Great workshops for marketers at Mega Media Expo

Although the first in Jo'burg, this will be the second Mega Media, after its successful launch in Cape Town last year. The show concentrates on advertising mediums available to marketers and media buyers and also aim to educate by hosting short 30-minute workshops on interesting topics.

This year's speakers include: Robin Parker (BizCommunity.com), Harry Trisos (Mobilety), Thebe Ikalafeng (Brand Leadership), Jason Levin (HDI Youth Marketing), Heather Swart (Zoom Advertising), Christine da Silva (Altersage), Mike Freedman (Freed Thinkers), Micheal Jackson (The other Micheal Jackson), Mandy Kayser (Corexalance), Stanley Edwards (Platypus Productions).

One of the workshops (Thursday 5 March at 13:00) is presented by motivational key-note speaker, the other Michael Jackson (www.theothermichaeljackson.com). Michael will address the visitors on the challenge of change.

Encompassing a motivational and dynamic future view of the global business world, this presentation begins with an initial look back over past business/consumer/lifestyle trends and summarises the resultant pressures and changing dynamics of today's key business issues. By focusing on coming trends, The Challenge of Change leaves its audience with an accurate assessment of exactly what to do and how to compete in the business world of today and tomorrow.

Designed for businesspeople at all levels across the enterprise this presentation clearly explains the issues facing each and every business its day-to-day scenarios, and does so in a way which surprises, delights and entertains.

Entrance to the expo and workshops are free of charge to all marketers. The show is open from 10am to 6pm on both Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 March 2009. For more information call the organizer, CADEK Media on 021 855 4750 or visit www.mediaexpo.co.za.