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03 March 2010
Amid increased competition for adspend, and dwindling circulation figures, South African newspapers have been forced to focus their attention on extending their brands and finding alternative sources of revenue. Stephanie Nieuwoudt reports. Read more »
02 March 2010
Why is newspaper marketing in such a state? Tiaan Ras takes a stab at solving the riddle. Read more »
25 February 2010
The newspaper industry across the globe has caught a chill, but those who predict its demise at every turn have lost sight of the bigger picture, says Sandra Gordon. Read more »
19 February 2010
The SA National Editors’ Forum is concerned at a new clamp down on foreign and local media in Zimbabwe despite promises by the government that the country’s repressive media laws were under review and would be amended to restore media freedom. Read more »
09 February 2010
While some local newspapers are sinking paper boats, others tackle the current challenges with intelligent strategy. John Farquhar gives his take on why ‘The Citizen’ is still very much afloat. Read more »
08 February 2010
Muller’s Popcorn Principle: Or which part of “wastage” don’t you understand? Read more »
03 February 2010
Wits Journalism department establishes exchange programme with Columbia Uni. Read more »
01 February 2010
Brown-envelope journalism is a troubling trend. The mere sound of it makes one feel a little ill. But before you nod your head in agreement, it may be closer to home than you’d like to think. By Shelagh Foster and Florence Modikwe Read more »
01 February 2010
When Linda Gibson joined Ads24 18 months ago her strategy appeared simple enough: revitalise the sales and marketing of Media24’s newspaper titles. Sandra Gordon discusses the challenges Gibson has faced and finds a CEO who is upbeat about the medium. Read more »
01 February 2010
Tiaan Ras untangles newspaper readership figures and finds good news. Read more »
 
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