‘Content’ Overboard
By Opinion 6 December 2017Pierre Cassuto, General Manager of HoneyKome (an Ole! Media Group company), explains why being asked for a ‘content’ strategy irks him and how companies can ‘swim’ on their own in the digital pool. FULL STORY >
Facebook's 2017 Year In Review
By Press Release 6 December 2017Facebook today announced its 2017 Year in Review, highlighting the top ways people came together on Facebook to support one another. FULL STORY >
Facebook deploys new suicide prevention AI
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 28 November 2017The social media platform has released a new set of AI tools designed to detect and assist users contemplating suicide. FULL STORY >
Snapchat adds object recognising filters ahead of app's design overhaul
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 27 November 2017It's now common knowledge that Snapchat is set for an extensive redesign soon, but that has not stopped the app from releasing new filters that recognise animals and food. FULL STORY >
Brand safety and fake news – what’s the deal?
By Press Release 24 November 2017The digital era, while providing an exciting and innovative means of communicating and engaging with targeted audiences, has also brought with it a new wave of fear for brands and brand safety. FULL STORY >
MobiMedia ‘jives’ with Jika TV – generating over half a million subscribers in three months
By Press Release 16 November 2017Proving that the voracious appetite for mobile Video on Demand (VOD) content shows no sign of abating, MobiMedia, the mobile content arm of the Ole! Media Group, today released subscriber figures... FULL STORY >
Smile Communications collaborates with MediaTek to launch Voice over LTE smartphones in Africa
By Press Release 13 November 2017Smile Communications and MediaTek have teamed up to bring the latest VoLTE smartphones to customers in Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). FULL STORY >
Overcoming the Digital Skills Gap with Social Media Education
By Press Release 8 November 2017With 13 million South Africans on Facebook, 2.68 million on Instagram and 7.4 million users on Twitter, social media marketing is a key tool for reaching new audiences and boosting sales for any business. FULL STORY >
Snapchat said to have significant app overhaul on the way
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 November 2017In an earnings letter to investors, Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel says a significant overhaul to the app is on the way. FULL STORY >
Twitter's new 280 character limit now official
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 November 2017The microblogging platform is a little less micro, doubling the character limit for tweets to 280 characters. FULL STORY >
To succeed with youth on social media, let them be part of the brand’s story
By Opinion 1 November 2017We know about marketing to Generation Z – but what about marketing to Generation Z? Do marketers need to relook tactics? Ernst Wittmann from Alcatel shares his insight into the market’s dilemma. FULL STORY >
Twitter details forthcoming measures to fight harassment on its platform
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 October 2017Following the recent sexual harassment saga on Twitter, the company has outlined what measures it will be taking in coming months. FULL STORY >
Facebook Live adds real-time screen sharing
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 18 October 2017The native functionality now replaces what third party software was once required for. FULL STORY >
Twitter promises new anti-abuse rules following recent boycott
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 16 October 2017Following last week Friday's #WomenBoycottTwitter protest, Twitter has said that anti-abuse rules are on the way. FULL STORY >
#WomenBoycottTwitter gains momentum following Rose McGowan's suspension
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 13 October 2017In light of recent sexual harassment claims sweeping through Hollywood, Rose McGowan's account suspension by Twitter has prompted an initiative to send a message to the company. FULL STORY >
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