Sandra Gordon
latest news & developmentsA golden era ending?
Reflecting on five years of reportage on the media industry is a challenge, writes <i>The Media</i> publisher Sandra Gordon, who launched the magazine in October 2002. She…
Mbeki’s tardy media image
Ferial Haffajee says it comes at no surprise that President Thabo Mbeki is ending his term railing at the media.
‘Dictatorial monopoly’ shuts out entrants
Two of the most pernicious barriers to entry in the magazine publishing market are distribution to retailers and a lack of merchandising expertise. Publishers say these seriously…