Digital media forecasted to rise by 10% worldwide

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has released its World Digital Media Trends 2010, forecasting a rise in digital market share of 10% in entertainment and marketing spend by 2013 based on a 2008 share of 20% against traditional media. 4 Nov 2010 08:45

[IMCC] Mobile is not overhyped - Vincent Maher

[Sindy Peters: Africa editor] Is mobile overhyped as a platform to reach consumers? Does content need to be shortened and dumbed down for mobile users? These were some of the questions answered by Vincent Maher, co-founder of Motribe, on Thursday, 28 October 2010, day two of the Integrated Marketing Communication Conference, organised by Living Your Brand. 28 Oct 2010 13:36

Hope for full global economic recovery in 2010 diminishes

NEW YORK, US: After an upbeat start to the year with two consecutive quarters of increases in optimism, global consumer confidence fell three points in September to an Index of 90 as consumers' hopes for a full economic recovery this year fades in most parts of the world, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index. 27 Oct 2010 06:22

Zambia links with diaspora via online survey

LUSAKA: An online survey developed by IOM and Zambia's Office of Diaspora Affairs (ODA) will be carried out to gather up-to-date information on the readiness of Zambians abroad to invest some of their savings, skills and resources in the development of their country. 5 Oct 2010 12:14

SA hosts launch of 2010 WSS Report

For the first time, South Africa will host the launch of the World Social Science Report (WSSR) at the fourth Annual Leadership Retreat in Kleinmond, near Cape Town, on Monday, 11 October 2010. The WSSR addresses the world's inequalities and how different nations, states and continents have different resources at their disposal for development. 5 Oct 2010 10:18

Interbrand releases 100 "Best Global Brands"

NEW YORK, US: Coca-Cola retains the number one spot; Google gains on Microsoft, while HP enters the top 10 in Interbrand's 11th annual ranking of the world's top brands. The rankings were released yesterday, 15 September 2010. 16 Sep 2010 08:05

Sustained business recovery on the cards as companies look to re-start investment

LONDON, UK: The latest Global Business Outlook Survey from KPMG International suggests that businesses are ready to begin investing again as the healthy optimism recorded earlier in the year holds firm. Overall, business optimism remains static but strong, with India and China leading the way; while UK and Spain are still less confident. 3 Aug 2010 12:20

Research shows entertainment banners impact box office revenues

NEW YORK, US: A recent joint study from MediaMind and comScore provides insights into ad effectiveness and user behaviour in entertainment verticals. 23 Jul 2010 09:43

Brits turn to social media

RESTON, US: According to leading US-based researcher, comScore, of the 38.2 million Britons aged 15 and over who went online in the United Kingdom in May 2010, nine out of ten visited at least one social networking site, thus making it the most popular online activity in the UK. That level of engagement represents a user base of 33 million people, and a year-on-year increase of some 13%. 22 Jul 2010 13:49

AdReview... SA, SADC media facts 2010

In partnership with OMD, Tony Koenderman's AdReview is designed to provide expert and accurate media information covering South Africa and the SADC. The review covers Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 19 Jul 2010 06:57

Draftfcb launches Institute of Decision Making

CHICAGO, US: Draftfcb, one of the world's leading marketing communications agencies, announced on 7 July 2010 further steps to enhance its ability to influence consumer behaviour by launching the Draftfcb Institute of Decision Making. 8 Jul 2010 13:06

New music chart shows global star rankings online

LONDON, United Kingdom: A new music chart from Famecount.com gives global ranking to popularity of stars online and the latest ranking indicate that Lady Gaga has climbed to the top spot ahead of Britney Spears and Taylor Swift. The Famecount rankings are designed to provide quantifiable gauge of online popularity across the social web. 24 Jun 2010 10:50

Investment in speech analytics in call centres set to double

[Published by Ovum, part of the Datamonitor group] GLOBAL: Call centre spending on speech analytics is set to double worldwide, growing from around US$95 million in 2009 to US$180 million (about R720 million to about R1.36 billion, respectively) by 2014 according to Ovum. 23 Jun 2010 11:03

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Vision Africa appoints Stefanie Kühn

Vision Africa market research company in Namibia has appointed Stefanie Kühn as a Research Executive. Stefanie was the best marketing and business management student at North West University from 2006 to 2008 consecutively, and completed her honours as the top BCom student. 1 Jun 2010 11:23