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Here's why nobody is downloading your app and how to fix this

Andrew Lanning

So you've got your app, you're proud of the design, the app works on every device you've tested it on, and there seems to be no competition in the market your app is playing in. Nothing can go wrong, right?

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How the internet is changing the world

Chemory Gunko

Language pretty much defines everything we do - especially what we do online. What we use the internet to do is to distribute and absorb words, whether that distribution is audio, video, written or graphic designed...

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Does your BrandTeam play like Brazil...or Germany? (Part 3)

Colin Morris

Finally, I reveal the last four parallel team-roles between the winners in Brazil and those winning in brand boardrooms; and why the copywriter is Messi, and the Creative Director has to be my number 9...

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Marketing
Life's lessons learnt in the kitchen

Greg McFarlane

I have just finished the most harrowing relationship of my life, that of me and a kitchen contractor. Some very meaningful life lessons have been reinforced during this period, which overlay beautifully with my day job... read more>>

CHIEF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS' CONFERENCE|AWARD 2014

Conference exclusively for senior L&D decision makers! 21-23 Oct. JHB. Knowledge Resources and the Gordon Institute of Business Science will also be showcasing excellence within the L & D profession with the Chief Learning and Development Officer of the Year Award! Nominations open. Prizes to the value of R100 000! CLICK HERE

Advertising
Shifting the brand design category at the Loeries

Issued by Joe Public

Communications design agency Shift Joe Public walked away with four Golds, two Silvers and a Craft Certificate at this year's Loerie Awards... read more>>
Branding
The Brand Film Co. creates a powerful set of films for the Imperial Group

Issued by Brand Alive

Specialist film-making division of The Brand Alive Group, The Brand Film Co., has created a series of highly innovative and effective films for several companies within the Imperial Group, each powerfully delivering on particular strategic objectives... read more>>
CRM
Trust - the new commodity in business

Danette Breitenbach

The Edelman 2014 Trust Barometer research shows that only 17.5% of people around the globe trust their business and government leaders to tell the truth and solve social problems... read more>>
Digital
NATIVE VML soars at the Loeries

Issued by NATIVE VML

NATIVE VML's promise to produce work that has a meaningful impact in people's lives is bearing fruit, with some of the agency's most ambitious projects of the past year winning awards at the 2014 Loeries. The agency was honoured with eight Loeries and one Craft Certificate. read more>>
Education & Training
New dates for Pam Douglas and the Masterclass Series

Issued by Hummingbird Group

The Masterclass Series for training in the TV and animation industry is due to kick off very soon - if you haven't secured your tickets yet, time is running out... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Innovative decor for your event

Issued by 3D Deco

What makes an event successful? What are the deciding factors that determine a magnificent outcome? What has the power to enhance relationships and build your brand? read more>>
Mobile
New Windows Phone app makes payments simple
For the first time in South Africa, Windows Phone users, alongside iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Nokia Ovi users, are now able to purchase prepaid electricity and airtime online and on their phone... read more>>
PR & Communications
[ICONS of South Africa - Season 2] Kitty Phetla
"Success has nothing do with luck. It's about the work that you do - not just the hard work, the sweating - but what your mind tells your body." - Kitty Phetla (video)... read more>>
Research
South African Media ratings from Ask Afrika's Icon Brands survey
Ask Afrika has ranked South Africa's iconic media across channels and the following were selected as favourites across the board in its Icon Brands Survey... read more>>
Millward Brown opens in Pakistan

Issued by Millward Brown

Millward Brown, a global leader in brand, media and communications research, officially opened its newest office in Karachi, Pakistan last week... read more>>
New research director to drive top-class research at GSB

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

The new research director at Africa's top business school, the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, believes that the school can do even more to promote research that can change the world... read more>>
Retail
Scan Retail unveils innovative products for the retail space

Issued by Scan Display

Launched at the recent 18th Annual Congress of the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC), Scan Retail Solution's two innovative new products are fast becoming popular options for retailers... read more>>
International
Google's Schmidt asks EU to develop digital markets
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Google's Chairman Eric Schmidt, whose own firm is embroiled in an anti-trust probe by the European Union urged the bloc to give innovators free rein to deliver the huge economic gains promised by the digital era. read more>>
More than 10m iPhone 6 units sold last weekend
WASHINGTON, USA: Apple broke its sales record for an opening weekend delivering 10m iPhone 6 unites in the first three days and boasting it could have sold more if it had them. read more>>
Mossad in recruitment drive for new talent
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL: Israel's secretive overseas spy agency, the Mossad, launched a new website to recruit potential spies, as well as an espionage thriller-type video hoping to hook new talent. read more>>
More International
Government
SA seeks transformation of UN Security Council

Chris Bathembu

South Africa has vowed to push for the transformation of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) ahead of the 69th UN General Assembly debate taking place in New York, this week. read more>>
Police have crime under control claims Phiyega
While challenges within certain categories of crime such as murder and sexual offences remain, South Africa's police have a firm handle on crime, claims National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega. read more>>
Nigerian church survivors return to Swartkops
The 25 South Africans who were injured when a building at the Synagogue Church of all Nations in Nigeria collapsed, have arrived back in South Africa. read more>>
More Government news
Motoring
Volvo's cute all-roader is a real charmer

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The South African market is swamped with crossover-urban-sports-utility- school taxi-mum- shopping wagons, each with its own foibles and charms, but one of the most charismatic of the new breed is Volvo's six-model V40 Cross Country range. read more>>
More Motoring news
Jobs offered
Senior Designer - Johannesburg
NewcastCreative agency seeks all-round designer with genuine creative flair and a passion for creating great design on great brands, to grow quickly into a leading position in our studio. Read more >>

Senior Account Manager - Johannesburg
A senior account manager is required to join the Switch team. Your five years (or more) agency experience and drive for the industry is what you will need to apply. Read more >>



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Vega School of Brand Leadership - 22 Aug 2014 to 11 Nov 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

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Vega School of Brand Leadership - 23 Oct 2014 to 24 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
The 5th Orange Africa Mega Music Expo
Ngavu Enterprise Inc. - 23 Sep 2014 to 24 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Social media morning workshop
Multidimensions - 23 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Katy Katopodis speaks to SAFREA
SJC Creative - 23 Sep 2014 Richmond, Johannesburg

Heritage Day Soweto Festival
La Brandz Madiba Events - 24 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Customer journey mapping workshop
N'lighten - 25 Sep 2014 to 30 Sep 2014 Cape Town,Johannesburg

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

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

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