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e.tv's Golding goes

NEWSWATCH: Marcel Golding has resigned from e.tv, reports Mail & Guardian, savvy KZN media are adopting survival tactics reports The Media Online and MTN has launched a new reverse call service, Pay4Me, reports IT News Africa...

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Saatchi & Saatchi SA stick their heads above the rest at the Giraffes

Leigh Andrews

Saatchi & Saatchi SA's social media accounts rang with an air of pride and self-congratulations this past weekend, as they came out tops in Publicis Group's Giraffes Awards...

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An integrated approach is the key to successful marketing

Diane Charton

In today's complex media landscape, brands need a solid mix of traditional and digital media skills from their agencies if they are to achieve the best possible results...

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Advertising
Joe Public's growth tree sprouts shiny thorns

Issued by Joe Public

This past weekend saw Joe Public celebrating yet another year of creative excellence at the Pendoring Awards, leading the night with one gold and three silver Pendoring awards... read more>>
FCB adds Pendorings to its 2014 trophy case

Issued by FCB South Africa

Fresh from celebrating its award successes during September, FCB South Africa had reason to again polish the glassware and pop the cork in October thanks to its showing at the 2014 Pendoring Advertising Awards... read more>>
CSI
New record for the Algoa FM Boardwalk Big Walk for Cancer

Issued by Algoa FM

The Algoa FM Boardwalk Big Walk for Cancer set a new record when approximately 9,000 people joined the annual walk for charity... read more>>
Digital
Answering the 'where' questions

Issued by AfriGIS

Local technology innovation company, AfriGIS, believes that the answer to "where" holds the key to future growth. TechSmart Business spoke to its MD, Magnus Rademeyer, to find out more... read more>>
Direct Marketing
The Assegai Awards rewarding excellence

Issued by Assegai Awards

The DMASA Assegai Integrated Marketing Awards celebrate the best direct marketing campaigns in the industry. This year the awards gala dinner, hosted at The Museum of African Design on 6 November, promises to be truly spectacular... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Microsoft campus activation 2014

Issued by Tungsten

Tungsten was commissioned by Digital Planet to design, build and install a Campus Activation stand for Microsoft for the leading universities around the country... read more>>
Exhibitions
Exhibitions still powerful marketing medium
According to recent research conducted by US-based Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), exhibitions take the lead against other forms of marketing... read more>>
Media
SA's top food and health writers announced at Galliova Awards

Jessica Taylor

"The use of modern media and photography to illustrate the process and philosophy is the future." - Luke Dale-Roberts read more>>
Mobile
MTN mobile money may build more loyalty
MTN's mobile money service has the potential to contribute 15% of MTN SA's total revenues in the long-term‚ the company claimed last week. read more>>
TNS adds its voice to inaugural MRMW Africa conference

Issued by TNS South Africa

Cape Town will play host to the inaugural Market Research in the Mobile World (MRMW) Africa conference on 5 and 6 November. TNS will have a strong voice in discussing the latest mobile market research innovations... read more>>
Online Media
New site summarises SENS announcements
ShareNews.co.za has officially launched a new website news service that summarises daily SENS announcements. Short summary articles are posted on the site, based on SENS announcements and then immediately tweeted... read more>>
Promotions
Ho ho ho! It's off the shelf we go!

Issued by Expanding Branding

Expanding Branding is offering new and existing clients discounted promoter rates for the end-of-year rush leading up to Christmas, making it really easy and affordable for most brands, even if they have never used promoters before... read more>>
Radio
New community radio for Polokwane kicks up the energy
Energy FM is the latest community radio station for the people of Polokwane and the surrounding areas. With a slogan 'the pulse of the city', the station is expected to be the heartbeat of the city in terms of information and entertainment... read more>>
Research
Innovation is key to our global competitiveness

Albert van Jaarsveld

On 3 September, the World Economic Forums released its 2014-2015 Global Competitiveness Report. Unfortunately, South Africa's over-all ranking has dropped by three points from 53 to 56... read more>>
Social Media
DigitLab #SpeakSocial course is coming to JHB

Issued by DigitLab

DigitLab will be running a #SpeakSocial social media marketing course for half a day on Tuesday, 11 November... read more>>
Sponsorship
Art and business become one at the second BASA Arts in Business Symposium

Issued by Business and Arts South Africa

How can the arts innovate business? That was the question that participants and speakers grappled with at the second BASA Arts in Business Symposium, supported by Business Day, held in Johannesburg last week... read more>>
International
Amazon's Fire Stick streams Netflix, Hulu and others
NEW YORK, USA: Amazon has unveiled a new media stick allowing users to stream content to television sets, challenging Google's Chromecast device released last year. read more>>
IBM offers analytics platform for Ebola fight
WASHINGTON, US: IBM has announced it will offer its analytics platform and other technology for use in African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak. read more>>
Credit card hacking is US's top crime fear
WASHINGTON, USA: Credit card hacking is the number one crime on Americans' worry list, far above being mugged or murdered, according to a Gallup survey released this week. read more>>
A $50 price cut for Xbox consoles without Kinect
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Microsoft announced it is temporarily trimming the price of its Xbox One video game consoles in the United States by $50 in a move aimed at boosting holiday season sales. read more>>
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Government
NPA to appeal Pistorius' conviction and sentence
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will appeal both the conviction and sentence imposed on Oscar Pistorius by Judge Thokozile Masipa as had been widely predicted by legal experts across the country. read more>>
Special task team will investigate Meyiwa murder
A multi-disciplinary task team has been established to investigate the fatal shooting of Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega said. read more>>
Durban to host 2016 International HIV/Aids conference
Preparations are well underway for the 2016 International HIV/Aids Conference, that will be held in Durban. The city is hosting the conference for the second time. read more>>
More Government news
People on the move
  • 8Brand welcomes new design director to the team - more info

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Jobs offered
Recruitment Consultant - Johannesburg
UDM InternationalA sales recruiter is required for a fast paced environment. Must love targets and be passionate about sales as a career Read more >>


Junior Technology Journalist - Muldersdrift
EE Publishers seeks dynamic, young, newly-qualified journalist with interest and aptitude in science, engineering and technology, for full-time employment in Muldersdrift area, Gauteng. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Diploma in Digital Marketing - 3 Nov 2014 to 5 Dec 2014 Cape Town,Johannesburg,Johannesburg, Sandton
The World's Top Digital Marketing course. Book now for November classes in Sandton & Cape Town. Call 011 057 2317 or 072 209 2363 or email info@brandschool.co.za Read more >>


EthicsXchange
Futuregrowth Asset Management - 4 Nov 2014 Joburg

#SpeakSocial
DigitLab - 11 Nov 2014 Sandton

POPAI SA P-O-P Industry Awards 2014
POPAI SA - 13 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Social media - using Twitter, Google and Pinterest
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 13 Nov 2014 Pietermaritzburg

3rd Annual Corporate Communications Conference
BizStrat - 19 Nov 2014 to 20 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Social media basics
Multidimensions - 19 Nov 2014 Johannesburg, Sandton

Leveraging LinkedIn
Niche Training - 19 Nov 2014 to 14 Oct 2015 Durban North

Making sense of the social media noise
BrandLove - 21 Nov 2014 Cape Town

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

Creative Husle: street culture pop up
Live SA - 27 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Upcoming events
E-commerce marketing workshop - 29 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Johannesburg
Blue Magnet Digital SolutionsAndy Higgins and Gillian Meier will unpack the technology and practical strategies on running and managing an e-commerce platform. Limited seats available book now. Read more >>


Photo and Film Expo - 30 Oct 2014 to 2 Nov 2014 Johannesburg
The Photo and Film Expo is the largest photographic expo on the continent. Read more >>


Internal Communications Seminar - 30 Oct 2014 Johannesburg
This one-day seminar will give you solutions to your greatest internal communications challenges as well as the skills to improve your internal communication strategy. Read more >>


Sports & Events Tourism Exchange
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 28 Oct 2014 to 30 Oct 2014 Durban

Professional event management
PRISA - 28 Oct 2014 to 29 Oct 2014 Randburg

Nano-seconds crisis response
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 28 Oct 2014 to 29 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Content marketing strategy masterclass
GM Learning - 28 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

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