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South Africa's Best Liked Ads
[Issued by Millward Brown]

In a double whammy, Millward Brown announces South Africa's Best Liked Ads for Q1 and Q2 2014. For over 30 years now, Millward Brown's Best Liked Ads list celebrates the countries favourite TV commercials...

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Local SEO: How to boost your social listening

Jack Peterson

If you are a local business, it's literally an orchestra that you'd have to play out to sustain your web presence...

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Join the radio 20% Club

Danette Breitenbach

This year's Radio Advertising Bureau's (RAB SA) RadioWorks Conference, which took place in Cape Town and Johannesburg, focused on how radio delivers Return On Investment (ROI).

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Marketing
Marketing a product that doesn't yet exist

Issued by Rendermatic Virtual Studios

Sounds like a challenge right? Well, it may in fact be a lot simpler than you think... read more>>
Modest SMS still good for marketing purposes
Advertising
Things we've learnt from 20 years of business

Issued by Boomtown

SMEs are the key drivers of growth for South Africa, and all start-ups begin from humble beginnings - but what is the key to success?... read more>>
Local is lekker in the quest for marketing returns, says Media24

Issued by Pendoring

Advertisers and agencies alike should dig into their stores of local knowledge to ensure that they gain the best return on their marketing investment, says Media24... read more>>
Branding
Refreshed Groupon website increases marketplace apps
As part of its transition from a daily deal website to an online marketplace, Groupon has completely redesigned their South African website, as well as updated versions of its popular iPhone and Android apps... read more>>
CSI
Mortimer Harvey celebrates Xmas in July with cheer to the less fortunate

Issued by Mortimer Harvey

Midway through a cold winter seemed the perfect time for staff and clients of Mortimer Harvey to have some fun while also bringing some winter warmth to the less fortunate... read more>>
Digital
GraphicMail Category Partner for The Nedbank Digital Edge Live 2014

Issued by GraphicMail

GraphicMail is always looking for ways to contribute to the digital community and this year decided to be part of The Nedbank Digital Edge Live - SA's largest digital marketing show... read more>>
City of Virginia Beach achieves rapid paperless adoption rate with Striata eBilling

Issued by Striata SA

City of Virginia Beach is achieving a rapid paperless adoption rate with Striata's PUSH eBilling solution. The public utility has already achieved 13.79% adoption in only one year... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
BOFE unlocks three Ps of business ownership
The Business Opportunities & Franchise Expo (BOFE), presented in partnership with Eskom, takes place from 11-14 September 2014 at the Coca-Cola Dome... read more>>
New venue launches in Kramerville

Issued by BlackJack Events

Levelthree, a new function venue launching in October, is situated in the hub of Kramerville with spectacular views of the Johannesburg and Sandton skyline... read more>>
Tickets still available for MOST Awards
Media
Legal Journalist of the Year Award 2014 - enter now
The Webber Wentzel Legal Journalist of the Year Award recognises outstanding work in the field of legal journalism. read more>>
Mobile
Western Cape government adds Mxit to its mix
The Western Cape government has collaborated with Mxit to deliver multiple mobile social network ad campaigns... read more>>
OOH
TLC washroom advertising ideal for Kotex rebrand
Radio
Capricorn FM honoured with two 2014 PMR African Diamond Arrow Awards

Issued by Capricorn FM

The Limpopo Provincial Survey of Leaders and Achievers, in the Local Radio Stations category, has awarded Capricorn FM with the General Entertainment and Music Award, and the News and Current Affairs Award... read more>>
Research
Latest Ipsos quality study puts SA motor industry in very good light

Issued by Ipsos

Ipsos South Africa and its 12 local syndicate members representing 18 brands have announced both the 2014 product quality and customer experience (service received when purchasing or servicing) awards at the same time... read more>>
Social Media
How to use social media to get your next event noticed

Catherine Milward-Bridges

Why not use social media to take some of the schlep out of pulling off an event? Use its "social" element to leverage relationships to ask for support, no matter how small your next event... read more>>
Facebook and the game of trolls

Desiree Gullan, Issued by Gullan&Gullan

For many brands, Facebook has become about acquiring fans, maintaining high engagement rates and, of course, doing one up on competitors to secure bragging rights... read more>>
International
iWatch expected to be launched at Apple next event
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple will unveil an "iWatch" in September with the manufacturer of the iPhone finally embarking on its much-rumoured foray into wearable computing, technology news website Re/code says. read more>>
Apple's bid to stop sales of Samsung products denied
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: A judge has rejected a bid by Apple to ban US sales of rival Samsung smartphones targeted in a recent $2bn patent trial in Silicon Valley. read more>>
Spikes Asia ready for up-and-coming talent
Spikes Asia once again offers young professionals and students the opportunity to make their mark within the industry... read more>>
More International
Government
Jo'burg, Tshwane voice concerns over e-tolls
Johannesburg and Tshwane have told the R10m advisory panel charged with assessing the effect of e-tolling in Gauteng of their concerns at the socioeconomic consequences of the system's implementation on their residents. read more>>
Water leaks cannot be left unresolved says Mchunu

More Matshediso

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu says mayors and councillors should be at the forefront of the fight against water leaks and the poor quality of water provided to municipal residents read more>>
Government ready to monitor safe shale gas exploration
CAPE TOWN: Government says it is ready to regulate and monitor companies that have expressed an interest in exploring shale gas in the country. read more>>
More Government news
Lifestyle
Durbanville Hills' tasting delights

Ilse van den Berg

Passports and padkos ready, off we went to the land beyond the Boerewors Curtain... Just kidding, Durbanville isn't really that far, plus, I'm not one of those Capetonians... You know, those who think everything further than 15 minutes' drive is 'too far'. read more>>
Jobs offered


New events to diarise
Cape Homemakers Expo 2014 - 4 Sep 2014 to 7 Sep 2014 Cape Town
The Cape's trendiest home, décor and lifestyle exhibition, the Cape Homemakers Expo, will be taking place in the Mother City. Read more >>


Social media in the workplace - 12 Sep 2014 Various
Stop abuse of Facebook and other social media in the workplace. Join attorneys Chris Todd and Shelley Wilson on 12 September to understand these challenges in the workplace. Read more >>


Social media morning workshop
Multidimensions - 23 Sep 2014 Cape Town

CAAMMP fundraiser and launch
Ngola Consultancy - 4 Oct 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

FutureTech 2014
Popular Mechanics - 10 Oct 2014 Cape Town

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

E-commerce marketing workshop
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 29 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Photo and Film Expo
30 Oct 2014 to 2 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 >>


Balance - The digital analytics course
Britefire - 28 Aug 2014 to 27 Nov 2014 Cape Town,Johannesburg

80/20 Local Government Review Conference
Africa Capital Network - 28 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Tribute Awards
Drakensberg Promotions - 28 Aug 2014 Pretoria

Gambit - The digital strategy course
Britefire - 29 Aug 2014 to 28 Nov 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town

The Getaway Show
Ramsay Media - 29 Aug 2014 to 31 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Sunday Times Top Brands Conference
Future Publishing - 29 Aug 2014 Sandton

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