African investor, Brand SA to host roundtable on economic integration

Africa investor (Ai), an international investment research and communications group, has announced its partnership with Brand South Africa to host a high-level roundtable on 'The Business of Implementing Regional Economic Integration in Africa'. Business and government leaders working in Africa who are attending the 2012 annual meetings of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, will take part in this roundtable. 13 Dec 2011 10:48

Nakumatt Holdings ranked among global Top 50 family businesses

[Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai] Kenyan based retail outlet, Nakumatt Holdings has landed a spot in the Campden FB World's Top 50 fastest growing family businesses. The global research listing by Campden FB in conjunction with Ernst & Young places Nakumatt at the top spot in the African family businesses with South Africa's Pick n Pay closing in at position 41 in the rankings. 23 Nov 2011 13:57

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Bizcommunity launches new dedicated sectors, newsletters

Bizcommunity.com - South Africa's largest online B2B publisher - is set to grow even more with the introduction of 16 new content channels, with weekly newsletters, as from last week Tuesday, 20 September 2011. 20 Sep 2011 15:45

[Thought Leadership Digibates] 01: The Africa Question

Now available for listening/downloading are the podcasts from the first Aegis Media Thought Leadership Digibate, held on Thursday, 8 September 2011, in conjunction with Bizcommunity. The online debate, themed "The Africa Question", was streamed live to about 5000 listeners worldwide via Cape-Town-based online radio community station TheTaxi.co.za. [twitterfall] 9 Sep 2011 12:50

[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 13: Break into new markets using innovative strategies

Find out how to break into new markets with innovative strategies by listening to the Biz Takeouts podcast of last week's Bizcommunity/Chai FM Media & Marketing radio show, which airs every Wednesday 6pm-7pm on 101.9 FM in Johannesburg and via streaming audio. [twitterfall] 5 Sep 2011 14:08

African Banker Awards shorlist announced

The African Banker Awards have released the shortlist of nominees for the 2011 competition. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on the 23rd September in Washington DC, during the World Bank/IMF meetings. 26 Aug 2011 10:58

MMA launches Egypt and Middle East Local Council

CAIRO, EGYPT / NEW YORK, US / LONDON, UK / SINGAPORE / SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) recently announced the launch of the Egypt and Middle East Local Council and the appointment of new co-chair, CEO & co-founder at Digital Republic, Karim Khalifa. The launch of MMA Egypt and Middle East is in response to the increased interest and investment in mobile marketing, and the need for industry support and guidance within the region. 20 Jul 2011 12:20

Francine Robbens new PRGN president

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) (www.prgn.com), one of the top international networks of leading independent public relations agencies, has announced the election of Francine Robbens of PRP - Public Relations Partners in Brussels as its new president. 3 May 2011 09:59

DMA releases Digital Marketing in the US and Canada report

NEW YORK, US/MONTREAL, CANADA: The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) of the United States has announced the release of its new Digital Marketing in the US and Canada report, which compares trends in usage, familiarity, and sentiments regarding digital marketing channels in the US and Canada. 28 Feb 2011 10:53

MMA publishes expanded mobile advertising guidelines

NEW YORK, US/LONDON, UK/SINGAPORE/SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL: The MMA (Mobile Marketing Association) has published the fifth edition of its Mobile Advertising Guidelines. They are designed to provide marketers, agencies, wireless carriers, media companies and other ecosystem members with industry-standard technical specifications and best practices. 10 Feb 2011 11:23

Africa's engagement with China, India reshapes global economy - report

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Africa's engagement with China, India and other Asian economies is a new megatrend that will reshape the global economy for years and decades to come, as Africa gradually moves away from the West and heads towards high-growth economies of the East, according to a recent report released by MasterCard Worldwide Insights. 8 Feb 2011 07:05

Focus on innovation at 10th Newsroom Summit

PARIS, FRANCE / DARMSTADT, GERMANY: Current challenges and new opportunities for news publisher and media companies are on the agenda for the 10th International Newsroom Summit, to be held in Zurich on 9-10 June 2010. 25 Jan 2011 10:07

HSBC extends commitment to Asian rugby

HONG KONG, CHINA: HSBC and Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU) has announced the continuation of their partnership in support of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations (HSBC A5N), reputedly Asia's premier fifteen-aside rugby competition. 20 Jan 2011 09:29

CMO Council taps marketing intentions for 2011

PALO ALTO, US: Looking back, 2009 was the year of customer experience. 2010 was the year of marketing transformation. Now, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council seeks your professional input on what will be the big strategic focus for global marketers in 2011. 25 Nov 2010 09:29