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The top 20 Best Liked Ads for 2013
[Issued by Millward Brown] Millward Brown's Best Liked Ads list celebrates South Africa's favourite TV commercials. The top 20 ads of 2013 are dominated by the technology and fast food categories, with an underlying theme of local humour - advertising and entertainment are inextricably linked. Read more >>

Townships are the new black

Danette Breitenbach

The township is no longer a foreign land far away and its story is no longer one of the haves and have-nots.

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Cricket coverage canned

NEW DELHI, INDIA: AFP has issued a coverage advisory for the Indian Premier League after the BCCI failed to lift restrictions on picture agencies.

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The tourism video that's so bad...

... Even the Singapore Tourism Board, which commissioned it - has scrapped it. (Video - if you're brave and like something cheesy)

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 86: The power of brands in the mass communication landscape
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show on Thursday, 17 April from 9am-10am as we chat to DK Badenhorst from Y&R Cape Town and directors of MaxAxion, Daniel Courtenay and Nicolle Harding. [twitterfall] Read more >>

Marketing
Give your piece a chance with a Biz Press Office

Issued by Bizcommunity.com

According to ongoing research by UK-based CMO institute, confidence in the effectiveness of content marketing is spurring 60% of marketers to devote increased budgets to this form of promotion year-on-year. Here's why content marketing should be an integral part of a communications campaign strategy. Read more >>

A glimpse into the Small Business Growth Conference [video]

Issued by Living Your Brand

The Small Business Growth Conference is set on reviving the value of building sustainable South African business communities where knowledge is shared and space for synergy is created. Read more >>

Successful marketing strategies need top-level support

Judith Middleton, Issued by Duo Marketing

Marketing strategies with budgets signed off too often get lost in a filing cabinet or obscure desktop folder, and by the end of the campaign period no one can even remember what was planned. Read more >>

Advertising
Second Press Challenge campaign
For the second year, Times newspaper in association with the Loeries has announced the launch of its 2014 Press Challenge. Nineteen free ads will be given away between 12 May and 12 June this year. Read more >>




Hg80 welcomes Muzi Kuzwayo to the team

Issued by Hg80

Marketing mastermind and best-selling author, Muzi Kuzwayo, recently joined the Hg80 team as Strategic Director and full partner in the business. Bringing a host of experience and expertise to the table, Muzi promises to strengthen and extend the agency's current offerings, especially in terms of strategy and PR. Read more >>

Design
Social Design competition opens in South Africa
The Rado Star Prize South Africa 2014 is looking for social design projects from talented design students or recent design graduates. Read more >>




Digital
Webby Awards announces NATIVE VML as Honouree

Issued by NATIVE VML

NATIVE VML has been announced as Honouree at this year's 18th Annual Webby Awards, an award ceremony for excellence on the internet presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Read more >>

Education & Training
Climb higher or jump off: why senior managers can't stagnate

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

Research shows that although executives and senior managers may have had the right skills to climb the ladder, unless they are constantly developing new skills they'll soon fall down. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
Inspiring cuisine at the SA Chefs Theatre

Issued by The 2014 Rand Show

It's showtime at the Rand Show, which means it's "Gourmet time" in Hall 6, the venue for the crowd-pulling SA Chefs Theatre, powered by the culinary might of the South African Chefs Association (SACA). Read more >>

Mobile
App maps creative industry in Cape Town
A free mobile app to map Cape Town's creativity has been launched by Creative Cape Town, a programme of the Cape Town Partnership, as part of nine official World Design Capital 2014 projects. Read more >>

PR & Communications
SME workshop on PR
To help business owners market their products and services, Ohana Public Relations Services is presenting a half-day introductory workshop on effectively managing your business on a shoestring budget. Read more >>

Publishing
Own your industry: Top five tips from new book

Douglas Kruger

Own Your Industry - How to Position Yourself as an Expert, by Douglas Kruger, is claimed to be the first book published on our continent on the topic of becoming an industry expert by design. It launched in SA this April, and will be available as an e-book by May. (video) Read more >>

Radio
On The Spot challenge winners
Over the past four weeks, 10 of South Africa's creative advertising agencies have been put to the test in a gruelling radio advertising challenge, judged by a heavyweight panel of South African marketing and media professionals. Read more >>

Recipe of an award-winning radio advert - Crickley Dairy

Issued by Algoa FM

Crickley Dairy's advert was announced as Radio Advert of the Year at the 2014 MTN Radio Awards that was hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday, 12 April. Read more >>

Nick Hamman joins 5FM
Pop-up radio for Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon
Research
Rice has his finger firmly on the pulse of TNS's automotive division

Issued by TNS South Africa

Well-known automotive research expert, Richard Rice, now brings his significant skill set to the team at TNS South Africa and heads up the research company's automotive division. Read more >>

TV
eNCA Broadcast News Bootcamp

Issued by e.tv

SA's first and most watched 24-hour news channel wants you for its television news graduate program. Read more >>


International

Yahoo sees signs of growth in core business
NEW YORK, USA: Yahoo reported a stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit with the results showing growth in the Web company's "core" business according to Chief Executive Marissa Mayer Read more >>

WAN-IFRA Services to launch in July in Frankfurt
FRANKFURT, GERMANY: A new entity, WAN-IFRA Services, will launch in July in Frankfurt, Germany to deliver business and technology related services. Read more >>

Appy Awards deadline extended to Friday 25 April
Clio 2014 entry deadline extended

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Government

Employment equity report 'disappointing and superficial'

Bekezela Phakathi

The 14th report of the Commission for Employment Equity is a disappointing and superficial document that will do little to promote the real development of South Africa's human resources‚ the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Tuesday (15 April) Read more >>

SABC DA ad ban: The battle continues
NEWSWATCH: The SABC's banning of a DA advert infringes freedom of expressions says the DA, reports Times Live, and the SABC has defended its ban, reports iafrica.com. The hearing was adjourned last night and resumes today at 6pm, reports news24.com. Read more >>

Competition Tribunal allows Afgri, AgriGroupe merger
Transnet applies for electricity licence

Razina Munshi


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New accounts

  • New account awarded to Mango-OMC - more info
  • Retroviral signs three new clients - more info

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Jobs offered

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 >>


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 >>

PHP Web Developers - Johannesburg,Cape Town
Our Cape Town and Johannesburg offices have exciting positions open for talented jnr-mid and mid-snr PHP web developers. Apply now! Read more >>

Research Exec/Account Manager - Johannesburg
We need a passionate research executive with at least two years of market research experience. If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge, please send us your CV. Read more >>

Client Services Manager - Cape Town
Experienced client services manager required for leading Australian online marketing company based in Cape Town. Read more >>

Senior B2B Sales Executives - Cape Town
Excellent opportunity to join the sales team on the ground-breaking and highly successful B2B online platform, Frontier Market Network. No previous online sales experience required, just excellent closing record. Read more >>

Mid-Level Media Relations/PR Specialist - Cape Town
Mid to senior media relations or PR specialist to join the content marketing team at one of Cape Town's most vibrant digital agencies. Read more >>

Photographic and Video Equipment Rental Manager - Cape Town
Producer/equipment manager. Organise crew and equipment for shoots from the quote stage to invoice. Equipment rental and outsourcing. Read more >>

Research Executive/Account Manager - Cape Town
We need a passionate research executive with at least two years market research experience to join our team. Please apply if you are looking for a new and exciting challenge. Read more >>

Senior Research Manager - Cape Town
The purpose of this position is to retain and develop the existing client base and, in so doing, deliver on profitability through a highly skilled and motivated team. Read more >>

Junior Research Executives - Cape Town
Assist in preparation of key proposal elements, conduct basic analysis, proposal writing, questionnaire design and preparing presentations with guidance from seniors. Must hold a degree and have strong numeracy skills. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Social media training
Lucky Fish - 21 Apr 2014 to 23 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Design and trend forecast
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 25 Apr 2014 Cape Town

Millionaire to Billionaire Conference
African Billionaire Events Management - 26 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

AdForum
Future Group - 9 May 2014 Randburg

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

Business of women in ICT
Woment Economic Forum - 29 May 2014 Johannesburg

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 3 Jun 2014 to 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 >>


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

Excel Level 2 - Office 2010
Front Foot - 16 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Stakeholder reputation management masterclass
Deon Binneman - 16 Apr 2014 to 17 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Post a selfie and win
First Car Rental - 18 Apr 2014 to 27 Apr 2014 Johannesburg


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