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Today's top stories
What should a modern marketing manager be able to do?

Chemory Gunko

Many marketing people placed in companies are juniors, if they even exist at all - or the role is just not taken seriously at all by anyone internally...

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Actually, Hlaudi is the right man for the job...

Chris Moerdyk

Hlaudi Motsoeneng is absolutely the ideal man for the job as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the SABC.

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Quality over quantity

Marion Scher

When I first started writing, I wanted to know how I could be the best writer possible in my field. The best advice I could find was write every day.

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Creative Week Cape Town
Loeries Communication Design judging panel announced
Led by jury chair Stephen Doyle of New York based agency Doyle Partners, the Communication Design panel is packed with respected industry figures. Read more >>

Marketing
Assegai Awards 2014 open for entry online
The DMASA Assegai Integrated Marketing Awards are now open for entry and this year, the submissions will be online. The closing date for submissions is 15 September 2014... Read more >>





Advertising
Clio Healthcare Awards appoint South African juror
The Clio Healthcare Awards, which will be held in New York at the beginning of October 2014, have appointed a South African juror... 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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JWT Cape Town on the move

Issued by JWT

As JWT celebrates its 150th anniversary this year around the globe, JWT Cape Town has one more reason to commemorate 2014 as a special year in the agency's history... Read more >>

Online competitor tracking portal from Adcheck
Branding
Fifty most valuable South African brands led by MTN
Brand Finance has released the 2014 annual report on South Africa's 50 most valuable brands, with MTN leading the way... Read more >>

Cinema
Architectural films to feature at UIA 2014
The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) will partner with UIA 2014 and Architect Africa Film Festival to present architecture films in Durban during the 25th International Union of Architects World Congress of Architects (UIA 2014)... Read more >>

CSI
GraphicMail celebrates Mandela Day

Issued by GraphicMail

Every year on 18 July, corporates and individuals from all over the globe join in to support the Mandela Day initiative and donate 67 minutes of their time. This year GraphicMail joined in on the fun... Read more >>

Developing the next Makhaya Ntini through "Fun Friday" clinics

Issued by Algoa FM

The Makhaya Ntini Cricket Academy launched the "Fun Fridays School Cricket Clinics" on 22 July as an initiative for the 67 minutes for Nelson Mandela Day... Read more >>

The Havas Village Sow Good project is a success

Issued by Havas Worldwide

On Friday, 18 July, 100-odd staff members of an advertising agency in Johannesburg rolled up their sleeves and made a difference... Read more >>

Design
Rado Star Prize South Africa 2014 closes for entries in August
Digital
Yahoo to acquire Flurry to strengthen mobile products

Scott Burke, Issued by Apurimac

Over the past couple of years, Yahoo has been focused on re-imagining our users' daily habits, and mobile is at the centre of everything we do. Today, I'm excited to announce the next step... Read more >>

The social World Cup

Donovan White, Issued by NATIVE VML

Donovan White, social media strategist at NATIVE VML, supplies some insights regarding social media around the FIFA World Cup. Read more >>

Education & Training
Accredited digital media marketing curriculum launched
An accredited digital media marketing curriculum has been launched as a part-time course at the Johannesburg campus of the AAA School of Advertising from 21 July 2014 to 1 November 2014... Read more >>

Company legislation and you - Get the inside scoop!

Issued by Business & Professional Women South Africa (BPW)

Get to grips with what is required of you as a director. The International Federation of Business and Professional Women in partnership with the Department of Trade & Industry invite you to attend their Empowerment seminar... Read more >>

Radio
Station fined over chicken comment
A Pretoria radio station ruffled a few feathers when a presenter relayed the story of a cook "making out" with a chicken. Read more >>

New radio survey - five companies on shortlist
Following a robust and rigorous RFI evaluation process managed by Yardstick, an independent group of pitch consultants, five research companies have been shortlisted to participate... Read more >>

Research
Ipsos presents new thinking on share of wallet

Issued by Ipsos

In a time when the economy is so volatile, it is important to understand customers' spending patterns... Read more >>

Taxis - the new vehicle for research

Issued by Interact RDT

According to the National Household Travel Survey in 2013, 69% of people in South Africa use taxis to get to work, with the majority of this statistic residing in Gauteng... Read more >>

Retail
Dermalogica employs Moving Tactics for new concept store roll-out

Issued by Moving Tactics

Dermalogica opened its second concept store at the renowned V&A Waterfront in Cape Town in May, and most recently launched its third concept store at Rosebank Mall in Johannesburg... Read more >>


International

Android's market share rises
WASHINGTON, USA: Global sales of tablet computers edged higher in the second quarter, in the slowest growth since 2009, research firm Strategy Analytics said. Read more >>

100 Turkish police arrested for phone-tapping
ANKARA TURKEY: Turkish authorities arrested scores of senior police officers on suspicion of illegally eavesdropping on top officials, including Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Read more >>

Wall Street Journal takes computers offline after hacking
WASHINGTON, US: The Wall Street Journal took some of its computers housing news graphics offline after they were hacked, publisher Dow Jones & Co said. Read more >>

Angry investors demand Bitcoin answers from MtGox
TOKYO, JAPAN: Bitcoin investors voiced their anger after the first creditors' meeting for failed Tokyo trading exchange MtGox, whose spectacular collapse hammered the digital currency's reputation and left a trail of unanswered questions. Read more >>


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Partners

Mobile apps allow for cost-effective research to help measure ROI

Government

Police Act placed under review
CAPE TOWN: Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says the Police Secretariat is in the process of reviewing the SA Police Service Act to align the legislation with the Constitution. Read more >>

Cyber-attacks caused e-toll billing problems claims Peters

Linda Ensor

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has accused "some media houses" and other unknown people of conducting deliberate cyber-attacks on the website of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) which is responsible for the hugely unpopular electronic tolls in Gauteng. Read more >>

When can a trade union be held in contempt of court?

Kirsten Caddy

Recycling workshop connects government and private sector

More Government news


Lifestyle

Prime time

Eugene Yiga

South African rock band Prime Circle chats about their new album and upcoming tour. Read more >>


New accounts

  • Allcopy Publishers choose Snapplify for eBook distribution - more info
  • Retroviral spread the word for three new clients - more info

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People on the move

  • Bloomberg names commercial director for media in EMEA - more info
  • Smile 90.4FM appoints new direct sales manager - more info
  • Hero announces new staff - more info

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Jobs offered

Journalist - Johannesburg
Publishing company in Edenvale is looking for an experienced journalist for its trade and technical magazines. 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

Leadership conversation with Sifiso Dabengwa
Regenesys Business School - 29 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

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

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

Market Segmentation Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 3 Sep 2014 to 4 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Search marketing workshop
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 8 Sep 2014 to 10 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

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

Search Engine Optimisation professional program
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 15 Sep 2014 to 18 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

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

Search marketing workshop
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 21 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

South African Man Expo
Mercatique Consulting - 22 Nov 2014 to 23 Nov 2014 Johannesburg


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 >>


Rural Expo
Lavaniye - 24 Jul 2014 to 25 Jul 2014 Butterworth

Report Back to Marketers 2014
The Marketing Association SA - 24 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

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

Advertising law workshop
Adams & Adams - 24 Jul 2014 Cape Town

Rising Stars Careers Expo 2014
Event Organiser - 25 Jul 2014 to 29 Aug 2014 Durban,Sterkspruit


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"We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations."

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