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SABC and the Shell House Massacre anniversary
[Ed Herbst] 'The IFP would like to see whether the SABC makes any reference to this today and tonight in its daily dose of pro-ANC "Celebrating 20 years of democracy" propaganda on the news bulletins.' - IFP Secretary General, Sibongile Nko in a media release "IFP remembers Shell House Massacre" 28/3/2014. Read more >>

Outdoor media measurement needs paradigm shift

Tatenda Chiweshe

During a recent appearance on Maggs on Media, I stated that the most important foundation for any outdoor media effectiveness is to look at the medium in terms of 'narrow-casting'. After a barrage of emails asking for an explanation, here is how I see it.

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[SXSW Interactive 2014] SXSW highlights - Gary Vaynerchuk

Mark Schefermann

Originally, Gary Vaynerchuk wasn't on the schedule for SXSW 2014, so when I saw that he was the keynote speaker on the first day, I made sure that this was one talk I didn't miss.

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Journalism or prescriptivism?

Leigh Raymond

One of the most important things I learned at Rhodes University is to write for the audience. It's not a tough concept to understand. As a journalist, the idea is to impart information.

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Marketing
McDonald's wins Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year
McDonald's has been awarded the Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year Award 2014. Read more >>

Advertising
ABF's hosts fundraiser at Rivonia Barnyard

Issued by Advertising Benevolent Fund

This year the ABF celebrates its 45th year of assisting those in the advertising and media industry. To assist even more individuals this year, the organisation will be celebrating its birthday by hosting a fundraiser at the Rivonia Barnyard Theatre on the evening of 29 May. Read more >>

Branding
Global toy company to launch into African markets
Lego Group, the world's third largest toy manufacturer who have sold over 4 billion of their popular Minifigures, recently caused controversy with their announcement of a Lego version of South Africa's own Nkandla compound. Read more >>

Dear City of Cape Town, we'd like to present another option...

Jacques Oberholzer, Issued by Now Boarding

After all the controversy, creative agency Now Boarding follows up with actions instead of words with a new take on the City of Cape Town logo. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
Full house for first BASA 2014 Africa Breakfast

Issued by Business and Arts South Africa

Business and Arts South Africa's 2014 Africa Breakfast series got underway on Tuesday with a trio of fascinating, diverse presentations. Read more >>

Scan sets up Event Industry Summit

Issued by Scan Display

The inaugural Event Industry Summit (EIS) took place at Hackle Brooke Conference Centre in Randburg, Johannesburg on 13 March - and Scan Display (Johannesburg) was an event partner and exclusive exhibition infrastructure provider. Read more >>

Exhibitions
Best-seller Bulletproof Marriage participates in The Wedding Expo

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Bulletproof Marriage: Your shield against divorce, has booked a large stand at The Wedding Expo which will be held at the Coca-Cola Dome, Northgate on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April 2014. Read more >>

Mobile
MNOs can preserve their way of life by lowering prices

Rob Lith

Recent events are evidence of unprecedented pressure on mobile network operators (MNOs) to lower their prices. Read more >>




Online Media
Justplay takes marketing to the playground

Issued by JustPlay

2013 was such an amazing year at Justplay that we just can't help but shout about it! A combination of hard work and pure dedication made the year a fantastic one. Not forgetting our players, we would not have done it without them. Read more >>

OOH
Happy seventh birthday in the Kraal

Issued by The Marketing Kraal

Seven birthday candles will be blown out today as The Marketing Kraal turns seven. This dynamic and vibrant outdoor advertising and media company first came onto the South African outdoor media space on 1 April 2007. Read more >>

Radio
YFM announces new lineup today
Effective today, 1 April 2014, 99.2 YFM announced its new line-up with brand new breakfast and afternoon drive shows for the 2014-2015 programming year. Read more >>

Grant Nash to host 5FM mornings for the month of April
Retail
Protecting the supply chain

Jayson O'Reilly

Sophisticated cyber 'gangs' are gaining traction, and they have not only the motivation, but the ability and techniques to carry out these attacks, which are happening more and more through a business' supply chain. Read more >>


International

China's Huawei vows security after alleged US hacks
SHANGHAI, CHINA: Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei pledged to protect cyber security, following reports this month that a US government agency had been secretly tapping the company's networks. Read more >>

Amazon strike hits Germany
FRANKFURT, GERMANY: One of Amazon's key sites in Germany was the target of fresh walkouts by staff in an long-running wage dispute. Read more >>

Turkey labels YouTube leak a pre-election 'plot'
ANKARA, TURKEY: Turkey vowed action on Friday against the source of a bugged recording of a security meeting on Syria leaked on YouTube, labelling it a conspiratorial "plot" ahead of key local elections. Read more >>

New York Festivals launches 'You... Be The Judge' Contest
NEW YORK CITY, US: New York Festivals International Advertising Awards competition invites ad people to judge the World's Best Advertising. Read more >>

Deadline for 2014 Tabbies is today, April 1

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Galleries

Celebration of Bubbles - Joburg

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Government

Africa should have its own court: Motlanthe
PRETORIA: Although South Africa supports the International Criminal Court (ICC), the continent should have its own court, with discussions on the court due to be held in September, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Monday, 31 March 2014. Read more >>

Almost 10,000 inmates trained as artisans
PRETORIA: Almost 10,000 of South Africa's inmates have been trained as electricians, plumbers and builders, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) said on Sunday, 30 March 2014. Read more >>

Call for men to be tested for breast cancer
North West Premier Thandi Modise on Saturday appealed to men to be screened and tested for breast cancer. Read more >>

SA saves 575 MW of power during Earth Hour

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Lifestyle

Midlife makeover for ix35

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Korean carmaker Hyundai has dollied up its popular ix35 SUV range with a couple of neat cosmetic touches and an injection of mid-life rejuvenation to give a further boost to its steady sales flow out of showrooms. Read more >>

Crude but clever Carr

Ruth Cooper

It was the second coming of JC at GrandWest last night, or so the self-designed T-shirt of a fan and member of the audience proclaimed. Flinging it on stage during the encore he shouted: "I made this for you Jimmy." Carr, seemingly quite moved by this thoughtful gift, asked the guys profession. "Rapist," he replied succinctly. Read more >>


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Jobs offered

Telesales Business Generator - Johannesburg
Leading digital, social media and PR agency, is looking for talented, proven telesales business generator who has successful track record in a business-to-business sales environment. Read more >>

Client Services Manager - Cape Town
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Post Production Editor - Cape Town
Post production editor required for leading Australian online marketing company. Read more >>

Commissioning Editor - Western Cape
Oxford University Press, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a commissioning editor in its higher education publishing department, based in the Cape Town area. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Festival of Media Global - 6 Apr 2014 to 8 Apr 2014 Rome
A two-day conference welcoming over 800 media leaders to Rome to debate, trade, find business solutions, reward creativity and celebrate innovation. Read more >>

Girl Hype - Technovation Challenge
Girl Hype - 5 Apr 2014 to 7 Apr 2014 Cape Town

Secretaries masterclass
Front Foot - 29 Apr 2014 to 30 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Integrating social media & marketing innitiatives
Innovation Research Training Group - 6 May 2014 to 7 May 2014 Windhoek

CoLP Event
Partners for Possibility - 8 May 2014 Belville

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

Youth Marketing Strategy Conference 2014
BrandedYouth - 13 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Assertive communication skills for women
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 21 Jul 2014 to 22 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Agri Youth Indaba
Moshate Media - 12 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Brand practice and entrepreneurship
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 19 Aug 2014 to 21 Aug 2014 Cape Town


Upcoming events

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

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

Creative current affairs reporting
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 3 Apr 2014 to 4 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Navigating the courts
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 3 Apr 2014 to 11 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

South African Intellectual Property Conference
Eventus International Ltd. - 3 Apr 2014 to 4 Apr 2014 Pretoria

1st Annual Peter Mokaba Tribute 2014
Aptitude Consulting - 3 Apr 2014 to 6 Apr 2014 Polokwane (Pietersburg)

Showbiz, Entertainment and Arts Expo
C Major Productions - 4 Apr 2014 to 5 Apr 2014 Johannesburg


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