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NEWSWATCH: Too bold or not bald enough?

In its latest issue, YOU roped in local celebrities to join its cancer awareness campaign. The celebs' pictures were edited so that they appeared bald. The campaign is reported to have sparked mixed reactions from the public...

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SmartCaptcha puts point-of-sale ROI tracking in the picture

Leigh Andrews

Ready for a point-of-sale tracking revolution? SmartCaptcha is here to help brands better manage their point-of-purchase display executions and spend into the retail trade... in real-time.

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Can advertising satisfy?

Senzo Xulu

As I sat in front of my computer screen during the latter part of June, as has become my yearly custom, I attentively followed the action from the 2014 Cannes Festival of Creativity...

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Marketing
Email and SMS from one platform set to assist marketers
TotalSend has launched SMS and email sending via a single channel. This multi-channel platform allows TotalSend to assist marketers who are increasingly looking to connect with customers on mobile devices... read more>>
Advertising
Ireland/Davenport launches new content division - VIRUS

Issued by Ireland/Davenport

Through-the-line advertising agency Ireland/Davenport has bolstered its offering with a new content division, co-developed with Nevo Hadas of &Innovation and staffed with industry stalwarts, named VIRUS... read more>>
Branding
Strong leadership: critical to building South Africa's competitiveness

Miller Matola

In South Africa, the role of leadership is crucial because it forms the back bone of the fabric of our societies and is a major source of inspiration for millions of citizens to do things differently to achieve excellence... 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

CRM
Striata eContact improves service levels and cuts call centre costs with intelligent email interactions

Issued by Striata SA

"Companies can cut their call centre costs dramatically by converting costly customer help desk calls to email-based communications," says Brent Haumann, Head of Development at Striata... read more>>
Design
[WDC2014] Summary of the WDC Design Policy Conference's first day
The WDC 2014 Design Policy Conference got underway on Friday, 17 October at the Cape Town Stadium, titled 'Make a plan', with experts exchanging design policy thinking... read more>>
Business of Design launched in Joburg and Cape Town

Issued by SABS Design Institute

Business of Design is a dynamic seminar and workshop by leading professionals, aiding artisans, manufacturers and SMEs in the design and fashion industries. The workshops were held in Cape Town and are now coming to Joburg... read more>>
Direct Marketing
The 2014 Assegai Awards enjoys exceptional sponsorship support

Issued by Assegai Awards

The DMASA's Assegai Integrated Marketing Awards have been a part of the direct marketing landscape since 1998, and this year the Assegai Awards have garnered exceptional sponsorship support from the marketing sector... read more>>
Media
Wits Journalism releases second State of the Newsroom report
At a Media Freedom Day celebration and Black Wednesday commemoration, co-hosted with the Sanef late last week, Wits Journalism released its second State of the Newsroom report... read more>>
Mobile
The rivalry of the mobile handset industry in SA
The mobile handset industry in South Africa received an overall satisfaction score from its customers of 73.3 out of 100. This was revealed by the South African Customer Satisfaction Index... read more>>
BPS focus on core strength, leading the way in local search optimisation

Issued by Business Positioning Systems

For five years Business Positioning Systems (BPS) has operated across a range of location-based mobile media. Now after a venture capital deal, the company has spun out its mobile advertising arm... read more>>
OOH
OOH plays major role in driving consumer response
A new global research study shows that Out of Home advertising plays a major role in driving consumer response and action, contrary to some views in the direct marketing industry... read more>>
Transit Track confirms TRANSIT.TV's brand appeal

Issued by Provantage Media Group

It's just over a year since Provantage Out of Home Media launched TRANSIT.TV, the digital channel that flights in taxis, taxi ranks and train stations, and so far it has proven its worth... read more>>
Sales
Tips to managing and motivating your sales team

Neville De Lucia

Successful businesses are built by successful people. Poor management of any sales team will in effect see the result of poor profitability. As the saying goes, attitude reflects leadership... read more>>
International
Trial for 'insulting tweets' starts in Bahrain
DUBAI - The trial of Bahraini Human Rights Activist Nabil Rajab, stands accused of having "insulted official bodies" in remarks posted on Twitter, and his trial has now been adjourned until 29 October according to a judicial source. read more>>
Strong iPhone 6 sales boost Taiwan's export orders
TAIPEI, TAIWAN: Booming shipments of the iPhone 6 helped Taiwan's export orders rise by 12.7% in September year-on-year to a record $43.3bn, the Taiwanese government said. read more>>
IBM sells chip unit but bleeds money
NEW YORK, USA: IBM reported a collapse of its third-quarter profits because of the $4.7bn cost of offloading its micro-chip business to GlobalFoundries. read more>>
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Government
SA needs to build its research and development capacity
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has illustrated how there is an urgent need to accelerate focused investment in research in Africa. read more>>
Gigaba 'satisfied' with Lindela Repatriation Centre
Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says he is satisfied with the way the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg is being run. read more>>
State to examine problems in foster care provision
The Department of Social Development has appointed a Ministerial Committee to assist it to deal with the challenges facing foster care facilities in South Africa. read more>>
More Government news
Motoring
Tough tyke Cross joins Caddy clan

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Volkswagen has expanded its popular people mover range with the introduction of its 7-speed DSG transmission in its 103kW Kombi, and it has also increased its lifestyle footprint with the addition of a new Cross Caddy model. read more>>
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Jobs offered
Advertising Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Primedia OnlineThe advertising sales executive will be responsible for the management/servicing of Johannesburg based agency accounts and for bringing in new agency and client business. Read more >>

Advertising Sales Consultant - Johannesburg
Required to sell advertising space for an automotive performance and audio magazine and to attend motoring events occasionally during weekends. Read more >>

Graphic Designer and Layout Artist - Johannesburg
Required to design adverts and do entire magazine layouts and update company's social media pages. Candidate must be young, hard working and meet deadlines. Read more >>

Digital Account Manager - Johannesburg
This experienced, strategic individual will be responsible for the management and growth of key digital accounts/clients based in Johannesburg. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Online marketing boot camp
The Divine Project House - 23 Oct 2014 Somerset West

Khayelitsha Entrepreneurship Expo 2014
New Life Communications (Pty) Ltd. - 23 Oct 2014 to 24 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Vega School Open Day
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 25 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

Beginner photography course
Dripbook.com - 25 Oct 2014 to 31 Dec 2014 Cape Town

Leveraging LinkedIn
Niche Training - 5 Nov 2014 to 21 Oct 2015 Cape Town

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

Social media basics
Multidimensions - 19 Nov 2014 Johannesburg, Sandton

Social media marketing for business
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 20 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

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

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

Upcoming events
Chief Learning and Development Officers Conference - 21 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Johannesburg
Gain valuable insight into how to build a strategically aligned, impactful, valuable and recognised learning function in today's challenging world of work. Read more >>


Organic and paid search workshop - 21 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Cape Town
Blue Magnet Digital SolutionsWe'll unpack all of the best practice guidelines, tips and trends as we demystify SEO, PPC and Analytics in just three days. Read more >>


Cape Town social media marketing for business - 24 Oct 2014 Cape Town
Blue Magnet Digital SolutionsIn one day you will know how to: how to grow your social media presence, increase social media engagement and track your brand's online reputation through social media marketing. Read more >>


Search marketing workshop
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 21 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Train the trainer: course delivery skills
Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria - 21 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Pretoria

Johnny Clegg Best Live and Unplugged
Real Concerts - 22 Oct 2014 to 26 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

ThinkSales Annual Sales Leadership Convention
ThinkSales - 22 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

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