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SABC staff need protecting
In an editorial opinion piece, BD Live says SABC staffers risk being caught up in the fallout from the bigger issues besetting the national broadcaster. Read more >>

Ask Afrika's ICON brand winner: What it takes to stay on top

Danette Breitenbach

The winners of the Ask Africa ICON Brand Survey were announced recently. All Gold Tomato Sauce took top spot for the second year running. I spoke to the winner...

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Direct marketing and your right to privacy

The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) of 2008 contains several provisions dealing with various marketing strategies, including bait marketing, trade coupons, promotional competitions, and loyalty programmes.

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[NewsMaker:] Kabelo Moshapalo

Louise Marsland

Kabelo Moshapalo has recently been appointed Executive Creative Director of Tequila\Johannesburg. As the new ECD, he hopes to establish a "meaningful ideas culture".

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Creative Week Cape Town
Top speakers at the Loeries Creativity Seminar
Creative leaders from around the world will be speaking at the DStv Loeries Creativity Seminar on 19 September, offering compelling insights into the link between creativity and the impact on business results. Read more >>

Marketing
Steve Smith is appointed General Manager of Zinto Marketing Group

Issued by Zinto Activation Group

Zinto, an established brand activation, entertainment and event company, recently announced the appointment of Steve Smith as General Manager... Read more >>

Advertising
MetropolitanRepublic wins IAB account

Issued by MetropolitanRepublic

MetropolitanRepublic will soon find itself working at the heart of South Africa's digital publishing, marketing and advertising industry after winning the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) South Africa account... Read more >>

Ireland/Davenport proves that big ideas can make a big difference for South African Tourism

Issued by Ireland/Davenport

Ireland/Davenport and SA Tourism have produced an integrated campaign that shows that it is the heartfelt connections one makes with the people of South Africa rather than just the scenic beauty... Read more >>

CRM
Will the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) impact your business?

Issued by Striata SA

Claire Watson interviewed Alison Treadaway, MD at customer communication management specialist, Striata, on the basics of this legislation, and how it will affect businesses and the communications industry in South Africa... Read more >>

CSI
67 minutes for Mandela - On the Dot lends a helping hand

Issued by On the Dot

In loving memory of the father of our beloved nation, Tata Nelson Mandela, On the Dot Pamphlets visited Dorah's Ark Children's Home in Roodepoort on Friday, 18 July, to lend a helping hand... Read more >>

Everything you need to know about starting an NPO in SA [Infographic]

Issued by GetSmarter

One of the biggest challenges facing non-profit organisations in South Africa today is that many lack accountability and transparency, which makes it more difficult to procure funding and remain sustainable... Read more >>

Design
Two of the 43 Challenge's success stories

Issued by SABS Design Institute

Since the Design Institute started its 43 Challenge there have been several success stories bearing testament to the fact that through design coaching and nurturing, entrepreneurs can eventually achieve success. Read more >>

Digital
Talent management is a vital edge in digital agency world

Andre Steenekamp

For a business that is so driven by its people, the digital agency environment is one characterised by high levels of staff turnover and burn-out. Read more >>





NATIVE VML lands Ster-Kinekor Theatres' digital account

Issued by NATIVE VML

Leading full-service digital marketing agency, NATIVE VML, has landed the Ster-Kinekor Theatres digital account... Read more >>

Promoted content
Mark 1 makes its mark with new website

Issued by Mark 1

South African digital media business, Mark 1, has launched its new website, as part of the company's commitment to an expanded focus and service offering within the realms of digital marketing... Read more >>


Direct Marketing
Reaching the right customer at the right time

Gerald Naidoo

The ability to reach the right customer with the right offer at the right time, through the right channel, would be an incredible competitive differentiator for any business... Read more >>

Education & Training
Oxford University Press uploads video series to help students
Textbook publisher Oxford University Press Southern Africa has launched the first in a series of videos that support undergraduate students to learn more effectively...(video) Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
2014 Rising Star Awards winners announced
South Africa's young business talent from various business sectors were acknowledged and celebrated at the 2014 Standard Bank Rising Star Awards, which took place at the Hilton Sandton in Johannesburg... Read more >>





Exhibitions
FSD's been all over the show!

Issued by FSD

The versatility of the Full Stretch Display system has been ensuring that it gets around! FSD has even exhibited abroad and suitably impressed the Queen... Read more >>

Sponsorship
SABC to sponsor The MOST Awards 2014
Youth Marketing
Competition entries open for students to create Google Doodle
Google is inviting school students between the ages of 6 and 17 to create a Google Doodle depicting the "South Africa of My Dreams"... 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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International

Microsoft probed for 'monopolising' China
SHANGHAI, CHINA: China is investigating Microsoft for allegedly operating a monopoly in its market, the government said, as it took aim at the US software company's over business practices. Read more >>

New York Times profits halve, digital subscription revenue climbs
NEW YORK, USA: The New York Times Co reported a sharp drop in profits as lower advertising revenues offset gains in digital subscriptions. Read more >>

India's Flipkart takes on Amazon with a $1bn warchest
MUMBAI, INDIA: India's top e-commerce company Flipkart said it had raised $1bn (60bn rupees) in funds as it battles US company Amazon for supremacy in the hyper-competitive local online buying market. Read more >>

Canada blames China for cyber-attack on science agency
OTTAWA, CANADA: Canada accused China of hacking into the computers of its research and development arm, which partners with thousands of Canadians firms each year to roll out new technologies. Read more >>

HAATBP - you're invited

More International


Government

Sanral asks court to keep Cape N1 tolls secret

Carol Paton

The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (Sanral) will ask the Western Cape High Court next week to grant it a secrecy application, which will allow it keep details of the proposed tolling of the N1 and N2 highways confidential. Read more >>

Sentech workers strike for 13th cheque
State-owned broadcasting signal distributor Sentech said yesterday its employees have embarked on a strike over wages. Read more >>

Telecommunications requests info on SMMEs
PRETORIA: Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele has released a gazette requesting information on Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Read more >>

Stalled on the Trans-Africa Highway

Sulaiman Philip

Transnet wagon refurbishment facility officially opened
Medupi plant to be ready in December
Foreign land ownership not a major issue

David de Waal


More Government news


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 >>

Junior Accountant - Johannesburg
WSI is looking for a junior accountant to assist us with bookkeeping, financial statements, record-keeping, outstanding debtors and other administrative duties. 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 >>

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 >>




New events to diarise

GIL 2014: Affrica - 14 Aug 2014 Cape Town
Frost & Sullivan's Growth, Innovation and Leadership (GIL) Community of business leaders returns to South Africa for its fourth consecutive year with GIL 2014: Africa. Read more >>


Standard Bank Jacaranda FM GIBS Business Breakfast - 15 Aug 2014 Pretoria
Standard Bank presents the Jacaranda FM GIBS Business Breakfast, featuring leading South African business personality Brandt Pretorius, international adventure traveller Riaan Manser, and Nicola Tyler and Buyani Zwane of GIBS. Read more >>


Masters of the craft
SkyNet Social Gateway - 2 Aug 2014 to 3 Aug 2014 Cape Town

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

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

Business Women's Showcase
Conference Speakers International - 23 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

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


Upcoming events

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

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

Personal networking as a business tool
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 30 Jul 2014 Pietermaritzburg

EON Showcase 2014
Conference Speakers International - 31 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Women in Leadership - How she does it
SAICA - 31 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

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

Screenwriting course
Auteur Film School - 1 Aug 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Johannesburg


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