On Twitter, content-upload and shamanism

[Marcela Ospina] My line of work entails keeping close track of cultural trends in the digital technology field. The trend I've picked on this occasion points to a common behaviour amongst mobile Internet users - their reluctance to produce and manage their own online content. So how may brands use this insight to improve their social media strategies? 7 Nov 2011 14:38

BlackBerry outage, what went wrong and what lessons RIM should learn from this incident?

[Malik Kamal-Saadi] It looks like the BlackBerry service outage is now behind us. This incident couldn't have come at a worse time for RIM, following some harsh criticism in recent months as a result of its recent financial performance, product delays, and the disappointment of its partners - chief among them the operators. 19 Oct 2011 09:49

Bizcommunity

The true story of Bizcommunity lies in the numbers

[Robin Parker] Since its inception a decade ago, Bizcommunity.com's subscriber base to its popular newsletters has grown to 241 000 subscriptions across Marketing & Media South Africa and Africa, Retail and Medical. Subscriptions to the new portals before the launch last week were already in the tens of thousands without any active marketing - the power of content. 26 Sep 2011 14:10

The connected consumer code of ethics

[Mike Stopforth] There is much being said about how brands should engage with customers in social media. Words like "authenticity", "transparency", "immediacy", "personability" and others are bandied about as we as consultants, together with our clients, figure out the rules of content and community online. 26 Sep 2011 13:31

[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 16: Destination marketing and cultural awareness

Find out how to market a vibrant and diverse country such as India 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] 23 Sep 2011 11:13

[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 16: Destination marketing and cultural awareness

Biz Takeouts is going all Indian at 6pm-7pm tonight, Wednesday, 21 September 2011, by looking at various Indian stage shows and festivals and the growth of Indian airline Jet Airways. We will also discuss destination marketing and how to create cultural awareness. Tune in to the Bizcommunity/Chai FM Media & Marketing radio show on 101.9 FM in Johannesburg and via streaming audio. [twitterfall] 21 Sep 2011 14:30

Bizcommunity

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

[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 15: SA's brand history, branding during RWC, Deon du Plessis tributes

Did you know the oldest brand in South Africa is Groot Constantia? Find out about SA's history of brands and branding and the challenges of sports branding, plus tributes to Deon du Plessis, by listening to the 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] 19 Sep 2011 15:26

[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 15: SA's brand history, plus paying tribute to Deon du Plessis

On Biz Takeouts 6pm-7pm tonight, Wednesday, 14 September 2011, we will play tribute to the father of tabloids in South Africa, the late Deon du Plessis, and we will also explore South Africa's history of brands and branding, plus take a look at what brands have been doing for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Tune in to the Bizcommunity/Chai FM Media & Marketing radio show on 101.9 FM in Johannesburg and via streaming audio. 14 Sep 2011 14:17

Ten types of social media complaints

[John Beale] Social media offers a variety of incredible opportunities for companies, but there are some aspects that are daunting for many brands. The king of all fears manifests itself as the customer complaint and, to make matters worse, there are more than a few types. 12 Sep 2011 12:03

[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

First Aegis Media, Bizcommunity Digibate attracts over 5000 listeners

Aegis Media, in conjunction with Bizcommunity, on Thursday, 8 September 2011, hosted what is probably Africa's first online debate around the media/marketing industry, drawing in approximately 5000 listeners from across the globe via live audio-streaming by 10am. [twitterfall] 8 Sep 2011 10:32

[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 14: Brand Soweto and the black diamond market

Learn more about Brand Soweto and branding, marketing and owning the black diamond market tonight, Wednesday, 7 September 2011, 6pm-7pm, on the Bizcommunity/Chai FM Media & Marketing radio show, on 101.9 FM in Johannesburg and via streaming audio. Tonight will also be the first show with our new permanent host, gadget-man Toby Shapshak. 7 Sep 2011 15:04

[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