For a change I hear voices of hope, how wonderful. There is no problem we cannot solve with determination, resolve and desire. Most importantly by working together instead of fighting with each other.
I had the privilege of doing some freelance writing for the O Mag, and it's always sad to see a great mag disappear from the shelves. Thinking of the in-house team as they reconfigure their careers, and wishing them well - perhaps time to consider joining the Freelance Economy?!
I would be interested to know the break-down of the above statistics regarding Montessori, as well as home-schooling students in terms of this issue...
I do like the Boardwalk Hotel but to think it is 5-star is a giggle. It's comfortable (a touch pokey though and far cry from a Hyatt or a Sheraton room), and it's incredibly skin-deep, structure-wise. It has none of the majesty or sumptuous feel of a real -5-star establishment - or even four. Not in the outside world and oddly, not even in yesteryear South Africa either. Compare this with the Edward or the Mount Nelson in the 70s, the Carlton or Sandton Sun the 80s. Standards (not just of hotels but what we have come to expect of them) have dropped more than somewhat.
How do CMH plan to get past the issue of poor resale values and poor after sales in terms of parts costs and availability on the MG's ?Its not the vehicle that people arent buying its the issues after the deal is fone that people dont want to be involved in.
Agreed: There are brands today that need to create there own Owned Media Community assets to create there own communities that can provide enhanced engagement and deliver loyalty through participation. This is something we at Mygeni have been working on and have developed a platform to do this. Content marketing is not just placing content into existing communities but developing your own voice that is separate from Facebook and Twitter etc. This focusses on the 20% of the brand customers that are responsible for the 80% of revenue and must be recommendation driven and place the customer in charge of the process to earn trust and create relevancy.
To those who will lose their jobs in this process my ex Art Director said when FEMINA closed down said" You might be retrenched but they have not taken away your talent in your hands"
Pocket Tissue Ads would be the ideal accompaniment to the campaign. Individuals would take home packs branded with messages that would trigger conversations and keep the campaign top of mind for weeks to come.
Pocket Tissue Ads would be the perfect accompaniment to the activation. The audience at these events would be very happy to take away pocket tissues branded with supporting messages, triggering conversation and reminders, long after they have left the venue.
Pocket Tissue Ads would be the perfect accompaniment to the activation. The audience at these events would be very happy to take away pocket tissues branded with supporting messages, triggering conversation and reminders long after they have left the venue.
Voetstoots is necessary protection for the home seller. The buyer can obtain balancing protection by make the sale contingent on a satisfactory home inspection. Responsible agents should advise buyers to do this. After all most sellers and agents have never checked the roof properly - for instance. HouseCheck advises home inspections for buyers. John Graham CEO HouseCheck
Wow! This article is so precise. Im an owner of a small business and my biggest problem was identified by my mentor as lack of sales, so instead of my mentor teaching me on governance as was our plan on the outset he has changed to now mentor me on how to do all these things, strategies of selling and training , our focus has changed to sales as this is critical in a small business
While many might feel that there is only one side to this story (which I totally agree with), it should come as no surprise that the publishing world is really struggling – ahem, digital! Add to the fact that Oprah's show ended two years ago (& that OWN is not so readily available on South African TV as her talk show was), I can only venture a guess that it made it difficult to grow their readership. All in all, I think it's a business that ran dry. Sadly it's those who poured their heart and soul into this magazine that is left high and dry, while the high and mighty is most likely still laughing all the way to the bank. Sad, but true.