Reach Africa's powerful audience
We are Africa's premier boutique media house with an extensive track record that places powerful brands in front of valuable audiences that convert.
Like no other
We don't just tick boxes, we explore possibilities beyond the expected.
As a company, we have built a team that boasts a wide range of skills and a wealth of experience and knowledge. We offer a diverse portfolio of services to ensure that each and every one of our client's strategic objectives is met whilst delivering world class products and services.
5 Reasons to use our services
Experience
We've been around for awhile now and we've learned a lot. One thing we can guarantee is that through our experiences, we have become experts! In fact, the Contact Media Team is made up of creative geniuses (or genii), eventing gurus and sales professionals, all recruited from the top echelons of the media industry. Our team boasts comprehensive skills and a wealth of experience which is why we are able to offer you quality, turnkey media solutions in all areas of media, including: publishing, design, events, videography, photography and sales.
Internal sales force
Our experienced and motivated advertising sales team not only ensure the life (and thrive) of our magazine division, but they are also experts in identifying common opportunities, and aligning relevant brands and businesses who can work together for a common goal.
World class products
Whether in publishing, events, videography, photography or design, the "products" that Contact Media & Communications creates and delivers is second to none. We have received awards in all media areas and more importantly we have added measurable value to our clients through our excellence.
Partnerships
We believe in the power of partnerships in everything we do! If we are creating a media solution for a client, we ensure that we are fully integrated into their core marketing team so that their needs and challenges are understood clearly. We work closely with the team, supporting their mandates, and together we produce effective campaigns and projects.
Detail
True success of any project, (and the devil), is found in the detail. We believe that every task should have a central theme, and that this theme should pull through to all aspects of the project. This helps tell a story and through storytelling we are able to market effectively to your clients.
Reach
hundreds of thousands
of high-quality, highly-engaged readers that convert
In The News
After a successful 2017 Tabbie Awards Result for Contact Media and Communications’ Afropolitan Magazine last year, the dynamic and custom publishing house is at it again, taking Gold in the Tabbie Awards Best Single Issue Category for their custom B2B title Acumen Magazine.
The University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), in association with publisher Contact Media and Communications, is celebrating Acumen magazine’s fifth anniversary.
Check out the media coverage Spotong magazine and the Spotong Women in Business 2017 annual event received on Maggs on Media.
Spotong, South Africa’s leading township trade magazine, will be celebrating Women’s Month by hosting its annual Spotong Women in Business event on Thursday, 24 August to recognise women entrepreneurs operating in the township market.
Forbes Woman Africa magazine, The Afropolitan magazine and Leadership magazine were all recognised at the 2017 Tabbie Awards in Cleveland for business-to-business publications. The awards featured more than 400 entries, with nominations coming from the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore and South Africa.
Sean Press of Contact Media and Communications has been in the industry long enough to know when it’s time for a change. Given the state of SA’s economy and the ever changing media landscape, Contact Media and Communications made the strategic decision around six years ago to diversify its services to include event management, design, photography and videography.
Only 25 publications were placed at the 2017 Tabbie Awards most competitive category, Best Single-Issue magazine. Of those 25 publications, The Afropolitan Magazine placed in the Top 10.
The Afropolitan recently celebrated its 50th edition with a gala evening where publisher Sean Press announced philosopher, Kaya FM radio host and writer Kojo Baffoe the new editor of the magazine.
MediaSlut (@MediaSlut)’s choice of the best international and South African magazine covers this week:
The Afropolitan
Bloomberg Businessweek
Mother Jones
SARIE
Luxury cars, alcohol flowing and the glamorous backdrop of The Shed at Steyn City – the Afropolitan certainly knows how to party! Afropolitan Magazine celebrated its 50th issue in style and Michael Bratt was invited to the party.
The Joburg chapter of AMASA (Advertising Media Association of South Africa) held its annual AGM on 3 May where the new committee, which will guide AMASA over the next year, was announced.
Content that is of value and authentic will continue to grow as readers demand it, and it is custom media that is delivering this.
With over 145 entries into this year's AMASA Awards (a record high for the newly created Awards) the competition for top spots is sure to be tight and the content highly inspiring. With entries closed, the fate of all entrants now belongs with the judging panel.
The Afropolitan Magazine, a division of Contact Media and Communications, has appointed Lerato Tshabalala as its new editor. Tshabalala has gained widespread editorial experience at publications like Fairlady, Sunday Times Lifestyle, Marie Claire and Drum Magazine.
At the AMASA Joburg AGM, held on 8 June, the voting process was completed and the new committee announced for 2016/17 which will guide AMASA over the next year.
Sean Press isn’t just bucking the trend, he is creating his own. At a time when the media market is on a downward spiral his company, Contact Media, has not only survived but grown, adding two new brands to its stable.
We believe in paying tribute to those who excel and we make a point of noticing the leaders among us. We know that it takes more than just hard work to be a leader and to be powerful in the media industry. And to do so before your 40th birthday says a great deal about you and your career.
The NEPAD Business Foundation has appointed Contact Media and Communications as the Publishers of the NEPAD Guide 2013 titled The NEPAD Yearbook - A year in innovation.
Spotong Magazine and the Gauteng Liquor Forum (GLF), which represents 15 associations and has a membership of more than 8000 shebeen and tavern owners across the province, have agreed to work together to support and promote responsible liquor trading in townships.
Achievement in the media industry doesn’t come without a lot of hard work and a huge dollop of talent. This is not an easy business but those who succeed are generally full of passion and chutzpah. So, to have made it before your 40th birthday is no mean feat. Despite nay-saying oldies who have called this feature “ageist”, the industry has shown its approval. The number of motivations The Media received was five times what we had last year.
We have a proven track record of growth, reliability and notable reputation
Working with Contact Media, our team has always found them to be professional and upholding high standards, especially necessary for the prestige brands which we distribute.
Head of Marketing, Bacher and Co
The team at Contact Media have understood this requirement and our strategic positioning and have responded with aplomb and attention to detail. The magazines we have dealt with in their stable, Acumen and Afropolitan, are well positioned and well-run, and it has been a pleasure to do business with the team.
Marketing Manager, Aspire Art Auctions
Contact Media’s understanding of our industry and in particular what the Wild Coast Sun has to offer is invaluable when proposing titles for us to advertise in.
PR & Promotions Manager, Sun International
We were very impressed with the service received from Contact Media. They were able to assist us, being an NPO and assisted in the proofing and editing of our article. Contact Media are a pleasure to deal with.
Head of Marketing and Business Development, Property Point
The team’s innovative collaboration and bold spirit makes them our go-to specialists in communications, for our most significant campaigns. They truly care about our global brand as they do their own. It is not often one finds a communications company whose ethics, business relationship and values align seamlessly.
Executive Marketing and Brand Manager, Crowe JHB
The team at Contact Media are a pleasure to work with.
Marketing Executive, Disney
Contact Media has been a pleasant experience for us at Clearwater BMW, the team is quick and responsive to all my enquiries and visiting the dealership with innovative ideas
Customer Relations Manager, Sales Department, Clearwater BMW
I have been dealing with Contact Media for the past 5 years and I have been completely satisfied with their performance over the years. They do an excellent job and are always more than happy to help with anything.
Marketing Manager, Patio Warehouse
Aim Marketing & Communications Consultants’ relationship with Contact Media is relatively new and we were met with friendly, efficient service. Contact Media has truly gone over and beyond the call of duty to ensure that our advert and editorial were showed off in the best possible way. The magazine was a joy to behold, and our client showed it off with pride.
Aim Marketing & Communications Consultants
The partnership between POLO and Contact Media has been very outstanding. They have played a big role in assisting the brand to build consistent relevance in the market and ensuring that POLO remain top of mind in the consumer.
Marketing Department, POLO
As Nexia SAB&T we are happy to endorse Contact Media as one of our preferred media partners, they are great communicators, available any time and regularly go above and beyond to meet our expectations. Partnering with Contact Media on events and launches has ensured these run smoothly and successfully.
Nexia SAB&T
We have worked with Contact Media for many years and intend on doing that going forward – that should indicate how happy we are with the company. There has never been a problem.
Marketing Manager, Two Oceans Aquarium