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Motsoeneng stares down Malema
Julius Malema has threatened a mass action ... to burn television licences on the SABC's doorstep. Hlaudi Motsoeneng is unfazed, apparently. Read more >>

Prophet cartoon a bad call, says Dawes

Publishing a cartoon depicting the Muslim Prophet Mohammed by the Mail & Guardian was a bad editorial decision, says Nic Dawes.

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Is your social media agency using the correct software?

Gareth Slaven

The landscape of social media changes so rapidly that marketers are often left scrambling to keep up...

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From broadcaster to coffee shop - the new role of the digital publisher

Pierre Cassuto

Many marketers still think about advertising in digital media in the same way as they thought about placing ads in traditional media...

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Marketing
Importance of conducting thorough, ongoing competitor analysis - new whitepaper
The London School of Marketing has released a new, free, downloadable whitepaper on the importance of conducting thorough and ongoing competitor analysis, entitled, 'Understanding Competitor Analysis in the Technology Age'... 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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Winners of Ask Afrika Icon Brands to present at marketing conference
Advertising
The new home of Mediacore

Henry Baldish, Issued by Mediacore

Mediacore's new premises boast a 70m² filming studio that converts from Chroma to an all-white infinity curve for product shoots and even to a black studio for music videos... Read more >>

Branding
Is your brand socially awkward?

Issued by Gullan&Gullan

At the social media party, is your brand engaging in sparkling conversation or just muttering random facts to itself in the corner? Figure out where your brand fits in.. Read more >>

Stop damaging your personal brand!

Donna Rachelson, Issued by Branding and Marketing YOU

You have a personal brand, whether you think about it or not. Your personal brand is what people say about you when you're not in the room. It's how your... Read more >>

Design
TEDxCapeTown's 2014 headline event, Design Your Thinking, kicks off next month at Cape Town City Hall

Issued by TEDxCapeTown

TEDxCapeTown is passionate about ideas worth spreading, but have you ever wondered where your ideas come from or why you think the way you do? Each of us have our own unique filter... Read more >>

Digital
The Nedbank Digital Edge Live 2014 - Go. Do. Good

Issued by Digital Edge Live

The Nedbank Digital Edge Live 2014, which takes place on 30 September at Vodadome in Midrand, will explore the key themes of authenticity, purpose, values and doing good... Read more >>

World Wide Creative launches new e-commerce platforms to sell gold online

Issued by World Wide Creative

The South African Gold Coin Exchange and its retail division, The Scoin Shop, have officially launched brand new websites, both designed and built by digital marketing agency, World Wide Creative... Read more >>

Pernod Ricard and 34 launch a responsible drinking selfie

Issued by 34

This year saw the 4th annual Responsib'All Day and was marked with the launch of 'Wise Drinking', the first global digital application promoting responsible drinking... Read more >>

Exhibitions
FESPA Africa 2014 Exhibition proved a huge success

Issued by Maizey Plastics

Maizey Plastics recently exhibited at the very first FESPA Africa Exhibition 2014 hosted at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 2-4 July. The Maizey Plastics exhibition stand covered... Read more >>

Magazines
Essentials magazine gets modern makeover
Media
Pfizer Mental Health Journalism Awards for 2014/15 open for entry
South African journalists are encouraged to enter the Pfizer Mental Health Journalism Awards for 2014/15, which close for entries on 25 September 2014... Read more >>





Independent won't be threatened: Howard
Independent Media on Thursday warned the Mail & Guardian that it would not be cowed by threats, following reports in The Star and other papers on the Mail & Guardian's financial situation. Read more >>

Hummingbird's MD and Executive Producer selected as one of Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans for 2014 - Media Entrepreneur category

Issued by Hummingbird Group

Hummingbird's intrepid Bridget Scarr has been selected as one of the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans for 2014 in the category 'Media Entrepreneur'... Read more >>

Mobile
WeChat concludes agreement with Resolve Mobile
Resolve Mobile has been appointed as an approved WeChat official accounts integration and support partner. Read more >>

Research
Rising middle class offers marketing opportunities
The middle-class or middle market in South Africa of LSM 4-7 offers the perceptive marketer a wealth of opportunity, as this class begins to grow in disposable income... Read more >>

TV strikes back: rise of digital devices drives new viewing habits

Issued by TNS South Africa

Adults around the world remain hooked on TV but the consumption habits of content-hungry viewers are changing rapidly, according to global research consultancy, TNS... Read more >>

TV
Does my bum look big on TV?

Marie Rocher

The pinnacle of publicity opportunities - being invited to be interviewed on national television, but without doubt, also the most daunting... Read more >>


International

Mobile technology reshapes healthcare sector
WASHINGTON, USA: Your smartphone is not only your best friend, it's also become your personal trainer, coach, medical lab and maybe even your doctor. Read more >>

US star Duchovny sparks controversy with patriotic Russian ad
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: US actor David Duchovny has stirred up a storm of debate in Russia by appearing in an ultra-patriotic beer ad in which he fantasises about being Russian. (Video) Read more >>

Tizen smartwatch launch delayed
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Samsung Electronics said it would postpone the roll-out of its new smartphone based on Tizen, a home-grown operating system aimed at breaking away from Google's Android system. Read more >>

EU clears Apple's $3bn Beats deal despite Bose legal claims
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The European Commission has cleared Apple's $3bn purchase of US headphone manufacturer and music streaming business Beats despite Bose lodging court papers claiming patent infringements. Read more >>

Zillow online real estate company buys Trulia

More International


Government

Ambulances need to comply with new regulations
Private ambulance operators will have to comply with a host of new requirements if new regulations become law as the private ambulance operators are unregulated and lack industry standards. Read more >>

Govt committed to comply with disclosure regulation
Cabinet ministers, their deputies as well as members of Parliament, have until 15 August to make full declarations of their business interests to Parliament, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi. Read more >>

Limpopo government powers restored
National government has restored the powers of the Limpopo provincial government following a successful intervention to get that province back to good financial standing. Read more >>

Regulations do not permit consumers to get away with not paying their debts

Nicola Sulter and Todd Julyan

The regulations pertaining to The Removal of Adverse Consumer Credit Information and Information relating to Paid Up Judgments (Regulations) came into operation on 1 April 2014. Read more >>

Committee to visit land claims' centres
DoE introduces Nike programme into school's curriculum

More Government news


Lifestyle

Experiencing Africa's greenest hotel

Ilse van den Berg

Probably the worst thing after a missing a flight is catching one of those dreaded 6am flights from Cape Town to Jozi or Durbs. Not only does it mean you have to at least be at the airport by 5:20am (if you checked in online), but if you live as far as Fish Hoek or Brackenfell, you have to get up at like 3:30am. No one should have to do that! Read more >>


Jobs offered

Account Manager/Account Director - Johannesburg
Brand inc Creative Group is looking for a passionate, professional, creative and strategic senior account manager to run a blue chip account. Read more >>

Digital Media Manager - Johannesburg
Amorphous is looking for a young enthusiastic person to run the digital campaigns of our clients. A minimum of two years experience is required. Read more >>

Mid-Senior Digital Graphic Designer - Pretoria
Etiket is looking for a digital graphic designer. Your passion - digital and social media, mobile phones/apps. Be part of our lively and extremely unique creative team. Read more >>

Marketing Coordinator - Cape Town
The Royal Cape Yacht Club seeks a dynamic, self-motivated individual with a tenacious drive to excel in the effective marketing, communications and PR required of the RCYC. Read more >>




New events to diarise

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

"Get your money" workshop
21 Aug 2014 to 9 Sep 2014 Durban,Cape Town

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

Digital marketing strategies course
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

Mobile Innovation Europe Summit 2014
9 Sep 2014 to 10 Sep 2014 London

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

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


Upcoming events

Strategic marketing for thinkers
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 29 Jul 2014 to 30 Jul 2014 Cape Town

Strategic marketing for thinkers
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 29 Jul 2014 to 30 Jul 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town

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

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

Future of media and advertising
Future Publishing - 30 Jul 2014 Illovo

Grow your business expo
Funama Productions - 30 Jul 2014 Polokwane (Pietersburg)


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