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Money, money, money...The SABC has paid about R42m in thank-you bonuses to SABC staffers, writes Thabo Mokone - and the staff apparently still have their annual 13th cheque coming in December as well. Not everyone is pleased with the corporation's cash gift, however. Laurie Sloan discusses the future of communicating in a digital space and reckons mobile technology is significantly changing the way businesses interact with their customers, and to put it simply, engagement is everything. And finally, Danette Breitenbach reports on the arrival of Consumer Science in SA - Mondelez International has opened a new Sensory Laboratory in South Africa - the first in the EEMEA region. Comment online in our ed's column archive. Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your African marketing and media news and event invitations to africanews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-africa@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news". | Today's top stories |
Thabo Mokone The SABC has paid about R42m in "thank you" bonuses to its staff and middle managers - in addition to normal bonuses. Read more >> | Laurie Sloan Mobile technology is significantly changing the way businesses interact with their customers, and to put it simply, engagement is everything... Read more >> | |
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 | Issued by Tag 8 In business, time equals money. To help South Africans use their time more efficiently, and effectively save more money, Nashua has launched its "Saving You Time" campaign... Read more >>
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 | Jay Clark A logo is simply well thought out art to be acknowledged by all who view it. The first impression the majority of consumers experience with a brand is through the logo. Hence it becomes your trademark... Read more >>
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 | 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, CLICK HERE |
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 | Sarah Campbell, Issued by Kaelo Engage Nelson Mandela International Day is an important day for South Africans as collectively we give back, declare war against poverty and promote peace and reconciliation across the world. Corporates across... Read more >>
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 | A newly recognised World Design Capital 2014 project is On the Radar (#WDC500), which is about creating a space where young artists, keen to get into advertising... Read more >>
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 | Diane Charton As South African newspapers and magazines come under increasing pressure from digital competition, so must they look to digital innovations such as augmented reality to rejuvenate their business models. Read more >>
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 | Issued by World Wide Creative Gareth Cliff headlined Heavy Chef on 24 June at Microsoft's headquarters where he shared his insights on "The Future of Radio". An exclusive video of his talk has been released... Read more >>
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| Promoted content |  | Issued by Ndalo Media For the past five years, Destiny magazine readers have looked forward to receiving their annual list of SA's top private and public schools as curated by Destiny magazine and this year is no different. Read more >> |
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 | Issued by Litha Communications Litha Communications has signed up three conferences for this year, to manage marketing, all aspects of delegate management and exhibition services... Read more >>
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 | Issued by Thebe Reed Exhibitions The annual Gauteng Motor Show is gearing up to deliver its highly anticipated one-stop extreme 'moto-tainment' show, merging the thrill of live-action performances with audience entertainment aplenty... Read more >>
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 | Issued by The Marketing Kraal The Marketing Kraal honoured Nelson Mandela International Day by donating stationery to children of Philisa Isizwe Foundation in Diepsloot... Read more >>
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 | The fourth edition of 'Marketing Communication - An Integrated Approach' by Dr Ludi Koekemoer, CEO of AAA School of Advertising, is out now... Read more >>
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 | Gareth Cremen Companies who have client-facing staff either online or offline should ensure that every staff member has a basic working knowledge of the Consumer Protection Act... Read more >>
|  | Social Media Week (SMW) Johannesburg, set to take place from 22-26 September 2014, is currently accepting event submissions from interested parties... Read more >>
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 | Issued by Business and Arts South Africa The unique, shared value created by business and arts partnerships is amply demonstrated by the nearly 60 finalists in the 17th Annual Business Day BASA Awards, partnered by Hollard... Read more >>
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|  | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Microsoft, caught-up in a battle to restructure its business, has confirmed that its studio devoted to original television programs for Xbox consoles will be closed. Read more >>
|  | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Facebook said it is testing a feature that lets users make purchases online by simply pressing an on-screen "Buy" button. Read more >>
|  | NEW YORK, USA: US online company Amazon has unveiled a Netflix-style subscription plan for unlimited access to e-books and audio books. Read more >>
|  | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: A messaging app that allows users to send the word "Yo" to friends has discovered newfound fame and fortune. Read more >>
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More International
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|  | Through Operation Phakisa government aims to implement its policies and programmes better, faster and more effectively. Read more >>
|  | David Furlonger Are foreign automotive investors on the point of losing patience with strike-prone SA? Or will militant trade unionists be proved right in their gamble that multinational motor companies are too deeply embedded in SA to walk away? Read more >>
|  | Trustees and staff of the Nelson Mandela Foundation thanks all who supported the first Mandela Day since Mandela's passing. Read more >>
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More Government news
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| Oxford University Press, seeks a talented individual for appointment as a project manager, in the higher education publishing department, based in the Cape Town area. Read more >>Itopia is looking to hire a search engine optimisation (SEO) specialist with relevant practical experience to work alongside our other digital fanatics. Read more >>Adlab a specialist ad agency in Tygerwaterfront, Bellville, Cape is seeking to employ junior to mid web designer. Formal training a must. Read more >>iProspect is seeking a mid-weight interaction designer to join a new and evolving creative team that will work on top global and local brands. Read more >>
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| Portrait photographyVega School of Brand Leadership - 11 Aug 2014 to 8 Sep 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Pretoria,Cape Town |
| The AAA school of Advertising have partnered with digital experts, IAB South Africa (formerly known as DMMA) to bring you a well packaged course in digital media marketing Read more >>South Africa's Immigration Laws have changed causing much debate and confusion. Keep up to date with our seminar. Read more >>SEO strategyAAA School of Advertising - 21 Jul 2014 to 25 Aug 2014 Cape Town | |
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