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Beware the #bashtag
[Louise Marsland] There's a nasty meme that's increasing as more and more brands and PROs use social media for promotional purposes and give disgruntled consumers the opportunity to lash out, using a '#bashtag'. Read more >>

Life after AMPS...

Rolf Akermann

Although not perfect, I have found AMPS (the product survey side) an essential tool when developing strategies for brands over the years.

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Three key factors for achieving social media success

Joseph Neusu

Outbound marketing is in the intensive care unit, but it has also been certified dead in some quarters.

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Welcome to a World through Glass

Rudulph von Abo

Staying interconnected with the world we live in has become both easier and more challenging...

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Advertising
1st for Women launches new campaign in support of Foundation
1st for Women has launched a new campaign called, 'Giving, it's what women do', in support of the 1st for Women Foundation, which focuses on two main causes: gender-based violence and cervical cancer. (video) Read more >>

ABF starts preparation for annual Cape Town golf day

Issued by Advertising Benevolent Fund

The date for this year's Advertising Benevolent Fund's (ABF's) golf day in Cape Town has been finalised for 4 September at Milnerton golf course. The advertising and communications industry is urged to support the event. Read more >>

Promotions and new appointments at the Havas group of businesses

Issued by Havas Worldwide Johannesburg

The southern African group of Havas businesses has experienced significant growth over the last few months, taking on new clients and projects, and has an ever-expanding team to show for it. Read more >>

New appointments at Mortimer Harvey

Issued by Mortimer Harvey

Six new staff members have joined the Mortimer Harvey family. Read more >>

Digital
Gorilla awarded dream digital agency role on Hansa

Issued by Gorilla

Hansa recently put the position of lead digital agency out to tender, and after a lengthy process of evaluation has selected Gorilla to fulfill that role. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
World leader in crowd management to host conference in South Africa

Issued by Magnum Events

Prof. G. Keith Still develops and teaches a wide range of crowd risk analysis and crowd safety courses. He will be in South Africa, a first for Africa, from 1-3 July, to host an internationally accredited conference to city officials, stadium holders and event holders, including the safety and security industry. Read more >>




Sports fanatics, dance enthusiasts and family fun all under our dome roof!

Issued by the Coca-Cola dome

Not only has the Coca-Cola dome become recognised as an outstanding concert venue, it's also entrenched itself as one of the most versatile entertainment spaces in Johannesburg. Read more >>

Media
Pan-African Profile Awards for science and technology journalism launched
The 2014 Pan-African Profile Awards for science and technology journalism have been launched, and this year there is an emphasis on bringing in the public and working with journalism departments at universities to improve science and technology journalism skills. Read more >>

Mobile
Mobile Digital Indaba aims to shake up market research with new mobile and digital offerings

Issued by Mobile Digital Indaba Africa

Former senior TNS executive, James Fergusson, has launched Mobile Digital Indaba (MDI), a specialist international mobile and digital insights agency, based out of Melbourne, Australia. Read more >>

Uber to take Capetonians for a cheaper ride
An average ride in a metered taxi in Cape Town could be as much as 40% cheaper with the launch of UberX. Read more >>

SAP outlines the future of mobile
At the African SAP user group's biennial conference SAPHILA 2014, held from 9-11 June 2014 at Sun City, Jon Schmidt, global VP for Mobile Sales and Solutions at SAP, led the talk on mobility. Read more >>

May Mobile report highlights SnapScan
Newspapers
Local newspapers growth indicates a return to personalisation
Local newspapers have a unique opportunity in the market, since they are a personalised medium for personalised connections. Read more >>

OOH
TRANSIT.TV amazes crowds at Park Station and Cape Town Station

Issued by Provantage Media Group

With its new tagline, "We are the people of TRANSIT.TV", Provantage Media Group's refreshed digital offering was launched at Park Station and Cape Town Station. Read more >>

PR & Communications
@PR, it's time we got a divorce. I'm leaving you for @PC #TwitterDivorced

Jessica Wheeler, Issued by Grey

PR is great fun these days, isn't it? In fact, recent experience has led me to start a one-woman crusade to rename the ancient art of PR into a far more appropriate acronym, PC. Public Conversations. Read more >>

Production
Picture Tree director in the running for prestigious Young Director Award

Issued by Picture Tree

Picture Tree director, Wim Steytler, is in the running for a prestigious Young Director Award (YDA) at this year's Cannes Lions. Read more >>

Radio
Youth invasion of Algoa FM on June 16

Issued by Algoa FM

Grade 11 and 12 learners from Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffalo City will be taking over the airwaves on Algoa FM on Monday, June 16. Read more >>

Recruitment
Biz' got talent!

Issued by Bizcommunity.com

It's no secret that Bizcommunity's portfolio of industry news sites is fertile ground for career-oriented individuals and business leaders. Unpacking our 2014 recruiter stats explains what this really means to our readers, advertisers and communities as a whole. Read more >>

TV
Pollen and Hey!Fever create beautiful broadcast promo for Kyknet and ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees

Issued by Pollen & Hummingbird Group

In March 2014, Afrikaans channel KykNet celebrated its 15th year on air - coinciding with the ABSA Klein Karoo National Arts Festival's (KKNK) 20th anniversary. Read more >>


International

TweetDeck sinks then floats again
WASHINGTON, USA: Twitter said it briefly took down its popular TweetDeck application to view and manage messages because of a security flaw, which prompted some calls to stop using the program. Read more >>

World Cup debut for 'unhackable' goal technology
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: Goalline technology will be used at a World Cup for the first time in Brazil with its backers insisting it is 100% accurate and cannot be hacked. Read more >>

Twitter's Rowghani quits
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Twitter's Chief Operating Officer Ali Rowghani announced he was leaving his post on Thursday, 12 June, amid concerns about sluggish growth at the popular messaging service. Read more >>


More International


Government

Hoffmann re-elected to international tribunal
South Africa's Judge Albert Hoffmann has been re-elected to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). Read more >>

Denying education is child abuse

Lebohang Mhlongo

The Government Communication and Information System's (GCIS) Gauteng regional office visited the communities of Hekpoort and Smoke Down in Mogale City to provide them with information that may help curb child abuse in the areas. Read more >>

Deal with striking platinum miners reached 'in principle'
Platinum producers have announced that an 'in principle' agreement has been reached in the five-month strike over wages. Read more >>

Satawu to march on SA's civil aviation authority
Tshwane's deal with DBSA for R1.6bn loan

More Government news


People on the move

  • Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing appoints national marketing manager - more info

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Jobs offered

Digital Account Manager - Johannesburg
Promise Digital is looking for a seasoned digital account manager to lead the account management of a portfolio of brands. Read more >>


PHP Web Developer - Johannesburg
We are looking for a developer that will be responsible for website, mobile and tablet development specifically in PHP and mySQL. Read more >>

Mid Level ASP .Net Web Developer - Cape Town
.Net skilled online application/web developer at a sought after boutique digital agency. Work with top brands in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding environment. Read more >>

Account Manager - Johannesburg
Creatively change your world! Work as an account manager at Creacha: creative agency led by digital. Our search is on for a dynamic mid-senior AM. Could it be you? Read more >>

BTL Art Director - Johannesburg
Medium BTL art director for permanent position with large exciting experiential marketer. FMCG experience plus promotional work. Wide variety of work - print some design. R30K to R45K per month. Read more >>

Senior Account Executive - Johannesburg
Kaelo Engage is looking for a media savvy senior account executive who has well established media contacts to guarantee that our clients get the coverage they deserve. Read more >>




New events to diarise

#CapeMarketing workshops
One Up Agency-Book here through Meetup - 18 Jun 2014 to 19 Jun 2014 Cape Town

A red carpet entrance
18 Jun 2014 Durban

The Guardian Activate
Guardian News and Media - 26 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

AdForum
Future Group - 27 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Brand and marketing management
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 21 Jul 2014 to 8 Sep 2014 Johannesburg,Durban

Digital strategy in building brands
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 22 Jul 2014 to 23 Sep 2014 Johannesburg,Durban

How to create a communications strategy or plan
In the Knot - 24 Jul 2014 to 25 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Strategic marketing for thinkers
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 29 Jul 2014 to 30 Jul 2014 Cape Town

Online content strategies workshop
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 6 Aug 2014 to 7 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

FutureTech 2014
Popular Mechanics - 10 Oct 2014 Cape Town


Upcoming events

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 >>

The Youth Marketing Strategy Conference 2014 - 13 Jun 2014 Johannesburg
Designed for brands and businesses that wish to gain deeper insights and latest trends in the youth market. Read more >>

Finesse: The usability course
Britefire - 13 Jun 2014 to 1 Aug 2014 Cape Town,Johannesburg

South African Book Fair
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 13 Jun 2014 to 15 Jun 2014 Cape Town

Youth Marketing Strategy Conference 2014
BrandedYouth - 13 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Skydive Parys Birthday Boogie
Skydive Parys - 13 Jun 2014 to 16 Jun 2014 Parys

The Hook Up Dinner
The HookUp Dinner - 13 Jun 2014 Cape Town


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