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DigiChat with Andrea: Mobile Advertising & Marketing
[Andrea Mitchell] Various research studies site South Africa as one of the leading countries in terms of mobile penetration (with access growing rapidly thanks to smart phones). It seems though... Read more >>

[NewsMaker:] Joanna Oosthuizen

Louise Marsland

The future of communications is content and speed, says the new Ogilvy & Mather Public Relations National Managing Director, Joanna Oosthuizen.

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Avoid these five common digital media mistakes

Matthew Arnold

Digital media is a crucial part of today's marketing mix. While it is important to ensure that you have a digital media plan to support your campaign...

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[Habari #Tuongee2014] Back to the future of digital

Ilse van den Berg

The fourth annual Habari Media Tuongee brought together the finest of the digital marketing industry to talk about the past, present and future of digital... (video)

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 99: Best Marketing International and a jam-packed show
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, Thursday, 24 July from 9am-10am as we chat to Hando SiniSalu, Craig Shelley, Trevyn McGowan and Kirsty Henderson. [twitterfall] Read more >>

Marketing
Measuring your marketing impact

Charles Stretch

While spreadsheets and dashboards are nice, actually being able to prove your marketing works is far more useful... 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,

CLICK HERE

Value perceptions expected to change, says TLC Marketing Worldwide

Issued by TLC Marketing Worldwide

Companies should revisit their promise of value, says Preneshen Munian, Agency Director of TLC Marketing Worldwide South Africa... Read more >>

Advertising
Dove's latest advertising campaign calls on SA women to participate
Dove South Africa is calling on all South African women to be a part of its latest Beauty Bar advertising campaign, which centres on real women's faces and their radiant results... 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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Businesses that survive in the advertising, marketing and design industry

Issued by FusionDesign

The advertising, marketing and design industry is one of the most difficult collective groups of industries in which to survive, due to its ever-evolving nature... Read more >>

Zwelethu Radebe directs the new Vital Foundation commercial in honour of Mandela Day

Issued by Velocity Afrika

FCB SMG and Director Zwelethu Radebe of Velocity Afrika are proud to preserve the legacy of Nelson Mandela in the new Vital Foundation campaign against women and child abuse... Read more >>

CSI
Neo's gift from Mindshare

Issued by Mindshare

Neo Monyeki is a seven-year-old boy with a heart valve problem who needs a vital operation that costs R130,000. For Mandela Day, Mindshare Johannesburg employees joined forces to support the initiative to assist Neo... Read more >>

Digital
Demystifying the integration of inbound marketing strategies

Issued by Search Online Consulting

Wits Business School is offering an intensive four-day digital marketing course, developed in conjunction with Ryan Sauer, CEO of Search Online Consulting... Read more >>





The selfie

Jason Xenopoulos, Issued by NATIVE VML

It is tempting to dismiss selfies as a passing fad... but the selfie is important because it is not just a portrait of ourselves, but a portrait of our times as well... Read more >>

Lima Bean revitalises Wellness Warehouse's online experience

Issued by Lima Bean

Wellness Warehouse required a bigger, better and more user-friendly website to match the brand's flourishing status as a leading health and wellness retailer... Read more >>

From collecting water to connecting the world

Will Green, Issued by Apurimac

"You don't understand what you have until it is taken away from you." For me, this quote means a lot more since... I lost my cellphone. And with it, my connection... Read more >>

Education & Training
Taking talent forward

Nick Schilperoort

Graduates can be as hungry as their hearts desire, but without an employer or industry willing to accommodate this hunger the relationship really is flawed. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
802 words to help event planners increase their event attendance

Terry Sutherland

Every single event planner wants to ensure that their events are well attended. Whether you're tasked with running an exclusive product launch or a high-profile awards evening... Read more >>

Gearhouse Group announces the launch of its West African operation

Issued by Gearhouse SA

Market leaders in equipment rental for live events, the Gearhouse Group of Companies is advancing into Africa with the establishment of Gearhouse Ghana, a fully stocked operation located in Accra... Read more >>

Exhibitions
Africa's first focused trade fair for furniture, décor and design has launched

Issued by Inspire Trade Exhibition

On 10 July, the doors seamlessly opened to what promises to continue to be the most important decor, furniture and retail event on the African continent... Read more >>

Magazines
SA Home Owner celebrates quarter of a century
Mobile
Stop wasting SMSes, know your audience!

Laurie Sloan, Issued by Amorphous

Relevant SMS + appropriate audience + right time = excellent ROI. Laurie Sloan from Hudlr explains that personal relevance of this kind gives marketers a unique and powerful advantage... Read more >>





WeChat launches YouTube, global blog, Chatterbox
Promotions
Enter the Europcar Walk the Talk Twitter Competition
Radio
RadioWorks Conference for Cape Town, Johannesburg
The Radio Advertising Bureau's (RAB SA) RadioWorks Conference will demonstrate the ROI/results that can be derived when radio is used effectively within the media mix... Read more >>

TV
Tuluntulu now has ten channels
Tuluntulu, one of South Africa's top 10 startup companies this year, has recently launched ten channels that are available 24/7 on mobile... Read more >>


International

Nokia hurts Microsoft revenues
NEW YORK, USA: Microsoft said its profits took a hit from its newly acquired Nokia phone division but that revenues got a strong lift from cloud services. Read more >>

Apple's profits of $7.7bn in June quarter
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: - Apple reported that its quarterly profit climbed with strong iPhone demand, but a decline in its iPad tablet sales put a damper on its results. Read more >>

On-the-go gamers get new Tablet
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: US computer chip manufacturer Nvidia has launched a high-performance tablet aimed at gamers who want the convenience of a mobile device on whch to play games. Read more >>


More International


Government

Probe into Citrus Black Spot by government
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has launched an investigation to determine the causes of Citrus Black Spot (CBS) discovered in a consignment of exported lemons to the European Union (EU). Read more >>

Automotive and textile sectors to get more support
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to increase support for the automotive and clothing sectors, says Minister Rob Davies. Read more >>

AbaThembu King wants Mthatha land
Controversial AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has lodged a claim for the land on which Mthatha is built despite it already being the subject of a claim by the Zimbane Development Trust. Read more >>


More Government news


Lifestyle

Oh, what a night!

Debbie Hathway

Cape Town's dance fraternity turned out in force to support Dance Garage's Rust Coloured Skirt fundraiser at the Artscape Theatre on 20 July. Read more >>

Become a fan of Fancourt

Ruth Cooper

Imagine soft green mounds, rolling hills, wispy clouds, the gentle caress of the sun on your cheek, the sound of chirping birds and the nee-yow of golf carts in the distance. Imagine this and you might have a pretty good idea of what it might be like to stand overlooking the lush green grounds of Fancourt, the premier leisure resort on the Garden Route on a still-and-sunny winter's day morning. Read more >>


New accounts

  • marcusbrewster secures Sunlight Happy SA PR campaign - more info
  • Fivestar PR and Social Mojo appointed to represent Lawhill Luxury Apartments - more info
  • Santam Limited appoints Atmosphere Communications to handle media relations - more info

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People on the move

  • Bloomberg names commercial director for media in EMEA - more info

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Jobs offered

Account Manager/Project Manager - Johannesburg
Small, dynamic TTL agency is looking for an account manager/project manager to work with our idea producers with clients and ad hoc projects. Read more >>

Account Executive/Office Coordinator - Johannesburg
Small, dynamic TTL agency is looking for an account manager/project manager to work with our idea producers with clients and ad hoc projects. Read more >>

Journalist/PR - Johannesburg
MyBroadband is looking for a junior journalist/PR professional who will write about the South African technology sector. This position will suit a new graduate or young professional. Read more >>

Designer Digital/Brand - Cape Town
We are looking for an inhouse creative, someone who can bring a destinct creative energy. Live and love design, be completely obsessed by the online space. Read more >>

Account Manager - Johannesburg
A B2B marketing agency is looking for an energetic, self motivated account manager with Honours degree. The ideal candidate must be suited to an extremely fast-paced, highly pressurised environment. Read more >>

Communications Coordinator - Cape Town
The UCT Graduate School of Business seeks to appoint a suitably qualified communications coordinator based in Cape Town. Read more >>

Graphic/Web Designer - Johannesburg
Graphic/web design position in Bedfordview. Looking to start as soon as possible. Join a dynamic team and grow with a varied client base. Time for change. Apply Now. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Port Elizabeth Algoa FM Homemakers Expo 2014 - 24 Jul 2014 to 27 Jul 2014 Port Elizabeth
An opportunity to connect with PE's leading home improvement experts. You can experience and discuss the very latest home improvement, décor, furniture and home lifestyle trends and products. Read more >>


Diploma in digital marketing
BrandSchool - 4 Aug 2014 to 30 Aug 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town

Leadership conversation with Rory Burke
Regenesys Business School - 4 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

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

Breakthrough strategies - corporate communication
The Conference Hub - 14 Aug 2014 to 15 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Popai SA JHB Power Breakfast and Conference
POPAI SA - 20 Aug 2014 to 21 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Digital marketing strategies workshop
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 25 Aug 2014 to 27 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Updated: Social media marketing for business
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 5 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Movement marketing masterclass
The Conference Hub - 11 Sep 2014 to 12 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 8 Oct 2014 to 27 Oct 2014 Cape Town


Upcoming events

Changes to SA Immigration Laws: HR and management - 24 Jul 2014 to 28 Aug 2014 Cape Town,Sandton
South Africa's Immigration Laws have changed causing much debate and confusion. Keep up to date with our seminar. Read more >>

Port Elizabeth Algoa FM Homemakers Expo 2014 - 24 Jul 2014 to 27 Jul 2014 Port Elizabeth
An opportunity to connect with PE's leading home improvement experts. You can experience and discuss the very latest home improvement, décor, furniture and home lifestyle trends and products. Read more >>


CTEX Career and Training Expo
CTEX - 23 Jul 2014 to 24 Jul 2014 Cape Town

Mobile Financial Services of the Future Conference
Trade Conferences International - 23 Jul 2014 to 24 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Microsoft Access
Front Foot - 23 Jul 2014 to 24 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Character development in Illustration
23 Jul 2014 to 1 Oct 2014 Cape Town

International Startup Event hosts Brett Haggard
Startup Grind Johannesburg - 23 Jul 2014 Johannesburg


Noticeboards

Invitation for proposals for the appointment of an advertising/marketing agency to assist with brand
[Tender] DTP has developed an exceptionally strong brand over the last five years. Given the number of marketing campaigns and activities required to be executed in the next three years, DTPC intends to appoint a suitable and qualified advertising/marketing agency to assist with implementing Dube TradePort's branding, marketing and communication strategy and developing a creative roll-out plan, execution and implementation, for a period of three years. The successful service provider will be required to ensure enterprise development as stated in RfP document.

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Quotes

Michael Jordan
"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it or work around it."

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