Orca Media

25/12/2023

Wishing all our incredible communities across South Africa a Christmas filled with joy, togetherness, and cherished moments! May the festive season bring warmth to your homes and hearts. From all of us at Orca Media, Merry Christmas! 🎄🎉

02/11/2023

🎙📸 Building Bridges, Shaping Excellence! 📡

Orca Media recently embarked on a remarkable research expedition at Nkomazi FM and Vhembe FM for our valued petroleum client. 🛢🔍

Joined by our strategic partners, The Brand Connection's Mr. Bongumusa Mpanza and Mr. Simphiwe Mgolombana, we're committed to excellence and building meaningful relationships with radio stations. 🤝

Our year-long journey involves:
✅ Ensuring legitimacy and top-notch equipment.
✅ Cementing relationships with station teams.
✅ Providing training on schedules and campaign ex*****on.
✅ Establishing a seamless feedback process.

By visiting stations, we gather invaluable insights to empower brands and connect with local communities. 📻🔗

Meet the faces behind our mission & the Vhembe family:
👤 Station Manager: Mr. Mukhethwa
👥 Orca Admin Manager: Illona Mkhize
🎬 Orca Media Director: Tshepiso Mpanza
📢 Vhembe FM’s dedicated News Reader

Stay tuned for an exciting year ahead! 🌟

31/10/2023

Unlock Success with Orca Media! 🐳📈

Why choose us? Here is just brands, agencies, and media owners choose us.

🎙 Broadcast Excellence: From outdoor broadcasts to promotional staff, we manage it all to ensure your brand's voice is heard.

Choose Orca Media, a fully black female-owned media sales agency, for a personalized, impactful, and unforgettable journey to success. 📈🐳

As we mark Orca Media's one-year birthday, we're not just celebrating our journey; we're celebrating YOU and the incredible nation of South Africa 🌍🇿🇦

We've taken the community media advertising industry by storm, making strides that empower black women-led enterprises everywhere. 🚀💼

This birthday, share your South Africa is special to you. It's your stories, your diversity, and your strength that fuel our mission. Let's celebrate together, and here's to many more years of collaboration, inspiration, and growth! 🥂🥂

📸📢 Share your reasons with us!

✨ *Join the Celebration! 🥳🇿🇦 * ✨🎈

30/10/2023

🇿🇦✨ When the Springboks claimed victory at the Rugby World Cup, it was more than just a win on the field – it was a triumph for the power of community. Our diverse nation came together, celebrating a shared passion for rugby that transcends boundaries. Just like the Springboks, community media plays a vital role in uniting us all, spreading the spirit of togetherness and showcasing the heart of our nation. 🏉💚🇿🇦

30/10/2023

Unlock Success with Orca Media! 🐳📈

Why choose us? Here is just brands, agencies, and media owners choose us.

🎉 Unforgettable Experiences: We specialise in experiential marketing, product sampling, field marketing, and guerrilla activations.
Choose Orca Media, a fully black female-owned media sales agency, for a personalized, impactful, and unforgettable journey to success. 📈🐳

Speaking of unity and resilience, Orca Media, a proudly black female-owned media sales agency, is proof that remarkable achievements are possible despite the odds. We've taken the community media advertising industry by storm, making strides that empower black women-led enterprises everywhere. 🚀💼

📸📢 Share your reasons with us!

✨ *Join the Celebration! 🥳🇿🇦 * ✨🎈

27/10/2023

Unlock Success with Orca Media! 🐳📈

Why choose us? Here is just brands, agencies, and media owners choose us.

📍 Location-Based Precision: Reach audiences based on proximity, local events, and more. Perfect targeting every time.

Choose Orca Media, a fully black female-owned media sales agency, who understands how to reach your audience in a diverse climate. 📈🐳

In the spirit of unity and resilience, our campaign is a tribute to the extraordinary way South Africa brings people together across diverse communities. From the bustling streets of Johannesburg to the tranquil shores of Durban, every story, every voice, adds to our unique tapestry. 🌆🏖

📸📢 Share your reasons with us!

✨ *Join the Celebration! 🥳🇿🇦 * ✨🎈

26/10/2023

🎉🥳 Happy Birthday to our remarkable Account Executive, Denise! 🎂🌟

Today, we celebrate not just another year but a lifetime of extraordinary achievements and boundless positivity. Denise, your journey in the media industry has been nothing short of inspiring, and your contributions to our team have been immeasurable.

Your endless thirst for knowledge and unwavering commitment to growth and adaptability make you an invaluable asset to Orca Media. You embody what our organization stands for - resilience and the pursuit of excellence.

But there's more to Denise than her incredible professional prowess. Her heart of gold shines bright, making everyone around her feel cherished and appreciated. In fact, she's often described as the sweetest person in our office, and some might argue, in the entire industry!

Denise's generosity knows no bounds; she's as eager to share her wealth of wisdom as she is to explore new horizons. She's a mentor, a friend, and a beacon of warmth, making our workplace a better, brighter space.

On your special day, Denise, may you continue your upward trajectory, full of love, learning, and laughter. We're privileged to have you on our team, and we can't wait to see all the incredible milestones you'll conquer in the years to come.

Join us in wishing Denise the happiest of birthdays! 🎈🎁

26/10/2023

Unlock Success with Orca Media! 🐳📈

Why choose us? Here is just brands, agencies, and media owners choose us.

💪 Strong Relationships: We support media sustainability and ensure your brand thrives for the long term.

Choose Orca Media, a fully black female-owned media sales agency, for media that withstands the test of time. 📈🐳

We're celebrating YOU and the incredible nation of South Africa 🌍🇿🇦. A tribute to the extraordinary way South Africa brings people together across diverse communities. Every story, every voice, adds to our unique tapestry. It's your stories, your diversity, and your strength that fuel our mission. Let's celebrate together, and here's to many more years of collaboration, inspiration, and growth! 🥂🥂

📸📢 Share your reasons with us!

✨ *Join the Celebration! 🥳🇿🇦 * ✨🎈

25/10/2023

🎉✨ Celebrating a Phenomenal Leader - Tshepi Mpanza! 🌟

As we raise our glasses and hearts, we celebrate the exceptional soul who brought Orca Media to life - our visionary founder, Tshepi Mpanza. Her journey is nothing short of a marvel, and her relentless spirit has propelled Orca Media to remarkable heights.

Against all odds, Tshepi's unwavering belief in her vision and unbreakable determination have shattered barriers and illuminated a path for black women entrepreneurs. She's not just a founder; she's a trailblazer, a source of empowerment, and an inspiration to all of us. Happy Birthday, Tshepi! May your day be as extraordinary as your journey, and may this new year bring you boundless success and fulfillment. We're immensely proud to be part of your incredible legacy and excited for the many more milestones ahead.

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25/10/2023

Unlock Success with Orca Media! 🐳📈

Why choose us? Here is just brands, agencies, and media owners choose us.

📻 Community Radio Mastery: Our 40+ radio partnerships connect you with engaged listeners across South Africa.

Choose Orca Media, a fully black female-owned media sales agency, who connects you to communities that count. 📈🐳

This birthday, share your South Africa is special to you. It's your stories, your diversity, and your strength that fuel our mission. Let's celebrate together, and here's to many more years of collaboration, inspiration, and growth! 🥂🥂

📸📢 Share your reasons with us!

✨ *Join the Celebration! 🥳🇿🇦 * ✨🎈

24/10/2023

Unlock Success with Orca Media! 🐳📈

Why choose us? Here is just brands, agencies, and media owners choose us.

🎯 Tailored Strategies: We design a personalised roadmap to propel your unique brand to success.

Choose Orca Media, a fully black female-owned media sales agency, for a personalized, impactful, and unforgettable journey to success. 📈🐳

✨ *Join the Celebration! 🥳🇿🇦 * ✨🎈

As we mark Orca Media's one-year birthday, we're not just celebrating our journey; we're celebrating YOU and the incredible nation of South Africa 🌍🇿🇦

📸📢 Share your reasons with us!

09/08/2023

Her Voice Speaks Volumes

The first real black female role model I was exposed to was found within the walls of my home. We all knew if she won then the entire family won. She inspired me to relish the opportunity to inspire!

South Africa has a rich history of influential black women leaders in the media space who have made significant contributions to the industry. These leaders have played pivotal roles in shaping media narratives, advocating for social change, and breaking barriers in a historically segregated society. These leaders have become powerful role models to me. Their success inspires and empowers me, in the way they have allowed for increased representation and diversity specifically in the areas of entrepreneurship, within the Media Space.

As a black women entrepreneur I have faced unique challenges and barriers in the business world. In my line of work rejection is inevitable and I have found myself having to navigate through tough situations. Issues such as racial and gender biases are always at the door and require me to draw upon the resilience and perseverance I cultivated earlier on in my sales career. I remained determined in my entrepreneurial journey. I had to adapt quickly to market shifts, identify opportunities, and find innovative solutions to business challenges that come in our very competitive business environment. I needed to take charge of the revenue generation by driving sales, to fund business growth, invest in marketing efforts, and expand our reach in the market.

The ever-changing environment forced team ORCA to think on our feet and offer services that resonate with our clients, securing favourable partnerships, contracts, and investment opportunities for the business in a short space of time.

I only pray for an opportunity to inspire and empower future generations just as I was inspired and pave the way for increased representation and diversity for other upcoming women leader in my field of work.

My mother’s monitory value was invested in seeing me rise. I was taught that every mother is your mother and I want to be that mother.

Feature Written by Tshepiso Mpanza, Director at Orca Media

09/08/2023

Bereka Mosadi. Capable because you are a woman. Destined to overcome because you are a woman. Inspiring because you are a women.

Happy Women’s Day ma Afrika.

20/07/2023

Thank you Publicis & your incredible team for having us! As Orcas do, Orca Media was built on the premise of productive relationships that promote positive change in our communities & our partnerships. With that said, we’d like to send a special thank you to our amazing partners namely Spark Media for the Gin bar, Vicinity Media & SAIL for your unwavering support and media collaborations. Here’s to positive change & world class campaigns for the brands we represent.

18/07/2023

It’s a busy day as the office of the minister, Orca Media, Channel Africa, SABC 2, Gift of the Givers, SABC CSI and a whole lot more collaborators have taken over Girls and Boys Towns Kagiso Campus in Johannesburg pledging our 10 years after the father for the nation has passed.

07/07/2023

Community radio stations in South Africa are deeply rooted in their communities and often act as catalysts for social change and community empowerment. They provide a platform for local artists, musicians, activists, and community leaders to share their stories, advocate for social issues, and promote cultural heritage.

30/06/2023

Community radio stations in South Africa have played a significant role in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for aspiring broadcasters and media professionals. Many well-known South African broadcasters and journalists have honed their skills and gained experience through community radio before transitioning to mainstream media outlets.

23/06/2023

Community radio in South Africa reflects the country's linguistic diversity. While English is commonly spoken, community radio stations broadcast in various local languages, including isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, & more. This linguistic diversity allows community radio to connect with & serve specific communities, fostering cultural pride & inclusivity.

18/06/2023

"The Father of Radio Broadcasting," Reginald Fessenden, successfully made the world's first radio broadcast in history on Christmas Eve, 1906.

The History of Community Radio South Africa

Since the commencement of Community Radio in the early 1990s, it has become increasing popular, especially in rural communities. Community radio’s rise in South Africa is attributable to the dismantling of apartheid and an example of building a democracy and civil society within the country. The community radio division was officially formed in 1993 by a parliamentary Act – Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Act. This was formed to democratise the radio broadcasters, to encourage ownership and to ensure that there was no meddling from the South African government at the time.

From 1994 onwards, the IBA began issuing community stations with temporarily 12-month licenses to broadcast. Two years later, in 1996, South Africa’s regulations for Community Radio allowed four year licensing. When the request to apply for a four year licensing was issued, the supervisory body received about 252 applications, when they had been expecting much less. Today, there are over 100 community radio stations, in all nine provinces which are licensed to broadcast, which includes ethnic and religious stations.

Community Radio in South Africa, Wikipedia, 22 June 2020
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_radio_in_South_Africa

16/06/2023

South Africa boasts a vibrant community radio sector with over 200 licensed community radio stations spread across the country. These stations cater to a wide range of communities, including rural, urban, and multilingual audiences. This diversity contributes to the richness and cultural tapestry of the community radio landscape in South Africa.

16/06/2023

Happy Youth Day South Africa!

The modern marketer is an experimenter, a lover of data, a content creator, and a justifier of ROI. - Kim Walsh

Here's to those who've created industries with just a ring light & a cellphone.

11/06/2023

Orca Media salutes all the participants of ComradesMarathon 2023 a successful day out on the road, Sunday 11 June 2023.

Approximately 20 000 participants hit the start line in Pietermaritzburg / the home of Umgungundlovu 107.6 FM community radio at 05h30am this morning, finishers will be running all the way to Durban / Ethekwini, the home of Izwi Lomzansi 98.0 FM, finishing at Kingsmead stadium by the cut-off time at 17h30pm this evening.

Celebrating 100 years of female participation in 2023. It may be 48 years officially that women have completed the race, but women have been there since the start during a time when the race was only open to white men.

We have travelled a long road in South Africa since then, both on the road and in community radio. Let's recognise and salute the waves we have made since then.

This is it! Supporting local communities!

107.6 FM Community Radio Lomzansi 98.0 fm

09/06/2023

South Africa has a rich history of community radio & is considered one of the pioneers of the community radio movement in Africa. In the late 1980s, during the apartheid era, community radio emerged as a powerful tool for social change, giving marginalized communities a voice & platform to express themselves.

08/06/2023

We are so excited to announce our soon to be launched website. We are just fine tuning some details before we go live online!

Orca Media is rising above the waves soon.

07/06/2023

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"TV gives everyone an image, but radio gives birth to a million images in a million brains." - peggy Noonan

06/06/2023

Its a vibe this choose day! Search and choose from a list of community radio stations to listen to on Radio Garden. Support local, go global.

Growing local community radio across the world!

⚫ Search & listen to local community radio stations: Search "Community Radio" and choose your preferred station: https://radio.garden/listen/

⚫ How to add your radio to the Radio.garden world map: https://www.radioking.com/blog/add-radio-to-radio-garden-world-map/

Help grow local community radio across the oceans by supporting local community radio across a global platform!

05/06/2023

Recognising the reality of what community radio faces in South Africa, means we are able to address possible solutions.

Some of the top challenges community radio faces this decade include:

 Government censorship
 Lack of funding
 Shortages in skills and equipment
 Growing competition
 Unfavourable regulation

Orca Media is committed to the empowerment of local radio stations. We package deals that promote clients’ brands and support a station’s sustainability in communities.

Orca Media develops tailor-made solutions for clients to ensure their brands reach and connect with their target audiences and make a difference. We offer our clients meaningful and sustainable solutions with measurable returns on their investment.

We negotiate and create customised community media packages to achieve social impact and provide maximum reach and frequency for our clients.

to find out how we can develop a customised media package for your brand.

01/06/2023

Get in Tune this June. We are going online very soon!
https://orcamedia.co.za/

Orca Media is vibing online above the waves very soon!