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Social media optimisation - what you need to know
[Stephen Sandmann] South Africa's top brands invest heavily in social media. Research conducted by Fuseware and World Wide Worx this year revealed... read more>>

Millennials are moving the market

Louise Marsland

Is it fair to say that marketers and brands don't understand the youth market and need to work a lot harder to collaborate on the right content? Or...

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Media24 / Paarl Media: transaction collapsed

Lambert Retief, Non-executive Chairman at Paarl Media, has issued the following statement...

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SA must put pressure on Swaziland to open society

Anton Harber

I think SA should recall its ambassador to Swaziland and threaten to close our borders with the country. I am not joking...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 102: Why Millenials matter and agency focus with Utopian Advertising
Yesterday on the weekly Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, we chatted to Cathy Lund from Cosmopolitan SA, Joan Snyder Kuhl from Why Millenials Matter, as well as Justin Williams from Utopian Advertising in our agency focus slot. If you missed the show, listen to the podcast is now available... read more>>
Marketing
Immune range gets boost from TLC
To communicate the benefits of its BioBalance range that helps the immune system during winter, Atka Pharma selected TLC's washroom media to reach a vast audience, at a relevant time... read more>>
Advertising
New TVC from Ocean Basket
New Nando's poster responds to Generations cast being fired
Design
Designing the future of history in South African museums

Issued by Formula D interactive

Local interactive technology design expert Formula D interactive has worked with local museums in Southern Africa on upgrading their exhibitions by introducing various advanced technological elements... read more>>
Direct Marketing
The power of direct mail

Issued by Boomtown

It is fair to say that direct mail is a discipline with a bad reputation. Thanks to the 90s and its sweepstakes junk mail and windscreen flyer drops, coupled with the digital age's spam... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
How South African businesses have leveraged the art of award winning

Issued by Topco Media

As South Africa reaches its 20th year of democratic freedom, it is time to reward those hands that have helped build and shape the country's prosperous economy that it is today... read more>>
Media
Join AMASA and its adept panel to address 'All Things Awards'

Issued by AMASA

Have you been staring vacantly at your media or advertising campaign overview wondering how to take your results and construct an award-winning entry? read more>>
Mobile
The Standard Bank MMA Smarties Awards announces shortlisted entries

Issued by Mobile Marketing Association

South Africa's premier mobile industry awards event has announced its shortlisted entries... read more>>
Online Media
Netwerk24 to offer best in Afrikaans journalism
Netwerk24, an amalgamation of news from Beeld, Die Burger, Volksblad and Rapport, is Media24's national Afrikaans news website, offering readers the best of Afrikaans journalism... read more>>
PR & Communications
Honing PR skills in the construction industry

James White

The marketing of the construction industry varies from other industries in major ways. Where some companies can focus exclusively on inbound marketing... read more>>
Radio
Online survey to determine ChaiFM's 2014 Radiothon charity cause
Having run an on-air call for nomination for ChaiFM listeners' favourite charities, the top three finalists have been selected by the number of SMS votes polled... read more>>
Retail
Retailers! One size does not fit all

Mike Saunders

We live in the age of individuality. No longer is it popular to be following the norm, and looking like everyone else. Consumers want to stand out and have their... read more>>
International
German cop appears on cannibalism charges
DRESDEN, GERMANY: The trial of a German police officer accused of murdering a willing victim to satisfy his cannibalism fetishists started in Dresden on 22 August. read more>>
GPS shows Earth's crust is rising
WASHINGTON, USA: Scientists using GPS technology to study the extent of the western US drought said Thursday the water shortage is causing parts of the Earth's crust to rise. read more>>
Robot hitchhikes across Canada
OTTAWA, CANADA: A chatty robot with an LED-lit smiley face was sent hitchhiking across Canada this summer as part of a social experiment and reached its final destination having covered several thousand kilometres on the road. read more>>
Enter One Screen
More International
Government
AAD2014 takes to Tshwane skies

David Mwanambuyu

Waterkloof Air Force Base will be a hive of activity when the Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition gets the all-clear to land there 17-19 September. read more>>
SMS service for pregnant women
A new cellphone application, MomConnect, allows all pregnant women in the country to sign up for a free SMS service, which provides information and advice on pregnancy, and can be used to notify the Department of Health about poor services at clinics. read more>>
SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries
South Africa has imposed a total travel ban for all non-citizens traveling from identified high risk countries to prevent the spread of Ebola to the country. read more>>
Attempt to bridge racial divisions at tertiary institutions
More Government news
Lifestyle
[10 Things I Love About...] Stellenbosch

Brian Berkman

Following a knockout stay at the historic and charming Coopmanshuijs Hotel in the heart of Stellenbosch, Contributing Editor Brian Berkman asked vivacious general manager Ilzebet Oosthuizen for her 10 Things She Loves About Stellenbosch... read more>>
Jobs offered
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 >>

Web Designer - Cape Town
Come work for the digital agency that goes beyond simple advertising. Our mix of online services and ex-Google expertise provide our clients with unrivaled return for their online spend. Read more >>

Account Executive - Pretoria
Fully bilingual account executive to join Etiket. Be part of an extremely unique creative team. Client facing, well organised, able to engage in broader business dialogue with clients, no sales. Read more >>

Social Media Coordinator and Content Creator - Cape Town
Cape Town's official tourism agency seeks a dynamic individual to appoint as a social media coordinator and content creator to join their content and communications team. Read more >>

Online Writer and Content Creator - Cape Town
Cape Town's official tourism agency responsible for visitor information, industry services and tourism marketing seeks an online writer and content creator to join their content and communications team. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Sunday Times Top Brands Conference
Future Publishing - 29 Aug 2014 Sandton

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

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

People management skills for new managers
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 15 Sep 2014 to 21 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Durban

Digify - Digital Bootcamp
Livity Africa - 15 Sep 2014 to 15 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

Competency based interviewing
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 17 Sep 2014 to 18 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Eye Tracking workshop
ETSA - 25 Sep 2014 to 26 Sep 2014 Roodepoort

SwenkXpress
Qembu Langempela - 11 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Photo and Film Expo
30 Oct 2014 to 2 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

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 >>


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

Photoshop basics
Multidimensions - 22 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Sex and The City
Misty Blue Group - 22 Aug 2014 Durban

Mobile phone photography workshop
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 23 Aug 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

Business Women's Showcase
Conference Speakers International - 23 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

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

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