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Grand Prix at the end of rainbow for The MediaShop

Danette Breitenbach

The MediaShop has been awarded the Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) Roger Garlick Grand Prix Award for the Coke Rainbow campaign...

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Why these brands are growing

Louise Marsland

Global strategic marketing consultancy Added Value has found that brands that tap into cultural relevance and prove themselves to be authentic, honest, all natural, with a good story to tell, have brought back a traditional craft...

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What better place to discuss social media law than in a Twitter live chat?

Leigh Andrews

Court reporting on big news items like the #OscarPistoriusTrial are now synonymous with live-tweeting and 'breaking news'... but legal experts advise the media to rather focus on quality and accuracy.

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Marketing
Angle Orange Shopper Design Science Workshops phase 2
Today Angle Orange completes phase 2 of Shopper Design Science Workshops by Jason Frichol, The Science behind understanding shopper psychology and delivering design and messaging that drives additional exposures leading to additional impressions and greater sales for brands and retailers alike. Click here for more on Angle Orange and here for an overview of the Shopper Design Science workshop.
Drive Dry TVC heralds start of 2014 campaign
The brandhouse 2014 Drive Dry campaign calls on all South Africans to make a public pledge to drink responsibly and to go to Facebook to make the public pledge... (video) read more>>
Advertising
MetropolitanRepublic appoints Karen Ballenden as MD

Issued by MetropolitanRepublic

The management team at integrated creative advertising agency, MetropolitanRepublic, is now stronger than ever following the appointment of Karen Ballenden as managing director... read more>>
Terence Neale of Egg Films ranked #1 director

Issued by Egg Films

Egg Films congratulates all the winners of The Loeries Official Rankings and especially their director, Terence Neale, for being ranked the number one director in the country. read more>>
Branding
Value of city brands to be discussed at SA Competitiveness Forum
Brand South Africa will host the second annual South African Competitiveness Forum (SACF) on 4-5 November 2014 at EY (Ernest and Young) in Sandton... read more>>
CSI
Holding out for a hero

Issued by Picture Tree

Every year, thousands upon thousands of abandoned or homeless animals are rescued by non-profit shelters, resulting in over-crowded and under-funded organisations... read more>>
Doing good should also be good for business

Chris Midgley, Issued by Blast Brand Catalysts

What can brands and businesses do in order to make their CSI projects more meaningful, and go beyond simply donating money to a "needy cause"? Chris Midgley, Strategist with Blast Brand Catalysts, ponders strategic CSI initiatives... read more>>
Digital
Rogerwilco shortlisted for three Assegai Awards

Issued by Rogerwilco

Rogerwilco, the digital marketing agency previously known as 2Stroke, has been shortlisted for three Assegai Awards in the SEO category of the Direct Marketing Association of South Africa's annual awards... read more>>
Direct Marketing
A basic wine guide Z-CARD for Backsberg consumers this festive season

Issued by PocketMedia

Backsberg Estate Cellars has selected a custom-made, credit card-sized Z-CARD, with a magnetic back cover for ease of display, to use as a basic wine guide to help its customers appreciate wine... read more>>
Education & Training
Andrea Quaye to deliver this year's Redzone Marketing Lecture
The second Redzone Marketing Lecture will feature Andrea Quaye, newly installed Marketing Director at SAB Miller, who will share valuable insights on beverage marketing in a highly competitive global market... read more>>
Magazines
John Brown Media chosen as publisher for @Total magazine

Issued by John Brown

John Brown Media has been selected by Total South Africa, the multinational oil and gas company, as the publisher of their staff magazine, @Total, for southern Africa... read more>>
Turning risk to opportunity - RISKAFRICA magazine announces new focus

Issued by COSA Media

Niche magazine title, RISKAFRICA, has expanded its focus to include risk managers amongst its broker and insurance industry readers, offering them news and practice insights from across sub-Saharan Africa's fastest emerging markets... read more>>
Online Media
Bloggers ready for October MRPSport BlogOlympics in Durban
The second edition of the MRPSport BlogOlympics takes place at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on 23 October 2014, where 24 of South Africa's influential sports and lifestyle bloggers... read more>>
Promotions
Albany campaign weighs in the PMB bread market

Issued by Yourself Management

Yourself Management devised an in-store loyalty program strategy called "Albany for life" which entailed consumers being rewarded whenever they purchased more than two loafs of Albany bread... read more>>
Recruitment
Salary Review reveals 20% increase in IT salaries

Issued by CareerJunction

The most recent salary review compiled by online labour market indicator, the CareerJunction Index (CJI), shows a 20% increase in salary offerings among managerial IT staff since the end of 2013... read more>>
Research
Latest SAARF research: AMPS June 2014
The latest SAARF AMPS June 2014 research has been released. SAARF produces the bi-annual AMPS, providing data on media consumption, demographics, and products, brands and services... read more>>
Social Media
How TNS is harnessing the true value of social media insights

Issued by TNS South Africa

In order to help its clients make decisions in an increasingly complex and connected environment, TNS has launched its social media offering to make sense of the vast data in this space... read more>>
International
EU anti-trust boss says Google fears are irrational
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The European Union's (EU) top anti-trust official sharply criticised the "irrational" response by European politicians to the Brussels investigation of Google. read more>>
Japan Display warns of enormous losses
TOKYO, JAPAN: Shares in Apple supplier Japan Display slumped more than 18% in Tokyo after the world's biggest manufacturer of screens for smartphones and tablets warned it would post an annual net loss. read more>>
Microsoft licences: Romania's probe of state officials
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: Romanian prosecutors carried out 56 searches this week in a vast investigation into money laundering and bribery linked to Microsoft software licences that involved millions of Euros, the anti-corruption prosecutor's office said. read more>>
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Government
State may sell Vodacom stake to fund Eskom

Thabiso Mochiko and Andiswa Maqutu

Crushing financial pressure on Eskom has compelled the government to consider selling its R26bn stake in Vodacom and to assess its other listed holdingsā€š such as Telkom to raise the cash that Eskom needs. read more>>
Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables

Nthambeleni Gabara

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the fight for food security in South Africa should start at a family level with vegetable gardens in all suburbs. read more>>
Emergency workers urged to end illegal strike

More Matshediso

Gauteng's Department of Health says normal emergency services have not yet been badly affected by the illegal and unprotected strike of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers. read more>>
Manamela tells youth to 'seize opportunities'
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Buti Manamela, says young South Africans must make the most of the opportunities government has offered them and must take personal control of improving their lives read more>>
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People on the move
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New events to diarise
Future Pavilion Cape Town 2014 - 5 Nov 2014 to 7 Nov 2014 Cape Town
Future Pavilion Cape Town 2014 brings Portuguese Technology to South Africa in November. From interactive games and innovative retail, to health solutions and impactful design. Read more >>


AFPRO Connect Expo - 14 Nov 2014 to 15 Nov 2014 Johannesburg
First trade show to promote the wealth and quality of African production services and locations. Read more >>


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

Freelance breakfast
The Common Room - 30 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Strategies to promote public relations
PRISA - 12 Nov 2014 Randburg

Technical report writing
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 17 Nov 2014 to 18 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Illustrated infographics and animation workshop
Multidimensions - 25 Nov 2014 to 26 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Creative Cloud Xtreme
Multidimensions - 1 Dec 2014 to 2 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

Become a website guru in three days!
Multidimensions - 3 Dec 2014 to 5 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Graham Hancock's Magicians of the Gods tour SA - 18 Oct 2014 to 25 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town
Ancient mysteries, Altered states and The War on Consciousness! This October Graham Hancock will be presenting full day seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa! Read more >>


Zim Achievers Business Breakfast
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards - 17 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

AFRENCO | Agriculture Exchange Expo
African Entrepreneurs Congress (AFRENCO) - 19 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 City of Cape Town

Essentials of broadcast management course
Rhodes University - 20 Oct 2014 to 24 Oct 2014 Grahamstown

Project administration
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 20 Oct 2014 to 22 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

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

Wedding photography workshop
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 20 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

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