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Today's top stories
Six things your website should do for you

Chemory Gunko

If there's one thing that B2B marketing has taught me, it's that your marketing collateral is actually one of your most important business tools...

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Prioritising responsive design

Greg Wright

Responsive design isn't as hot a topic as it was earlier in 2013, but its importance for businesses and brands couldn't be more paramount than it is now...

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Madonsela's findings call for proactive response

Kazeka Kuse

In a world where common sense is not so common anymore, our public protector's statements always make sense.

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 98: Fast Company SA, The Lean Startup methodology and Brad Sugar
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, Thursday, 17 July from 9am-10am as we chat to Brad Sugars, Daniel Marcus and Robbie Stammers. [twitterfall] Read more >>

Design
Open Design Cape Town - highlight of winter
This year's Open Design Cape Town takes place from 13-23 August 2014, at Cape Town City Hall and various venues across the city, under the theme, 'Design is for Change'... Read more >>


How to succeed with LOW-INCOME consumers

Attend this unique event on 13 August 2014 in CAPE TOWN. Get ground-breaking insights to better understand the realities of LOW-INCOME consumers, how to engage with them and how to succeed in this market! More information,

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Digital
The Billentis Report 2014 - The salient points

Michael Wright, Issued by Striata SA

Striata, a specialist in secure customer communications management is once again a sponsor of the Billentis report. This year the focus is on 'E-Invoicing/E-Billing - Key stakeholders as game changers. Read more >>

Moving Tactics launches South Africa's first full-service digital activation company

Issued by Moving Tactics

Moving Tactics, a leading South African digital signage solutions company, has recently launched Digital Impact, an activation division that specialises in short-term, rental and campaign-based advertising solutions... Read more >>

Welcome RayV!

P.P.S. Narayan, Issued by Apurimac

I'm thrilled to announce that Yahoo has acquired RayV, a company with an exciting approach to online video streaming in the rapidly evolving mobile space... Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
The RSVP Agency presents: Email Invitations Benchmarks Report

Issued by The RSVP Agency

In an age where budgets have shrunk, but expectations remain high, it's crucial that events are planned according to accurate data if you want to ensure that your events result... Read more >>


KEY INSIGHTS ON GROWING YOUR BRAND TO THE KIDS, TWEENS & TEENS MARKET

Attend this exciting one-day event on the 14 August 2014 and gain the latest insights to better understand kids, tweens & teens and how to actively engage with this market. More information,

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Promoted content
African innovation to be showcased at annual Green Building Convention

Issued by Green Building Council of SA

The Green Building Council of South Africa's annual convention is set to showcase Africa's potential to develop sustainable buildings as an answer to its infrastructure challenges as well as in response to Africa's growing and complex cities. Read more >>


Recruitment
[BizCareers] How to add value to your CV

Juliette Attwell

This week we take a look at how to add value to your CV as well why it is good to ask questions in your interview. Remember that your CV isn't static, you need to try and target it to... Read more >>

10 steps to your career makeover [Slideshare]

Issued by GetSmarter

Career envy. It's that feeling that creeps up when you hear of someone who has taken the leap you're too scared to take, or grabbed the opportunity you've always wanted... Read more >>

Research
Did adidas get ROI on World Cup?
As one of the major sponsors of this global event, was the return on investment received what adidas was expecting, as one of the official sponsors spending huge amounts of money?... Read more >>

Location affects SME profitability
One of the surprise findings of the SME Survey 2014 is that businesses in cities, or headquartered in cities, are more likely to be profitable than those located in smaller towns... Read more >>

A new way of thinking about communication testing

Issued by TNS South Africa

A ground-breaking new way of communications testing coming out of TNS is set to challenge the market research industry. Traditional methods of testing advertising effectiveness have remained largely unchanged since... Read more >>

Sponsorship
Mediamark sponsors MOST Media Agency Legend Award
Mediamark, formerly known as Radmark and Digitalmark, will the sponsor the Legend Award at the 2014 MOST Awards... Read more >>

TV
Khanyi probes deeper and wider in the new season

Issued by eKasi+

Katch it With Khanyi continues into its second season on Friday, 18 July at 6pm on eKasi+, Channel 105 only on OpenView HD. The talk show is fittingly presented by... Read more >>

Shifting Afrikaans programmes is illegal: FF Plus
Look beyond Motsoeneng in SABC controversy

International

Japan's Line messaging app worth $9.8bn ahead of listing
TOKYO, JAPAN: A smartphone messaging app set up in the aftermath of Japan's 2011 quake-tsunami disaster has applied to list on the Tokyo stock exchange, in an offering that could be worth more than $9.8bn. Read more >>

Apple, IBM to work together building business apps
NEW YORK, USA: Apple and IBM unveiled a "landmark" partnership in an attempt to win over business customers by offering iPhones and iPads that are specially tailored for enterprise users. Read more >>

Cameron tweets to twits who lost their jobs
LONDON, UK: Getting the latest news on a British government reshuffle once meant loitering for hours in Downing Street waiting for ministers to emerge from the Prime Minister's office and judging their fate by the look on their face. Read more >>

Microsoft gets more ads than Yahoo
NEW YORK, USA: Microsoft is expected to overtake Yahoo this year in digital advertising revenues, a research firm, eMarketer says, adding that this is a setback for Yahoo's efforts to transform itself. Read more >>


More International


Government

Infrastructure Development Act comes into effect

Samantha Brener

On 10 July 2014, President Jacob Zuma made the proclamation which officially brought into force the Infrastructure Development Act, No 23 of 2014. Read more >>

Fortinet warns against cyber-fraud during tax filing season
Fortinet, the high-performance network security company, has issued a warning to taxpayers to be aware of the increase in cyber-fraud during the tax filing season. Read more >>

BRICS Development Bank to be based in Shanghai
FORTALEZA: The emerging market bloc of BRICS on Tuesday, 15 July, announced plans that will see the envisaged Development Bank being based in Shanghai, China. Plans are also in progress for a Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA). Read more >>

Mineral Resources, Science Depts in talks over shale gas licences
PRETORIA: The Department of Mineral Resources is in negotiations with the Department of Science and Technology with regards to the future of issuing licences for shale gas exploration, Mineral Resources Minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, said on Tuesday, 15 July 2014. Read more >>


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Lifestyle

Master classes and new work from Jazzart

Debbie Hathway

Dancers in and around Cape Town with spare time this week should grab the opportunity to work with some top contemporary dance teachers offering free workshops at Jazzart Dance Theatre's studio at the Artscape Theatre Centre. Read more >>

Gordon Ramsay-trained chef launches at the 7th Floor
Matt Manning's One Ingredient dinners, which have been popping up in Cape Town since June 2013, have now found home in the intimate environment of the 7th Floor Innovation Centre in Observatory. Read more >>

At last, a truly sporty Accord

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The Honda Accord may be the seventh biggest-selling car model in history but it has taken the Japanese carmaker 38 years and nine-generations to come up with a range flagship that truly deserves to wear the crown. Read more >>


New accounts

  • Caxton Books choose Snapplify digital publishing - more info
  • Big Bug Books choose Snapplify for eBook distribution - more info
  • Decadent Hair Collection appoints LB Group to host launch event - more info
  • Times Media chooses Realmdigital as digital partner - more info

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People on the move

  • FusionDesign appoints integrated communications manager - more info

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Jobs offered

Junior Recruitment Consultant - Cape Town
Recruitment Consultant (Junior) - Cape Town - basic plus commission. Ad Talent is seeking a junior recruitment consultant to join their busy Cape Town office. Read more >>

New Business Development Consultant - Johannesburg
Digital marketing consultancy seeks to employ an energetic, bright, confident new business development manager, to generate new business and assist with revenue growth. Read more >>

Marketing and Editorial Manager - Johannesburg
International publisher, Fleet Street Publications, is looking for an experienced marketing and editorial manager. With experience in marketing, writing, editing, research and product development, to join their business publishing division. Read more >>

Junior to Mid Copywriter - Cape Town
Looking for a new job in digital copy? The Rebellion is hiring! Read more >>

Junior Account Manager - Cape Town
SA's premiere boutique ad agency is hiring! Join the Rebellion and learn digital advertising from the ground up. 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 Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
Digital Publications is looking to employ two junior graphic designers with experience in magazine layout design to join our team. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Africa's First Marketing Summit - 15 Oct 2014 to 18 Oct 2014 Victoria Falls
The Africa Marketing Confederation's (AMC) first Summit is expected to be a catalyst in the way African marketers cooperate and collaborate. Read more >>


Basic photography course
Dripbook.com - 19 Jul 2014 to 9 Aug 2014 Durban

Social sessions - workshop social media and design
Social Sessions - 24 Jul 2014 to 25 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

The social brand
Writers Write - 31 Jul 2014 to 29 Aug 2014 Dunkeld

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

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 Johannesburg

Archetypal branding - how to build a premium brand
BrandOvation - 22 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Getaway Travel and Tourism Conference
Getaway - 27 Aug 2014 Midrand

80/20 Local Government Review Conference
Africa Capital Network - 28 Aug 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

Sales Success
Dale Carnegie Training - 16 Jul 2014 to 19 Nov 2014 Johannesburg,Pretoria

Events Management, Protocol and Diplomacy Seminar
Cornerstone Consultancy International - 16 Jul 2014 to 18 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

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

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

E-Learning Summit
Imbizo Events - 17 Jul 2014 to 18 Jul 2014 East London

CSI Excellence Awards
LEMA Media - 18 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Community Leadership Awards
Eastwave Radio - 18 Jul 2014 Lenasia


Quotes

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"You're only as good as the people you hire."

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