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New Generation Awards 2014 winners announced

Now in its second year, the New Generation Social & Digital Media Awards took place on 21 October at the Sandton Convention Centre...

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Partygoers set to get even trendier with Trender app

Leigh Andrews

Ever wished for a location-based photo app where you can see where your friends are in real-time? Trender is here to make your wishes come true...

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Embracing m-commerce

Robyn Hazekamp

There's a word on the lips of everyone in the know these days, and that word is "m-commerce"...

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Branding
South Africa drops in Nation Brand Index
South Africa has dropped one position to 37 out of 50 countries in the Simon Anholt 2014 Nation Brand Index, just released. However, the over-all reputation score received improves with 0.43 points on 2013 results... read more>>
Cinema
Double international win for South African movie, Four Corners

Issued by Giant Films

Ian Gabriel's South African thriller, Four Corners, achieved a double win at the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival, receiving the Best International Feature award and the evening's top honour - Best Feature (International or USA)... read more>>
Digital
Luke Townsin on Twitter And The Mobile Stream: Heavy Chef video release

Issued by World Wide Creative

World Wide Creative's practical learning platform, Heavy Chef, was headlined by Luke Townsin, Twitter's Head of Brand Strategy (Multinational EMEA) on 18 September. Luke's speaker video showcases the main take-outs from his presentation... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
SAFREA event promises Twitter expertise, professional photos
The Western Cape chapter of SAFREA is offering members and interested parties an opportunity to 'Learn to use Twitter like a Pro', from veteran SAFREA member, Ray Joseph... read more>>
Exhibitions
PMR.Africa Diamond Arrow for The Wedding Expo

Issued by The Wedding Group

The Wedding Expo has received the Diamond Arrow Award in the 1000 to 5000m² category, in the annual National Survey on event and exhibition organisers in South Africa, run by PMR.Africa... read more>>
Mobile
Vicinity Media technology revolutionises research methods

Issued by Vicinity Media

Local mobile advertising network, Vicinity Media, has partnered with a leading global research house to flight a test mobile research campaign investigating the social grants sector in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and KZN... read more>>
PR & Communications
TheGrind PR announces new business signed

Issued by TheGrind PR

The old adage "time flies when you're having fun" definitely rings true for TheGrind PR this year... read more>>
Production
Blink Tower wins gold in NAE video contest
Blink Tower, a Cape Town-based animated video company, scooped gold in two categories of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Engineering for You Video Contest, held last month. read more>>
Radio
101.9 ChaiFM goes out of this world with new competition
101.9 ChaiFM is offering one of the largest radio competitions in South Africa, with a trip to space for the winner and three friends, valued at $1m. read more>>
Research
Strategic new website for BMi Research

Issued by BMi Research

Enhanced brand recognition and a strong identity are at the core of BMi Research's new web portal, which showcases its extensive range of specialist qualitative and quantitative research solutions and critical industry insights... read more>>
Social Media
Gorilla takes four awards at New Generation

Issued by Gorilla

Gorilla was delighted to receive four trophies at the New Generation gala event held at Sandton on Tuesday evening... read more>>
Sponsorship
Platinum sponsor for GSMA Mobile 360 Series - Africa
GSMA Mobile 360 Series - Africa, taking place at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town from 5-7 November 2014, has MTN Group as a platinum sponsor... read more>>
International
Hackers targeting mobile phones for banking information
WASHINGTON, USA: Hackers are increasingly targeting mobile phones to access bank accounts of victims and steal their money, security researchers warn. read more>>
'Twisted rope' of charged particles precede solar storms
PARIS, FRANCE: A "twisted rope" of magnetically-charged energy precedes solar storms that have the potential to damage satellites and electricity grids, French scientists have found. read more>>
Pew says online harassment levels high in US
WASHINGTON, USA: About 40% of US internet users say they have been harassed online, and nearly three-quarters have seen this problem, according to a survey released this week. read more>>
Data-only Apple SIM gets a voice with Roamer
LONDON: Apple customers can make and receive phone calls with their regular phone numbers, whilst using new data-only Apple SIM, with the new Roamer app. read more>>
More International
Government
National Treasury signals shift in SA's fiscal policy
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has tabled the 2014 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), which signals a shift in the country's fiscal policy through measures aimed at reducing the country's budget deficit and stabilising public debt. read more>>
Current account deficit grows
South Africa's current account deficit has increased to about 5.5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the past two years. read more>>
Higher profit pressure faces state-owned enterprises

Neo Semono

Members of Parliament have responded to Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene's inaugural Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), which he tabled in Parliament on Wednesday (22 October). read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered
Advertising Sales Executive - Cape Town
Primedia OnlineThe advertising sales executive will be responsible for the management/servicing of Cape Town based agency accounts and for bringing in new agency and client business. Read more >>

Lecturer - Communication Design - Pretoria
Lecturer - communication design at Open Window Institute. Read more >>

Lecturer - Drawing and Illustration - Pretoria
Lecturer - drawing and illustration at Open Window Institute. Read more >>

Business Writer/Key Account Manager - Cape Town
Are you looking for a varied role that allows you to combine your excellent business writing and research skills with your interest in b2b marketing and customer relationship management? Read more >>

PA/Secretary/Office Administrator - Johannesburg
PA/secretary/office administrator in Parkhurst. Efficient/organised. Required to handle secretarial, administration. Previous work experience, typing and own car essential inc Microsoft office - Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Freelance breakfast
The Common Room - 30 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Free digital marketing training
Shift ONE Digital - 3 Nov 2014 to 7 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Strategies to promote public relations
PRISA - 12 Nov 2014 Randburg

Social media marketing magic
Niche Training - 13 Nov 2014 to 8 Oct 2015 Johannesburg

Shoot video on iPhones/iPads
Purple Bridge Media - 18 Nov 2014 to 19 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Social media content creation
Niche Training - 21 Nov 2014 to 16 Oct 2015 Durban North

Claim Your Space
True Media - 23 Nov 2014 Green Point, Cape Town

DMX Digital Marketing Conference
CADEK Media - 26 Nov 2014 Cape Town

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

Professional digital marketers accreditation
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 9 Feb 2015 to 13 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
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 >>


Proofreading and editing
PRISA - 23 Oct 2014 to 24 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Strategic marketing for thinkers
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 23 Oct 2014 to 24 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

2014 Wired Women Conference
Quality Life - 23 Oct 2014 Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Online marketing boot camp
The Divine Project House - 23 Oct 2014 Somerset West

Investment and Retirement Expo
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 24 Oct 2014 to 26 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

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

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