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Millward Brown announces the Best Liked Ads from Q4 2013
[Issued by Millward Brown] What do kids, dogs and humour have in common? They all feature in the top 10 Best Liked Ads for Q4 from Millward Brown. They are also a fairly universal ingredient for advertising that resonates with the consumer. Read more >>

Janet Heard resigns from Cape Times

Rod Baker

Janet Heard, Assistant Editor (Head of news) at the Cape Times, has resigned.

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Pistorius and the art of PR

Chris Moerdyk

When it comes to sentencing time in major court cases, juries and judges always look for remorse from the accused. It's a really big thing when it comes to mitigation of sentence. And it seems to me that Oscar Pistorius and his legal team are taking no chances.

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From mad men to measured creativity

John Cooney

The advertising industry has evolved at a rapid clip over the past 60 years, sprinting to keep up with an acceleration in social and technology change in the second half of the 20th century.

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Marketing
Mosaic helps Habari map the rainbow nation

Issued by Habari Media

Habari Media is partnering with P:Cubed, a specialist analytically-driven marketing services provider, to incorporate a new consumer classification system called Mosaic SA into Habari's mobile and mailer database. Read more >>




Branding
Nathan Reddy judging at D&AD awards
Nathan Reddy, founder of Grid Worldwide Branding and Design, is one of the judges at the 2014 Design and Art Direction (D&AD) awards beginning on 24 March in London. He is judging the Branding category, one of 24 categories in this year's awards. Read more >>

Design
Eskom launches 2014 Energy Efficient Lighting Design Competition
Entries for the 2014 Eskom Energy Efficient Lighting Design Competition challenge both the novice and the seasoned to design an energy-efficient lamp. The theme of this year's competition is 'Celebrate 20 years of democracy' and the closing date is 15 August 2014. Read more >>

Digital
The personal cloud - taking digital storage to new heights

Anamika Budree

The way we work and play has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Read more >>

Striata unveils new logo, new website

Issued by Striata SA

Striata, a global leader in Secure Electronic Customer Communication Management (SECCM) recently unveiled its brand new logo and website. Read more >>

The app gap

Issued by Interact RDT

Millions of people in South Africa access the internet using their smartphones, and this is just a fraction of the global smartphone-internet user base. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
Finalists for the 13th Annual Oliver Empowerment Awards announced

Issued by Topco Media

The finalists for the 13th Annual Oliver Empowerment Awards have been shortlisted. The nominees are narrowed down to the best business and government leaders in transformation that South Africa has ever seen. Read more >>

Call for papers: SA Innovation Summit
Online Media
Taking your business online?

Brendon Williamson

Here are six risk assessment questions you need to ask. Read more >>

OOH
Happy Guerrilla IMC - reaches a milestone

Issued by Guerrilla IMC

November 2013 saw Guerrilla IMC add another candle to its "birthday cake" - making it five very successful years in business. No mean feat in the competitive outdoor advertising industry where "fly by night" operators are commonplace. Read more >>

Radio
Changing of the guard at Gagasi FM

Issued by Gagasi FM

Gagasi FM has announced that its MD, Chris Meyiwa, has decided to step down, and that Vukile Zondi, currently programming manager, will be appointed as his successor. Read more >>

Research
Pondering Panda expanding into online panels
Pondering Panda, a South African research and consumer insights company, is expanding its digital research offering to include online panels, complementing its mobile research products. Read more >>

SA YouTube views increased in 2013 by over 90%
In 2013, YouTube views in South Africa increased by over 90% and some of South African YouTube content creators gathered in Cape Town to discuss its success. Read more >>

Retail
"That changeroom experience was amazing," said no one ever

Kelly Summerfield

Customer service has been a hot topic for some time now. Read more >>


International

Google expands Android platform to wearables
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google has announced it is bringing Android, the dominant platform for smartphones, to wearable devices. Read more >>

AME Awards announces 2014 Winners
NEW YORK CITY, US: The International AME Awards for the World's Best Advertising & Marketing Effectiveness has announced the 2014 competition award winners. Read more >>

Vietnam jails second blogger in a fortnight
HANOI, VIETNAM: Vietnam has jailed a prominent blogger for 15 months on a charge of anti-state activity, the second such sentencing in a fortnight in a nation where perceived dissent is severely punished. Read more >>


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Government

Government claims it 'welcomes' Public Protector's report
According to GCIS, quoting Justice Minister Jeff Radebe yesterday says Government 'has welcomed' the release of the Public Protector's final report into security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma's private residence in Nkandla. Read more >>

China wins lion's share of Transnet's train tender

Razina Munshi and Mark Allix

China's two largest rolling-stock manufacturers are the biggest winners of a R50bn deal to manufacturer more than 1,000 locomotives for Transnet‚ confirming South Africa's preference for doing business with members of the Brics alliance. Read more >>

Tougher code of conduct for MPs on cards

Carol Paton

Members of Parliament will no longer be allowed to do business with the government and they will have to declare state contracts and tenders awarded to family members‚ in line with a tough new code of conduct set to come into force after the election. Read more >>

Employers embrace youth employment, education incentives

More Government news


People on the move

  • McCann Johannesburg appoints new desktop publisher - more info

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Jobs offered

Senior PR Account Executive - Cape Town
Senior account executive required for Tech PR agency in Newlands. 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 >>

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 >>

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 >>




New events to diarise

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

Creative Cloud Durban tour
Keyline Graphics - 26 Mar 2014 Durban

Start Up Gauteng
Democratic Alliance - 26 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

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

In2 Fresh Farmers Market
In2 Fresh - 5 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

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

Heyneke Meyer - exclusive breakfast
African Influence Exchange - 13 May 2014 Johannesburg

The New World of Finance Conference
GIBS - 15 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

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


Quotes

Benjamin Disraeli
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