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So you've started your own business... and it's damn scary
[Chemory Gunko] Starting any new venture, whether it's personal or business related, is scary. Read more >>

Independent to cut staff?

Independent News & Media SA chair Iqbal Survé has told staff that the company's latest financial statements "make for sober" reading and retrenchments could not be ruled out.

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Using analysis to enhance media monitoring

Jaco Pienaar

Imagine a world where media monitoring costs nothing. Sure, this might sound far-fetched, but is monitoring not simply providing the raw data required to conduct analysis that gives insight on a company?

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WhatsApp with Facebook?

Christopher Smith

People have been asking why Facebook spent so much on the instant messenger. Is it that Facebook wants to have dominance in the mobile market or are more people moving away from Facebook?

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Marketing
Industry-leading IMC Conference makes its way to Cape Town in June

Issued by Living Your Brand

Currently the only one of its kind in Southern Africa, the Integrated Marketing Communication Conference will be making its way to Cape Town on 9 and 10 June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read more >>

Advertising
Creative Circle results for February 2014
The Creative Circle Ad of the Month results for February 2014 have been announced. Read more >>

CSI
GL events invests in corporate social responsibility

Issued by GL events Oasys

International infrastructure and exhibition giant GL events has thrown its substantial weight behind the fight against cancer. The South African division of the largest eventing and exhibition company in the world, GL events Oasys, has committed to support PinkDrive with its infrastructure needs for numerous sporting events in 2014. Read more >>

Digital
The key to bringing an organisational strategy to life

Lyndsey Moorhouse

Organisations can dramatically enhance the return on investment from new business systems, by investing in user adoption programmes to embed new business processes deeply into their cultures and workflows. Read more >>

Sizmek Floating Trophy awarded to Gloo for RMB Biplane ad

Issued by Sizmek

Finishing off 2013 in style, Gloo was once again winner of the (recently renamed) Sizmek Floating Trophy - awarded for the best creative served in a particular quarter. Read more >>

Education & Training
Free webinar on using a projectised approach to your day-to-day operations for better performance at work

Issued by GetSmarter

Our career success is dependent on our performance at work. So how do you out-perform your peers and truly take your career to the next level? Read more >>

Lephalale Enterprise Development Centre launched

Issued by Shanduka Black Umbrellas

The Limpopo MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Seaparo Charles Sekoati, has launched the Lephalale Enterprise Development (ED) Centre in support of black-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs in the region. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
PR Net: Chris Roper, M&G editor on online vs print
Mobile
Make mobile central part of marketing strategy
Research on how mobile ads need to be part of an integrated marketing strategy to drive consumer engagement, and other key insights from the Effective Measure/IAB South African Mobile Report have been released. Read more >>

Media24 launches SA's first mobile celebrity news and entertainment brand, The Juice

Issued by Media24 Digital Magazines

Media24 has announced the launch of South Africa's very first mobile celebrity news and entertainment brand, The Juice, by its Media24 Weekly Magazines division, which is now available at thejuice.co.za. Read more >>

Radio
Close shaves for 5FM's shock jocks
For the past 16 years, 5FM's breakfast slot has been dominated by only two men: Mark Gillman and Gareth Cliff. Read more >>

Research
Creating a positive experience leads to positive outcomes all round

Issued by TNS South Africa

Many businesses hold the view that satisfied customers spend more and are more loyal. However, Head of Customer, Employee and Reputation (CER) research at TNS South Africa, Richard Rice, says that there are far more layers to customer behaviour than simple satisfaction. Read more >>

TV
One Day Leader - season 3 returns and entries are open
Season 3 of One Day Leader returns to SABC1 later this year and the organisation is calling for entries from South African youth aged 18-25, which close on 15 May 2014 at 4pm. Read more >>


International

Amazon launches new device for streaming video
NEW YORK, USA: Amazon unveiled a new media streaming device, ramping up its challenge to online video rivals such as Netflix. Read more >>

Microsoft's smartphone assistant, Cortana
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Microsoft took on Apple's Siri and Google Now with a smartphone personal assistant dubbed "Cortana." Read more >>

Brazil Day comes to Cannes Lions
CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that this year's Festival will incorporate a programme dedicated to showcasing, understanding and celebrating Brazilian creativity. Read more >>


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Government

Objections to candidates now closed
By the 5pm cut-off on Tuesday, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) had received in excess of 40 submissions regarding objections to candidates of political parties for the upcoming national and provincial elections. Read more >>

SARS collects R700m more in taxes than expected

Amanda Visser

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) collected R889.7bn in taxes for the 2013/14 tax year‚ which is R700m more than the revised estimate announced in the February budget. Read more >>

Zuma submits report to Parliament
Ports penalised for under-spending

Razina Munshi


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Lifestyle

Tweaks add to Sportage appeal

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 refinements, transmission changes and cabin comforts that 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 >>

In the Footsteps of Christ
Recently David Ben-Sira and friends took a 7-day Christian tour in Israel. This is what they saw and experienced... Read more >>

Get it on the Concierge Digibook, so it won't be missed

Brian Berkman

Most upscale hotels will send a few pointers on things to do while visiting along with the ubiquitous 'please book your restaurant and spa reservations in advance of your arrival' request with your hotel confirmation. Read more >>


People on the move

  • MediaCom Worldwide appoints chief digital officer - more info
  • Retroviral grows its talented team by three - more info

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Jobs offered

Graphic Designer - Durban
We need a graphic designer amped about bringing great creative to life, mostly in digital. We need talent, obviously, but most important is attitude, passion and ambition. Read more >>


Senior Copywriter - Johannesburg
Rogue Brand Agency is looking for an experienced senior copywriter to join our team. He/she will continuously generate compelling copy and concepts for financial, education, automotive, and FMCG brands. Read more >>

Designer/Art Director - Cape Town
Creative, driven and hard working designer/art director needed to join super creative team at Brand inc. Creative Group. Required to work on multiple accounts. Read more >>

Junior Search Marketing Campaign Manager - Cape Town
Acceleration Media is a strategic digital media consultancy that is at the forefront of digital trends and developments. We are hiring a junior search marketing campaign manager. Read more >>

Account Director - Cape Town
Account director required to run three blue chip accounts. Needs to be strategically sharp, dynamic and passionate, with excellent agency experience. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Red & Yellow social media course - 29 Apr 2014 to 24 Nov 2014 Countrywide
This is a comprehensive eight week online course designed to introduce you to effective social media marketing and give you an applicable understanding of social media practices,tactics and strategies. Read more >>


Footnote Summit - 13 Jun 2014 Cape Town
Industry leaders discuss digital publishing at Footnote Summit, Africa's largest digital publishing conference. Early bird bookings are available for a limited time at R1,500 per person. Read more >>


Bay Harbour Market: Local Acts
4 Apr 2014 to 6 Apr 2014 Cape Town

Networking with Woolworth's communication manager
Cape Business Connect - Constantia/Tokai - 15 Apr 2014 Cape Town

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

Illustrated infographics and animation workshop
Multidimensions - 19 May 2014 to 10 Jun 2014 Cape Town,Sandton

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

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

Youth Marketing Strategy Conference 2014
BrandedYouth - 13 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Future of media and advertising
Future Publishing - 30 Jul 2014 Illovo


Upcoming events

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)

Post a Selfie and Win
First Car Rental - 3 Apr 2014 Cape Town

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

Bay Harbour Market: Local Acts
4 Apr 2014 to 6 Apr 2014 Cape Town


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