Kagiso
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SoundInsights is Kagiso Connect’s specialist research and insights business, helping brands, agencies, and media owners make better decisions in a complex South African market. We combine human insight, cultural intelligence, and advanced analytics to turn data into meaningful, actionable understanding.
Rooted in real audiences and real media environments, SoundInsights goes beyond reporting to shape strategy, sharpen creativity, and prove effectiveness. Our work helps organisations understand people in context, plan media more intelligently, and measure what truly matters.

Email Research and Analytics Manager, Melissa McNally, for more information: melissam@kagisomedia.co.za

With over 120 years of combined digital media experience, the Kagiso Connect Publishing team is the publisher of the iconic Time Out South Africa (Time Out Cape Town, Time Out Durban, and Time Out Johannesburg), provider of editorial services to both Jacaranda FM in Gauteng and East Coast Radio in KwaZulu-Natal, and solutions partner on bespoke external editorial projects nationally.

The Kagiso Connect Publishing team provides comprehensive strategic and practical content solutions, editorial plans, social media expertise, full campaign management, and holistic editorial services for both existing and potential clients.

Email General Manager, Anthea Carstens, on anthea@kagiso.io or Editorial Manager, Andrew Hallett, on andrew@kagiso.io for more information.

The Digital Development capability designs, builds, and evolves Kagiso Connect’s digital platforms to meet the needs of audiences, internal teams, and commercial partners. The team tracks global digital trends and applies them thoughtfully within a South African context to deliver reliable, user-centred digital experiences across the portfolio.

From listener-facing products to internal systems, Digital Development focuses on scalable, future-ready solutions that support content, engagement, and operational efficiency.

Email Digital Developer Manager, Phillip Wilton, for more information: phil@kagiso.io.

The Audio On-Demand division drives the development of podcasting and audio-on-demand content across the Kagiso Connect group, with a primary focus on Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio. The team leads the strategy for both catch-up radio and bespoke podcast productions, shaping formats, standards, and long-term content direction.

Working across editorial, production, and commercial teams, Audio On Demand provides strategic leadership, capability building, and production expertise that enable high-quality audio storytelling across the portfolio. The division has produced multiple award-winning podcasts recognised both locally and internationally.

For more information, contact Head of On Demand Content, Diane Macpherson: diane@ecr.co.za

Kagiso Connect’s Newswatch capability delivers independent, credible radio news across the group’s portfolio. Serving Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio, Newswatch provides trusted national coverage alongside strong regional and hyper-local reporting tailored to the communities each station serves.

With a focus on accuracy, balance, and relevance, Newswatch produces timely on-air bulletins and digital news content that inform audiences and uphold the highest editorial standards.

For more information, contact Head of Newswatch, Marius van der Walt - mariusv@jacarandafm.com / marius@ecr.co.za.