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Caxton Local Newspapers temporarily suspends printing of some papers
Caxton has made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend the publication of the majority of its Gauteng newspapers for the remaining two weeks of the government mandated lockdown. All online properties will however continue undisrupted. Certain areas of Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo will continue to print “We had to make the very difficult call at... Continue reading→
Hive Digital Media, a Caxton subsidiary provides access to premium inventory on Glitched.Online
Nexus Hub has launched a new online platform called ‘Glitched’ for gamers and tech enthusiasts, which features detailed reviews on the latest video game releases, technology reviews and updates and all things nerd. The site also features segments for videos, e-sports, Eclipse Gaming and a livestream called the 404 which aims to bring the gaming... Continue reading→
The launch of the world’s first live donations platform to help artists earn during lockdown
A live donations platform harnessing QR technology has been launched in South Africa to help performers and music artists generate income while live streaming. It’s called BUSQR (pronounced ‘busker’) and it has been solving a lot of the ‘pain-points’ for live performers of all types – musicians, singers, comedians, etc – who have lost their... Continue reading→
Covid-19 Chronicles: New online show keeps South Africa informed and updated
Caxton CTP is one of the leading news publishers in South Africa, with a total audience of 8,5 million people and 108 print publications ranging from premium news to lifestyle. The Local News Network is an online network of 66 local news websites averaging approximately 6,7 million users per month. In line with its... Continue reading→
Programmatic advertising during a pandemic
Tips from Caxton Media’s, Hive Digital division on using Programmatic Advertising during a pandemic!
Lockdown Leadership
By: Sean Sullivan, Associate Media Consultant at The MediaShop An executive coach I eagerly follow, Erik Kruger, penned the term “Lockdown Leadership”. In an industry where team cohesion is vital to business continuity, his highly pertinent article drives home some key ideas on leading a team through a lockdown which has been introduced in several... Continue reading→
Weber Shandwick names Ipelegeng Thibedi Africa CEO
Weber Shandwick announced today the appointment of Ipelegeng (Ipi) Thibedi as the new CEO of its African operations. Weber Shandwick Africa, with offices in Johannesburg and Nairobi and more than 13 partners in Africa, is a growing network within the firm’s EMEA region, serving clients across a range of practice areas. Based in Johannesburg, Thibedi... Continue reading→
Continuity during times of uncertainty
In an unprecedented situation for the entire global community, we are all grappling with the humanitarian and economic challenges posed by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, “coronavirus disease 2019” or COVID-19. As a nation, within our specific organisations, businesses, environments and our own families, we all continue monitoring the effects of the... Continue reading→
Covid-19: Lockdown and quarantine means people are consuming more media
By Lukanyo Bushwana, Strategist at The MediaShop Any global pandemic is bound to cause distress and uncertainty, causing people to be socially isolated, limiting their exposure on certain mediums and increasing consumption on others. As the old adage goes “one man’s loss is another man’s gain”. According to Nielsen, staying put in our homes can... Continue reading→
Local newspapers – your trusted source of information
Whether it’s in the handling of newsprint or advertising, during these trying times of lockdown and COVID-19, local newspapers are proving to be a safe place for consumers and advertisers alike. And with more people at home, mediums such as these are receiving more attention because they’re a credible source of information for the community.... Continue reading→