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Please let there be kittens...

Louise Marsland

My calendar highlights every year are firstly, Design Indaba and secondly, The Loerie Awards, which heralds summer, self-tan, highlights, fabulous shoes and great advertising of course...

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C'mon now, what breaking news is this?

Thamsanqa Malinga

The "Breaking News" puller seems to be the one thing most online and social media reporters have taken to in the scrimmage for the highly sought after reader...

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The world's funniest joke - its implications for brands

Sid Peimer

The "world's funniest joke" was exhaustively researched by Professor Richard Wiseman of the University of Hertfordshire. The reason for the research was to discover the joke that had the widest appeal...

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Loeries Creative Week Cape Town
Finalists announced for the Student, Digital and Ubuntu Loerie Awards 2014
Finalists for the Student; Digital and Ubuntu Award categories have been announced for the Loerie Awards 2014, taking place at the CTICC in Cape Town on 20-21 September... read more>>
Meet Loeries' judge Daniel Padiachy
Adding the Nando's twist, McDonald's South Africa Senior Marketing Director, Daniel Padiachy, will be one of the key judges on the 2014 Loerie Awards Judging Panel... read more>>
Facebook celebrates SA creativity with support of the Loeries 2014
In line with its goals of promoting positive engagement between brands and consumers in high-growth markets and helping people in Africa to connect with each other, Facebook has a strategic partnership with the Loeries Creative Week 2014... read more>>
Marketing
Making outsourced marketing work

Juanita Vorster

Many businesses view marketing as a support function rather than part of core business activities. Although true in many instances, this view might jeopardise the success of marketing activities... read more>>
Branding
How to handle conflict in the workplace

Donna Rachelson, Issued by Branding and Marketing YOU

You might be very good at what you do, but if you handle office politics unwisely, it will get people's tongues wagging, and that can do great damage to your personal brand... read more>>
Design
A new generation of precision design

Issued by Berge Farrell

Castle 1895 Draught has just launched with a boldly progressive, contemporary and innovative bottle and can design that brings to life the brand's promise of 'a legacy of taste, progressively crafted for genuine refreshment'... read more>>
Digital
Next Photographer Award launched by D&AD, Getty Images
The Next Photographer Award launched yesterday, 15 September 2014, by D&AD, in partnership with Getty Images, to bridge the gap between the Professional and New Blood Awards... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Breathe Sunshine Engage with Greg Walsh

Ruth Cooper

With the Breathe Sunshine Engage music conference taking place in Joburg as a one-day event early next month, we got in contact with panellist and MD of specialist event production company G&G Productions, Greg Walsh, to find out more. read more>>
Topco Media revolutionises business networking

Issued by Topco Media

This October, the Top 500 Networking Breakfast is breaking the conventions of ordinary business interaction, giving an exclusive opportunity for South Africa's number one companies from across 100 sectors to connect and solidify future business partnerships... read more>>
Exhibitions
The Wedding Expo announces the Bride of the Year

Issued by The Wedding Group

One of the highlights of The Wedding Expo, which took place this past weekend at the Coca-Cola dome, was the announcement of The Wedding Expo Bride of the Year 2013/2014, the beautiful Sherise Gangan from KwaZulu-Natal. read more>>
Mobile
Awards for turning the mobile phone into a 'sell' phone

Issued by Mobitainment

The simple mobile phone was an indispensable tool for Mobitainment's award-winning Boxer Super Shopper Show - as it recently walked away with three awards at the Standard Bank Mobile Marketing Association's Smarties SA Awards... read more>>
Online Media
Moneyweb dumps Melrose Arch offices

Nick Hedley

Moneyweb Holdings will move to cheaper offices as part of efforts to cut costs, the listed Caxton unit said while announcing a R2.6m loss for its year ended June. read more>>
Production
Egg Films Loeries Judges Wrap

Issued by Egg Films

It is just about time for the Egg Films Loeries Judges Wrap event. A big shout out to SAB and Patron for making it all possible... read more>>
Radio
Looking back: 20 years of African language radio

Nozibele Zondi

I grew up in the Eastern Cape in the 80s, we used to listen to Radio Xhosa, (now called Umhlobo Wenene) and it was the only radio station we knew... read more>>
Research
The remedy for research headaches

Issued by Interact RDT

As a research manager operating in today's business environment, you might feel a little hopeless when it comes to making your budget work for your business, and at the same time, not being every research providers worst nightmare... read more>>
International
Phones 4 U collapses in UK putting jobs on the line
LONDON, UK: British mobile phone retailer Phones 4U has collapsed into administration, putting more than 5,500 jobs at risk, the group said. read more>>
Android One smartphone to cost $105 in India
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google has launched a $105 smartphone in India, taking aim at emerging markets as part of an initiative called Android One. read more>>
Record demand for iPhone 6
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple said it had received record pre-orders for its new iPhone models, and that some customers will have to wait for the larger-screen versions of the smartphones. read more>>
More International
Government
UIF claimants drop in the first six months of this year
The number of claimants for unemployment insurance benefits fell in the first half of this year compared with a year earlier, suggesting the economy is not shedding as many jobs as previously thought, Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Head Boas Seruwe said. read more>>
Cabinet approves further funding for Eskom
National Treasury has announced the approval of a package to support Eskom to ensure that the energy security of the country is maintained and GDP growth supported. read more>>
Youth employment review now available
Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says while the number of black youth in employment has grown over the last 20 years, the acquisition of skills has not grown at the same rate within this group. read more>>
More Government news
New accounts
  • SV Agency engages in a Pop Bottles venture - more info
  • Col'Cacchio pizzeria appoints TWO.AM agency - more info

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People on the move
  • Coface appoints new country manager for South Africa - more info

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Jobs offered
Media Sales Representative - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced media sales representative (Ref. MFM/331/0914). Applications close: 29 September 2014 Read more >>

Sales Manager - Gymnasium - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced sales manager: gymnasium (Ref. SPI/321/0914). Applications close: 29 September 2014 Read more >>

PPC/SEM Ninja - Countrywide
Are you a Google AdWords ninja who has mastered the art and science of complex PPC campaign management? Are you looking for the best PPC job on the planet? Read more >>

Office Administrator/Coordinator/Girl Friday - Johannesburg
Rocket Creative Design and Display is looking for an exuberant young all-rounder to add support to their office team. Read more >>

Graphic Designer - Cape Town
Performance Brands are looking for a dynamic, creative and passionate graphic designer to join the Capestorm marketing team. A love for the outdoors with a fun loving attitude a must! Read more >>

Account Manager - Johannesburg
Group Africa Marketing's sponsorship agency EXP is looking for an Account manager. Good experience, able to multi-task, likes variety - join an exciting team! Read more >>

Senior Front-End Developer - Cape Town
We are looking for committed trail blazers to accelerate our digital journey and enjoy the ride! Read more >>



New events to diarise
Social media morning workshop
Multidimensions - 23 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Freelance breakfast
The Common Room - 25 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

The social media boot camp
Britefire - 29 Sep 2014 Cape Town

AdForum - Loeries Flying in
Future Publishing - 3 Oct 2014 Randburg

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 8 Oct 2014 to 27 Oct 2014 Cape Town

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

Thinksales Leadership Convention 2014
Thinksales Corporation - 22 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Joahnnesburg

InDesign advanced
Multidimensions - 24 Oct 2014 Cape Town

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

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

Upcoming events
Business to Business Marketing Conference - 17 Sep 2014 to 18 Sep 2014 Johannesburg
This event is specifically designed for B2B marketers and professionals - get the latest insights and tools to enhance your B2B brand and customer experience. Read more >>

DSTV Seminar of Creativity - 19 Sep 2014 Cape Town
The seminar is a fantastic opportunity for agencies and marketers to hear about the latest trends in brand communication. Read more >>


Learning the art of community building
Symphonia for S.A- Partners for Possibility - 16 Sep 2014 Cape Town

SA Innovation Summit
Reputation Matters - 16 Sep 2014 to 18 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Investing in customer insights
IBM - 16 Sep 2014 to 18 Sep 2014 Sandton,Century City

Songs of Marikana
Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sports Foundation - 16 Sep 2014 to 20 Sep 2014 Mafikeng

Noticeboards
Looking for women owned enterprises
[Other] Encouraging Women Owned Enterprises (WBE's, businesses that are at least 51% owned and run by women) to self-register for free on www.WEConnectinternational.org

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Quotes
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"We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations."

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