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Can magazines survive?
[Marion Scher] Looking at hard-copy magazine sales today is depressing and even more so when we see magazines such as O, The Oprah Magazine South Africa edition and many others over the the last few years falling away... Read more >>

Bland cellphones make a brick look interesting

Duncan McLeod

Walk into a mobile retailer today and you'll be greeted by a wall of phones, many of them black, almost all of them drab slabs of plastic with large touch screens...

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Are social media community managers for Facebook still relevant?

Craig Steyn

Since Facebook has implemented the changes to its algorithm feed limiting the organic reach available for pages, people, and more, businesses have been asking "Do we...

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International Universal Design architects, designers converge on Mother City

First Universal Design Conference in Africa comes to Cape Town City Hall with international and local industrial designers and architects renowned for their cutting-edge thinking....

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Advertising
Havas Worldwide Johannesburg has exciting plans for Nativa partnership

Issued by Havas Worldwide

Havas Worldwide Johannesburg has announced that it has retained its business partnership with leading health-care solutions provider Nativa... Read more >>

Promise triples up office space

Issued by Promise Brand Specialists

After many years of faithful service by The Workshop in Parktown North, it was time to acknowledge a shortage of meeting rooms, kitchen space and loos for the growing Promise team... Read more >>

CSI
Fundraising walk for Whiplash, a film on abuse of women, children
Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge, former Deputy Minister of Health, members of NGOs and project supporters will accompany local filmmaker, Meg Rickards, as far as Woodstock Police Station, as she walks 26km from... (video) Read more >>





BMi Research offers helping hand to two charities

Issued by BMi Research

BMi Research visited the Ubuhle Centre and Lambano Sanctuary, two charities that help and take in HIV orphans and vulnerable children, to assist with further improvements to their amenities... Read more >>

Digital
The three keys to effective behaviour design: motivation, ability and triggers

Thandi Guilherme, Issued by NATIVE VML

UX Designers are increasingly being tasked with the design of an application that fulfills a perceived greater need, one that influences or changes behaviour. To do this effectively, you need... Read more >>

Education & Training
Digify graduates ready to enter workplace
The graduates from the Google and IAB South Africa backed, Digify programme are now ready to begin their careers in the country's top digital agencies, including Native VML and Retroviral... Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
Africa's Most Influential Women in Business & Government SME country winner announced
The South African SME winner of Africa's Most Influential Women (MIW) in Business and Government is Annelise de Jager for her highly successful NGO Empowerment Program - a 12-month coaching... Read more >>





Magazines
Charlene Beukes appointed Chief Executive of Media24 Magazines
Charlene Beukes, previously General Manager of Media24 Magazines' weekly titles, has been appointed Chief Executive of Media24 Magazines. She will be taking over from John Relihan who retires... Read more >>

Media
Online entries for Environmental Media and Environmentalist of the Year Awards open
The online portal for entries to the SAB Environmental Media and Environmentalist of the Year Awards 2014 has opened, it close at 5pm on Friday, 5 September 2014. Winners will... Read more >>

OOH
Nokia 'wraps' up Jozi with Guerrilla IMC

Issued by Guerrilla IMC

Determined to continue the revitalisation of its brand, Nokia has launched a campaign across Guerrilla IMC's mega format outdoor media to raise awareness of the Asha handset range... Read more >>

Recruitment
[BizCareers] Is having broad experience good or bad?

Juliette Attwell

In this week's column we look at what to do when you have a vast amount of work experience. Is it a good or bad thing? Read more >>

TV
If you thought Oscar was good TV, give Krejcir a try

Leonie Wagner

It is the high-profile court case that did not get its own 24-hour television channel and does not trend on Twitter... (video) Read more >>


International

International AME Awards announces 2015 call for entries
NEW YORK CITY, US: New categories launched for 2015: Augmented Reality, Technology, Social TV, Website, and Luxury Items. Read more >>

LinkedIn must pay $6m in backpay to workers
WASHINGTON - LinkedIn has agreed to pay nearly $6m in backpay and damages to 359 current and former employees after a US investigation found it had failed to pay them properly for overtime work. Read more >>

Google tips-off police over child porn suspect in Texas
WASHINGTON, USA: Google defended its policy of electronically monitoring users' content for child sexual abuse and it tipped off police in Texas who arrested a child pornography suspect. Read more >>

Now Microsoft sues Samsung in US
Ooredoo sells cheap SIM cards in Myanmar

More International


Government

SANRAL's secrecy: R2K comes out fighting
R2K Western Cape has rejected SANRAL's refusal to allow even limited transparency in the matter of proposed e-tolls in the Western Cape. Read more >>

National Science Week underway
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has commended the participation of South African schools in global science competitions, saying they were nurturing the country's future researchers and innovators. Read more >>

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu

Africa needs to form partnerships with the developed nations in order to realise the continent's goal to industrialise, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said . Read more >>

Zuma asks USA not to alienate South Africa

Chris Bathembu


More Government news


Lifestyle

Sexy coupé hoists the BMW flag

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

In their ongoing showroom war for the hearts, minds and wallets of the South African motoring public the three luxury German carmakers between have nearly 400 different models on the battle ground trying to out-pace and out-grace their opponents. Read more >>


New accounts

  • Mamba Media chooses Snapplify to distribute digital comic - more info

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People on the move

  • Chief Innovation Officer joins Kagiso Media Limited - more info

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Jobs offered

Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
Marketing manager - EE - Sandton - R550K p.a. plus 10% annual performance bonus. A well-established entertainment company is looking to employ a young, vibey marketing manager. Read more >>


Finance Office Manager - Johannesburg
Foshizi is a mid-size research company in Johannesburg seeking an accounting manager to perform accounting and HR duties. Beneficial to have a variety of office support related skills. Read more >>


Digital Media Sales Executive - Cape Town
Mark 1, a cutting edge digital media business has an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales executive to join their dynamic, ever-expanding team. Read more >>

Sales Consultant - Cape Town
Fantastic opportunity for a salesperson... great cutting edge product... uncapped commission and friendly work environment. If you love selling over the phone this could be your ideal job! Read more >>

Junior Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
Junior print graphic designer required to work on designing/laying out print magazines for optimal tablet and smartphone readership. Read more >>

TV Production Company Researcher - Johannesburg
Wildlife TV production company requires researcher for International television productions. Job entails researching, information, facts and ideas for television programmes. Research know-how plus good knowledge of wildlife a recommendation. Read more >>

Digital and Social Media Officer - Cape Town
University of Cape Town currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced digital and social media officer (Ref. SR087/14). Applications close: 8 August 2014 Read more >>

Account Managers - Cape Town, Johannesburg
Account managers required for Tech PR agency in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Read more >>

Account Manager - Johannesburg
Design agency Blue Apple is looking for a mid-weight account manager to join our team in Parkhurst. If you're the type that clients and suppliers love, mail us. Read more >>

Events Account Manager - Johannesbrug
EXP is looking for an events account manager for a busy, varied range of events for a key client. Detailed, hands-on, balance client and implementation. Join this exciting team. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Word of mouth in brand building
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 13 Aug 2014 to 15 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

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

Jaheim and Anthony Hamilton live in South Africa
Morris Roda Productions - 15 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

Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 11 Sep 2014 to 14 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

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

SwenkXpress
Qembu Langempela - 11 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Africa's First Marketing Summit
African Marketing Confederation - 15 Oct 2014 to 18 Oct 2014 Victoria Falls

Tuning the Vine
31 Oct 2014 to 2 Nov 2014 Cape Town


Upcoming events

CSI breakfast dialogue with Kaelo Engage - 5 Aug 2014 Johannesburg
Do communities really care about CSI? How can community engagement build or break your brand? Find out at Kaelo CSI Breakfast Dialogue on 5 August. Read more >>


Decorex Joburg
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 6 Aug 2014 to 10 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

SAVCA-GIBS foundation programme for private equity
GIBS - 6 Aug 2014 to 8 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 6 Aug 2014 to 27 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

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

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

Women's day power breakfast
Branding & Marketing YOU - 7 Aug 2014 Johannesburg


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Ambrose Bierce
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