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[NewsMaker:] Josephine Buys
[Louise Marsland] An involved and committed digital industry is a strong industry, according to Josephine Buys, the first country manager of the IAB South Africa. read more>>

Big Data: Big Business or Big Brother?

Chris Anderson

There is a crazy amount of information floating around the world today, thanks to the marvel of ubiquitous data-driven technology, but it brings concerns around privacy with it.

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Faith feints, dodges Hlaudi weather

NEWSWATCH: Yesterday Communications Minister Faith Muthambi evaded answering opposition MPs' questions on the appointment of SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, whom a union official has labelled a 'pathetic liar'.

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Poorly drafted contracts break the bonds of client agency relationships

Johanna McDowell

Service Level Agreements between agencies and clients need to be tight... and they are complex and cannot be completed overnight.

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Loeries Creative Week Cape Town
The Loeries Creativity Q&A: Insights from the creator of "Dumb ways to die" Patrick Baron, ECD of McCann Australia

Issued by The Loeries

In this week's exclusive Loeries Creativity Q&A series for Bizcommunity.com, Jessica Taylor chats to Patrick Baron from McCann Australia... read more>>
Cannes Lions
So what was really new at Cannes this year?

Josie Fisher, Issued by MetropolitanRepublic

Human truths don't change, but everything else has. Josie Fisher, MD of MetropolitanRepublic Cape Town, reflects on Cannes 2014... read more>>
Branding
Experiential branding cuts through the clutter
Experiential branding is still a relatively new concept for many South African businesses but is a logical extension of mass personalisation... read more>>
Montecasino - the evolution of a superbrand

Issued by Montecasino

To celebrate the property and do justice to its award-winning status, Montecasino embarked on a brand refresh that would see it reconnect with its Italian roots... read more>>
Digital
New appointments and roles at HoneyKome

Issued by Olé! Media Group

HoneyKome, the digital agency launched by the Olé Media Group earlier this year, is rapidly expanding... read more>>
Between the lines of traditional and digital channels

Pete Case, Issued by Gloo

Every marketer knows that digital channels need to be a critical part of the marketing mix. Something that is less commonly understood however, is how to weave digital technologies and traditional channels into integrated experiences... read more>>
Hobbies play a role in the workplace success

Issued by NATIVE VML

Tech companies are renowned for their work hard/play hard approach, and a recent study shows that creative activities and hobbies help employees perform better in the workplace... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Annual Congress for SA Council for Business Women features Robin Banks
The annual congress of the SA Council for Business Women (SACBW) will feature one of the world's leading authorities on Mind Power, Robin Banks and Brümilda van Rensburg... read more>>
The RSVP Agency launches The Ultimate Guide to Event Décor 2014

Issued by The RSVP Agency

The last few years have seen corporate events evolve from drab, dull affairs into spectacular experiences. Guests now expect to be impressed the moment they walk through the door... read more>>
OOH
TRANSIT.TV's content a win for both commuters and advertisers

Issued by Provantage Media Group

Fact: In South Africa 19.8 million people commute by taxi and by train; and Provantage Out of Home's TRANSIT.TV provides advertisers with the opportunity to communicate with this audience... read more>>
Continental Outdoor continues to dominate Africa's DOOH growth!

Issued by Continental Outdoor

Continental Outdoor is leading the way in paving South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa's roads, commuter and consumer convergence areas with digital advertising screens. It is fast expanding its network across Africa... read more>>
Radio
New radio station for Sterkspruit
A local radio station for Sterkspruit, conceptualised in November 2008 by the area's youth to solve the problem of lack of communication between the municipality and its people, has been launched. read more>>
Research
Creatives going mobile
A survey entitled The New Creatives Report undertaken by Adobe earlier this year, reflects on some of the changes that have transformed the face of creativity and design... read more>>
Sponsorship
Winners honoured at 17th Business Day BASA Awards, partnered by Hollard

Issued by Business and Arts South Africa

Twelve diverse business and arts partnerships were honoured at the 17th Business Day BASA Awards, partnered by Hollard, held at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg... read more>>
International
Canada's Shomi to compete with Netflix
MONTREAL CANADA: Two of Canada's largest cable companies teamed up to launch an online television service to compete with Netflix, amid fears of dwindling traditional television viewership. read more>>
iPhone time-lapse video app from Instagram
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Instagram has launched an application for capturing time-lapse videos using Apple mobile devices. read more>>
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Government
Gauteng's e-tolls consultation gets underway
The Gauteng Advisory Panel on the Socio-economic Impact of E-tolls will kick off its month-long consultation process on Wednesday (27 August), starting with organised labour representatives. read more>>
GDP creeps up narrowly avoiding recession
South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in the second quarter of this year according to figures released by Statistics South Africa. read more>>
Mbete may suspend EFF members from Parliament
National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete says she has asked Members of Parliament belonging to opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), to give reasons why they should not be suspended for disrupting the National Assembly last week. read more>>
More Government news
Lifestyle
[10 Things I Love About...] Emperors Palace

Brian Berkman

Contributing Editor, Travel, Brian Berkman, asked Nigel Atherton, Complex General Manager at Emperors Palace, about why he loves his work at the Place of Dreams. read more>>
People on the move
  • Okuhle Media welcomes David Stein as Hectic Nine-9's new producer - more info
  • New appointments and roles at HoneyKome - more info
  • Home Concept Group appoints general manager of manufacturing - more info

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Jobs offered
Senior Quantitative Research Executive - Johannesburg
ColuminateColuminate is recruiting! Our growing team seeks a quantitative researcher who is passionate about market research, especially the online kind. Read more >>

Video Editor/Camera Operator - Johannesburg
Camera-operator/video editor required to be able to operate Panasonic and Sony HD cameras, edit on FCP, uploading, syndication and streaming of footage. The person must be sports mad. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Footnote Summit Kenya 2014 - 23 Sep 2014 Nairobi
Footnote Summit is Africa's largest digital publishing conference. It is a conference for publishers, corporates, content providers and suppliers to the publishing industry. Read more >>


Tribute Awards
Drakensberg Promotions - 28 Aug 2014 Pretoria

The uBuntu Girl book signing
The uBuntu Girl - 30 Aug 2014 Cape Town

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

Social Selling Seminar: attract new clients online
LinkedIncome - 25 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

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

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

SwenkXpress
Qembu Langempela - 11 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

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

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

Upcoming events
IMM Friday Session Johannesburg - 29 Aug 2014 Johannesburg
IMM Graduate School of MarketingWe are extremely proud to welcome three of South Africa's top business and creative minds. Don't miss this one! Read more >>


Hana Hana: The social media marketing course
Britefire - 27 Aug 2014 to 12 Nov 2014 Cape Town,Johannesburg

All Africa Administrators Summit 2014
Inard Training & Development - 27 Aug 2014 to 28 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Getaway Travel and Tourism Conference
Getaway Magazine - 27 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Getaway Travel and Tourism Conference
Getaway - 27 Aug 2014 Midrand

The Power Series - Woman's Month
27 Aug 2014 to 29 Aug 2014 Cape Town,Durban,Johannesburg

Government relations
PRISA - 27 Aug 2014 Randburg

Quotes
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"Hard work without talent is a shame, but talent without hard work is a tragedy."

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