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MOST winners: Vizeum Cape Town and Times Media Group
[Danette Breitenbach] Vizeum Cape Town was Best Media Agency of the Year and Times Media the Best Media Owner of the Year at the 6th MOST Awards which took place last night in Johannesburg. read more>>

(Not) in praise of the ubiquitous, obfuscating press release

Chris Moerdyk

PR people and their clients need some serious mentoring on how they can both profit once ego and stupidity have been removed from the equation...

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How mobile can reward loyalty - through thick and thin

Craig Rossouw

Mobile has become a great tool for brands to reward loyal customers. A faithful customer will stay loyal to a brand, and also steer future business in the right direction...

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[ICONS of South Africa - season 2]: Francois Pienaar

21 ICONS provides a glimpse into the mind of Francois Pienaar, the former Springbok rugby captain who led South Africa to glory in the 1995 Rugby World Cup... (video)

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts TV] The Cape Town MMA #MobileRocks event
Biz Takeouts show host, Warren Harding, donned a tie and gathered the Biz Takeouts camera crew to see what was going on at #MobileRocks Cape Town... read more>>
Pendoring
Pendoring Advertising Awards announces 77 finalists
No less than 77 finalists will eagerly attend this year's 19th Pendoring gala event, which will be held at Vodacom World in Midrand on 24 October... read more>>
Production
Wired for sound - Howard Music and Dion Wired

Issued by Howard Music

Howard Music recently scored the music to the latest Dion Wired TVC, named "The Visitor". The commercial was conceptualised by agency Ireland Davenport and was shot by director Slim of Egg Films... read more>>
Promotions
Experiential - the target-market triumph

Issued by Mo-Tseleng

When the top-level mandate is to build a relationship between the consumer and the brand, not every experiential agency can reflect penetration and awareness through close on a million samples. The importance of a well-oiled machine cannot be overstated... read more>>
Radio
New look for Algoa FM News

Issued by Algoa FM

The popularity of the news on Algoa FM has prompted the regional radio station to create a unique identity for its news service... read more>>
Retail
2014 SA eCommerce Award winners
The winners of the eCommerce Awards, hosted by uAfrica.com, were announced earlier today at the eCommerce Conference 2014, which is taking place at Gallagher Estate, Midrand. read more>>
Social Media
Women speakers announced for Social Media Week Johannesburg
As South Africa settles into its heritage month, it also welcomes a new development into its cultural fold with Social Media Week Johannesburg debuting from 22-26 September 2014... read more>>
How to make the most out of your business' social media presence

Kriya Gangiah

Due to the current economic situation companies, especially small businesses, may not have a large budget to spend on marketing their products or services to their prospective customers... read more>>
TV
e.tv launches formal eKasi filmmakers training programme

Issued by e.tv

e.tv has unveiled its first accredited (NQF level 5) training programme targeted at aspirant and junior filmmakers. The programme aims to develop the local production industry and boost the quality of local content... read more>>
International
Verizon to pay $7.4m for privacy violations
WASHINGTON, USA: US telecommunications company Verizon has agreed to pay a $7.4m fine to settle a probe into its privacy practices, including accessing customer data for marketing purposes, officials have confirmed. read more>>
Google to repay $19m for apps bought by children
WASHINGTON, USA: Google has agreed to issue at least $19m in refunds to consumers whose children made app purchases from its Google Play store without parental consent, officials have confirmed read more>>
Vice Media valued at $2.5bn
WASHINGTON, USA: Vice Media, the Brooklyn-based online news operation which has a strong following among 18- to 34-year-olds, has secured $500m in funding giving it a valuation of $2.5bn, according to reports in the New York Times and TechCrunch. read more>>
Intelligent robot to clean your home
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Government
Minimum wage has serious implications for business
Business organisations urged caution about the implementation of a national minimum wage, which they warned could result in widespread job losses as employers try to cut operational costs. read more>>
Nene assures South Africans their pensions are safe
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has called on South Africans to refrain from cashing in their provident fund savings when they resign or change jobs, adding that rumours that their retirement savings are under threat were "false". read more>>
New Hyundai plant will benefit SA economy
The South African economy is set to benefit from the new Hyundai plant which has opened in Benoni, Ekurhuleni. read more>>
Attract youth to academia says Zuma
More Government news
Lifestyle
I'm loving it

Eugene Yiga

Brendon Urie, lead singer of Las Vegas rock band Panic! At The Disco, chats about making music and travelling the world. read more>>
XF is a purring kitty with claws

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

It's as graceful and as fast as any member of the cat family, gentle and adorable when in purring mood and quick to show its claws when provoked -- all of which makes the new XF Jaguar the classy cat it is. read more>>
Jobs offered
Mid-Senior Copywriter - Johannesburg
Rogue Brand AgencyRogue is looking for an experienced mid-senior copywriter to join our team. He/she will continuously generate compelling copy and concepts for an array of clients. Read more >>

Office Manager/Personal Assistant - Cape Town
PR agency in Cape Town looking for a crackerjack office manager/personal assistant to support our busy owner and hard working team to keep our office running smoothly. Read more >>



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

Startup Grind Johannesburg hosts Vije Vijendranath
Startup Grind - 17 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Social media morning workshop
Multidimensions - 23 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Call Centre Collection Strategies Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 1 Oct 2014 to 2 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

SwenkXpress
Qembu Langempela - 11 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

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

Business English
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 20 Oct 2014 to 22 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Creative Cloud workshop
Multidimensions - 4 Dec 2014 to 5 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Red & Yellow digital marketing course - 8 Sep 2014 to 15 Dec 2014 Countrywide
Red & YellowIn partnership with the University of Stellenbosch Business School the Red & Yellow School presents a distance-based, 10-week digital marketing course. Read more >>


Finesse: The usability course
Britefire - 5 Sep 2014 to 19 Sep 2014 Cape Town,Johannesburg

Poetry course for beginners
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 5 Sep 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Countrywide

Fiksiekursusse
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 5 Sep 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Countrywide

Broadcast journalism course
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 5 Sep 2014 to 30 Oct 2014 Countrywide

The Basics of Creative Writing
SA Writers' College - 5 Sep 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Countrywide

Writing for Video Games
SA Writers' College - 5 Sep 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Countrywide

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