Zuma and the right to dignity

[Gail Schimmel] Zuma's genitals kept me awake last night. Now there is a sentence that I never thought I would say. But I find myself struggling with this issue. Usually, my personal morality falls pretty much in sync with mainstream liberal opinions. And yet I find myself uncomfortable with the idea that, in the case of an artwork exposing Zuma's genitals, freedom of artistic expression triumphs over respect for human dignity. 21 May 2012 13:03

Super-sized marathon raises funds for charity

The 2012 Valley Run, being held on 1 June 2012, will see 32 athletes tackle their own super-sized version of the Comrades Marathon in support of The Unlimited Child, a non-profit organisation (NPO) that focuses on early childhood development. 21 May 2012 12:31

Know ME; talk to ME

[Chene Cundill] It has now dawned on ad agencies, their clients and the marketing industry that people (potential customers/consumers) are more likely to respond to information and offers that are relevant to them and their specific interests and are communicated through the channels with which they are comfortable. It's the power of one-on-one communication. 21 May 2012 11:42

Cybergeddon digital movie highlights cyber crime

Cybergeddon, the 2.0 version of crime fiction, will premiere globally on Yahoo! in September 2012 as a series of sequential instalments that will engage its worldwide audience of reportedly more than 700 million unique visitors through an immersive storytelling, social media and gaming experience. It highlights the growing threat of cybercrime, identity theft and vulnerabilities in our highly connected lives. 21 May 2012 11:17

Why are we not branding our local music? Part II

[Tebogo Koena] We seem to forget or perhaps don't want history to tap us on the shoulder now and then. When South Africa was in isolation, our people rose up against apartheid through music and chants, original music and chants; it is how we as South Africans give voice to our concerns and deliver a message. 21 May 2012 10:47

Wi-Fi hotspots become automated for users

New wireless technology that connects to Wi-Fi hotspots, making it as easy, seamless and secure as today's cellular experience, will launch in June 2012 as the Wi-Fi Certified Passpoint certification program from the Wi-Fi Alliance. It is based on a framework of features and specifications, defined within the Wi-Fi Alliance. 21 May 2012 09:49

World Wide Creative

Simply Asia launches "Think Thai For A Change" campaign across traditional and online media

South Africa's biggest Thai restaurant chain, Simply Asia, launched a compelling new marketing drive in April and May entitled "Think Thai For A Change". The campaign was conceptualised by Simply Asia's partner agencies, World Wide Creative (digital) and Bittersuite (TTL). 21 May 2012 13:34

Gloo Digital Design

Digital makes history at AdReview Awards

For the first time in the history of the AdReview Awards, a specialist digital agency has been named overall Ad Agency of the Year. Gloo was awarded the accolade, based on its performance across the last year, in the prestigious national review of communication agencies. 21 May 2012 13:17

Mann Made Media

Creative strategy - a contradiction in terms?

[Nick Warren] Creative strategy is like conceptual architecture; it underpins the direction of a campaign, provides form, shape and function to an idea, and offers a blueprint for execution. 21 May 2012 12:51

Media24 Weeklies

YOU Exam Help! for Accounting is now available

YOU Exam Help! Accounting for Grade 12 is filled with the basic knowledge that will help students to not just learn, but fully understand complex concepts and practices in the world of accounting. 21 May 2012 12:51

Colourtone Aries

Print mailers not dead just yet says Colourtone Aries

Colourtone Aries points out that, while the digital age is well and truly entrenched in the global market and gaining significant momentum in South Africa, it is dangerous to assume that traditional print direct mail or marketing campaigns are no longer effective. 21 May 2012 12:41

Fresh Eye Film Productions

Fresh Eye Film Productions busy Q1

Fresh Eye Films has had a busy first quarter - not only have they signed up promising young director, SuPa, but they have had cameras rolling across a host of different projects. 21 May 2012 12:40

Apurimac

Capitalising on the creative canvas

In a recent study Yahoo! Insights aimed to understand how marketers can capitalise on new digital creative canvases by understanding how ads resonate emotionally with consumers. Five best practices emerged for how advertisers can leverage larger online ad units to achieve their marketing objectives. 21 May 2012 11:51