I distinctly remember the two different groups at high school. The ones who listened to the radio station I did and the ones who didn’t. It wasn’t an acrimonious rivalry; we didn’t pick fights and there were no team colours or yearly derbies. It was more serious than that. It was being plugged into “cool”, […]
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To write is to exist. It is to give shape to thoughts, memories, feelings, and dreams. Whether on paper, screen, or in the margins of our minds, writing becomes a mirror of who we are and what we believe. It is through writing that we make sense of the world and of ourselves. As we
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Let me start with a confession: I love numbers, data analysis and a good spreadsheet. Throw in a dashboard, and I’m at my happiest. My campaign pitches have always been bolstered by numbers that back the story up, and when done properly, the results have been good. With data now a standard consideration before, during
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Watching children discover the world is a treat. Seeing them fill with glee and delight as they discover the crackle of a wrapper or the pop of a bottle. I almost imagine they see colours in a constant kaleidoscope where everything is brighter and bolder, even beige and grey! Boxes are castles, chairs are rocket
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I was at the shops yesterday, and last week’s heart-shaped chocolates are now selling at a 50% discount. The Valentine’s ball has come and gone, and the long-stemmed red roses are wilting in the kitchen. As you singalong to the Black Eyed Peas, you might find yourself wondering: Where is the love? But love isn’t just
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MediaHeads 360 is deeply rooted in radio and the power it has to transform society. A part of the MediaHeads 360 journey is strengthening our understanding, relationship and advocacy of the community radio sector. MediaHeads 360 audio ambassador, Tim Zunckel, recently sat down with the MDDA’s Shoeshoe Qhu to speak about all things community radio
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Matric results, Stilfontein, inauguration, ceasefire, Doc Shebeleza, Calabash and the Vaal Dam. Three weeks into 2025, and the year has already included momentous news events, with much more to come! Not to mention “back to work” and “back to school” and the number of people you see walking in the late afternoons, obviously exercising a
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The Unsung Heroes of Production With the busy festive season in full swing, I’ve been reflecting on what it takes to bring a campaign from concept to completion. It’s easy to admire the final product—the polished ad, the catchy jingle—but the real magic happens behind the scenes, thanks to the incredible production teams who make
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Last week we celebrated World Television Day. Television (TV) continues to be the single largest source of video consumption. Though screen sizes have changed, and people create, post, stream and consume content on different platforms, the number of households with television sets around the world continues to rise. The interaction between emerging and traditional forms of broadcast
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December has a way of sneaking up on us, and with it comes the inevitable race to tie everything up in a neat bow before the new year. To me it seems like a chaotic blend of personal and professional commitments. Kids are writing exams, doing final concerts and looking for that textbook that last
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Tune in for the latest edition of Sound Check! This week, we spotlight RX Radio, a unique station that empowers young voices and fosters understanding within the hospital community. Discover how this innovative platform is making a positive impact and providing a vital service. #1. FREQUENCY FACTS – DID YOU KNOW? Empowering Young Voices: The
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If the media environment was like dating, audio would be the person that comes up to you and asks you out or gets your number. None of this swipe left or right. No strategic photos, at just the right angle, to hide 15kgs. No long-winded bio, and no sliding into the DM’s. In the dating
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