| 2 May 2012 |
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Today's top stories
Special focus on media freedom & right to know
 [Dr Julie Reid] Against the backdrop of a shameful fall in South Africa's media freedom rating worldwide, the report of the Press Freedom Commission - the second media freedom review process following the ANC's calls for a media appeals tribunal - was published last week. Read more >>
 The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) congratulates the Mail and Guardian for taking the financial risk of pursuing a fundamental principle of media freedom in an expensive court action and commends the judge, Justice Moroa Tsoka, for setting a new standard of media freedom in South Africa. Read more >>
Marketing
 Rand Fishkin is regarded by many as a legend in the field of inbound marketing. Here he is interviewed by Dewaldt Huysamen* to get some Fishkin insights for you on the subject - and more. Read more >>
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 TIT-for-tat complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have come back to bite Standard Bank and First National Bank (FNB), after they were both accused last week of misleading customers. Read more >>
 Having met the Santam challenge to deliver 62 lemon & herb 1/2 chicken and chips with coleslaw meals, 74 hot sticky puddings and the Portuguese salad, Nando's have added a twist with a new TVC from Black River FC, offering a 'hand' to the idea. [video] Read more >>
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 The 18th annual MTN South African Music Awards, held on 30 April 2012 at Sun City, has officially crowned the music performers of 2012, with Zahara walking away with six awards. Read more >>
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 [Craig Wilson] Former Jacaranda FM deejay and SuperSport presenter Darren Scott has launched an online radio station called Ballz and he is hoping it will shake up the broadcasting landscape in SA. Read more >>
 NEW YORK, US: As the advertising creative community gears up for the 37th annual One Show and The One Club's 4th annual Creative Week 7-11 May in New York City, they can get some of their anxieties out by playing "Kill for a Pencil." Read more >>
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 Rub your customer up the right way and you'll win them over for life. Fluff up their feathers and show them a nonchalant attitude and you're in for some serious debasement for all the world to see. Read more >>Advertisement:
[Prakash Patel] With the ever increasing usage and way consumers interact with the internet, mobile devices and advancement in platform engagement, communication has evolved in the way people see and connect with their friends and family, entertain themselves and how they interact with a brand or a brand interacts with them. Read more >> Events & Conferencing
 The ideal and complete conference and event solution, from registration to audience response systems, has taken shape in the newly formed company, Gearhouse ICS. Read more >>Exhibitions |  |
 The General Electric Company made a powerful brand statement at the 18th World Conference for Non Destrcutive Testing 2012, hosted at the ICC in Durban South Africa. Instrumental to GE's impressive showcase was botique exhibition design-construction company, The Exhibitionist. Read more >>Printing
 November 1's new Vutek QS3220 comes with an impressive list of features. In a nutshell, it's probably the fastest way to get the highest image quality prints. Even for super-format jobs such as point of purchase and exhibition displays. Read more >>Advertisement:
In March, cabinet approved the submission of the amendment bills for the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) to Parliament. The two will deal with the phenomenon of labour broking and child labour, among other things. Read more >>
 Telkom and KT Corporation have completed a diagnostic review and harmonised their respective findings and are now in the process of finalising the terms of the Potential Strategic Venture. Read more >>
 CAPE TOWN - The manufacturer that wins the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) contract to build R123bn of new rolling stock over the next 20 years will be forced to accept a black economic empowerment partner chosen by the agency. Read more >>
More Government news...
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Potential buyers who fancy cars that look trendy and sporty might like to consider adding the latest Renault Megane1.4-litre GT-Line coupé to their test-drive bucket list because not only is it a real fun-to-drive, head-turning cutie but it's also remarkably well kitted out and has price-tag numbers of way below credit card meltdown. Read more >>
More Motoring news...
 Head for the trip of a lifetime along the Eastern Cape coastline to discover one of South Africa's most breathtaking stretches of seascape. Read more >>
More Travel news...
 [Daniel Dercksen] For those who might think that fishing is tedious, the utterly enjoyable and charming British film Salmon Fishing In The Yemen is guaranteed not only to change your opinion about our scaly friends, but also to transform your views on life, love and unrequited dreams. Read more >>
 [Charles Siboto] In terms of fantasy, sci-fi and comic book movies, the year 2012 only begins now. Sure, we've had the rather lacklustre Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Wrath of the Titans and, dare I add, The Hunger Games to whet our appetites for what is to come, but that's all they were - starters before the main course. Read more >>
 With the technical excellence award winners announced on Sunday night, Monday, 30 April 2012 saw the artists bask in the limelight at this year's MTN South African Music Awards. Broadcast live from the Sun City Superbowl, Zahara and Mi Casa walked away with the top prizes of Album of the Year and Record of the Year, respectively. Read more >>
More BizLounge news...
- Dei Gratia Marketing and Communications secures new accounts - more info
- Beechies appoints Y&R - more info
Featured jobs Primary function will be to collate, collect and copy taste the vast amount of information that flows in from reporters, contributors and content providers. Read more >> |
 Rogue Brand Agency is looking for a mid to senior designer with outstanding creative talent, brand design and advertising experience. Read more >> |
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Scan Display is looking for an electrician with a three-phase registration to work with a team of electrical assistants on the electrics for exhibitions and events. Read more >>South African photo library is looking for an editorial picture researcher for publishing clients. Candidates should have a strong visual sense and be deadline driven. Read more >>Our brand communications agency handles a range of clients across various industries and is hiring client service professionals. Read more >>
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- 2012 Cape homemakers expo Homemakers - Cape Town, 23 August
- Scriptwriting for games and online video course SA Writers' College - Countrywide, 5 May
- Demystifying digital sales and marketing Stone Soup - Johannesburg, 16 May
- Open Day Milpark Business School - Johannesburg, 19 May
- Applied Project Management Milpark Business School - Johannesburg, 26 May
- Business Accounting Milpark Business School - Johannesburg, 26 May
- Business Management Milpark Business School - Johannesburg, 26 May
- Content Marketing for Business Press Release - Cape Town, 29 May
- Writing communications strategies or plans - Johannesburg, 30 May
- Poetic Soul Her Words Love Loud - Poet Elizabeth, 31 May
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