The GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank was launched in September 2021 as an independent research and advocacy platform for the media and audiovisual industries in Africa. The Media Leadership Think Tank will focus on news media and include research and dialogues on audiovisual content and the attention economy. This research will be informed by more insights into what audiences and the public need from the media to become active citizens.
Contact details
- Website:
- https://www.gibs.co.za/about-us/centres/pages/media-leadership-think-tank.aspx
- Address:
- 26 Melville Rd, Illovo, Johannesburg, 2196
- Country:
- South Africa
- Sub-region:
- Southern Africa
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Global South
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
University institute/center
Year founded
2021
Institutional affiliations
University
Founded by
Founders: Michael Markovitz
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): N/A
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2024): Michael Markovitz
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): Michael Markovitz
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2024): Michael Markovitz
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): Michael Markovitz
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2023
GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank
South Africa average
Global average
% Female staff
2023
GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank
South Africa average
Global average
Age (years)
GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank
South Africa average
Global average
% Female researchers
2023
GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank
South Africa average
Global average
Organisational performance
Publications
2023
GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank
South Africa average
Global average
2022
GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank
Financials
2022
GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank
South Africa average
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Social
Twitter
Followers (2025)
GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank
South Africa average
Global average
Followers (2024)
GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank
Subscribers (2025)
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South Africa average
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Instagram
Followers (2025)
GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank
South Africa average
Global average
Followers (2025)
GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank
South Africa average
Global average
Data notes
Last
updated: 24/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
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Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website, Organisation's social media accounts
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