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What is SEO and why does your South African brand need it?
[Stephen Sandmann] So what is SEO (search engine optimisation)? What does SEO mean for brands in South Africa? Is SEO really a mysterious digital marketing discipline or service? Read more >>

Do you have a wearables strategy?

Louise Marsland

Marketers are being asked what their wearables strategy is as a whole new field of product development emerges for brands as innovation in the wearable technology market increases.

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The revolution will not be televised

David Barnard

As revolutions go, the impact of digital video on the advertising world has been a long time coming.

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The evolving business model for m-governance

Vijay Sai Pratap

A look at the evolving business model for (mobile governance) m-governance projects and the use of mobile technology as a catalyst for inclusive development.

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Cannes Lions
Cyber, Design and Direct juries chosen for Cannes Lions
The Cyber, Design and Direct juries have been chosen for Cannes Lions, which include two South African jurors. Read more >>

Media Freedom & Right to Know
Praise to the media, but much else can be done

Anton Harber

At times such as these, I want to sing the praise of those elements of our news media that show courage and doggedness. Read more >>

Advertising
Ad about risky male drivers gets green light
Men are riskier than women when it comes to car insurance. Read more >>




JWT announces key promotion, Michiel Hofstee CEO Gulf

Issued by JWT

JWT has announced the key promotion of Michiel Hofstee to CEO for the Gulf region, effective immediately. Michiel Hofstee brings more than 24 years experience within the advertising industry to the new position. Read more >>

7 Different Kinds of Smoke wins Clover Dairy

Issued by 7 Different Kinds of Smoke

Following a three-agency pitch, 7 Different Kinds of Smoke has been awarded the five-month Clover Dairy campaign. Its solution, as always, was non-traditional: A through-the-line campaign designed to immerse the consumer in the brand, along with a long-term engagement strategy. Read more >>

Design
Game changer enters the Joburg design scene

Issued by Just Design

Just Design, one of the country's top packaging agencies, has opened its doors in Joburg. With the likes of Adcock Ingram and Tiger Brands already on the books, the company is aiming to build on the recognition and continuing success of its Cape Town office, now in its 15th year of business. Read more >>

Education & Training
Well-known media personality joins GSB

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

Radio personality and TV presenter Saskia Falken-Hickey has joined the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business (GSB) as the new head of marketing. Read more >>

Exhibitions
Creative designs expected at The Wedding Expo Cake Challenge

Issued by The Wedding Group

If you are a fan of all the cake shows on television, then you will love The Wedding Expo Cake Challenge! The cakes entered into the competition will be on display at The Wedding Expo on 5 and 6 April. Read more >>

Magazines
Student Brands - Sports Issue

Issued by Student Brands

The 12th edition of Student Brands magazine has hit campuses nationwide this March, with more action than a Don Bradman Cricket 4 game. This colourful Sports Issue covers a wide variety of sporting and active lifestyle related topics relevant to trending youth. Read more >>

Mobile
Influence of WhatsApp on bulk text marketers
When discussing the impact the WhatsApp purchase by Facebook will have on the bulk text marketers, it is vital to remember that customers do not overly care which technology delivers their messages, as long as they are delivered. Read more >>

The future of commerce is mobile

Issued by PriceCheck

Naspers-owned company PriceCheck.co.za has announced a partnership with MTN Group that will see the release of a co-branded version of its leading price comparison and shopping discovery mobile application in South Africa. Read more >>

Radio
MTN Radio Awards announces MCs
The two MCs presenting the MTN Radio Awards at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday 12 April 2014 are veteran radio star, 94.7 Highveld Stereo's Alex Jay and rising star from East Coast Radio, Zaba. Read more >>

Recruitment
My Coach, life coaching web portal launches in SA
Individuals and businesses now have access to thousands of coaching resources through my-coach-online.com - an innovative coaching web portal. Read more >>


International

D&AD juries' results - days 1 & 2
LONDON, UK: Thus far, 69 pieces of work have been awarded at the 52nd annual D&AD judging event in London. Read more >>

Computers lose more ground to tablets
WASHINGTON, USA: - Sales of traditional computers will lose more ground in 2014 to tablets and other mobile devices, a market tracker said. Read more >>

How to define market research success

Ashlan Bonnell

WASHINGTON, US: A "good" market research report can cost you thousands of dollars. And when I say "good," I mean a report that helped you make one of your difficult business decisions... Read more >>

Early Galaxy S5 release in South Korea irks Samsung
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Samsung voiced annoyance yesterday after South Korean telecoms operators released its latest smartphone ahead of schedule in order to dodge sales restrictions imposed by regulators. Read more >>

IMA Entry Deadline: Monday, March 31
ISPs must play a part in copyright clampdown says EU court

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Government

Minister meets NHLS to discuss new funding model
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has held an urgent meeting with the board of the National Health Laboratory Services to ensure that services rendered by the lab continue. Read more >>

Screws tighten with NCA Bill
The National Credit Amendment Bill, approved by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), will see the screws tightened on reckless lending. Read more >>

Penalties for late birth registration
The clock is ticking for parents who do not register their children's birth timeously, with the Department of Home Affairs now enforcing a penalty for late birth registration. Read more >>


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New accounts

  • FIVESTAR PR on board with Santa Shoebox Project - more info

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Jobs offered

Senior Copywriter - Johannesburg
Exciting position for senior writer to join one of the top agencies and work on large big budget accounts, minimum ten years agency experience. Salary neg. Read more >>

Web Developer - Johannesburg
Looking for a passionate front end web developer to join our team. Tired of posers and fakers, this position is only open to people who produce modern and innovative websites. Read more >>

Content Creator - Johannesburg
At iProspect, our full-service digital offering ensures that our clients benefit from performance focused solutions driven by passion for measurable results. Come and reinvent yourself by joining our team. Read more >>

Buyer of Global Watch Brands - Cape Town
Buyer in an exciting organisation managing international watch and jewellery brands will be your business. Be part of our dynamic, growing team at our Green Point offices. Read more >>

Advisor - Stellenbosch
The Centre for Learning Technologies at Stellenbosch University seeks an advisor to assume responsibility for the integration of learning technologies in programmes and modules in partnership with faculties. Read more >>

Lecturer - Voice - Stellenbosch
The Department of Music at Stellenbosch University, the oldest institution of its kind, currently seeks a lecturer to teach voice at under and postgraduate level. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Cloudy with a chance of pixels creative symposium - 10 Apr 2014 to 15 May 2014 Linden,Cape Town
Cloudy with a chance of pixels is a creative symposium in Johannesburg, 10 April and Cape Town, 15 May 2014. Twelve dynamic sessions, awesome networking, one universal design message. Read more >>

Lira concert
30 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Short course: social media basics
SoMoLo Communications/Maliza Booysen - 1 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Startegic brand leadership
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 6 May 2014 to 12 Jul 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,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

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

Market Research in the mobile world
Merlien Insitute - 27 May 2014 to 30 May 2014 Chicago

ABF barnyard fundraising evening
Advertising Benevolent Fund - 29 May 2014 Rivonia

Youth Marketing Strategy Conference
BrandedYouth - 13 Jun 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

SEAexpo
C-major Productions - 28 Mar 2014 to 29 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

AdForum
The Redzone - 28 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

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

Fridays at Freddie's
28 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Bubbles&Braai
29 Mar 2014 Paarl

Friday at Freddie's
29 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Tinogona motivation session
Black Cherrie Management - 29 Mar 2014 Polokwane (Pietersburg)


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