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Today's top stories
Reinventing out of home

Danette Breitenbach

Brands must shift their perceptions of OOH media - but so must the industry - shifting from the traditional poster to the interactive poster and real-time digital networks...

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[NewsMaker:] James Burton

Louise Marsland

James Burton is the CEO of Hero, an integrated marketing communications agency which is a group of companies that includes sub brands: Hero AV, Black Spade Racing, 1Address.com, Medialoop and The Broccoli Project...

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Making the MOST of education in the media industry

One of the pertinent issues in the media industry is the quality of media education. To address this Wag the Dog Publishers included two questions in its sixth annual MOST Awards survey...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 105: The 2014 DMASA Assegai - Integrated Marketing Awards
On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding chatted to Vikesh Roopchand, Chairman of the DMASA about the Assegai Awards... [twitterfall] read more>>
Marketing
Implementing data-driven marketing

Lauretta Ngakane

In August this year, the DMASA (Direct Marketing Association of South Africa) welcomed Pegg Nadler to give two one-day workshops on data-driven marketing... read more>>
Advertising
ididthatad announces Loeries Prediction Panel
The official ididthatad.com Loeries Prediction Panel, will be putting their fortune-telling abilities to the ultimate test by forecasting this year's Big Bird Winners... read more>>
Bye-bye birdie - new food law challenges

Natasha Wright

The topic of advertising of unhealthy foodstuffs to children, and its contribution to obesity and disease amongst the target audience, has been an ongoing debate for years... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
SA Business Conference to focus on design thinking
The annual UCT GSB Conference on 'Business of Social and Environmental Innovation', being held on 23-24 October 2014, will focus on design thinking... read more>>
Exhibitions
Say no to divorce by preparing to live happily ever after, after the fairy tale wedding!

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Two valuable relationship tool kits, international best-seller Bulletproof Marriage: Your shield against divorce, and the Love School event DVD were available at the Wedding Expo... read more>>
Magazines
Doman takes over Popular Mechanics
Seasoned journalist and current deputy editor, Anthony Doman, will pick up the editorial reins at Popular Mechanics on 1 October with the retirement of founding editor, Alan Duggan... read more>>
Mobile
Pond's takes bronze at inaugural SA Smarties

Issued by Gorilla

Pond's flawless radiance 7 Day Challenge campaign earned a bronze at the inaugural South African Smarties awards on Wednesday, held at Randlords during the Mobile Web Africa conference... read more>>
Retail
New retail app developed by local startup Beaconeye
A new retail app, Piing, developed by local start up Beaconeye uses iBeacon technology to engage customers directly through their mobile devices, while in-store or nearby, using Bluetooth Smart tech... read more>>
Mediacore recognises a decade of communication

Henry Baldish, Issued by Mediacore

Recently, Mediacore chose to recognise Joshua Doore and Barnetts furniture retailers for a decade of communication to their respective stores... read more>>
TV
SABC... One interview, two Zuma wives...trouble
International
RadioShack faces bankruptcy
NEW YORK, USA: RadioShack said it was seeking to restructure its finances and warned of possible bankruptcy as it reported a bigger loss for the second quarter. read more>>
HP fined $59m for bribing Russian officials
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: - A judge ordered US computer company Hewlett-Packard to pay $58.8m for bribing Moscow government officials to buy HP computers for Russia's Prosecutor General's office. read more>>
Lights, camera, ACTION: How to launch a TV channel successfully

Doron Revivi

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL: Establishing a TV channel is no easy feat. In order to achieve a successful launch, many factors need to be considered. This can be a daunting task... read more>>
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Government
SA and China to improve employment services
South Africa and China will sign an agreement to open the way for the two countries to cooperate in the fields of human resource development and employment services. read more>>
400 schools in Gauteng now have proper sanitation
Four hundred of the 580 schools in Gauteng, which had various problems with sanitation, have had their toilets repaired. read more>>
SA's democracy: The heritage we will bequeath to generations of the future

Miller Matola

Democracy is a much yearned for and sought after system of governance. As a system where the popular will of the people is superior to the will of individuals, democracy represents the Elysium of multitudes of people around the world... read more>>
More Government news
Lifestyle
Gut-busting gags at Nando's Mass Hysteria

Sindy Peters

If you don't have plans this weekend... actually, even if you do, scrap them, and make your way to the Artscape Opera House for the Nando's Mass Hysteria Comedy Parliament. read more>>
New accounts
  • Fast Power Sports extends Gazebo World branding sponsorship - more info

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People on the move
  • New Wave Outdoor Media appoints new personnel - more info
  • Joel Rao joins Clicks2Customers in Kenya - more info
  • Tribeca continues to expand on the back of new client wins - more info

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Jobs offered
DTP Operator/Finished Artist - Cape Town
DTP/finished artist or designer with exceptional technical skills on project basis for at least a month or more. Some in-house training, after that virtual. Northern Subs, good internet. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Starter kit seminar - online brand presence
Yellow Door Collective - 17 Sep 2014 Cape Town

UX South Africa
UX South Africa - 3 Oct 2014 to 4 Oct 2014 Cape Town

NXTGen Coders Conference
NXTGen Coders - 3 Oct 2014 to 4 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Stakeholder engagement and management
PRISA - 8 Oct 2014 to 9 Oct 2014 Randburg

Learn everything about web design in three days!
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

InDesign advanced
Multidimensions - 24 Oct 2014 Cape Town

ED Conference 2014
Creative Space Media - 27 Oct 2014 to 28 Oct 2014 Midrand

Winners Den: international business
cedric holdings - 28 Nov 2014 to 29 Nov 2014 Joburg

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

Upcoming events
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 >>


Party for a purpose!
SAwothi Productions - 13 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival 2014
Aptitude Consulting - 13 Sep 2014 to 14 Sep 2014 Thohoyandou

3rd Annual Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival
Aptitude Consulting - 13 Sep 2014 Thohoyandou

Photoshop beginner's course
Teach Me Photoshop - 13 Sep 2014 to 27 Sep 2014 Pretoria

Little Eden Family Fun Day
LITTLE EDEN Society - 14 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Proofing and sub-editing basics
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 15 Sep 2014 to 16 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

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"Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance."

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