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Media, marketers, advertisers living on a different planet
[Chris Moerdyk] It is more than just perception that a lot of marketers and advertising agencies seem somehow to have lost touch with the media they use to get messages across to the consumer. Read more >>

Quality journalism - alive, dead, or dying?

Marion Scher

I was once asked by a media organisation to run six-month journalism courses, after which I was informed the 'graduates' would be able to call themselves journalists...

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SAARF RAMS June 2014 results

The objective of the survey was to gather information on the radio listening habits of South Africans over a seven-day period.

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Demystifying the high-res image

Lorrianne Cloete

In my mind it really is quite straightforward and simple. The quality, deep-etched, high-resolution product jpeg is the basic commodity of lifestyle PR that without, brand managers seriously reduce their chances of being published in any self-respecting publication.

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Advertising
Pendoring Awards counting down to 21 July deadline

Issued by Pendoring

The Pendoring Awards, now in its nineteenth year, is counting down the 26 days left before entries close for the 2014 awards. Read more >>

Cinema
Choose between 250 screenings at the Durban International Film Festival
This year's Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), being held from 17-27 July 2014, offers 250 screenings, which includes 69 feature films, 60 documentaries, 57 short films and 19 surf films, in nine venues across the city. Read more >>

Digital
Find local lyrics on new South African website
Nine80 Digital Media has recently launched a local lyrics platform that covers hip hop, Afro pop, Motswako, rock, Afrikaans music, R&B, kwaito, house, reggae etc. Read more >>

OMG - Brazil 2014, what's the score?

Issued by Ole! Media

Digital sports content specialists TEAMtalk Media will have their eyes on the ball at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, monitoring all the action - on the field and off - with the creation and commercialisation of custom World Cup content. Read more >>

Moving Tactics and MediaLoop launch unique digital trade channel

Issued by Moving Tactics

MediaLoop has joined forces with leading digital signage solutions company, Moving Tactics, to develop and introduce a unique network platform of high definition digital screens strategically placed in the workspaces of media agencies throughout South Africa. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
BWA announces awards judges
The judges for the 35th Businesswoman of the Year Awards have been selected. Read more >>




Exhibitions
Exhibition design inspiration

Issued by SSQ Exhibitions

Exhibition designers retain a passion and continuously evolving understanding of the exhibition industry and its publics. Each exhibition design should provide sustaining solutions that create functionality whilst simultaneously complementing the client's exhibition vision and objectives. Read more >>

Media
James Hier travels to SA for the AMASA forum

Issued by AMASA

There is much excitement for the next AMASA forum, to be held on Monday, 30 June. AMASA Joburg will host a stimulating guest speaker all the way from Australia, and one of the most celebrated son 's of the SA media industry: James Hier. Read more >>

Mobile
Fotolia Instant app is first to successfully monetise smartphone photos

Issued by Fotolia

Fotolia has announced over 50,000 image sales via its Fotolia Instant app, making it one of the most successful platforms for selling smartphone photography. Read more >>

MTN App of the Year Awards close for entries on 7 July
This year's awards are the result of a partnership between MTN Business, Samsung, Microsoft, Nokia, Mlab and the Core Group and will be adjudicated by an independent panel of judges who are experts in the fields of technology and media. Read more >>

MMA announces new appointments to EMEA Board of Directors

Issued by Mobile Marketing Association

The Mobile Marketing Association, the leading global trade association for the mobile industry, has announced the addition of nine new industry leaders to its EMEA Board of Directors serving for a two-year term with immediate effect. Read more >>

OOH
Airport ads brings Grolsch to life

Issued by Provantage Media Group

Grolsch's new international campaign, "Choose Interesting", is turning heads at Cape Town International Airport with its massive three-part building wrap. Read more >>

PR & Communications
How BIG is the Chinese opportunity?

Ian Henderson

Recent reports that Mandarin may be taught in some South African schools got tongues wagging about the size and shape of the 'Chinese opportunity' that may arise from this. Read more >>

Local tech PR agency wins global award for collaboration

Issued by Duo Marketing

Global technology firm Veeam Software has named DUO Marketing + Communications as "Most Collaborative Agency 2013" at its inaugural Global PR Summit in Barcelona. Read more >>

Production
Reconsider South Africa with Howard Music

Issued by Howard Music

Some claim that if you've seen one tourism brand video you've seen them all, especially since every major destination wants us to think that their country is the most beautiful place in the world. Read more >>

Sunu of Egg Films proves versatility in his latest Carling Black Label and Discovery ads

Issued by Egg Films

Sunu's experience of working with high profile talent helped towards the seamless production of the Carling Black Label Cup "Be The Champion Coach" series and the Discovery Insure app commercial. Read more >>

Radio
Linda Sibiya hosts breakfast show on Vuma103FM
Linda Sibiya, after a brief break from the airwaves, joins Vuma103FM in KwaZulu-Natal from 1 July 2014. Read more >>

Retail
E-commerce stores - Tips for choosing the right products

Charles Mburugu

The first thing you need to do before opening an e-commerce store is to decide what exactly you want to sell. In addition, you need to figure out how you will access these products. Read more >>


International

Activite: a smartwatch that fuses fashion and fitness
NEW YORK, USA: Smart gadget specialty firm Withings introduced a fashionable Swiss-made time piece that doubles as a fitness tracker. Read more >>

Nokia X2 from Microsoft runs Android's OS
WASHINGTON, USA - Microsoft is using the Android operating system for its new Nokia smartphone, in a move aimed at regaining momentum in the competitive mobile sector. Read more >>

Android software to be used in cars, watches, TVs
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google has set out to expand its Android operations beyond smartphones to cars, watches and televisions. Read more >>


More International


Government

Fisheries research resumes with Ellen Khuzwayo relaunch
After a seven-month layup, the Ellen Khuzwayo is back on research missions. It takes a smart team to get a vessel ship-shape and complying with stringent international maritime standards. Read more >>

Tourism Minister speaks on new immigration regulations
PRETORIA: Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says the regulation of immigration matters is the constitutional responsibility of the Department of Home Affairs. Read more >>

Lindiwe Zulu has big job to create jobs
Analysts expect at least 90% of the jobs to be created by 2030 as outlined in the National Development Plan will come from small and medium-size enterprises. Read more >>

Just 9,000 jobs created in first quarter

Carol Paton


More Government news


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Jobs offered

Junior Designer - Cape Town
USB-ED seeks junior designer for a temporary three-month contract in its Bellville office. The appointee will be part of a dynamic existing team delivering a high quality service. Read more >>

Creative Copywriter - Pretoria
Etiket, is looking for a creative social media and digital copywriter. You must ensure that the appropriate social media message is executed, incorporating Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Google+, etc. Read more >>

Senior Sales Consultant - Johannesburg
PocketMedia® Solutions offers a range of opportunities to get a message across in a compact print format. We are looking for senior sales consultants who understands the print industry. Read more >>

Facebook Media Campaign Manager - Johannesburg
Join leading social media agency working with the Facebook Africa team to deliver powerful, efficient Facebook brand advertising campaigns. Facebook buying experience and a focused and organised approach are essential. Read more >>

Junior Digital Graphic Designer - Pretoria
Etiket is looking for a digital graphic designer. Your passion - digital and social media, mobile phones/apps. Be part of our lively and extremely unique creative team. Read more >>

Junior - Mid Digital Designer - Johannesburg
We are Sandton based digital agency and are seeking a highly creative, self-motivated and resourceful jnr/mid digital designer for a full time position. Read more >>

Public Relations Account Executive - Alberton
Award winning agency is looking for a hardworking AE to join the PR team. The candidate must have two years agency experience and experience managing a portfolio of clients. Read more >>




New events to diarise

STOKVELEX 2014 - 3 Jul 2014 to 6 Jul 2014 Pretoria
The STOKVELEX 2014 is a Premiere show targeting Stokvels, cooperatives and individuals around the Gauteng region. Read more >>

#SpeakSocial - Social media workshop
DigitLab - 27 Jun 2014 Durban

AdForum
Future Group - 27 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Search marketing course
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 14 Jul 2014 to 16 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Social media marketing for business workshop
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 17 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Search Engine Optimisation professional Pprogram
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 28 Jul 2014 to 31 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 6 Aug 2014 to 27 Aug 2014 Sandton

Movement marketing masterclass: BrandLeadership2.0
BrandOvation - 21 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Copywriting for a digital world
AAA School of Advertising - 21 Aug 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Cape Town

FutureTech 2014
Popular Mechanics - 10 Oct 2014 Cape Town


Upcoming events

Strategy in a day - 26 Jun 2014 to 23 Jul 2014 Cape Town,Port Elizabeth,Johannesburg,Durban
Strategy in a Day. Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and PE. It takes just one day to get to grips with strategy, if you're serious about being more strategic. Read more >>


The Mighty Blogathon
The Common Room - 26 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

All Africa Administrators Summit
Inard Training & Development - 26 Jun 2014 to 29 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

CorelDraw short course
Intellectual Training - 26 Jun 2014 to 19 Aug 2014 Sandton,Pretoria,Cape Town,Durban

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

Cape Town Science Centre doodle session
1000Drawings CT - 26 Jun 2014 Cape Town

Leadership in strategic procurement management
Steven Samuels - 26 Jun 2014 to 27 Jun 2014 Johannesburg


Quotes

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