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Four trends to shape the marketing and communications landscape in 2014

Diane Charton

The consumer landscape is changing rapidly, and marketing and communications professionals must adapt quickly to the new trends if they are to thrive in this always-evolving environment.

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A clickthrough isn't conversion until it's converted

Travis Bussiahn

When you buy advertising from an online vendor like the Big 'G' you get two main options: You can place advertising on their Search Network or you can place advertising on their Display Network.

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The future of marketing metrics: Customer equity

Lisa Basson

As the term goes, 'you cannot manage what you cannot measure', it is important for management to have a grasp on what and how they are measuring their marketing activities.

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Marketing
Our outlook for 2014

Henry Badish, Issued by Mediacore

With the advent of the increased amount of retrenchment activity out in the market place over the last 18 months, we are finding more and more start-up business arriving in the market place. Read more >>




Advertising
Draftfcb simplifies brand to FCB In global name change

Issued by Draftfcb (South Africa)

Six months after becoming Global CEO of Draftfcb, Carter Murray is changing the agency's name to FCB (Foote, Cone & Belding). Read more >>

Branding
Zinto's unique energy brings activations to life

Issued by Zinto Activation Group

Zinto, an established brand activation, entertainment and event company, recently embarked on the second leg of its 'all things brand' campaign, which is aimed at driving brand awareness and promoting the company's experiential promotional activities and customised campaigns to marketing decision-makers at media agencies. Read more >>

CSI
The annual Shoprite Checkers OFM Chip 4 Charity makes a difference in central South Africa

Issued by OFM Radio

The 2014 Shoprite Checkers OFM Chip 4 Charity which was held on Friday, 7 March, will once again make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children living in central South Africa. Read more >>

Design
Celebrating World Design Capital Cape Town 2014
Beyond the events programme, there are legacy projects that will continue beyond 2014. For Cape Town and its citizens, 2014 is just the beginning of a better city by design. Read more >>

Digital
Time is nigh for senior women in digital marketing industry

Issued by NATIVE VML

As one of the youngest industries in existence, it's disconcerting that the digital marketing industry is perceived as one of 'the least transformed and most chauvinistic' today. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
The Maverick Awards 2014 open for entries
The newly launched Maverick Awards is aimed at rewarding entrepreneurial excellence in the under-35s in South Africa. Winners are in line for prizes in business growth, support and development opportunities valued at R1 million. Read more >>

Exhibitions
Decorex Cape Town takes shape
Decorex Cape Town, taking place at the CTICC from 25-28 April 2014 is already shaping up to deliver design delight, as it supports Cape Town as the World Design Capital 2014. Read more >>

Online Media
SME SA growth continues - Website re-launch and new editorial staff

Issued by AdClick Africa

SME South Africa, the online news portal for small and medium business news portals is proud to announce it's re-launch and welcomes three new additions. Read more >>

Research
Winners in Product of the Year 2014
The winners of the 2013 customer survey, Product of the Year (POY), have been announced, following the Nielsen survey of 5000 South African households. Read more >>

Retail
Ford scoops four awards in Car's Top 12 Best Buys
Car's annual Top 12 Best Buys, in association with Tracker, has recognised its new winners at an award event and with a new radio spot creating a Hollywood moment. Read more >>

TV
SABC launches TV licence campaign
The SABC has launched its latest audience services campaign to South Africans, using television, radio, print and cinema advertising, to inform South Africans of the plethora of TV Licence pay points available to consumers. Read more >>


International

Britain, Germany to collaborate on 5G mobile network
HANOVER, GERMANY: Britain and Germany will team up to work on developing the next super-fast mobile network, 5G, Prime Minister David Cameron told the opening of the world's biggest high-technology fair. Read more >>

Have you entered the 2014 Tabbies?
CLEVELAND, US: The 2014 Tabbies Call for Entries is now available at the TABPI website, allowing all b2b editors, publishers and art directors the opportunity to have their best work judged by their peers. Read more >>

Instagram signs deal with major ad agency
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Facebook-owned photo sharing service Instagram has announced it has landed its first deal with a major ad agency. Read more >>

Candy Crush sweetens gaming for female audience
MtGox faced 150,000 attacks per second says report

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Government

Labour minister meets Saldanha bay fishing community
Workers and organised labour representatives in Saldanha Bay have asked Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant to look into a number of issues. Read more >>

South Africa's demand for coal remains high
South Africa's coal sector faces number of challenges if it is to make best use of its valuable carbon-based fuel resources. Read more >>

Conflicting rights to exploit natural resources

Jackwell Feris


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Lifestyle

Corolla goes from drab to fab

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Top-selling Toyota Corollas have over the years been good, solid, reliable and rather dull, but one of South Africa's favourite cars has at last joined the world-wide swing to prettier, safer and much better cars to drive - as clearly demonstrated by its all-new 1.6 Sprinter, one of the 11 new models in the range. Read more >>

It's a wild life for Ross Jack

Ruth Cooper

Transitioning from producer to artist a few years ago, Ross Jack has been steadily increasing his reach and fans since EP, "Chandeliers" and debut album, "Notes from the Wild". We had an email chit chat with him to find out more. Read more >>


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People on the move

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Jobs offered

Webmaster/Content Editor/Social Media Manager - Johanneburg
Firewater is looking for the greatest thing since the meme. We need a chess opponent for our developers who loves the world of social media and SEO, content and controversy. Read more >>

Content Writer and Online Social Media Coordinator - Cape Town
Cape Town Tourism is looking for a content writer and online social media coordinator with experience and skills in web content writing, editing and social media management. Read more >>

Communications Officer - Western Cape
The Department: Communications and Customer Relations of Knysna Municipality invites applications for the position of communications officer to cater to the municipality's public relations needs. Read more >>

Business Director - PR - Johannesburg
EXP's specialist PR company TheGrind PR is looking for a business director. Combined experience in brand and corporate PR, long hours, short turnarounds, highly pressured, challenging, dynamic and exciting! Read more >>

DTP Operator - Cape Town
An experienced DTP operator is required for a fast paced commercial printing company. Preparing artwork for commercial litho printing which involves stationery, posters, POS, magazines, packaging and display. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Search Marketing Course Cape Town - 24 Mar 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 Cape Town
This course is an absolute must for website owners and marketers. We'll unpack all the best practice tips and trends of SEO, PPC (AdWords) and Search Analytics in just three days. Read more >>


Compact digital photography
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 4 Mar 2014 to 15 Mar 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Pretoria,Cape Town

TV presenting workshop
WOWZA Communications - 8 Mar 2014 to 26 Jul 2014 Midrand

Social networks and the enterprise
EITAGlobal - 12 Mar 2014 Online webinar (Fremont, USA)

The drama of writing a play
The Writing Studio - 15 Mar 2014 to 12 Apr 2014 Cape Town

Social media bootcamp
Lucky Fish - 24 Mar 2014 to 28 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Reporting on smartphone and tablet
24 Mar 2014 to 25 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Social media basics
Multidimensions - 27 Mar 2014 to 3 Apr 2014 Sandton,Cape Town

Digital marketing skills course
Regenesys Business School - 27 Mar 2014 to 28 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Gala dinner and launch of Zonke TV
Zonke TV - 28 Mar 2014 KemptonPark

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 3 Jun 2014 to 13 Jun 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

Organisational communication course - 11 Mar 2014 to 10 Apr 2014 Johannesburg
Quo Vadis Communications' popular and unique Organisational Communication Course is designed to assist even the most inexperienced communicator to do just that, communicate. Read more >>

Power & Electricity World Africa 2014
Terrapinn - 11 Mar 2014 to 12 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Integrated & Direct Marketing Conference 2014
Knowledge Resources - 11 Mar 2014 to 13 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Student satisfaction/peer review
Intelligent Africa - 11 Mar 2014 to 14 Mar 2014 Kempton Park

Learning the art of community building
Symphonia for S.A- Partners for Possibility - 11 Mar 2014 to 12 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Advanced sub-editing
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 12 Mar 2014 to 14 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Public Relations 2.0: WEB - Social media & network
Provox Centre for Public Relations and Communicati - 12 Mar 2014 to 29 Jul 2014 Cape Town,Limpopo,Rustenburg,Ferndale,Durban,Middelburg,Randburg


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