Barb launches overnight commercial reporting in beta
Barb has started beta reporting of overnight commercial spot ratings, with interim programme ratings updated after eight days using broadcaster logs.
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SABC has a plan to turn R1-billion annual profit
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) expects to report a nearly R1-billion profit in 2026/27, the National Treasury revealed in its Budget Review document.
SABC’s plan to restore its image
The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) new leadership is seeking a service provider to revive its brand image and “restore trust among its audiences.â€
Paramount, Nielsen sign multiyear measurement and analytics deal
The agreement covers measurement for all national and local broadcast, all cable networks, and streaming on Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
Eight reasons why broadcasters still aren’t talking about precision audience targeting
The industry tea leaves all point to the efficacy of more precision ads in delivering outcomes. Here’s why broadcasters have resisted the narrative.
Primedia Broadcasting sets the stage for 2025
Reflecting on the transformative shifts of 2024, Primedia Broadcasting understands the necessity of adaptability in a changing environment. This year, the focus will be on harnessing these changes to provide solutions that align with partner needs.
Canal+ to push its aggressive takeover bid of SA’s MultiChoice Group
France’s Canal+ will restructure MultiChoice and carve out its broadcasting licence and South African DStv subscribers into “Licence Co” as a new separate entity while the remainder contains its video assets as the MultiChoice Group.
SABC TV Licence levy for cellphones proposed
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is on the brink of financial disaster, and controversial solutions have been proposed to transform its funding model and save it from collapse.
Broadcast TV reaches 91% of streamers, Linear TV at 14% ad share
While all streaming platforms continue to show growth — and take share away from traditional TV platforms (networks and TV stations) — there is still plenty of “power†left for broadcast/linear platforms, according to the Television Bureau of Broadcasting (TVB).