Big data is just beginning to hit its stride. 2013 was all about defining exactly what big data is and how best to use it. Now, in 2014, marketers are starting to ride the big data wave and are turning its potential into real revenue.
Issued by GetSmarter 10 Mar 2014 09:01
A brand is built across multiple channels and multiple touch-points over time, and every one of these interactions between customer and business shapes this perception.
By Nicole Velleman 10 Mar 2014 06:45
Just because they lived close to Oscar Pistorius and had the misfortune of hearing the events that led to his murder trial, the lives of witnesses were torn apart.
By anton harber 10 Mar 2014 07:01
There are a number of specialists who all contribute to analysing and interpreting big data. We'd like to add a less obvious specialisation into the mix, namely animation and gaming.
By Glenn Gillis 7 Mar 2014 06:54
As you can imagine, SXSW Interactive attracts "digital natives" from all over the world that essentially wouldn't be able to survive without their mobile apps. Here is my list of top apps for SXSW Interactive 2014...
By Mark Schefermann 7 Mar 2014 07:52
This week we help a jobseeker improve his jobseeking abilities with advice on the application process, job portals to look at, and the interview stage.
By Juliette Attwell 10 Mar 2014 09:49
The 2014 nominees of South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) were announced earlier this week at a function at the VIP Supper Club, Urban Tree, Sandton, Joburg. The MC for the evening was Alan Committie, himself a former SAFTAs winner for Best Supporting Actor.
10 Mar 2014 09:03
Regenesys and the Microsoft 4Afrika Youth Programme have announced the launch of 1,000 bursaries to be awarded to young African candidates as a part of the Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative.
10 Mar 2014 06:56
Lürzer's Archiv, one of world's leading specialist magazine for advertising, will publish its fifth edition of '200 Best Illustrators Worldwide' in Q3 of 2014.
10 Mar 2014 09:43
When a business expands, it makes sense then that the community should benefit. In the case of Colourtone Aries, expanding its business had a positive influence for Hanover Park's First Community Resource Centre.
Issued by Colourtone Aries 10 Mar 2014 09:47
The competition to redesign the Naspers Centre building on Cape Town's Foreshore has received 94 proposals that now go to the two judging panels to find three winners by 4 April 2014.
10 Mar 2014 08:55
Locally an increasing number of online publishing companies are providing want-to-be authors with a seemingly more lucrative and faster option towards getting their name and work into the market place, as self-publishing continues to be a growing trend worldwide.
Companies with highly effective internal communication strategies are 3.5 times more likely to outperform their peers significantly, according to a new Change & Communication study by Towers Watson.
By John French 10 Mar 2014 09:26
all3media International has granted Cooked in Africa (CIA) Films the production rights to produce the Emmy award-winning reality series, Undercover Boss, in South Africa.
8 Mar 2014 10:24
Acquisition by international firms of South African founded companies is killing marketing in the country. Yes I said it!...well most of them, not all.
By Sanele Mgaga 7 Mar 2014 14:45
Every day millions of users are logged into several social media platforms be it Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. In this whirlpool of options and buzz it's easy to lose control and understanding. This rapid wave within the digital marketing realm has created yet further need for digital innovation.
Issued by iShack Digital Consultancy 7 Mar 2014 11:40
As more women rise to senior levels within their organisations, a growing number are in charge of what their companies buy from other companies.
7 Mar 2014 15:42
Raise Your Hand is an ongoing initiative designed to inform, motivate and encourage the public to get involved in improving our country's outlook, one future leader at a time.
7 Mar 2014 15:17
Brand inc Sport (part of the Brand inc Creative Group, an integrated brand services agency) has been working on SARU's Vodacom SupeRugby campaign and subsequently partnered with SuperSport to explode the campaign idea across various platforms.
Issued by Brand inc 7 Mar 2014 11:22
Join Janine Lazarus when she debates with Media@SAfm host Ashraf Garda this Sunday, 9 March, at 9.05am (104-107FM) in what is sure to be a robust discussion on the power of the media and on whether absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Issued by Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy 7 Mar 2014 11:38
On 3 March 2014, the TAMS data updated as the final step in implementing the TAMS audit recommendations of April 2013 and marks the effective commencement date of the new TAMS expanded panel contract.
7 Mar 2014 11:30
France Telecom (also known as Orange) is planning to exit several African markets where its "operations are weak", reports Business Daily Africa.
10 Mar 2014 10:22
This year Swaziland's international festival of the arts, MTN Bushfire, which will be taking place from 30 May to 1 June 2014, promises the most diverse lineup to date.
10 Mar 2014 07:57
Online businesses are said to be accelerating in Africa. Building an online shop and presence is described as a great way of reaching out to many customers across the continent, and more specifically throughout Nigeria.
10 Mar 2014 07:32
M-Net has confirmed the strategic evolution of M-Net Africa MD, Biola Alabi's role with the pan African broadcaster.
10 Mar 2014 07:16
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Malaysia has banned a translation of an Ultraman comic book after it referred to the popular Japanese superhero as "Allah", authorities said on Friday, during an ongoing row over use of the word by non-Muslims.
