|  | [Chris Moerdyk: @chrismoerdyk] I wasn't in the least surprised to hear that the BBC and SKY News had put a stop to their journalists breaking news on Twitter. For some time now, I have been following South Africa journos on Twitter as they report directly from events. And it has been so efficient that I might've felt that I needn't bother to tune in the hourly broadcasts or visit news sites because I actually get to hear the news before the radio stations and newspapers. |
 | [Nick Altini] The ever-growing volume of consumer complaints relating to unsolicited and unwanted commercial messages seems to be having a legislative effect, as the issue of privacy and the right to reject and not receive unsolicited commercial messages is a theme in existing pieces of legislation and in the draft Protection of Personal Information (PPI) law. |
 | Among the shortlist for the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards Student Focus competition, announced on Tuesday, 7 February 2012, is Nina Grindlay from Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, for her Nightclub Portrait Series (the dance). |
 | Commenting on Marketing Services and Communication's (MSC) recent partnerships in Australia, Portugal and Germany, MD Martin Snoek says, "We are delighted that the first steps to globalise our company have been concluded and we are in the process of furthering our reach to also form partnerships in other regions." |
  SAARF will be hosting the 8th SAARF Media Research Symposium on Wednesday 22 February 2012, at The Fairway Hotel & Golf Resort, Randburg. Five international experts in the field of media audience and product/brand research will be sharing the latest thinking on the digital future and how audience measurement is evolving to face changing needs in this new media landscape. 9 Feb 2012 12:54 The Nampak DivFood Vanderbijlpark plant has officially opened its new five-deck printing line, with in-line varnish capability, from Crabtree FastReady and the newly installed End-o-mat production line for can end making. 9 Feb 2012 12:33 The release date for the South African film, A Million Colours, has been confirmed as Thursday, 26 April 2012 at Nu Metro, Ster-Kinekor and selected independent cinemas countrywide. 9 Feb 2012 12:20 A university-level course in advancement - the practice of building, maintaining and improving support, skills and funds for an organisation or institution and covering key aspects such as fundraising, marketing and donor stewardship - will be offered by Rhodes Business School in Grahamstown in partnership with Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement. 9 Feb 2012 11:55 [Nick Altini] The ever-growing volume of consumer complaints relating to unsolicited and unwanted commercial messages seems to be having a legislative effect, as the issue of privacy and the right to reject and not receive unsolicited commercial messages is a theme in existing pieces of legislation and in the draft Protection of Personal Information (PPI) law. 9 Feb 2012 11:34 The five judges for the DStv 2012 Film Talent Celebration competition have been announced. They are Kgomotso Matsunyane of Tom Pictures; Helen Kuun of Indigenous Distribution; Eve Rantseli of Women of the Sun; Teboho Mahlatsti of The Bomb and Steven Markovitz of the Encounters Film Festival. 9 Feb 2012 11:11News from Biz Company Press Offices Velocity Velocity has signed director Leigh Ogilvie to their roster. 9 Feb 2012 12:34 Media24 Developing MarketsTrue Love is going social by launching profiles on popular social networking platforms Facebook and Twitter. 9 Feb 2012 12:20 Interbrand SampsonIn a joint statement it was announced that branding and design agencies Interbrand Sampson and Black Brand Strategy and Design have decided to demerge. 9 Feb 2012 12:16 SALA The Southern Africa Luxury Association will host the SALA Wealth Summit at the Sandton Sun, Johannesburg, on 7-8 March. This leadership summit is designed for heads of luxury businesses and wealth management and will explore both the state of wealth in the South African market and identify the obstacles and the opportunities for growth. 9 Feb 2012 12:14 Lima Bean Strika Entertainment, a Cape Town-based comic and animation production studio, has collaborated with web development and design company Lima Bean to launch the first Supa Strikas interactive digital comic. 9 Feb 2012 12:01 Volcano Advertising The shortlist for the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards Student Focus competition was announced on 7 February. 9 Feb 2012 11:53 Striata SAAlison Treadaway, managing director at Striata, a global leader in paperless communication, identifies 8 eBilling innovations that should be on your strategic agenda this year. 9 Feb 2012 11:43 International news  NEW YORK, US / LONDON, UK: Major global brands have more work to close the gap between their performance in the marketplace and their citizenship, according to the inaugural Global Corporate Reputation Index, released by Burson-Marsteller, Landor Associates, Penn Schoen Berland, and BrandAsset Consulting. 9 Feb 2012 11:57 More international news... Africa news The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) chairperson has threatened action to stop the circulation in Zimbabwe of foreign newspapers that are not registered under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA). 9 Feb 2012 11:23 More Africa news... Latest jobs| Title | City | | Cape Town | TBWA Hunt Lascaris | | Johannesburg | Independent Online | | Johannesburg | | | Bryanston East | Wetpaint Advertising | | Pretoria | | | Sandton | Regenesys | | Johannesburg | Regenesys | | Rosebank/Sandton | Lewyll Communications | | Pretoria | Junk Mail | | Pretoria | Market Track | | Cape Town | Purple Cow Communications | | Stellenbosch | Mustard Seed Relationship Marketing | | Randburg | StudioPeople | | Auckland Park | StudioPeople | | Century City | COSA Media | | Century City | COSA Media | | Cape Town | Ad Talent | | Eastern Johannesburg | Lewyll Communications | | Sandton - Johannesburg | RamsayMedia | | Sea Point | Native Digital Agency | More jobs offered... | #ZAmediafreedom/right2knowAd showcase Community activity sibusiso ngwena Sales and marketing enthusiast created a profile
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