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DigiChat with Andrea: Do agencies, brands and publishers need a digital division?

We've all experienced it - the compelling and emotive TV ad that leaves us wanting to find out more...

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When viral becomes virus

Dylan Balkind

It takes generational armies of talented writers, designers, skilled strategists and hungry researchers to build a brand - and one hasty idiot and their internet connection with the capacity to destroy it.

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Case history of a centuries-old global brand

Chris Moerdyk

It was a particularly beautiful and warm sunny day about a month ago as I sat on my deck overlooking False Bay, having breakfast round about noonish and reading the label on an almost empty champagne bottle.

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 84: Agency focus - Source
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show on Thursday, 27 March from 9am-10am for the monthly Agency Focus episode, where we look at food focused agency, Source, and chat to director, Kirsty Rowett. [twitterfall] Read more >>

Advertising
Pendoring Awards appoints communications and publicity manager
Danette Breitenbach has been appointed communications and publicity manager for the Pendoring Advertising Awards 2014. Read more >>




FCB Johannesburg dominates Millward Brown Best-Liked Ads List

Issued by FCB South Africa

Three of FCB Johannesburg's ads have made it into the Top 10 of Millward Brown's Best Liked Ads List for the final quarter of 2013. The list celebrates the country's favourite TV commercials and their advertising agencies, chosen by the industry's most important critics, the consumers. Read more >>

Branding
Interbrand acquires international retail design company: HMKM

Issued by Interbrand Sampson De Villiers

Leading brand consultancy Interbrand has acquired one of the UK's leading international retail design consultancies, HMKM. Read more >>

New positioning for the University of Johannesburg

Issued by Mortimer Harvey

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has unveiled its new brand positioning, developed with advertising agency Mortimer Harvey, with a fresh approach to its representation for 2014 and beyond. Read more >>

Cinema
Konfetti to show at two prestigious US film festivals next month
A new South African movie, Konfetti has been selected to play at two prestigious US film festivals next month - the Beverly Hills and Julien Dubuque International Film Festivals. Read more >>

Digital
How much has digital changed since 2011?

Anna Malczyk, Issued by Red & Yellow

It's a tired cliché that the world of digital technology is changing at an ever-increasing pace - but when you take a moment to reflect, it truly is astounding how many of the digital tools and practices we rely on today didn't exist two years ago, and how old stalwarts have evolved beyond recognition. Read more >>

Magazines
Sarie Food available today
In response to popular demand an English version of Sarie Kos, Sarie Food is available today, 26 March 2014. Read more >>

Mobile
Retailers miss deadline to foil online fraudsters
South African shopping websites have missed the deadline for a new payment system that would protect online shoppers from fraud. Read more >>

Text messages may save lives in flood-prone Africa
Text messaging may be dying out as a means of communication in many parts of the advanced world, but it may yet prove to be a vital life-saver in flood-prone African villages. Read more >>

OOH
Commuter shelters - Street furniture that is both public amenity and advertising platform

Issued by Provantage

Skhumbuzo Nkosi, director at Provantage, outlines the transformation of commuter shelters and why they are beneficial for brands, advertisers and commuters. Read more >>

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
On Air Radio Conference announces speakers
The inaugural On Air Radio conference, being held on 11 April 2014 at the Michelangelo Hotel, Sandton from 10am to 2pm, has announced some of its speakers. Read more >>

Recruitment
Why are we using outdated weapons in the war for talent?

Vanessa Gibb, Issued by NATIVE VML

Those responsible for getting and keeping talent in business often despair, wondering where we will find the skills needed to do technically or creatively great work. Despite our digitally enhanced world it sometimes seems as though our recruitment tactics haven't evolved much from the "Help required - enquire within" poster. Read more >>

Sales
Sell Well - How to close every sale, and make it count

Issued by Random House Struik

If you close more sales, you'll make more money, right? Research has revealed that more sales are successfully concluded when a technique is used whereby the salesperson asks a client questions rather than just informing them of a product or service. Read more >>


International

Online news attracts star power and big money
WASHINGTON, US: The news media is generating some big news of its own, as a growing number of star US journalists move online, bringing followers and financial backers with them. Read more >>

China's Xi challenges Obama on spying report
THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS: China's President Xi Jinping questioned his US counterpart Barack Obama about reports that Washington had secretly tapped Chinese telecommunication company Huawei for years, a top security aide. Read more >>

Cybercrime is part of online economy says study
WASHINGTON, USA: The dark world of cybercrime has evolved from one of rogue individuals to a functioning market-based economy with its ups and downs, code of conduct and "innovation". Read more >>

Google partners with Luxottica for Internet eyewear
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google is joining forces with the spectacle frame company behind Ray-Ban and other brands to create and sell Glass Internet-linked eyewear in the US. Read more >>


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Government

Four parties removed from ballot paper
A total of 29 parties will contest the national elections on 7 May, following Tuesday's deadline for parties to submit all outstanding documentation and pay election deposits. Read more >>

Electronic clocking may combat teacher absenteeism
The Department of Basic Education is forging ahead with plans to introduce an electronic clock-in system at schools around SA to curb teacher absenteeism. Read more >>

New B-BBEE codes encourage employment of disabled people
The transitional period in respect of the new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes of Good Practice, issued on 11 October 2013, has now been extended until 30 April 2015. Read more >>

SAB competition case: 'no remedy likely to have great impact'

Amanda Visser

The Competition Commission's 10-year-old case against South African Breweries' (SAB's) distribution system has been dismissed by the Competition Tribunal. Read more >>

Debt review and the National Credit Act

Yasmin Kadwa and Katrijn Thys


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Lifestyle

The Fray to tour SA
American rock band The Fray have confirmed two South African tour dates, performing in Joburg on 19 September at the Coca-Cola Dome and 20 September, 2014, at the Grand Arena, GrandWest Cape Town. Read more >>

Renault Sandero vs The Rest

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The newly-launched, entirely new Clio-based Renault Sandero is lining up to take on the toughest fighters in the budget B-segment. Read more >>


People on the move

  • Alex Spagnoletti new country head for Clicks2Customers. - more info

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Jobs offered

Middleweight Graphic Designers - Durban
Durban-based full-service agency Whalleys is looking for exceptionally talented graphic designers Read more >>

Sales and Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
Sales and marketing manager required to develop new business, to achieve sales targets and maximize sales revenue opportunities through creating and maintaining client relationships and managing company brand image. Read more >>

Communications Manager - Johannesburg
The communications manager would be responsible for developing and managing the practical implementation of the National Business Initiative's communications strategy. Read more >>

Operations/Project Manager - Johannesburg
LIVE+, EXP's specialist activation agency is looking for an experienced operations/project manager. Agency experience, attention to detail, budgeting experience are essential. Join a busy, exciting, growing new team. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Illustrated infographics and animation workshop
Multidimensions - 26 Feb 2014 to 20 May 2014 Cape Town,Sandton

Sounds Fringe Festival
27 Mar 2014 to 30 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Breakthrough to your destiny book launch & seminar
Morongwa Makakane - 5 Apr 2014 Pretoria

Tendering and winning public sector contracts
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 16 Apr 2014 to 17 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 9 May 2014 to 30 May 2014 Cape Town

Banking Customer Conference
Trade Conferences International - 14 May 2014 to 15 May 2014 Johannesburg

Martketing Indaba 2014
Cadek Media - 15 May 2014 to 6 Jun 2014 Cape Town,Johannesburg,Durban

Effective purchasing
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 22 May 2014 to 23 May 2014 Johannesburg

Omni-Channel Banking Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 28 May 2014 to 29 May 2014 Johannesburg

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


Upcoming events

Japan Week - 26 Mar 2014 to 31 Mar 2014 Johannesburg
Japan Week is set to showcase a range of Japanese products. The event is free to the public. Read more >>

Managing Media Relations and Media Conferences
ProVox Centre for Public Relations and Communicati - 26 Mar 2014 to 22 Aug 2014 Randburg,Middelburg,Durban,Limpopo,Cape Town,Rustenburg

4th Annual Enviromining Conference
Intelligence Transfer Centre - 26 Mar 2014 to 27 Mar 2014 Midrand

Expressive photography
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 26 Mar 2014 to 12 Apr 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Pretoria,Cape Town

Microsoft Visio level 1
Front Foot - 26 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Start Up Gauteng
Democratic Alliance - 26 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

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


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