Write a book: Change your place in the universe

[Douglas Kruger] Dear Aspiring Industry Expert: Have you written that book yet? If not, why not? Each time we reach December, you may well think to yourself: I wish I had written my book this year. If I had, next year might be different. I would be more prosperous; I'd have more clients approaching me; my life would be lived on a grander scale. 7 Dec 2012 06:30

Jasco delivers real-time network monitoring for Cell C

Jasco will be supplying a complete, end-to end solution to Cell C that includes physical hardware probes that will be placed at its core sites, software, hardware and software implementation and a two-year support and maintenance contract. The monitoring, diagnostics and optimisation will enable the network to become more proactive in response to network issues and deliver improved service to its customers. 7 Dec 2012 06:17

ICASA investigates allegations: Blacklisting of political journalists on Metro FM

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has issued the following statement after the controversial canning of interviews with three political journalists on the subject of the ANC's upcoming elective conference at Mangaung. 7 Dec 2012 06:07

Purchase mobile computers wisely to maintain productivity

[Jerker Hellström] Higher productivity, increased labour costs and a strong trends towards true mobility in the work place are all factors that have put the spotlight firmly on 'total costs of ownership' for computers and devices. Organisations will have to start spending more on durable and reliable mobile computers rather than looking for bargains, if they want to avoid losing valuable productive time. 7 Dec 2012 05:24

The art of understanding your customer

[Zibusiso Mkhwanazi] Content marketing is the art of understanding exactly what type of information a brand's customer need and for brands to provide that information in a relevant and compelling way. 7 Dec 2012 05:00

The Advertising Booth

The Advertising Booth takes gold for cycling legend's book launch

[Issued by The Advertising Booth] When it came to choosing a marketing expert to launch his new autobiography, Is Winning Everything?, former SA pro cyclist and multiple national cycling champion Malcolm Lange called up The Advertising Booth Communications. 6 Dec 2012 19:51

Quirk

Quirk to host SA's first Digital for Working Professionals Workshop Series for 2013

[Issued by Quirk] Quirk Education will be hosting their first digitally focused week-long programme of contact workshops for 2013. These half-day workshops aim to equip the local market with global best practice principles and techniques based on the working knowledge and experience of the greater Quirk agency. 6 Dec 2012 12:33

Boston College

With this diploma you can help HIV/AIDS get to zero

[Issued by Boston College] World AIDS Day that took place on 1 December brought together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. 6 Dec 2012 12:12

Amorphous

Steers unveil new website and value-driven menu

[Issued by Amorphous] In February this year, Steers - winners of Leisure Options' 'Best Burger in Joburg' for the 17th year running - partnered with leading full-spectrum digital agency, Amorphous. The product of this partnership is a progressive presence that sets Steers apart in South Africa's fast food digital playground. 6 Dec 2012 12:03

Creative Vision

Dudu Mkhize wins M-Net Tag Award

[Issued by Creative Vision] Creative Vision's Dudu was nominated for best director and picked up the Rising Star Award at the M-Net Tag Awards. This young lady is only two years out of her BA Audio-Visual Communication degree and has already been an AD on a feature film, shot two short films, a music video and now an award winning PSA. 6 Dec 2012 11:58

Ipsos

Ipsos appoints Nick Coates head of Marketing Business Unit in South Africa

[Issued by Ipsos] Global Market Research company, Ipsos, has appointed Nick Coates as Head of the Marketing Business Unit of its South African operation. Coates will be commencing his duties in Cape Town South Africa on 7 January 2013. 6 Dec 2012 11:47

Blue Magnet Digital Solutions

Top 10 SEO tips for 2013 for non-SEO specialists

[Gillian Meier, Issued by Blue Magnet Digital Solutions] Search engines have very complicated scientific algorithms that they use in order to determine which web pages come up first on results pages. Google for instance, has over 250 different variables (each holding a different weight) that it uses to determine which pages should rank for certain search queries. 6 Dec 2012 11:26

Tsiba Education

It's appreciation time!

[Issued by Tsiba Education] The Tertiary School in Business Administration (TSiBA) celebrated its annual Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, 30 November. Invited guests included sponsors, donors, mentors, lecturers, interns, volunteers and other non-profit organisations that TSiBA works with. 6 Dec 2012 11:01

Digital Media and Marketing Association

DMMA reports on digital industry highlights in 2012

[Issued by Digital Media and Marketing Association] At the beginning of 2012, the Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA) announced its plans to accelerate the growth of the digital industry within a South African context. The DMMA has made significant headway this year towards achieving this objective by implementing a number of key initiatives. 6 Dec 2012 10:50