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Hlaudi has Faith
NEWSWATCH: Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has sung the SABC's COO's praises, reports Times Live, and the 'Generations' saga has got people hot under the collar, reports Mail & Guardian... read more>>

There's no such thing as a 10-page website

Chemory Gunko

Come to think of it, there's no such thing as a 1-page website... or for that matter a R1000 website either. I do marketing for a living and the...

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Are we on the same planet?

Harry Herber

I compare what I believe is incomparable: the United States with South Africa. I have just returned from the United States. Doom and gloom? Not so much. When you've...

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[ICONS of South Africa - season 2]: Albie Sachs

Albie Sachs - "I'm proud of our flag ... It represents the triumph of humanity, the will to find a common basis for living together in one country."

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Advertising
New adidas advert features Buccaneers
New adidas advertising reveals the Orlando Pirates 2014/15 home jersey by featuring the players in pre-season training in and around their home ground, Orlando Stadium in Soweto... (video) read more>>
Jupiter CT creates latest TVC for Hyundai Grand i10

Issued by The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town

The latest Hyundai Grand i10 TV commercial has just been wrapped up by the Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town team and features a rap version of Frank Sinatra's most iconic cover version, My Way... read more>>
CRM
Don't be customer experience shortsighted

Issued by Interact RDT

Customer experience practitioners at Interact RDT are often asked to demonstrate or prove the effects of customer experience on the profit margins and general success of organisations... read more>>
Digital
Discussing the future of Africa at the GIL Conference 2014

Cari Van Wyk

Late last week saw the convergence of leaders in industries such as ICT, logistics, oil and gas, healthcare, etc. at the Table Bay Hotel, V&A, for the Growth, Innovation and Leadership Conference by Frost & Sullivan... read more>>
Media
Only 10 days left to enter the 2014 AMASA Awards

Issued by AMASA

AMASA is reminding the industry to finalise their best campaign entries and submit them via the online system prior to the closing date on 31 August... read more>>
Mobile
Right2Know Campaign calls on ICASA to end cellphone profiteering
Commenting on the revised model for determining mobile termination rates, the interconnect fees that cellphone providers charge each other to carry calls on their networks, released by ICASA this week... read more>>
New mobisite for takelot.com offers daily deals
takealot.com has announced the launch of its new mobile website, which involves a redesigned user interface and an improved user experience, from site navigation, to product listings... read more>>
Newspapers
A saga in three chapters - update
Online Media
OAM's Justin Clarke nominated for EY World Entrepreneur award

Issued by Private Property

One Africa Media (OAM) CEO Justin Clarke has been nominated as a finalist in the southern Africa chapter of the EY World Entrepreneur Awards for 2014 in the emerging category, paying tribute to a man who co-founded the Private Property brand... read more>>
Publishing
Premier Zille to address Western Cape's business leaders

Issued by Topco Media

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille will be in attendance at the newly-completed Portside building to deliver the keynote address for the prelaunch of the Western Cape Top300 publication on 29 August... read more>>
Research
SAARF releases five-year trend booklet
The South African Audience Research Foundation (SAARF) has released its trends booklet, covering five years of AMPS data 2009-2013, based on the new 15+ universe... read more>>
International
Uber now offers dining, travel services
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Uber has moved into dining and travel smartphone applications in a moved at at settting itself up at the heart of mobile lifestyles. read more>>
Jihadists use social media to recruit followers, spread fear
BEIRUT, LEBANON: A chilling video depicting the murder of a US journalist by jihadists is just the latest salvo in an online war being waged by extremists on social media sites. read more>>
James Foley's beheading removed from Twitter, YouTube
WASHINGTON, USA: Twitter has removed from its service all photos and videos of the beheading of a US journalist that had been posted online by jihadists. read more>>
More International
Government
Measures implemented to reduce child labour and exploitation
The Department of Labour says interventions to improve the social security and welfare of children have resulted in government being able to reduce the widespread use of child labour. read more>>
Minister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems
President Jacob Zuma has told Ministers, Premiers and Mayors, who are part of the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC), that they must jointly develop a problem-solving culture and fix infrastructure problems facing South Africa. read more>>
New 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on
The Director General of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) Tshediso Matona is Eskom's new Chief Executive Officer and his appointment has been confirmed by Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown. read more>>
More Government news
New accounts
  • Green Robot Design to redesign JOOP website - more info

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People on the move
  • McCann announces new appointments - more info
  • Kirsty Sharman appointed CEO of Retromedia - more info

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Jobs offered
Account Manager - Cape Town
We are seeking a dynamic digital account manager to support commercial directors with business strategy which includes managing our existing clients, developing a solid working relationship and seeking additional opportunities. Read more >>

Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
Urgent: Looking for a junior graphic designer to help design sleek and powerful activations using Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop Read more >>

Personal Assistant - Pretoria
Creative Collective offers a creative, dynamic and fast paced environment. We are looking for a PA to provide support to the company; including office administration and assist with events and activation planning. Read more >>

SEO Specialist - Cape Town
PriceCheck is looking for an SEO specialist with the ability to provide top level strategic thinking, vision and insights to drive big ideas and SEO initiatives with measurable results. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Business to Business Marketing Conference - 17 Sep 2014 to 18 Sep 2014 Johannesburg
This event is specifically designed for B2B marketers and professionals - get the latest insights and tools to enhance your B2B brand and customer experience. Read more >>

iWorkshop - Values, vision and a business canvas
Intangible Capital Innovation Pty Ltd - 23 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Mail & Guardian Literary Festival
Mail & Guardian - 29 Aug 2014 to 31 Aug 2014 Newtown

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

Mobile Web Africa 2014
All Amber - 10 Sep 2014 to 11 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Social media morning workshop
Multidimensions - 23 Sep 2014 Cape Town

'Branding and marketing you' workshop
Branding & Marketing YOU - 30 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

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

Website creation for average Joe
Multidimensions - 9 Oct 2014 to 13 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Illustrated infographics and animation workshop
Multidimensions - 14 Oct 2014 to 15 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Upcoming events
PRISA Loeries Workshop - 22 Aug 2014 Cape Town
At the breakfast, Andrew Human will talk about the value of creativity, what makes award-winning work, and he will showcase examples of previous winners. Read more >>


AFRENCO | Women in Business Gala Banquet
african Entrepreneurs Congress (AFRENCO) - 21 Aug 2014 Sandton

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

Movement marketing masterclass: BrandLeadership2.0
BrandOvation - 21 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

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

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

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