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Here they are - SA radio's 'Oscar' winners

The MTN Radio Awards have come and gone; Luise Allemann reports on the awards' winners. Communications Minister Yunus Carrim says radio is so vital in SA as it gives a voice to the voiceless.

One way to make people want to see what something is all about, is to ban it. And that is exactly what has happened here... the SABC banned a DA advert and now that same ad has gone viral and is probably reaching a far wider audience than it would have had the national broadcaster simply ignored whatever "issues" it has with the material. Result: the ad ban has backfired.

So you're a medium-term tweep, huh? You don't need another of those silly etiquette lessons? Tough... Tiffany Markman has ten Twitter tips for you.

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SA radio's 'Oscar' winners announced
[Luise Allemann] Proof of the extent to which the MTN Radio Awards has grown in stature in just five short years was the more than 1,000 industry stalwarts and young guns in attendance at this year's award's ceremony held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Read more >>

SABC's DA ad ban backfires

NEWSWATCH: Guardian Liberty Voice reports that after the SABC banned a Democratic Alliance ad, the same ad has gone viral. (Videos)

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Radio Awards: How radio gives a voice to the voiceless

Luise Allemann

South Africa's Minister of Communications Yunus Carrim was that rarest of things - a politician with a personality - last night (Saturday) as he opened the fifth Annual MTN Radio Awards.

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Ten Twitter tips for non-newbie tweeters

Tiffany Markman

So you're a medium-term tweep, huh? You don't need another one of those silly etiquette lessons. Or a guide to the strictures of RTing...

Read more >>


Media Freedom & Right to Know
R2K, SOS take on SABC over phone monitoring
The Right2Know Campaign and SOS: Support Public Broadcasting, are taking on the SABC following reports that editorial staffers' phones are being monitored. Read more >>

Advertising
Strategy gets 'Unplugged' with this one-day strategic planning course

Issued by Stratplanning.com

Strategy Unplugged is the new and updated one-day strategic planning workshop hosted by Sid Peimer of Stratplanning. You are encouraged to 'hang on tight' as this one-day course promises to disrupt everything you thought you knew about strategy. Read more >>

AdReview Awards: Waiting for Godot
The judging is over and the AdReview Agency of the Year has been selected. But its identity will be a closely guarded secret until 22 May, when the Awards take place. Read more >>

Branding
The changing face of golf

Issued by Wrappa Branding and Design

Trends that are shaping the future of the planet are also shaping the future of golf - increased feminisation of the world, the spread of digital technology and influences on fashion. You're probably wondering what on earth this has to do with branding? Read more >>

Digital
CliffCentral to have Official Account on WeChat
Latest reports on CliffCentral.com, which is set to launch on 1 May 2014, states that apart from it being available online it will also have its own Official Account (OA) on WeChat. (video) Read more >>

'Heartbleed' computer bug may rob you

Matthew Savides

South African internet users are advised to change their passwords on websites, and possibly even those used for their banks or financial institutions, after the discovery of the Heartbleed bug. Read more >>

Education & Training
Strengthen your business - outside the office

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

The Strategic Social Engagement Practice at the UCT GSB is a five-day short course designed to boost the capacity of all managers and professionals to respond effectively and innovatively to emerging system pressures and trends affecting the development agenda. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
Something is in the Worx

Issued by Eventworx

With their first ten years of great work with great clients behind them and with new horizons ahead, Eventworx has taken the time to reflect on their successes, learn some valuable lessons and ask themselves what kind of a difference they want to make for their clients in the future. Read more >>




It's playtime at Tumble Town, a world of fun for kids

Issued by The 2014 Rand Show

If you want to treat the kids to a fantastic day out, where there's fun and excitement to be had at every turn, then take them to the Rand Show. Because it's showtime at the Rand Show, South Africa's biggest consumer show, which means top quality entertainment for the whole family. Read more >>

It is the time to honour, recognise and appreciate all South African working class

Issued by SA Workers Ceremony

In commemorating workers' month, Community Divine Connection, in conjunction with BMK Advanced Corporate Training, is hosting the Workers Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony on 4 May at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg. Read more >>

Media
Independent Communications Amended Act signed into law
President Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Amendment Act, 2014 (Act No.2 of 2014), the Presidency said on Friday, 11 April 2014. Read more >>

Mobile
Will Telkom's turnaround work?

Gugu Lourie

It seems Telkom's Chief Executive Sipho Maseko has let slip its turnaround strategy but the big question is whether it can work. Read more >>

How I believe mobile could have saved FHM

Nicolle Harding, Issued by Mobile Marketing Association

In the wake of household name magazine, FHM, closing down this week, it's gotten me thinking... how is it that such a strong print publication has seen its demise over a short six-year period? Read more >>

PR & Communications
A cautionary taal - translation lessons from SA's interpreting failures

Françoise Henderson

Consider again the extraordinary achievements of Thamsanqa Dyantyi, the world's worst sign-language interpreter. Read more >>

Radio
5FM swipes rival's deejays
The defection of four YFM presenters to 5FM in the past week has led to some listeners wondering if 5FM will "turn into another YFM" or if "YFM has become the Arsenal FC of radio". Read more >>

Times Media Group acquires 49% stake in Radio Africa
Times Media Group of South Africa has bought a 49% stake in Radio Africa Limited. TMG acquired the minority stake in Radio Africa for $18.62m (Sh1.58 billion). Read more >>

Recruitment
[BizCareers] The job application rut

Juliette Attwell

What can you do differently to stand out? This week we look at different finding ways to get into the industry in which you really want to be. Read more >>

Research
Finding the balance between data quality and technological advancements

Issued by TNS South Africa

At TNS South Africa, data and more importantly quality data is at the heart of the business. Operations Director, Charmaine du Plessis's focus lies squarely on ensuring that the research company's long-standing reputation is upheld in this regard, by considering elements such as data collection and technology's role in the process. Read more >>

2014 Internet banking SITEisfaction survey shows improvement in sector

Issued by Columinate

Specialist online marketing research agency, Columinate, has released its third annual 'Internet Banking SITEisfaction in South Africa' survey. Launched in 2012, the survey is a measure of customer satisfaction with online banking services in South Africa. Read more >>


International

Fact-checking journalism gains momentum
WASHINGTON, US: The facts are the focus as part of a trend in journalism spreading from the United States to many places around the world. Read more >>

Cannes Lions announces final juries
CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the final names that will make up the 17 juries coming together in Cannes, France, for this year's Festival and Awards. Read more >>

Sony issues battery-fire warning for Vaio laptops
TOKYO, JAPAN: Sony has warned customers to stop using its new Vaio Fit 11A laptops because of an overheating battery problem that poses a fire risk. The company may recall the models. Read more >>


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Galleries

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Government

North West increases funding for traditional leaders
While the North West province struggles to provide services for its residents, provincial premier, Thandi Modise has confirmed that the provincial government has increased funding by almost threefold for traditional leaders from R9.9m to R27m for the 2014/15 financial year. Read more >>

Communities urged to report housing corruption
Human Settlements Minister Connie September has urged communities to report illegal activities in the development of housing. Read more >>

North West schools to re-open says Premier
North West Premier Thandi Modise says she is confident that learners, who missed classes at 45 schools as a result of violent protests in the province over the past week, will be able to attend school once again from today (14 April). Read more >>

EPWP to continue creating jobs
Delegates at the three-day Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Social Sector conference have reiterated the programme's commitment to provide work and opportunities for unemployed and unskilled people. Read more >>


More Government news


Jobs offered

Advertising Operations Manager - Cape Town
IOL has a vacancy for an advertising operations manager who will be responsible for the direction and launch of advertising/promotional campaigns on IOL'S digital properties. Read more >>


Digital Sales Executive - Cape Town
IOL has an opportunity for a digital sales executive who will be responsible for selling IOL'S digital media platforms. Read more >>

Brand Manager - Cape Town
An opportunity exists for a creative and dynamic brand manager to drive the performance of a premium internationally recognised brand by developing and implementing brand strategies and marketing programmes. Read more >>

Packaging Design Specialist - Johannesburg
Exciting role for a packaging design specialist available at Dis-Chem head office based in Midrand. Packaging design experience is essential. Read more >>




New events to diarise

African Utility Week/Clean Power Africa - 13 May 2014 to 14 May 2014 Cape Town
Visit the CTICC, 13 to 14 May, for the African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa Conference and Exhibition Read more >>

Millionaire to Billionaire Conference
African Billionaire Events Management - 26 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Free Cape marketing workshops for small business
One Up Marketing Agency - 8 May 2014 to 22 May 2014 Cape Town

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

702 Mother's Day Concert
11 May 2014 Johannesburg

2nd Biennial Inclusive Education Conference
Mogorosi Communication - 15 May 2014 Johannesburg

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

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

Loyalty and Rewards Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 11 Jun 2014 to 12 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Youth Marketing Strategy Conference 2014
BrandedYouth - 13 Jun 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

Baxoxe 1 - 16 Apr 2014 Johannesburg
Our first live event will take place on Wednesday, 16 April 2014. Please join us for some good conversation! Our first conversationalists will be Hugh Fraser (architect) and Tzvi Karp (fashion designer) Read more >>


Advanced Excel skills for financial managers
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 14 Apr 2014 to 15 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Advanced Excel skills for financial managers
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 14 Apr 2014 to 15 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Hostile environments awareness for journalists
Institute for the Advancenment of Journalism - 14 Apr 2014 to 16 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Introduction to Arduino
Curiosity Campus - 14 Apr 2014 Cape Town

Making head or tail of Pivot Tables
Front Foot - 14 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Complimentary Monday wine tastings
14 Apr 2014 to 28 Apr 2014 Cape Town


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