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South African city domain names now open to all; .capetown leads

Domains.co.za has announced the pricing for .joburg, .capetown and .durban - and thus far, .capetown leads the pack.

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ShoppingFeeder revolutionises e-commerce with the click of a button

Leigh Andrews

ShoppingFeeder has stepped in to help consumers access unbiased product information and compare apples with apples when in comes to online merchants...

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Porn on pause

NEWSWATCH: Icasa has been ordered to review its decision to licence three porn pay channels, reports BD Live, the SABC chair's court action against an inquiry into her qualifications is a 'red herring'...

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Marketing
Micro-targeting allows you to engage with customers at a granular level

Chanel MacKay

Digital channels are constantly evolving, and in ways that seem to make it even harder for marketers to make themselves heard through the noise and clutter... read more>>
Branding
Why personal branding isn't entirely all about you

Vanessa Bluen

In the digitally enabled economy of today, connected and intelligent individuals face a world rife with competition when it comes to career advancement or even business survival... read more>>
Digital
Managing risk: Why email archiving is critical

Yossi Hasson

In a fast-moving and rapidly evolving business environment, which is undergoing a transformative shift to digital communications - it is increasingly important for businesses to protect themselves... read more>>
BusinessTech smashes traffic record

Issued by MyBroadband

BusinessTech recorded year-on-year growth of over 400%, and is now the largest business technology website in South Africa... read more>>
Rand Fishkin comes to Heavy Chef Cape Town: November 2014. Book now!

Issued by World Wide Creative

Internationally renowned digital marketing mastermind, Rand Fishkin, will make a long-awaited return to Cape Town, presenting his talk, The Paradox of Exceptional Marketing, at a 'Heavy Chef' event on 10 November... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Eventworx evolves into The Worx Group

Issued by The Worx Group

After more than a decade of building a solid business based on carefully thought-out events, Eventworx has evolved into The Worx Group. The rebrand is effective immediately... read more>>
South African to head up ICCA
Magazines
John Brown Media nominated for prestigious CMA awards

Issued by John Brown

Pick n Pay's Fresh Living magazine, produced by John Brown Media, is the only South African title nominated for Best Retail Consumer magazine at the 2014 International Content Marketing Association (CMA) awards... read more>>
Destiny Man bids farewell to Editor Kojo Baffoe

Issued by Ndalo Media

After four years at the helm of Destiny Man, Kojo Baffoe is bowing out to pursue other business interests... read more>>
Media
There's a party on the dial, old-school hip hop style

Issued by AMASA

It's time to dig deep and find the inner hip hop homie in your soul - and cupboard. AMASA is gearing up for its annual year-end function, due to kick off the silly season... read more>>
Online Media
How to write strategically online

Kamogelo Modise

While writing is something we can all do, the same cannot be said for writing strategically online. The average social media user is usually brash and writes whatever and however they think and feel... read more>>
Publishing
2014 edition of Brands & Branding now out
The 2014 edition of Brands & Branding, launched last week at GIBS Brand Week, is now available to order... read more>>
Radio
OFM - The summer of your life

Issued by OFM Radio

It's officially summer and OFM, the sound of your life in central South Africa, is starting the countdown to the silly season... read more>>
Research
Facebook gets equal take-up by males and females
One of the findings contained in the SA Social Media Landscape 2015 report shows that Facebook is the first high-tech service or platform in South Africa that has seen exactly equal take-up by males and females... read more>>
South Africa cleaning up its act

Issued by Analytix BI

With the major players competing on price, value and innovative technologies, South African consumers are benefitting from a wider choice of cheaper and multifunctional washing powders, according to Analytix BI's latest report... read more>>
Retail
The intersection between online and offline retail

Danette Breitenbach

While the lines between online and offline retail have become blurred and call for a more holistic view, there was once a time when many believed that online retail would destroy its brick-and-mortar counterpart. read more>>
TV
10 months, 20 new jobs - not bad for the TV industry!

Issued by Okuhle Media

Over the past few months, Okuhle Media has employed five new people, promoted nine more and transferred four from within its stable workforce... read more>>
International
Syrian state news agency starts Hebrew-language service
DAMASCUS, SYRIA: Syria's official SANA news agency has launched a new service to reach Hebrew speakers despite officially being at war with Israel, the agency's director-general said on Monday. read more>>
Samsung wobbles but stays its ground
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Buffeted by sliding profits and emboldened competitors, mighty Samsung Electronics is looking unusually vulnerable these days, but analysts say its financial muscle and product diversity make "crisis" talk more than a little premature. read more>>
US online sales to see healthy holiday gain: survey
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Government
NPA appeals Pistorius judgment, sentence
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will today file the application for leave to appeal both the conviction and sentence of Oscar Pistorius. read more>>
Department probes claims of elder abuse
The Department of Social Development in the Western Cape has launched an investigation into allegations of elder abuse at the unregistered Serendipity Old Age Home. read more>>
Lights go off, matric finals go on
In response to Eskom implementing load shedding in parts of the country, the Department of Basic Education has made provision for any untoward incident or occurrence that may impact learner performance in the National Senior Certificate examinations. read more>>
GMSA recycling workshop links small business, government
More Government news
Travel
When three stars add up to more than three - in a Manor of speaking

Brian Berkman

Four star-graded hotels gained sudden favour with government employees when staying at five-star establishments was considered too wasteful while the three star-offering and below seemed relegated to the budget traveller looking for the no-frills stay. read more>>
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People on the move
  • Johannesburg Expo Centre CEO joins UFI Executive Committee - more info

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Jobs offered
Commercial Lead - Johannesburg
Ad TalentEstablished e-marketing agency (London, Cape Town and Johannesburg) is looking to expand their offering. Dreamt about owning an agency? Have the experience to match? Then this may excite you. Read more >>


Senior Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
Ad TalentA well-established entertainment company is looking to employ a young, vibey marketing manager. Must have broadcasting experience, but your experience working in FMCG on premium brands is whats required. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Fine Women Business Network
Fine Women Business Network - 6 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Adobe Solutions
SAGE - 6 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Strategies to promote public relations
PRISA - 12 Nov 2014 Randburg

Newcastle youth benefit from Samsung Smart School
Open Futures Foundation - 12 Nov 2014 Newcastle

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

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

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

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

IT Expo South Africa
5 Dec 2014 to 7 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

PAs and Admin Professionals Summit - 2015
ABN Global Events - 27 Apr 2015 to 30 Apr 2015 Pretoria

Upcoming events
Power Series Breakfast - Selling face to face - 4 Nov 2014 to 6 Nov 2014 Cape Town,Durban,Randburg
Niche TrainingBring your team or clients to a Power Series Breakfast - this month on Selling Face to Face. Presented by Richard Mulvey, international speaker and sales trainer. Read more >>


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 >>


Assegai Awards Gala Evening - 6 Nov 2014 Johannesburg, Braamfontein
The Assegai Awards acknowledge and awards those whose direct marketing campaigns deliver exceptional results. Read more >>


Personal writing coach course
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 4 Nov 2014 to 30 Dec 2014 Countrywide

Grammar skills for beginners
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 4 Nov 2014 to 30 Dec 2014 Countrywide

Web writing and SEO
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 4 Nov 2014 to 30 Dec 2014 Countrywide

Die tydskrifjoernalistieke kursus
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 4 Nov 2014 to 23 Dec 2014 Countrywide

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