[Gavin Rajah] In business terms,
value means different things for different people. So, how does one quantify 'value' when hosting an event?
14 Jun 2013 08:33
[Sue Northam] By far my most favourite TED Talk is, in fact, a TEDx Talk - x being from an independently organised event from the TED organisation.
5 Jun 2013 10:07
[Louise Worsley] How is it that some people make better decisions than others? Is it luck or is it expertise? Research suggests that experts seem to be able to tap into experiences and intuitions that just aren't accessible to new-to-the-field practitioners.
31 May 2013 07:59
[Sindy Peters] Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde impressed attendees at the annual Net Prophet conference last week with news of exciting tech innovations for the province.
24 May 2013 19:00
[Sue Northam] Saturday, 25 May 2013, is a special day for Africa and an important day for the citizens of Cape Town too. Two great citizen-lead initiatives will take place in Cape Town tomorrow,
100in1day and
Open Streets.
24 May 2013 13:04
[Eugene Yiga] Take the most innovative, successful, creative, ambitious thinkers and entrepreneurs in the internet space and ask them to share their stories, ideas, and predictions for the future in a format that is fresh, relevant, and engaging. The result: Net Prophet.
24 May 2013 11:03
[Douglas Kruger] From Amoeba to Icon; where do you currently rank in your industry's natural progression? In this piece, I walk you through the seven stages of development as you strive to position yourself as an industry expert. [video]
13 Apr 2013 06:31
[Sindy Peters] Bizcommunity recently sat down with Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse to talk about Music Exchange 2013 - the conference that's got tongues wagging and interest piqued within the entertainment industry. With more than 40 years of experience, Mabuse is a treasure trove of knowledge for any aspiring musician.
20 Mar 2013 10:55
[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: The nation's most expensive tragicomic soapie continues with more board members resigning, leaving just three (well, two now), reports Daily Maverick, so the Parliamentary committee tasked with ending the Faulty Towers farce has to find an interim board... fast, reports Mail & Guardian, which also reports that it was
SLOWTIME! at the recent Saftas.
19 Mar 2013 09:18
[Keenan Harduth] Anyone who knows anything about
SXSW knows that it is a frenzied week of interactive conferences, film and music. This year it is even bigger as its the 20th anniversary of the event, which means there are over 5 000 events in the city of Austin, Texas.
14 Mar 2013 10:17
[Daniel Marcus] In recent years, the South African conference industry has had a fall from grace in respect to content and organisation. Poor websites, generic information and ill-informed, badly briefed spokespeople have dominated the arena.
13 Mar 2013 15:50
[Jarred Cinman] The
Loerie Awards (this year just called "The Loeries") open for entries this week. The entry deadline, whilst not yet publicised, will be fairly generous so there is still time to get something ready to take some metal on the night.
12 Mar 2013 06:07
[Terry Levin] Stuck away at the far end of Africa, Design Indaba provides some much-needed perspective on our craft. Nothing replenishes a jaded inspiration better than an annual shot of pure cultural energy from New York's design elite.
4 Mar 2013 08:37
[Terry Levin] The human UI (or the interface where the human body meets machine) made quite a few appearances on the first day of the 2013
Design Indaba Conference which took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). [video]
28 Feb 2013 09:36
[Terry Levin] With information and media channels currently at critical mass, clarifying the state of design today has become more important than ever. Many of Design Indaba day-one speakers demonstrated how design thinking is showing the ways for business and even governments to balance traditional best practices with new uncharted technological territories.
28 Feb 2013 08:30
[HKLM Exco Team] No, the concepts of "tribalism", "gamification" and "engagement" aren't a promo for the latest computer game, but are in fact the trends that will characterise the way companies and consumers interact in 2013. The branding industry is constantly developing and. while the following trends are evolutions rather than dynamic, short-term changes, we believe there are 10 areas that will define the brandscape over the next year.
31 Jan 2013 12:33
[Dave Nemeth] No matter how slow off the mark, we have all come to the realisation that, no matter what line of business we are in, drastic measures are needed in order for us to not only increase market share but also to survive. It is not, however, all doom and gloom and for those who are embracing innovation and prepared to experiment with new ideas, a lot of opportunity awaits to reconnect with consumers and rise above the negative economic factors.
30 Jan 2013 10:44
[Ryan Williams] I believe this year will be a positive one for cinema in South Africa, with a variety of influential trends taking hold of the industry. Digitalisation, 3D, blockbusters, increased attendance and on-the-mark cinema campaigns are all sure to contribute to a successful year.
29 Jan 2013 12:06
[Mike Silver] It's that time of the year where agencies are asked to haul out the old crystal ball and provide pearls of thumb-sucking wisdom. Before we do so, it would be wise to see how history might repeat itself. Reflecting briefly, for experiential marketing, 2012 was quite a year locally and abroad. Oh, and mazeltov on surviving the Mayan apocalypse - it was touch-and-go for a second there.
29 Jan 2013 11:18
[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH:
Mail & Guardian reports FNB has folded in the face of intense criticism from the ANC over a series of videos from the bank's
'You Can Help' campaign, and pulled the videos. Meanwhile, the DA's Helen Zille has pulled out of a
New Age business breakfast after reports arose claiming that the events are funded with public money, reports
iafrica.com.
22 Jan 2013 09:03
[Mongezi Mtati] In 2012, brands asked some pertinent and challenging questions pertaining to influencer outreach and seeding their products. Insights gained both as a delegate and a speaker at a number of enlightening conferences over the past year have led me to the following observations about what brands want and how Africa's youth prefer to be communicated with - from a marketing and advertising perspective.
21 Jan 2013 11:49
[Sid Peimer] Unlike firearms, no one needs a license for PowerPoint - so until such licenses are issued, these are the basics in the field of presentation safety.
18 Jan 2013 07:46
[Karen Ashwin] In reviewing the past few years from an events perspective, I'm tempted to ask: "Where did all the fun go?" As both the South African and the international events industries have grown, developed, matured and become increasingly competitive - all within the context of the global economic crisis - I might be forgiven for thinking that the game plan has changed.
16 Jan 2013 10:40
[Estelle Nagel] Seeing as how the PR industry is partially fuelled by caffeine and sugar (at least at my office) I was extremely pleased at being offered a behind the scenes look at the Red Bull Flugtag held in Cape Town this past weekend. It was an object lesson in how to leverage your event to the max.
12 Dec 2012 08:34
[Gavin Mills] Wouldn't it be wonderful if activation were as simple as it sounded... Get out there, shake your rattle, and roll in shekels. But, as many have learnt the hard way, that's not how it rolls no more...
23 Oct 2012 11:46
[Chris Moerdyk] There are two definite trends taking place in the world today and its going to be interesting to see which of those ends up being the most successful.
10 Oct 2012 05:37
[Marion Scher] This is a column I've wanted to write for many years, but as someone who earns a living partly out of talking at conferences I thought to wise to keep my Sagittarian mouth shut on the topic.
3 Oct 2012 12:05[Douglas Kruger] Considering which anatomical part we park on them, chairs are one of the most venerable oratory tools in the universe. I'd go so far as to say, of all props and visual aids available to you, the humble chair, and not Bill Gates' little programme, is the ultimate.
26 Sep 2012 12:35 
[Chris Gotz] Sometime in 1998 I found myself sitting on the roof of a bar in Rocky Street in Yeoville, Joburg. Perched on beer crates, my art director and I were surrounded by a large ring of people. They were distinctly unhappy. Not a malevolent, nasty kind of unhappy, but grumpy nonetheless.
17 Sep 2012 09:18
[Ruth Cooper] The health, sexuality and lifestyle expo, better known as Sexpo, is settling its sexy ass at the Expo Centre NASREC in Joburg later this month. We interview project manager Avril Swaffield and get the low-down (pun intended) on some of the sexy happenings that attendees can expect this year: martial arts, Playboy Playmates, swingers' clubs and much more are all in the plans - oh my.
6 Sep 2012 09:32
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