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The most effective digital marketing campaigns
[Hannah Connor] As access to the internet has grown, consumers have increasingly incorporated the internet and technology into their purchasing journey, fundamentally changing the way they make purchasing decisions. (video) Read more >>

The anatomy of content marketing

Erik de Jager

If you don't know what content means, don't bother looking it up in a dictionary, you may not find the answer you seek.

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Why you need to start paying attention to Gen Y
[Issued by Interact RDT]

There's a running joke doing the rounds that Gen Y's are delusional yuppies who do nothing more than waste time and space inflating their egos. Let's look at the facts though...

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Paragraphs - the building blocks of writing

James Hurford

Paragraphs remain one for the most important parts of writing. They serve as containers for ideas and help break up large chunks of text...

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Marketing
Characteristics of incredible networkers

Donna Rachelson, Issued by Branding and Marketing You

What truly makes successful networkers great at connecting with people is not that they have studied the principles of networking so much as that people just like engaging with them. Yes - that's the number one characteristic of brilliant networkers: they are likeable. Read more >>

Santam partners with the Small Business Growth Conference

Issued by Living Your Brand

The Small Business Growth Conference's first ever Consultation Station, proudly sponsored by Santam, forms part of the conference's objective to steer thought-leadership in the SME sector and showcases Santam's commitment to giving small businesses access to the tools and expertise they need for growth. Read more >>

Advertising
Cinemark Young Lions competition attracts record entries
The 2014 Cinemark Young Lions competition closed with a record-breaking number of registrations, with 111 teams now preparing their best work over the next 48 hours. Read more >>




Growing from the inside out

Issued by Joe Public

Two new senior positions in the media department continue to build a truly integrated solution to maximise growth for Joe Public's clients. Suraya Pillay has recently been promoted to media director for media buying and planning, whilst Jodi Calvert has been promoted to channel strategy director. Read more >>

Bruno Bossi directs poignant Road Accident Fund spot

Issued by Egg Films

Egg Films' Bruno Bossi recently directed Night Shift, a poignant spot from Net#work BBDO for The Road Accident Fund. Read more >>

ABF hosts ten pin bowls fundraiser

Issued by Advertising Benevolent Fund

On 3 April, at Northcliff Corner the ABF will be hosting its next ten pin bowls fundraiser. Read more >>

CRM
Flexibility key to doing business
Responses to this year's supply chain foresight survey show a growing maturity towards the role of the supply chain in relation to the business, compared with previous years. Read more >>

Free webinar on customer service excellence
A free webinar on customer service excellence will be broadcast on 25 March 2014 from 7pm to 8.30pm (CAT). Read more >>

Design
Colour Design Awards offers trips to NY and London
Plascon has launched its Colour Design Awards, an official project of the World Design Capital Cape Town 2014, offering a student award of a trip to London and a trip to New York for a professional winner. Read more >>

Education & Training
Last few days to register for website and email optimisation workshops

Issued by iM Learning

IMLearning is once again hosting one of the only workshops of its kind in South Africa, namely website optimisation and email optimisation, specifically focusing on conversion optimisation. Read more >>

OOH
First anniversary of Project Lumen launch

Issued by Scaff-Tech

The 19th of March marks the first-year anniversary of the launch of Project Lumen in Johannesburg - the world's largest LED display by ABSA/Barclays. Scaff-Tech's rope access teams were responsible for the installation of 2880 LED screens resulting in a mammoth display crowning the 29-story ABSA Tower in Johannesburg. Read more >>

Production
Home Loans launches Home Loan TV

Issued by Global Access

February saw the installation of another successful media network launched by Global Access. This time it was for the Home Loans division of a leading financial institution and comprised of an eight-site installation right across South Africa. Read more >>

Okuhle Media nominated for two SAFTAS for the second year in a row

Issued by Okuhle Media

Okuhle Media Productions has been nominated at the 2014 SAFTAs (South African Film & Television Awards). The glittering eighth annual award ceremony will take place on 5 and 6 April in Johannesburg. Read more >>

Research
Global survey reveals social habits of consumers in 72 countries
Universal McCann (UM), a division of IPG Mediabrands, has tracked the dynamic shifts that have taken place within the social media landscape for the last seven years. Read more >>

Sponsorship
Launch of Ster-Kinekor EFC Africa partnership
Extreme Fighting Championship EFC Africa 28 will be screened in select Ster-Kinekor cinemas around the country for the first time on 27 March 2014, following a partnership agreement between the two companies. Read more >>


International

WeChat revolution speaks to the masses
SHANGHAI, CHINA: When condom maker Durex wants to send an intimate message to customers in China, it uses a homegrown instant messaging platform called WeChat, which has taken the country by storm in just three years. Read more >>

Candy Crush empire worth up to US$7.6bn?
LONDON, UK: King Digital Entertainment, the British developer behind the wildly-addictive mobile game Candy Crush, said that it could be valued at up to US$7.6bn in its eagerly-awaited upcoming flotation. Read more >>

Dubai Lynx honours 2014 winners
DUBAI, UAE: The much-anticipated winners of the 8th Dubai Lynx Awards were revealed last night and celebrated at the region's biggest awards ceremony, which was attended by over 1,800 guests. Read more >>


More International


Ornico new ad showcase

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Government

HPV vaccine campaign launched in Bloem

More Matshediso

Fifty-four pupils from Gonyane Primary School in Bloemfontein were among the first group of girl learners in the country to get vaccinated against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) on Wednesday. Read more >>

National disaster centre on high alert
The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has advised provincial and municipal centres in areas affected by the recent floods to begin the necessary response preparedness. Read more >>

SAA takes delivery of new aircraft

More Government news


Lifestyle

20th Annual SAMA nominees announced
A number of new kids on the music block dominate the major categories for the landmark 20th Annual South African Music Awards - with some familiar favourites also creeping into the running for SA's most prestigious music competition. Read more >>


New accounts

  • Robertsons soars with marcusbrewster - more info

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People on the move

  • New GM for City Sightseeing Johannesburg & Soweto - more info

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Jobs offered

Digital Marketing Strategist - Johannesburg
Talooma is looking for the expertise of a mid-senior level digital marketing strategist to guide and manage the online marketing team and produce award winning digital campaigns. Read more >>

Writer/Editor - Johannesburg
Experienced writer and editor required for pioneering business incubator in Sandton. Duties include copywriting and editing, including advertising, marketing and training material, as well as web copy. Read more >>

Creative Graphic/Web Designer - Cape Town
We are a rapidly growing Australian company eager to hire some creative web designers. Read more >>

National Manager - Cape Town
Titan Digital are an Australian owned company spreading our wings into the South African market. We are looking for an experienced manager to oversee our rapidly expanding Cape Town office. Read more >>

Front-End Digital Designer - Cape Town
Oxford University Press, seeks a talented digital front-end designer to fill this permanent post in its creative services department, based in the Cape Town area. Read more >>

Designer - Cape Town
Oxford University Press, seeks a designer in its Creative Services Department, based in the Cape Town area. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Website and email optimisation workshops - 18 Mar 2014 to 2 Apr 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town,Durban
Get to SA's only website and email optimisation workshops: see how we increased conversions from 3% to 32% and grew a newsletter from 10,000 to 238,000 in three months. Read more >>


Small Business Growth Conference - 24 Mar 2014 Cape Town
Taking place on 24 March at the CTICC, the Small Business Growth Conference is a practical platform for small business owners to effectively maximise business opportunities and strengthen their operations. Read more >>


Children's charity calls for everyday heroes
Home from Home - 12 Mar 2014 to 31 Aug 2014 Cape Town

St Patrick's Day at the Holiday Inn Sandton
Holiday Inn Sandton - 14 Mar 2014 to 17 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

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

Strictly Street Party
Strictly Street - 5 Apr 2014 Alberton

Millionaire to Billionaire Conference
African Billionaire Events Management - 26 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Multi-Channel Contact Centre Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 14 May 2014 to 15 May 2014 Johannesburg

Events Management, Protocol & Diplomacy Seminar
Cornerstone Consultancy International - 14 May 2014 to 16 May 2014 Johannesburg

New Media Branding and Marketing Summit
Cornerstone Consultancy International - 29 May 2014 to 30 May 2014 Johannesburg

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Legend Productions - 31 May 2014 to 8 Jun 2014 Bellville

Christmas in winter
Tulbagh Tourism - 28 Jun 2014 to 29 Jun 2014 Tulbagh

2014 Cape Homemakers Expo
Cape Homemakers Expo - 4 Sep 2014 to 7 Sep 2014 Cape Town


Upcoming events

Innnovative recruitment and talent management
The Conference Hub - 13 Mar 2014 to 14 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Creating exceptional customer experiences
IBM South Africa - 14 Mar 2014 to 19 Mar 2014 Century City,Melrose Arch

St Patrick's Day at the Holiday Inn Sandton
Holiday Inn Sandton - 14 Mar 2014 to 17 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Strategy unplugged
Stratplanning - 14 Mar 2014 to 9 Apr 2014 Cape Town,Sandown

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

Cape Town Folk 'n Acoustic Music Festival
Hippo communications - 16 Mar 2014 Cape Town


Quotes

Thomas Paine
"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph."

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