Lev David
Encyclopedia
Lev David, is a writer
, radio producer
and radio presenter, and media consultant
. He is both founder and chief executive officer
of Say Yay Media, having previously founded and headed the consulting branch of Lev David Media.
David studied economics
at the University of Natal
(now the University of KwaZulu-Natal
), before working for the regional radio station East Coast Radio
as executive producer of the "Morning Drive Show" in 2001. Having resigned from East Coast Radio in 2005 to pursue other interests, David is now involved in the development of television series, radio features for several radio stations and various new media initiatives. He continues to write humour
for the print media.
David appeared alongside other South African radio presenters on the South African version of the television gameshow, The Weakest Link
in 2004.
David is joint holder (along with Gary Mortimer
) of the South African high-altitude hot air ballooning
record, reaching 30,334 feet after launching from the KwaZulu-Natal
Midlands
. He broadcast live to East Coast Radio
during the record attempt.
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, radio producer
Radio producer
A radio producer oversees the making of a radio show. There are two main types of producer. An audio or creative producer and a content producer. Audio producers create sounds and audio specifically, content producers oversee and orchestrate a radio show or feature...
and radio presenter, and media consultant
Media consultant
A Media Consultant is a term used to describe a marketing agent or public relations executive, hired by businesses or political candidates to obtain positive press coverage....
. He is both founder and chief executive officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of Say Yay Media, having previously founded and headed the consulting branch of Lev David Media.
David studied economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
at the University of Natal
University of Natal
The University of Natal was a university in Natal, and later KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, that is now part of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. It was founded in 1910 as the Natal University College in Pietermaritzburg, and expanded to include a campus in Durban in 1931. In 1947, the university...
(now the University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal
The University of KwaZulu-Natal or UKZN is a university with five campuses all located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.-History:-University of...
), before working for the regional radio station East Coast Radio
East Coast Radio (South Africa)
East Coast Radio, also known as ECR, is a KwaZulu-Natal commercial radio station with an audience of just under 2 million. It is the second largest regional radio station in South Africa....
as executive producer of the "Morning Drive Show" in 2001. Having resigned from East Coast Radio in 2005 to pursue other interests, David is now involved in the development of television series, radio features for several radio stations and various new media initiatives. He continues to write humour
Humour
Humour or humor is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement...
for the print media.
David appeared alongside other South African radio presenters on the South African version of the television gameshow, The Weakest Link
The Weakest Link
The Weakest Link is a television game show which first appeared in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 14 August 2000 and will end its run in 2012 when its host Anne Robinson ends her contract. The original British version of the show airs around the world on BBC Entertainment...
in 2004.
David is joint holder (along with Gary Mortimer
Gary Mortimer
Gary Mortimer Hot air balloon Pilot and current holder of the South African Hot Air Balloon Altitude record. The record was set on 9 May 2005 when he flew to an altitude of with DJ Lev David, on a flight in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa.He is currently living in the KwaZulu Natal...
) of the South African high-altitude hot air ballooning
Hot air ballooning
Hot air ballooning is the activity of flying hot air balloons. Attractive aspects of ballooning include the exceptional quiet , the lack of a feeling of movement, and the bird's-eye view...
record, reaching 30,334 feet after launching from the KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal is a province of South Africa. Prior to 1994, the territory now known as KwaZulu-Natal was made up of the province of Natal and the homeland of KwaZulu....
Midlands
KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is an inland area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa that lies outside of Pietermaritzburg but before the Drakensberg mountain range....
. He broadcast live to East Coast Radio
East Coast Radio (South Africa)
East Coast Radio, also known as ECR, is a KwaZulu-Natal commercial radio station with an audience of just under 2 million. It is the second largest regional radio station in South Africa....
during the record attempt.