Times Media Group
| Public | |
| Traded as | JSE: TMG |
| Industry | media |
| Genre | Media |
| Predecessor | Johncom, Avusa |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Key people | Prakash Desai (CEO) |
| Products | Publishing, Entertainment, Retail |
| Divisions | Picasso Headline, Hirt & Carter, Nu Metro Cinemas(sold), Exclusive Books |
| Website |
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Times Media Group is a media company in South Africa, formerly known as Johnnic Communications, then Avusa. Avusa means "to rouse feelings, to revive and evoke action". The name was changed in 2007 in order to avoid confusion between Johnnic Communications and Johnnic Holdings.[1]
In 2012, Avusa was acquired by a unit of Mvelaphanda Group and renamed Times Media Group, which was then relisted on the JSE.[2] In 2013, Times Media Group acquired the remaining 50% of BDFM from Pearson.[3]
Avusa Publications and services
Magazines
- avocado (closed, http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/39/64559.html)
- Computing SA
- Elle
- Financial Mail
- Home Owner
- Longevity (sold, http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/39/51198.html)
- SA Mining
- Soccerlife
- Top Huis
Newspapers
- The Sunday Times
- The Times
- The Sowetan
- Sunday World
- The Herald
- Weekend Post
- Daily Dispatch
- Saturday Dispatch
- Business Day
- Times Media Community Newspapers
- Algoa Sun
- Go! & Express
- Our Times
- Talk of the Town
- The Rep
Retailers
- Exclusive Books (sold)
- Nu Metro Cinemas (sold)
Publishers
- New Holland Publishers
- Mediaguide
- Picasso Headline (pty) Ltd.
Picasso Headline publishes a diverse range of magazines and journals in association with leading South African and international organisations. Through expertise in project management, editorial and design functions, Picasso Headline is able to produce custom publishing for any organisation, and through its skills in media sales, Picasso Headline is able to act as a media sales partner.
Picasso Headline is able to manage and produce all aspects of a company’s publishing requirements. Picasso Headline currently publishes:
- khuluma
The monthly in-flight magazine published on behalf of kulula.com
- African Leader
Quarterly magazine published on behalf of the Black Management Forum (BMF)
- SA Schools and Tertiary Collection
An annual directory of SA Schools and Tertiary institutions.
- Rock, Surf and Deep RSD
A monthly on-shelf salt water fishing magazine, including African Angling Destinations Guides.
- Voice of Local Government
Quarterly magazine published on behalf of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
- Digest of SA Architecture
Annual magazine showcasing projects of the year, published on behalf of the SA Institute of Architects (SAIA), primarily for its members.
- Architecture SA
Alternate monthly magazine published on behalf of the SA Institute of Architects (SAIA), primarily for its members.
- New Agenda
A quarterly magazine published on behalf of the Institute for African Alternatives. This publication is the South African Journal of Social and Economic Policy.
- SA Banker
Quarterly magazine published on behalf of the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) and the Institute of Bankers (IOB).