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Oscar Pistorius: Monitoring brand value
Your brand has value. You might not be sure how much or where it comes from, but it still has value. This value usually relates to the products, people, and reputation surrounding it... read more>>

Spinning branded content

Louise Marsland

When last did you read a press release to your child at bedtime? Never? So why are you asking your customers to read - and believe - your spin?...

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Vodacom bug leaked user info

New reports claim that faulty security software at Vodacom led to the distribution of the cellphone numbers of the company's subscribers to websites they browse on their phones.

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Yo, Bro... Remember yo mo

Leigh Andrews

A #MoBro is nothing to do with Motown, or a mono-brow... though that's close, it refers to growing hair a little lower down on your face. If you've not taken part in the global #Movember trend before, here's why you should.

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Loeries Creative Week Cape Town
NATIVE VML makes the top five at Loeries 2014

Issued by NATIVE VML

The Loeries 2014 rankings are out and NATIVE VML has climbed into the top five in the Large Agency category, as well as being named the third most awarded agency in the Digital and Interactive category... read more>>
Branding
Blast Brand Catalysts takes CTM into overdrive

Issued by Blast Brand Catalysts

Known and trusted for everyday value on tiles, taps, toilets, basins, baths, accessories and décor, CTM is upping the ante with prolific promotional activity throughout the trading year... read more>>
7DKS keeps it fresh for Enterprise resealable packaging

Issued by 7 Different Kinds of Smoke

Joburg-based integrated agency, 7 Different Kinds of Smoke (7DKS), recently cooked up a hardworking campaign for the launch of Enterprise's new resealable 1kg vienna packs... read more>>
CRM
Don't let your loyalty communications become a phishing risk

Simon Johnston, Issued by Striata SA

The number of phishing emails continues to rise globally and it's no longer primarily financial services and utility brands that are being used to target unsuspecting consumers... read more>>
Digital
LatestSightings.com launches contributor channel
The launch of a contributor channel for LatestSightings.com, one of the highest YouTube followings in South Africa for a wildlife social networking site, is rewarding contributors... read more>>
Education & Training
Telecoms call centres must create a learning culture

Ivanna Granelli

There are few workplaces that are as stressful as a telecoms operator's call centre. When a telecoms subscriber phones in, he or she is often already disgruntled because there's a problem with his or her service or bill... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
IPRA World Congress in Johannesburg offers top speakers on nation branding
The International Public Relations Association's (IPRA) World Congress, being held in Johannesburg in September 2015, offers José Filipe Torres, CEO and Founder of Bloom Consulting, and Msindisi Fengu, as keynote speakers... read more>>
Haunted by mistakes

Issued by Litha Communications

It's Halloween and around South Africa many people are organising those haunted parties and trying to make them as spooky and frightening as possible... read more>>
Mobile
Vodacom, your cell number, and those third parties
Cellphone giant Vodacom has allegedly been secretly providing the numbers of local and international subscribers to third parties, including businesses and marketing companies. read more>>
Mobile and the retail revolution

Jarrod Payne, Issued by Millward Brown

The digital revolution has changed the way South Africans shop and a primary example of this is the impact of the mobile phone... read more>>
Newspapers
Community newspapers and the business of education
Some 41% of local title readers are influenced by their newspaper when choosing an educational institution. read more>>
Online Media
Food24 - thousands of survey respondents give their Banting insight

Issued by 24.com

Banting has become synonymous with Low Carbohydrate, High Fat (LCHF) or the Noakes Diet. Famous or infamous, we all know someone on the eating plan, so Food24 undertook a survey in October to ask some simple questions... read more>>
PR & Communications
SA's top talent joins an international cast

Issued by Celebrity Services Africa

Four of South Africa's top artists and personalities have been signed to represent one of the world's most exclusive lifestyle brands, Cîroc premium vodka, following its launch into the South African market recently... read more>>
Retail
ElastiTote: sampling made simple

Issued by Pyrotec

Free samples are a tried-and-tested marketing tool. In today's challenging economic environment, they are more relevant than ever, with an increasing number of shoppers on the lookout for bargains and freebies... read more>>
TV
What now for e.tv?
NEWSWATCH: According to a Mail & Guardian report, following recent events at e.tv, there are some questions over the future of the broadcaster. read more>>
International
Samsung's profits plunge to three-year low
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Samsung reported its smallest quarterly profit in nearly three years as its key smartphone business faltered under competition from Apple's iPhone 6 and Chinese handset manufacturers in an increasingly saturated market. read more>>
Toshiba's profits of ¥30,8bn in six months
TOKYO, JAPAN: Toshiba said its half-year net profit rose by about 43% from a year ago, largely owing to a weak yen and strong sales in its infrastructure business. read more>>
Fujitsu's profits up by 31,5%
TOKYO, JAPAN: Fujitsu said its half-year net profit jumped by nearly a third on rising IT investments among Japanese firms, but a recent economic downturn took a toll on results in the September quarter. read more>>
Still time to enter 2015 Automobile Advertising of the Year
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Government
More calls for citizens to "mobilise against crime"
Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko has called on all South Africans to join hands with the police in the fight against crime. read more>>
NYDA welcomes age restrictions on free housing
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has welcomed the age restriction of 35 set by the Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu for access to free public housing. read more>>
SA government 'notes' ratings downgrade by Japan
Government says it has taken note of the decision by Japanese based credit rating agency Ratings and Investment Information Inc (R&I) to downgrade South Africa's foreign and domestic currency ratings to "BBB+" and "A-" respectively. read more>>
More Government news
New accounts
  • Snapplify signs Elkanah House to supply them with e-learning solutions - more info

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People on the move
  • Hero appoints Warren Van Rensburg as new creative director - more info

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Jobs offered
Account Manager - Johannesburg
Digital marketing agency, World Wide Creative is on the lookout for a mid-senior Johannesburg-based account manager who is a high-velocity self-starter. Read more >>

CRM Officer - Pretoria
CRM officer at Open Window Institute. Read more >>

Graphic Designer - Luxury Sector - Cape Town
Seeking exceptionally talented graphic designer for the luxury sector. Read more >>



New events to diarise
EthicsXchange
Futuregrowth Asset Management - 4 Nov 2014 Joburg

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

Emotive Branding and 23plusone
the Brand Station - 13 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Entrepreneurs training marathon
Inard Training & Development - 17 Nov 2014 to 23 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Social media basics
Multidimensions - 19 Nov 2014 Johannesburg, Sandton

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

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

Women in Leadership Breakfast
Symphonia - 26 Nov 2014 Cape Town

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

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

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


Tuning the Vine
31 Oct 2014 to 2 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Art exhibition and auction - Joshua Behrens
Reputation Matters - 31 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Make It New continues
Cape Craft and Design Institute - 31 Oct 2014 to 15 Dec 2014 Cape Town

Photoshop workshop
Heatwave Studios - 1 Nov 2014 to 2 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Magazine journalism course
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 3 Nov 2014 to 29 Dec 2014 Countrywide

The business writing toolkit
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 3 Nov 2014 to 29 Dec 2014 Countrywide

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