[Mobile World Congress 2013] Day one

[Angus Robinson] These daily updates are going to give a snapshot of some of the highlights I have been exposed to at the Mobile World Congress 2013. The first thing to note about this year's MWC is the new venue. There was no way the original venue could handle the incredible growth that this industry is projecting. 26 Feb 2013 11:13

Next AMASA meeting challenges readership figures

At the next AMASA meeting, scheduled for 6 March 2013 in Sandton, Pete Langschmidt of ConsumerScope will present 'Real Penetration of South African Print and Digital Media'. 26 Feb 2013 10:30

Free social media 101 course

Cerebra, an integrated strategic communication agency, will be hosting free social media 101 sessions, aimed at any social media beginner looking to learn more about the tools, the trends or the industry in general. 26 Feb 2013 10:14

IDESO

Red Dot ranks IDESO amongst the world's most innovative design studios

[Issued by IDESO] Product design consultancy, Ideso, has been ranked 11th in the Red Dot design ranking for 2012 as one of the most innovative design studios in the world. The Red Dot design awards can be seen as the "Oscars" of the design world. 26 Feb 2013 09:57

Design Indaba, shaping innovation, creativity

Design Indaba, which took place from 27 February to 3 March 2013 at the CTICC, shaped thinking in a combination of design, innovation and creativity in the conference and expo as a one-stop design portal for the highly curated, bespoke multimedia content. 26 Feb 2013 09:55

INTEC College

Would you like to win an INTEC bursary?

[Issued by INTEC College] Want to study towards an employer-recognised qualification, but don't have the finances? INTEC has the answer. They will be awarding bursaries worth R250 000 to students for the next two months. 26 Feb 2013 09:38

Thebe Exhibitions

BRICS Trade Exchange launches in Africa

[Issued by Thebe Exhibitions] Thebe Exhibitions and Projects has announced the launch of the BRICS Trade Exchange, an exhibition aimed at highlighting new business opportunities between the BRICS countries, to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 16-18 October 2013. 26 Feb 2013 09:20

Expanding Branding

Expanding Branding reinvented

[Issued by Expanding Branding] Formerly well known for in-store media, Expanding Branding has reinvented itself in the experiential sampling and promotions space to tackle the core issues that clients are now seeking. 26 Feb 2013 09:15

Blue Magnet Digital Solutions

Your Social Media comments can have severe legal repercussions

[Issued by Blue Magnet Digital Solutions] Can your opinions and negative comments about individuals, companies and brands that you post on Twitter and other social media platforms hurt you - legally speaking? 26 Feb 2013 08:28

Five laws in content marketing

[Samantha Wright] It'll likely upset a host of marketing folk who feel like they've discovered the next big thing, but let's be honest, content marketing isn't anything new. 26 Feb 2013 06:00

Gladwell says I'm as good as Tiger Woods

[Sid Peimer] In his book 'Outliers', Malcolm Gladwell states that you need to have completed 10,000 hours of your chosen profession to reach a level of mastery; to be better than everyone else; to be an outlier. If you've been in your job more than 10 years, you're probably one too. So don't sell yourself short - whether client service, creative or planner, if you've done 10,000 hours you're a pro. 25 Feb 2013 18:55

CRM is not about data

[Mike Taberner] I am seeing many people talking about the virtues of big data and what this will do from a customer relationship management point of view. While I agree that the opportunity to dig deeper into your customer and their habits will be greatly enhanced, I fundamentally disagree with the idea that CRM is about the data. 25 Feb 2013 15:02

Young South Africans face major obstacles

The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation's (IJR) annual transformation audit, 'The Youth Dividend: Unlocking the Potential of Young South Africans', indicates that while young South Africans have confidence in their own abilities to succeed and most are positive about their own future in general, they also face major obstacles in becoming part of a more inclusive economy. 25 Feb 2013 12:36

DHL Express triples network in sub-Saharan Africa

DHL Express, the global international express services provider, has expanded its network of DHL Service Points in sub-Saharan Africa from the initial 300 to over 1 000, in just a few short months. 25 Feb 2013 12:28