RTXEAGU With an average production of 50 movies per week and about $ 590 million revenue annually, Nigeria’s film market is booming. Dubbed Nollywood, it has overcome the teething problems of the late 1980s and 1990s to become a leading film producer in the world, currently ranking second to India’s Bollywood. That the Nigeria film industry is growing is not in doubt. What … [Read more...] about The who and how of pirates threatening the Nollywood film industry | The Conversation
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VMA Group releases 2016 research into SA’s communication industry
A new study led by VMA Group Africa, a division of VMA Group, suggests that downward pressure on budgets and a shortage of skills are having a major impact on the communications industry in South Africa. Added to this, fewer growth opportunities and a reduction in training budgets are making it harder to source and retain top talent. Read more on: Media … [Read more...] about VMA Group releases 2016 research into SA’s communication industry
Sunday Times brings creative industry icons together at Design Indaba Dine Around event
On Thursday 18 February, the Sunday Times hosted an exclusive Design Indaba Dine Around dinner event, at the SMITH Gallery in Cape Town. Bongani Siqoko, recently appointed as editor of the Sunday Times, introduced international guests Michael Bierut, Erik Kessels and Margaret Calvert to some of South Africa's top creative minds. Read more on: Media … [Read more...] about Sunday Times brings creative industry icons together at Design Indaba Dine Around event
Working to kickstart investment in SA’s growing film industry
The City of Cape Town, a metropolis for local and foreign film makers, estimates that film and television production has added R5-billion and 35 000 new jobs to the province over the three years ending 2014. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) provides free South African targeted … [Read more...] about Working to kickstart investment in SA’s growing film industry
Industry maverick Philip Ireland to find SA’s freshest talent in the IAB Bookmarks Awards
Ireland Davenport’s executive chairperson and chief creative officer, Philip Ireland knows what it takes to win awards. He has been ranked in the top ten most awarded creatives in the world and has repeatedly been voted Agency of the Year in South Africa. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release … [Read more...] about Industry maverick Philip Ireland to find SA’s freshest talent in the IAB Bookmarks Awards
