[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 30: The growth, future and commercialisation of online radio

This week's Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, streamed live 5pm-6pm via 2oceansVibe Radio, will focus on internet radio, the growth, future and the commercialisation of online radio. The studio guest this Wednesday evening, 18 July 2012, will be terrestrial radio veteran and one of the founders of 2oceansVibe Radio, Richard Hardiman. [twitterfall] Read more >>

Digital doesn't change anything

[Andre Redelinghuys] People are more connected, more empowered, more informed. But do they want to get involved with how brands behave or make brands their own? Read more >>

SA Home Owner refreshes brand

Following a national reader survey, which yielded quantitative data on demographics, reader patterns, and qualitative data on likes and dislikes, spending patterns and relationship with South African Home Owner, the magazine has launched a brand refresh. Read more >>

Setting a sincerity test on service issues

[Aki Kalliatakis] CEOs should set themselves a 'sincerity test' if they wish to avoid accusations that they inhabit a parallel universe to their customers and fellow-citizens. Read more >>

Woolies sustainability chief on Green Business panel

Named as International Responsible Retailer of the year in both 2008 and 2010, Woolworths are leaders in fostering successful sustainability programmes. In addition, as head of this company's Good Business Journey (Sustainability Programme), Justin Smith is responsible for strategy, structure and integration across the business, as well as delivering on their many transformation, social development, environmental and climate change issues. Read more >>

94.7 Highveld Stereo goes to school on Mandela Day

In collaboration with Lead SA's Mandela Day Schools Project, 94.7 Highveld Stereo has partnered with local corporates, volunteers and charitable listeners and identified key schools with a high needs base. Presenters from the station will be spending their 67 minutes plus on the day at these schools to alleviate some of their needs and improve dire conditions. Read more >>

Mandela Day campaign from SAB

The South African Breweries (SAB) Mandela Day campaign roll out, starting today, Wednesday 18 July, will see the company partner with several provincial government departments, non-profit organisations and the Gauteng Office of the Premier as an extension of the company's on-going work to bring positive socio-economic change to communities. Read more >>

Few companies take cybercrime seriously enough

[Paul Vecchiatto] Organised cybercriminals have the world at their fingertips, and South African companies should not think they are immune from hacking attacks. Read more >>

No royalities for internet downloads

Canada's Supreme Court ruled last week that no royalties need to be paid to recording artists or song publishers when videogames or movie soundtracks are downloaded over the internet. Read more >>

Olympic Games guide out now

The August edition of Sports Illustrated carries a 40-page Olympic supplement as a day-by-day TV guide to the 2012 Olympic Games. It includes details on Team South Africa, Olympic Trivia, What to PVR and more. Read more >>

Who are the Mommy Bloggers?

[Lynn Smit] A force to be reckoned with, by all accounts. Marketers, distributors and PR's are increasingly recognising these potential champions when launching a new product or looking to expand market-share of an existing product. And also paying attention to how Mom Bloggers are leveraging social media for effective communication around common interests. Read more >>

Credence Consulting joins Meropa Communications

Returning to Meropa Communications, former staffer Alan Arguile brings his firm Credence Consulting as a new division of Meropa. Arguile remains MD and will continue to run it as a stand-alone entity, offering his services to the group's clients. Read more >>

BBC: Another year of strong growth in sales, profits

LONDON, UK: BBC Worldwide will today publish its Annual Review for 2011/12 showing an 8% rise in headline profit to £155m (2010/11: £144m). Profit before tax of £104m (2010/11: £92m excluding gains on disposals) is up 13% on a like for like basis. The company grew headline sales by 5% to £1085m in the 12 months to 31 March 2012 (2010/11: £1030m). These figures exclude the BBC Magazine titles sold and licensed in the year. Read more >>

Russia considers 'foreign agent' law for media

MOSCOW, RUSSIA: Russia could pass a law labelling media that gets funding from abroad as "foreign agents", a report said Monday, after the parliament approved a similar bill on NGOs. Read more >>

SA, world unite to celebrate Madiba legacy

Today, South Africa and the world come together to celebrate world icon and former President Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday, as well as the ideals he stands for. Read more >>

New forensic lab to help police outsmart criminals

The launch of a state-of-the-art forensic laboratory in Cape Town, by the Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa yesterday, is to help police to fight crime more smartly. Read more >>

State shuns money from abroad for Telkom

Communications Minister Dina Pule says Telkom does not need foreign direct investment to achieve its turnaround strategy - all it requires are skills and competency‚ Business Day reported yesterday. Read more >>

Remember The Woman In Black

[Daniel Dercksen] Arousing the horror that lurks within a gothic mystery is a terrifying experience and proves that graphic dramatic action or blood and gore are no substitute for real fear. Read more >>