider sources, Japanese publication Yomiuri reported that Nissan has plans to shutter as many as seven plants worldwide.
Topauto
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