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[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 100: Our 100th episode with Helen Zille, TEDx Cape Town
Join show host Warren Harding tomorrow from 9-10am as we celebrate a milestone - the 100th episode of the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show! [twitterfall] Read more >>

When everyone's selling the same thing, the difference is in the dean

Douglas Kruger

Knowledge alone is insufficient to create an industry leader; be it an individual or a brand. One has to add two more ingredients to the mix before industry leadership may be achieved...

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[NewsMaker:] Ursula McAlpine

Louise Marsland

Havas Worldwide Johannesburg has appointed Ursula McAlpine as new Group Managing Director to drive the expansion strategy of the group, building the Havas presence...

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How to sell off-the-wall creative

Sid Peimer

Great ideas come from somewhere. No one really knows where... Although neuroscience identifies parts of the brain that 'light up' during creative moments, perhaps great ideas come from the darkest...

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Marketing
IMC Conference Johannesburg announces keynote speakers

Issued by Integrated Marketing Communication Conference

With just 10 weeks to go, the Johannesburg IMC Conference taking place at The Maslow Hotel from 6-7 October has confirmed its diverse mix of talented industry leaders. The event is set to challenge core facets of various marketing and communication disciplines... Read more >>





Offlimit adds McDonald's and DStv Media to client base

Issued by Offlimit Communications

Offlimit Communications recently signed on two new accounts, adding even more momentum to what has already been an exciting year... Read more >>

Compete now!

Issued by Powerhouse Advertising

You need marketing strength to execute in the here and now. Medium-sized businesses, who don't have their own marketing expertise, need an experienced, full-service, up-to-date agency... Read more >>

Advertising
New executive for Jupiter
Graham Warsop will be returning to The Jupiter Drawing Room (Johannesburg) as Chairman. Jerry Mpufane is leaving as the CEO of the agency, having decided... 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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Toast burned over Oscar ad
A Johannesburg advertising agency shot itself in the foot when it published an ad referencing Oscar Pistorius' fatal shooting of Reeva Steenkamp and his recent psychiatric evaluation at Pretoria's... Read more >>

Gutsy ad agency climbs the ranks by changing the rules

Issued by Boomtown

Boomtown is raking in the awards, and getting noticed by its peers, despite eschewing the limelight... Read more >>

Branding
Pure Creative designated brand design agency for Mercedes-Benz African Fashion Week Cape Town

Issued by Pure Creative

Premier boutique design, branding and publishing agency, Pure Creative, was proudly appointed to be the brand design agency for the recent 2014 Mercedes-Benz African Fashion Week in Cape Town... Read more >>

CSI
CoreXalance welcomes two new interns

Issued by CoreXalance

CoreXalance has welcomed two new interns into its Business Skills Development Program. This internship program was launched after the company recognised the lack of skills, experience and work ethic in the youth of today... Read more >>

Digital
Job cuts set to resume at Telkom

Thabiso Mochiko

Telkom's Chief Executive Sipho Maseko has told investors that the company's objectives are to lower the cost of human capital, improve financial performance and bring leadership closer to customers. Read more >>





Media
The SABC and rights to live BB games: Yes? No?
NEWSWATCH: Does the SABC have the rights to broadcast Bafana Bafana games live? The national broadcaster says it does, despite media reports to the contrary. Read more >>

Mobile
The mobile internet: How businesses are reacting
Mobile internet usage is skyrocketing, and as more and more people are using their phones to access the internet we explored how businesses are reacting to this rising trend. (Infographic) Read more >>

Low-cost smartphones could boost e-commerce in SA
Despite the slowing down globally of the growth in smartphone, in South Africa sales are climbing steadily. This continued introduction of low-cost smartphones will not only play a significant role... Read more >>

Online Media
Voice your opinion in the 2014 Women24 Female Nation Survey

Issued by 24.com

Female-focused website, Women24, is inviting women across the country to participate in their annual Female Nation Survey, which covers a wide range of topics including life, love, sex, politics, finance... Read more >>





Seline van der Wat new Editor of LoveFood! Blog
Promotions
Rajah: 1 Tablespoon = Biggest Aroma

Issued by Bloom Marketing

Rajah briefed Bloom Marketing to create a unique and compelling campaign to communicate and excite the target market on the brand dosage message of "1 Tablespoon = Biggest Aroma"... Read more >>

Recruitment
Recruitgroup announced as finalist in Standard Bank Top Women Awards

Issued by RecruitGroup

Recruitgroup has been shortlisted as a finalist in this year's Standard Bank Top Women Awards. Recruitgroup is the leading agency, as awarded by Careerjunction, in finding and placing top talent... Read more >>

Research
TNS embraces neuroscience to augment its brand and communications offer

Issued by TNS South Africa

TNS has long been associated with its strong brand and communications offer. The marketing research company has now taken this a step further by combining its brand and communications understanding with neuroscience... Read more >>

Social Media
Staying safe on social networks
For businesses and employees, social networks represent a reputational risk, as well as presenting safety and security concerns. Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, Tinder, LinkedIn and other social networks have... Read more >>

Facebook's latest e-commerce development exposes the maturity of the social market space

Issued by Realmdigital

This month Facebook announced that they are testing a new way for users to discover and buy products from within their newsfeed without ever having to leave the site... Read more >>


International

Telefonica wants to buy Brazil's GVT
PARIS, FRANCE: Spanish group Telefonica has offered Vivendi €6.7bn to buy its Brazilian telecommunications subsidiary GVT. Read more >>

Twenty airlines offer Euronews to their passengers
LYON, FRANCE: Euronews takes flight: 575 planes and a potential annual audience of 80 million passengers. Read more >>

New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards announces 2015 call for entries
NEW YORK CITY, US: New categories include: Movie Trailer, Culinary Program, Lifestyle Program, Online Drama, Online Comedy, Sound Design, and Video Art & Experimental Film. Read more >>

Computer games reduce depression in elderly

More International


Government

Some of Sanral's tolling 'secrets'
Blacked-out documents relating to Sanral's tolling plans for the N1 and N2 highways in the Western Cape - that have kept secret for years - were released on Tuesday (5 August) by the Cape Town High Court Read more >>

Police plan to "get tough" on gangsterism
National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega has announced measures to stem gang violence in the country. Read more >>

Solar panel factory unlocks more sun power in Western Cape

More Government news


Lifestyle

How I was converted to a steak-lover

Ilse van den Berg

I am sure the majority of you reading this have been to HQ more than once. I, however, experienced this much talked about steakhouse for the first time recently, and the experience has turned me into a steak-lover. True story. Read more >>

Fairlawns is Number One

Brian Berkman

Ranked number one by TripAdvisor users for Hotels in Sandton, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa has a lot to be proud of. Read more >>


New accounts

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

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People on the move

  • Jurgens Ci announces appointment of new managing director - more info
  • Jesse Bosch to head up business development for DigitLab - more info

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Jobs offered

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 >>

Account Executive - Exhibitions - Johannesburg
Scan Display's Johannesburg office has an opportunity for a young go-getter with high energy levels. Experience in the agency, exhibition or eventing environments will be advantageous. 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 >>

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 >>

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




New events to diarise

Marketing to Low-Income Consumers Seminar - 13 Aug 2014 Somerset West
Key insights on growing your brand to the Bottom of the Pyramid. Read more >>

Brand practice and entrepreneurship
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 19 Aug 2014 to 28 Aug 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town

Website design and development
AAA School of Advertising - 2 Sep 2014 to 5 Nov 2014 Cape Town

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

The Design School SA Open Day
The Design School Southern Africa - 20 Sep 2014 Bordeaux, Randburg,Brooklyn, Pretoria,Riverhorse Valley Durban

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

FutureTech 2014
Popular Mechanics - 10 Oct 2014 Cape Town

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


Upcoming events

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

Photography in practise
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 7 Aug 2014 to 17 Sep 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria


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