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Media Forums South Africa



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Put a hat on it and call it an ism.

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed how Trend Reports these days are nothing more than a collection of neologisms and bet-hedging? 23 Jan 2009

What do you think of online magazines?

Since we are cutting costs and everything is moving online ... what are your views about online magazines? 20 Jan 2009

The new indenture

With resession here/looming the media and other corporates will waste no time to start abusing staff fortunate enough to still have jobs 9 Jan 2009

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Freelance Sub-Editing

Is there a market for Freelance Subs? 8 Jan 2009

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The reason why...

Why the phrase "the reason why.." is incorerect 7 Jan 2009

Journalists turned PR practitioners fail the industry

Stop hiring journalists as PR officers because most of them fail to perform. 26 Nov 2008

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Is BBA the new Bcom??

If one is looking to infiltrate the business sphere? 21 Nov 2008

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How do I gain entry to Sunday Times, Mail&Guardian and Independant on Sunday as an Intern

The mainstream English newspapers should be accessible to junior journalists fresh from the desk. 19 Nov 2008

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Are there magazine journalism mentors?

Magazine Journalsits who are willing to become mentors? 19 Nov 2008

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Freelance Rates. When exactly would I be better off donating a kidney?

Young, talented freelance journalist seeking some clarity on word rates from wizened, wily professionals. 30 Oct 2008

Avusa Internship 2009

YIPEE!!!! I am excited for those complaining about the lack of opportunity in this field. The Avusa internship is on from now till 20th Oct. www.avusa.co.za. So, be confident, have a great positive attitude (it will get you anywhere) and apply. 6 Oct 2008

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How do I know if the salary they are offering is fair?

Most jobs give salary as "negotiable" 28 Aug 2008

Georgian Reporter Shot, carries on reporting

For those of you who have been following the thread on how women reporters are 'weak', watch this. pretty amazing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eyQ5Maqf80&eurl=http://community.feministing.com/ 16 Aug 2008

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Why are so many journalists so self important?

It's not like they are anymore hardworking, intelligent or important than your average man on the street. All they have to do is comment on issues/events/people; they aren't actually burdened with the job of having to make things happen! 11 Aug 2008

Been away!

Hey guys, I've been away for a while! But it's always good to be back and get to know what's happening in the industry! 24 Jul 2008

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Anyone can write? Right? Wrong!

Why is it that some people think that writing is simple? It's a craft, dammit! 18 Jul 2008

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Quotas on South African music

Why do South African radio and TV worship American music? 5 Jun 2008

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What's with the American weatherman on e-tv

C'mon e-tv...arent locals good e-nuff. 4 Jun 2008

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Affirmative action in the media

I am doing an assignment for my final year of media studies and I need to write on affirmitive action and BEE in the media. Any sources you know of? It's difficult to gather such information about he media, usually they are the ones writing about AA & BEE in other industries. 13 Mar 2008

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Do you think SA soapies are westernised?

south african soapies are the same as american soapies 18 Jan 2008

Scriptwriting courses/getting into the industry/what makes a good script?

What's the best way to get your scripts noticed and where's the best place to submit them? 10 Jan 2008

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Freelance Writing

A colleague of mine is looking to get into the Consumer market in terms of Freelance writing - Any suggestions about how to go about this? 18 Dec 2007

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SABC about-turn?

What is happening between the SABC and SANEF? Since the SABC hurriedly withdrew its membership of SANEF in protest over Mantogate, the pulic broadcaster has in recent days made overtures to SANEF, which indicate a change of heart. What is going on? 29 Oct 2007

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Advertorial vs editorial?

What are the differences between these two often-confused terms? 25 Oct 2007

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Media schools

I'm looking for a good Media school. 27 Sep 2007

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SABC's blistering attack on SA media

The SABC on Friday withdrew from the South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) in a scathing attack on the organisation and the respected media editors and publishing houses that are members of this august body. SANEF has responded and called for a meeting to try resolve the issue. Bizcommunity.com today publishes the full text of the extraordinary SABC letter. 4 Sep 2007

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Ignorance makes us lose out: music opportunities exist

I see many submissions on this forum making uninfomred opinions: some queries on the aprt of black people is simply a lack of information on state of affairs. 25 Aug 2007

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where are all the music related jobs?!

somebody help me understand 22 Aug 2007

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The Son is not shining

I am angry and frustrated. I have written to The Son/Die Son, Press Ombudsman, to Capetalk, The Cape Argus and even the mayor of Cape Town. I would like to find some way of raising awareness and garnering support with the intention of getting The Son/Die Son to limit the offensiveness of its advertisements. 3 Aug 2007

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