The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) says that, after review, the new RAMS (Radio Audience Measurement Survey) release to the industry has been temporarily put on hold. The decision was made in light of the assessment process that brought several factors and considerations to light.  

YFM, together with Smirnoff, has announced the '#BeTheNext' radio presenter search winner. '#BeTheNext' winner Mncedisi Sindane says that he is feeling confident and has easily found his rightful place within the station as a radio DJ.

Newsjacking has been around for more than a decade, but few brands use it to their full advantage. It’s a useful way to get the public talking about your content by hitching a ride on topics that they already care about. Hop aboard as media update’s Maryna Steyn takes you on this exciting adventure.

Jacaranda FM has announced the launch of its digital pop-up station called Only Local. The new initiative is in celebration of Heritage Month. The station will aim to feature the best in South African music, as well as interviews and other content to celebrate South African heritage and talent. 

Media monitoring is the helping hand that every content creator needs. This is because its services can assist a writer in finding new content ideas or improving their strategies; creators can find all the answers they need, says the team at Newsclip Media Monitoring.

Freelancing has become increasingly popular as more writers are venturing into the land of self-employment. And why not — working as a freelancer offers an increased sense of flexibility and independence. But the multitude of benefits aside, being your own boss is no cakewalk.

The Sunday Times GenNext survey, which was conducted by Yellowwood, has announced the winners for its 2021 edition. The winners were named during a live-streamed online celebration on Saturday, 9 September. 

Primedia Broadcasting, home to market-leading audio brands 947, 702, Kfm 94, CapeTalk, as well as news brand Eyewitness News, has won the Media Owner of the Year: Radio Award at the 2021 MOST Awards for the third consecutive year. 

Jacaranda has announced that on Monday, 13 September, it will launch To Catch a Serial Killer, a crime JacPod that unpacks former crime reporter Janine Lazarus' recently launched true-crime memoir, BAIT.

The 12^th MOST Awards have announced its 2021 winners during an online, live-streamed awards ceremony on Wednesday, 8 September. AdColony was named Media Owner of the Year for a third time, while The MediaShop (Johannesburg) claimed its eighth Media Agency of the Year Award.