New website offers DIY advice on coatings

Plascon has launched a coatings-specific website that offers expert paint advice, systematic how-to instructions, coatings solutions and DIY inspiration. It follows on from the success of Plascon Trends, which was launched in May 2012. 24 Feb 2013 07:36

Limelightsa

Protection of Personal Information

[Issued by Limelightsa] The more we go digital, the tighter security must become. Hence the need has arisen for the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) bill, which is geared to protect the individual consumer's privacy along with their right to choose what information they receive versus what they would like to opt out of. 22 Feb 2013 12:15

Creative hub offers free desk

Andrew Kyriako (director of Spitfire Films) and Liesl Karpinski (producer at Aces-Up) have brought together their strengths, experiences and passion for the advertising and film industry in order to start the Creative Collective in Dunkeld, Johannesburg. 22 Feb 2013 07:44

What can we expect from VoIP in 2013?

[Reuben Yonatan] The future is always bright for any kind of computer-related or especially Internet-related technologies. We can always expect new innovations, but just what sort of innovations can we predict? Here are some of our predictions for 2013. 22 Feb 2013 06:27

Understanding the content life cycle

[Athar Naser] In today's rapidly shifting online space, companies need to take a holistic approach to online marketing. Those who do so through content marketing need to connect with their audiences across a number of web and social channels. 22 Feb 2013 05:58

Striata SA

Is whitelisting a white elephant?

[Alison Treadaway, Issued by Striata SA] Gerhard du Plessis, Head of Service Delivery at Striata, a global leader in paperless communication, answers some tough questions about the future value of white-listing as a tool to maximise email deliverability. 21 Feb 2013 11:57

[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 53: Content 2013

Tune in to tonight's Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, streamed live 5pm-6pm via 2oceansVibe Radio, to find out more about the Content 2013 taking place 25-26 February 2013 in Cape Town. We'll also be giving away a free ticket to this content marketing conference on the show tonight! [twitterfall] 21 Feb 2013 10:44

China, South Korea, Taiwan most infected computers

According to the 2012 annual security report from PandaLabs, nearly a third of all computers were infected globally in 2012. There were 27 million new malware strains found, at an average of 74,000 new samples per day, of which three out of every four were caused by Trojans. 21 Feb 2013 10:36

Increase web traffic by not being so pushy

[Stella Robinsons] Everyone's in a rush to get more traffic, better traffic, and any kind of traffic that converts. 21 Feb 2013 06:07

Webinar: The Insider Track to Mobile Marketing

LONDON, UK: It's you chance to get the insider track to mobile marketing so here is a quick reminder about tomorrow's webinar that will review the mobile advertising ecosystem and the exciting opportunities mobile marketing has to offer. 20 Feb 2013 13:35

Private Property

Property and automotive portals merge to form Africa's largest classifieds concern

[Issued by Private Property] Justin Clarke, CEO of South Africa-based Private Property Holdings, has announced that the company is merging its interests with Kenya-based Cheki Africa Media to form Africa's largest online classifieds group by traffic, page views, ad volume and revenue. The new group will be renamed One Africa Media. 20 Feb 2013 11:14

Detailed demographics by area for SA, use on iPad, mobile

Hudlr, a new data visualisation tool provides businesses with detailed demographics in any location around South Africa. Developed by Amorphous, a Times Media Group company, it pulls data from the records of over 20 million financially active South Africans and geo-maps it to provide a unique and intimate view of an entire business network and the markets that surround it. 20 Feb 2013 10:37

The SpaceStation

News24 outstrips competitors with breaking Valentine's Day news

[Issued by The SpaceStation] With the tragic shooting at Oscar Pistorius's house and President Zuma's State of the Nation address, Valentine's Day 2013 was quite likely one of the biggest expected and unexpected news days South Africans will experience this year. 20 Feb 2013 09:26

'A gang' of five backed by social media

[Genevieve Quintal and Ahmed Areff] Social media will be an important tool for author, activist and businesswoman Mamphela Ramphele, who announced a newly-formed "party political platform" on Monday,18 February 2013. 19 Feb 2013 06:30