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Muthambi's 'bizarre' decision on Motsoeneng
A top constitutional law expert has slammed Muthambi's decision as .bizarre'. Read more >>



How to sell out your book in two months flat
[Douglas Kruger] As a new author, I had no understanding of what went into making books successful and, essentially, I waited for the publishers to tell me what to do. They didn't... (video) Read more >>

Brand storytelling needs 'baddies and goodies'

Louise Marsland

Apple was named as the top storytelling brand in the UK in the 2014 Brand Storytelling Report based on consumer research, released this week...

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Top 40 South African brands on Mxit on 30 June 2014

The latest Mxit Brand Index has been released, revealing the Top 40 South African brands on Mxit on 30 June 2014.

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WordPress plugins for user-generated content

Charles Mburugu

User-generated content refers to any kind of content submitted by users or consumers...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 97: MTN Business App Awards and measureability of ad campaigns
On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding chatted to Andrew Hall, Kevin Jacobson and Toby Shapshak. [twitterfall] Read more >>

Marketing
Five lessons in proving content ROI

Claire Butler

On a recent quest to prove my content marketing efforts, I read a quote on content measurement from content thought leader Ryan Hanley that really resonated with me... Read more >>

Education & Training
A life-changing event

Danette Breitenbach

Not sure what to do with your weekend? You could spend it changing your life. Or so says Brian Walsh, CEO of the, and the brain - and funding and funding - behind the event, The Real Success Experience... Read more >>

Media
The value of broadcast monitoring

Jaco Pienaar

The instant nature of communication has seen the media cycle being driven by social networking with broadcast, online, and print building from there... Read more >>




Mobile
Tempo Smart Calendar launches new version of app
Tempo has launched its new app that brings brains and beauty to its smart calendar with natural language input, built-in iOS reminders and new design. Read more >>

Upwardly mobile e-motion

Issued by Ole! Media

Mobile money has fast-tracked socio-economic development in emerging markets and, promoted freedom of choice and enterprise development but, cautions Desere Orrill, MD of MobiMedia and CMO of the Ole! Media... Read more >>

Razorfish global chief creative officer to chair 10th annual MMA Global Smarties Awards jury

Issued by Mobile Marketing Association

The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA), the leading global trade association for the mobile industry, today announced that Daniel Bonner, Global Chief Creative Officer of Razorfish will serve as the jury... Read more >>

Newspapers
Newspapers must give us content that is rational

Thami Mazwai

Journalism professor Anton Harber's comment last week that newspapers must make huge investments in developing their journalists if they want to retain readers is spot on... Read more >>

Online Media
South African website All4Women cracks the 4 million pageview mark

Issued by Habari Media

#HaveYouHeard South African women's lifestyle portal www.all4women.co.za has set a new record. The site stormed past the 4 million pageview mark during June... Read more >>

Production
Howard Music wins double whammy at the SAMRO Wawela Awards

Issued by Howard Music

Adam Howard picked up two high profile awards at the 2014 SAMRO Wawela Awards at a glittering function in Montecasino on Friday 28 June... Read more >>

Retail
Emilian Popa new CEO Groupon South Africa, founders step down
Emilian Popa has been appointed as the new CEO for Groupon South Africa. With a record of accomplishment of founding and co-founding a number of online retail businesses. Read more >>

Sales
IPG Mediabrands launches new programmatic buying desk in SA

Issued by McCann Worldgroup

IPG Mediabrands, the media innovation arm of Interpublic Group, including The Media Shop, UM and Initiative Media in South Africa, has announced the launch of Cadreon, its programmatic buying capability... Read more >>


International

Chinese hackers accessed US govt computers: report
BEIJING, CHINA: Chinese hackers accessed US government computers containing personal information on all federal employees, the New York Times reported on Thursday. Read more >>

US snooped on Muslim-American leaders: report
WASHINGTON, US: The FBI and National Security Agency monitored the emails of prominent Muslim-American activists, academics and a political candidate, according to a report co-authored by journalist Glenn Greenwald. Read more >>

Vivienne Tam, WeChat launch 'Internationally Chic' runway model contest

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Government

R2K strongly condemns the arrest of Free State community health workers and TAC activists
The Right2Know Campaign strongly condemns the arrest of more than 150 Free State health workers and TAC activists. Read more >>

Motsoeneng appointment prompts another board controversy
The SABC looked set for another crisis this week after the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as chief operations officer, despite a damning report by the public protector. Read more >>

Madonsela to launch new probe at SABC

More Government news


Lifestyle

Prana Lodge Private Beach Estate introduces herb garden
Prana Lodge Private Beach Estate and Spa in Chintsa East, East London, has recently added to its wellness offering a flourishing herb garden on its premises. Read more >>

Finalists of WOW Women's Car of the Year announced
Women on Wheels (WOW) has announced the finalists of the 2014 WOW Women's Car of the Year Awards. Read more >>


New accounts

  • Hard Rock Café appoints Green Robot Design to create brand collateral - more info
  • Green Robot Design to design DJ Naves and DJ Sphectacula brand visual identity - more info

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People on the move


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Jobs offered

PR Account Manager - Johannesburg
Passionate PR account management position available with a company with a vision for a better world. Read more >>

Creative Designer - Cape Town
Looking for an authentic creative designer. The kind you can't fake. Web and print. With experience in everything from banners to super fancy printed foldy things. Read more >>

Creative Director/Design Head Digital - Johannesburg
Creative head digital and traditional (art) for leading company. Sal R60,000 ctc. Traditional and digital exp. Min 12 years exp. Proven leadership of creative teams. Read more >>

Client Services Manager - Johannesburg
Mediacore wants to appoint a client services manager to contribute to this growing agency, from client relationships, agency liaison, creating presentations as well as writing proposals and engagement strategies. Read more >>

Senior Copywriter Cellular - Johannesburg
Top senior writer for fast moving cellular brand.at leading ad agency. Lots of work - lots of excitement and a sal of up to R 45000 ctc. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Ignite your life course
kate-emmerson - 28 Jul 2014 to 15 Aug 2014 Sandton

Proofreading and editing
PRISA - 29 Jul 2014 to 30 Jul 2014 Randburg

Screenwriting course
Auteur Film School - 1 Aug 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Nationwide

Film-set runner course
Auteur Film School - 1 Aug 2014 to 31 Aug 2014 Nationwide

Masters of the craft
SkyNet Social Gateway - 2 Aug 2014 to 3 Aug 2014 Cape Town

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

Website creation for average Joe
Multidimensions - 11 Aug 2014 to 13 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Illustrated infographics and animation workshop
Multidimensions - 14 Aug 2014 to 15 Aug 2014 Sandton

Technical report writing
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 25 Aug 2014 to 26 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

17th Shared Services and Outsourcing Week Asia
IQPC Worldwide - 1 Sep 2014 to 4 Sep 2014 Singapore


Upcoming events

Making head or tail of Pivot Tables
Front Foot - 11 Jul 2014 to 15 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Movement marketing: building consumer communities
BrandOvation - 11 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Intermediate photography
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 12 Jul 2014 to 16 Aug 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

Introduction to web design
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 12 Jul 2014 to 8 Nov 2014 Cape Town,Durban,Pretoria

Photography workshop
Freshtake Creative - 12 Jul 2014 Cape Town

Ideas Magazine Trunk Show
Media24 - 12 Jul 2014 to 13 Jul 2014 Franschhoek

The real success experience
Dale Carnegie Training - 12 Jul 2014 to 13 Jul 2014 Johannesburg


Quotes

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"You create your opportunities by asking for them."

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