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Operation Kindle and the ASA
[Ed Herbst] 'We should never allow expedience to triumph over our history and our values...' - Trevor Manuel Read more >>

2014 MTN Radio Awards finalists announced

After an intensive adjudication process encompassing at least 2000 hours of listening and scoring, the finalists in the 2014 MTN Radio Awards have been determined.

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Why nurtured business leads buy more

Graeme Wilson

There's one main reason why purchases made by nurtured business leads are typically so much larger than those made by leads that haven't been nurtured: nurtured leads buy more because they know more.

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Winning advertising creative - you get what you brief

Dina Saffer-Myers

A brand manager's dream: Produce a TV advert showcasing the benefits of a product whilst bringing a tear to the consumer's eye and galvanising them to rush out to purchase it.

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Creative Week Cape Town
Loeries 2014 open for entries
Entries are now open for Loeries 2014, with an early bird date of 14 April and final entry date of 30 May 2014. The awards are celebrating the ideas that live beyond the medium and dwell in the hearts and minds of the consumer - Create - Affect. Read more >>

Marketing
LiveMoya tapping into local communities

Issued by Live Moya

In South Africa, a number of growing informal settlements exist which are populated by a large number of lower income spenders. Although they are extremely financially strapped, they represent a large percentage of total South African consumers. The difficulty marketers face is finding a way to penetrate these markets. Read more >>

Advertising
Monsanto backs down on GM advertising following ASA ruling
The African Centre for Biosafety (ACB) lodged a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of South Africa following an advertisement on Radio 702 by Monsanto. Judith Taylor from Earthlife Africa supported the ACB in its complaint. Read more >>

Mugg & Bean to enjoy a bottomless cup of Joe

Issued by Joe Public

No one can say "bottomless coffee" without thinking of one of the country's most loved brands, Mugg & Bean. The recent appointment of Joe Public as their advertising partner is the reason you will find Joe Publicans walking around on a caffeine buzz. Read more >>

Digital
WeChat launches game center
WeChat, a mobile social communications application designed for smartphone users, has launched a game center enabling users to challenge friends with a variety of games. Read more >>

Footnote Summit focuses on digital publishing
This year's Footnote Summit will take place at the CTICC in Cape Town on 13 June 2014. It will have a strong focus on digital publishing and will highlight eLearning, the accessibility of eBooks in schools, piracy and DRM. Read more >>

Education & Training
Five reasons why SEO can help grow your small business

Issued by GetSmarter

Let's face it. Getting your website to rank on Google is no easy feat and can seem very daunting, especially for small business owners. There is no denying that SEO has the highest return on investment of all online marketing techniques, and is by far the safest and best investment (with little risk) you can make in your website. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
Nicola Cooper joins Flux Trends team, presents in March
Flux Trends has announced that Nicola Cooper is the latest trend analyst to join its team. The event will be held at the the Fire & Ice Hotel, Melrose Arch at 4pm on 26 March 2014. Read more >>




Magazines
Destiny celebrates 20 years of freedom!

Issued by Ndalo Media

As South Africa celebrates 20 years of democracy, Destiny marks this milestone by profiling four women who have carved significant roles in different industries over the past 20 years: Felicia Mabuza-Suttle, Connie Masilo-Ferguson, Sonja de Bruyn Sebotsa and Wendy Luhabe. Read more >>

Wedding Inspirations welcomes autumn with its first ever "white issue"

Issued by The Wedding Group

If the thought of autumn makes you feel blue, Wedding Inspirations will definitely brighten your mood. The latest issue - on sale from 24 March - celebrates white's return to favour and is full of crisp, classy ideas for special occasions. Read more >>

Mobile
24.com launches the Sport24 Live Scoring app

Issued by 24.com

Soon sports enthusiasts will be able to follow their favourite teams from anywhere, at any time, on their phones. The new Sport24 Live Scoring Android app for mobile phones, a 24.com initiative, offers four key components - live scores, match information, news and multimedia content. Read more >>

Cell C takes a swipe at MTN
Online Media
Private Property website wins international awards

Issued by Private Property

Private Property has received two International Media Awards (IMA): an Outstanding Achievement Award in the "Real Estate" category, as well as the accolade in the "Lifestyle" category. Read more >>

Promotions
"Just Chill" in Cape Town with Super M and 7 Different Kinds of Smoke

Issued by 7 Different Kinds of Smoke

The Super M flavoured milk brand is all about enjoying the moments between the madness. Super M wanted to bring this positioning to life in a unique way that also worked alongside its recent retail push in the Western Cape during the holiday season. Read more >>

Publishing
Use your brain, not your heart, to manage relationships successfully

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

On Saturday, 15 March, Renato and Cristiane Cardoso, co-authors of the best-seller, Bulletproof Marriage: Your shield against divorce, shared insights and wisdom on how to love intelligently and manage relationships successfully. Read more >>

Radio
Local, international expertise for New Radio Audience Research Survey
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has appointed local and international consultants to manage the tender process of a New Radio Audience Research Survey. Read more >>

Research
Research reveals mining sector's contribution to transformation

Issued by Topco Media

In its quest to discover South Africa's top 500 best managed companies, Topco Media's research department has uncovered some interesting facts about the South African economy. Read more >>

Retail
Matrix continues to navigate the path of innovation

Issued by Matrix

The relaunch of the Matrix brand early in 2013, positioned the major industry player as not just another tracking product but rather a brand focused on personal safety, convenience and one that is 'right by your side'. Read more >>


International

Cannes Lions announces juries
CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the members of the juries in the new Product Design, Film, Media and Promo & Activation Lions categories. Read more >>

After 30 hours of flying, nothing wakes you up like your imminent death

Damon Stapleton

COSTA RICA: Costa Rica has night colours you feel you have never seen before. And the intoxicating smell of burnt sugar cane turns evenings into a cloak of potential. Read more >>

Thailand arrests infamous hacker wanted by Switzerland
BANGKOK, THAILAND: An infamous computer hacker has been arrested in Thailand at the request of Switzerland on suspicion of hacking into bank computer systems in Europe. Read more >>

Google, Viacom settle YouTube copyright suit
NEW YORK, USA: - Google and Viacom announced a settlement in a long-running lawsuit claiming the Internet company's YouTube video-sharing site promoted copyright infringement. Read more >>

Japanese retailer Rakuten slammed over ivory and whale meat products

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Government

Communities urged to stop illegal water connections

Siphiwe Nyathi

Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi has urged members of the public to stop any illegal connections and share water equally. Read more >>

Around SA in Madiba's footsteps
South Africans and visitors to the country can now explore South Africa using a Madiba-inspired tourist attraction map, which has just been launched by Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. Read more >>

The great pothole problem

Phetane Rapetswane

Potholes are an indicator of poor maintenance and lack of technical skills - and are the tip of the iceberg of South Africa's infrastructure problems. Read more >>


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Lifestyle

Tweaks add extra gloss to Sportage

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Kia has updated its popular Sportage range and smartened it up with bits of fancy make-up, exterior and inside enhancements, engine and transmission upgrades and glossy cabin comforts, which are likely to push up sales, which already stand at more than 9,000 units since it was introduced to the local market three years ago. Read more >>


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Digital Media Sales Executive - Cape Town
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Digital Designer - Pretoria
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Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Rocket Creative Design & Display require an efficient, responsible and ultra-capable sales executive to join our team to add value to our client service delivery. Read more >>

Social Media Community Manager - Cape Town
Positive Dialogue Communications are looking for a savvy digital conversationalist to conceptualise and manage our client's social media campaigns that spark growth and engagement. Read more >>

Junior SEO and Social Marketer - Cape Town
Digital Fire is looking for a social media and SEO assistant with relevant experience and technical know-how to handle the company's and their clients SEO and social accounts Read more >>

Client Services - Web and Digital Marketing - Cape Town
Experienced customer service consultant with WordPress experience needed to support a growing Australian company. Read more >>

Senior PR Account Executive - Cape Town
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New events to diarise

Fabiani at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
Fabiani - 22 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Professional telephonist receptionist skills
Front Foot - 28 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

The ABC of writing a screenplay
The Writing Studio - 29 Mar 2014 to 26 Apr 2014 Cape Town

Tastes of 2014
1 Apr 2014 to 30 Apr 2014 Cape Town

Brand and marketing management
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 5 May 2014 to 12 Jul 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Pretoria

Digital strategy in building brands
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 6 May 2014 to 24 Jun 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

A- Z of brand building
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 13 May 2014 to 14 May 2014 Pretoria

Port & Red Wine Festival
Cellar Rats Wine Club - 25 May 2014 Magaliesburg

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

Word-of-Mouth
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 2 Jun 2014 to 4 Jun 2014 Cape Town

Joburg Indaba
Resources4Africa - 8 Oct 2014 to 10 Oct 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

Freelancing 101
The Common Room - 19 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Decorex Durban
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 20 Mar 2014 to 23 Mar 2014 Durban

Carmina Burana at Kirstenbosch
Hippo communications - 21 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Carmina Burana
21 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Portrait photography
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 22 Mar 2014 to 15 Apr 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Pretoria,Cape Town

Fabiani at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
Fabiani - 22 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Jozi fundraising jol for cancer treatment
Fly On The Wall - 22 Mar 2014 Johannesburg


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