10 Nov 2014Contact usSubmit newsAdvertise on bizList your companyHome
  My account



Marketing & Media South Africa

It's 'Hlauding' over for Motsoeneng... again

The Democratic Alliance has accused the SABC COO, Hlaudi Motsoeneng, of offering a former SABC HR officer a R2m 'bribe' if she would agree to testify that she knew he did not have a Matric when he filled out his application form, and basically put down whatever symbols came into his Matricless head. According to her sworn affidavit, the former HR officer not only refutes the allegation, and is apparently also on record as saying she declined the offer. The SABC... you'd pay top dollar for a soapie script anywhere close to this.

Let's face it, you have to be seriously browned off to spend a substantial amount of your hard-earned money to tell the world - by means of a massive advert - exactly what you think of a company. In this case, it is a certain cellphone company and to put it mildly, the (former?) customer is seriously disgruntled and Leigh Andrews asks: 'Is the customer's 'advertising' a sign of the times?'

Do you, Mr CEO, trust your marketing team? No? Join the club. According to Keanan Reis as many as 80% of CEOs admit they do not really trust, and are not impressed by, the performance of their marketing team, so if you're a CEO, and feeling somewhat underwhelmed... you should read this.

On a happier note (for some direct marketers, anyway), here are all the 2014 Assegai Awards winners, courtesy of the Southern African Direct Marketing Association Assegai Awards.

Comment online in our ed's column archive. Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your African marketing and media news and event invitations to africanews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-africa@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news".


Today's top stories


DA: Motsoeneng tried to bribe former SABC HR officer
The Democratic Alliance says evidence that Hlaudi Motsoeneng attempted to bribe a former SABC Human Resources officer strengthens its case that he should be suspended and face a disciplinary inquiry... read more>>

Disgruntled Cell C customer's 'advertising' a sign of the times?

Leigh Andrews

It's not unusual to see the names of big brands plastered outside shopping malls, enticing customers to make use of their services. But what happens when the tables are turned and it's a customer using the space to badmouth the brand?

Read more >>



Every CEO in South Africa should read this

Keanan Reis

Why? Because as many as 80% of CEOs admit they do not really trust, and are not impressed by, the performance of their marketing teams...

Read more >>



All the 2014 Assegai Awards winners

The Assegai Awards is one of the highlights of the industry's calendar. Presented at Shine Studios in Braamfontein on Thursday evening, the Awards celebrated the direct marketing industry...

Read more >>






Marketing
Angle Orange first in WC with Shopper Design Science Accreditation

Issued by Angle Orange

Shopper marketing agency Angle Orange is the first company in the Western Cape to get Shopper Design Science Accreditation (SDSA), complementing their numerous strategic technology and resource investments in the shopper and retail space... read more>>
CRM
Creating a 30-hour work week

Pieter Scholtz

Knowing how to use your time effectively is a more valuable skill than knowing how to make, manage, invest and spend money... read more>>
CSI
Nandi opens her heart to the SA Depression and Anxiety Group cause

Issued by Martin Glitz and Glamour

Northgate-based eNCA television sports presenter Nandi Tshabalala has learnt to look on the brighter side of life as an ambassador for the Southern African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)... read more>>
Digital
Google drives vigorous change in SEO and web PR tactics

Issued by Blue Magnet Digital Solutions

Over the past six weeks Google has launched a number of attacks on SEO spammers, resulting in harsh penalties for some... read more>>
Direct Marketing
Assegais 2014: A winning combination of Science and Art

Danette Breitenbach

On Thursday evening the Assegai Awards took place at Shine Studios, celebrating integrated marketing excellence in the view of the Nelson Mandela Bridge and the City of Jo'burg... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Meet the speaker: Dr Graeme Codrington

Issued by Speakers Inc

Dr Graeme Codrington is an expert on the future of work. He is a researcher, an author, a futurist, a presenter and a board advisor who works across multiple industries and sectors... read more>>
Magazines
Huisgenoot wants South African love stories for movie
Mobile
[MRMW] Insights into the average South African mobile phone user

Leigh Andrews

Mobile is definitely the way forward for market research, but you need an accurate profile of the respondents, and don't dare ignore consumers' fears of online and mobile security... read more>>
Doogee Turbo DG2014 review: affordable performer

Regardt van der Berg, Issued by Doogee South Africa

The Doogee brand is new to South Africa, but it could do well here as its flagship device offers great value for money... read more>>
OOH
Big Screen Media at Africa's Major - the Nedbank Golf Challenge

Issued by Screen Media

The Nedbank Golf Challenge boasts an audience of 69,000 spectators over four days of tournament play. A network of highly visible LED and LCD screens places your brand message firmly in their hearts and minds.... read more>>
Business Connexion delves into the future with Continental Outdoor

Issued by Continental Outdoor

Business Connexion, a leading IT services provider and integrator of innovative business solutions based on information and communications technology, hosted "My World of Tomorrow" in October at the Sandton Convention Centre... read more>>
PR & Communications
[21 Icons - Season 2] Anant Singh
This week 21 ICONS South Africa shines the spotlight on the fifteenth icon of its second season: Anant Singh, South Africa's pre-eminent film producer with a passion for film... read more>>
Radio
Kaya FM Soul & Jazz Cruise sets sail to the Portuguese Islands

Issued by Kaya FM 95.9

The successful Kaya FM Soul & Jazz Cruise returns for its 2014 trip to the Portuguese Islands on board the MSC Opera. The Opera sets sail from the International Durban harbour on 12 December and returns on 15 December... read more>>
Social Media
Winner of Bizcommunity #myofficeinafrica competition announced

Issued by Bizcommunity.com

As building, showcasing and promoting vibrant African business communities is at the core of what Bizcommunity does, from 1 September 2014, under the title #myofficeinafrica, we asked Africa's Instagram community to participate in a competition to give us peek into offices in Africa... read more>>
International
Euronews and SportAccord sign historic partnership
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND: Euronews has become the first international news channel for all sports, announcing the launch of its Sports United programme. read more>>
Beware digital marketing hype, US research indicates blocks to success
A report, 'The Contemporary CMO's Toolkit 2.0.', highlighting the technical and organisational challenges facing CMOs, indicates that integration and customer profiling are the biggest roadblocks to digital marketing success... read more>>
Virtual vegetables... a funfair in your mouth
Ebara creates an interactive PC game that uses facial recognition software to enable kids to chomp through virtual vegetables. (Video) read more>>
More International
Government
Minister announces resignation of Post Office board
PRETORIA: Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele on Friday, 7 November, announced the resignation of the board members of the South African Post Office. read more>>
Commonwealth Games would offer great economic growth potential for SA
Hosting the Commonwealth or Olympic Games would not only allow South Africa to access a greater share of the global sports tourism market, which is estimated to be valued at between R2- and R6 trillion, but also better position the country for tourism and inward investment, according to Grant Thornton. read more>>
China, SA sign framework agreement on nuclear cooperation
PRETORIA: Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson on Friday, 7 November, signed an Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement on Nuclear Cooperation with her Chinese counterpart minister, Administrator of China National Energy Agency, Wu Xinxiong. read more>>
More Government news
Lifestyle
Abigail Donnelly chats Eat Out Awards

Ruth Cooper

With the 2014 Eat Out Awards just around the corner we got in touch with Eat Out editor and judge, Abigail Donnelly to get the delicious scoop on what attendees can expect at the biggest award event yet. read more>>
Motoring
Merc CLS ups the stakes again

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Eye-catching design tweaks, lots of fancy new technology, upgraded engines and the addition of a new nine-speed transmission are some of the features Mercedes-Benz has added to its CLS to make it one of the most desirable four-door luxury coupés on the road. read more>>
Plan a safe, hassle-free holiday trip this December
More Motoring news
Travel
Zimbali, where special attention is the norm

Brian Berkman

When the F&B director and chef de cuisine ask to meet you to discuss your dietary concerns, you can expect something special... read more>>
More Travel news
Jobs offered
Graphic Designer/Web Designer - Johannesburg
Lumoss Mouldings has an opening for a talented, well organised graphic designer with experience in CorelDraw, e-mail marketing, and website updating in Joomla. Must be able to start immediately. Read more >>

Programme Manager - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced programme manager (Ref. MFM/411/1114). Applications close: 21 November 2014 Read more >>



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

Startup Grind Johannesburg hosts Niel Schoeman
Startup Grind - 19 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

GIBS Festival of Ideas: Put your best idea forward
Gordon Institute of Business Science - 20 Nov 2014 Illovo, Sandton

To Uber or be Ubered? Cloud - a year in review.
DUO Marketing & Communications - 20 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Women-Up Meet and Deal Indaba
Real Relations (Pty) Ltd - 22 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Stories that talk back
PRISA - 27 Nov 2014 Cape Town

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

#hruCapeTown
African Heart Celtic Soul - 13 Feb 2015 Cape Town

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

Pro Sound and Light Africa Exhibition
Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group - 13 Aug 2015 to 15 Aug 2015 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Organic and paid search marketing
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 10 Nov 2014 to 12 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

ABF Crazy Golf Day
ABF - 11 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

#SpeakSocial
DigitLab - 11 Nov 2014 Sandton

How to give a killer TED talk
Jozihub - 11 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Strategies to promote public relations
PRISA - 12 Nov 2014 Randburg

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

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

Quotes
Colin Powell
"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work."

More quotes  Submit a Quote
PrintPrint any item in this newsletter. EmailEmail any item in this newsletter. CommentComment on any item in this newsletter.
Follow us

MULTIMEDIAAll | Galleries | Audio | Video | Images
21 ICONS - Anant Singh

  Twitter
@RichSimmondsZA
The true measure of success is how many times you can bounce back from failure - Stephen Richards - Mon Nov 10
More tweetsFollow

Today's weather
Cpt

27°C
15°C
Jhb

27°C
16°C
PE

18°C
14°C
Dur

21°C
17°C
Bloem

27°C
15°C

Customise weather

Browse other industries

Press releases: Distribute your news professionally to over 170 000 subscribers across various industries. Read more about our press offices.

Editorial: We welcome your news, views and comments! Email press releases, invitations, interview requests, and proposals to marketingnews@bizcommunity.com and exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-marketing@bizcommunity.com.

Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales@bizcommunity.com and read more about our advertising rates.

Location: Cape Town (head office): tel +27 (0)21 680 3500 | 24 On Main, Main Street, Rosebank, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa. Johannesburg: tel +27 (0)11 513 4172 | Nicol Grove Office Park, Design Quarter, Leslie Avenue, Fourways, Gauteng, 2055.

Subscribe/unsubscribe: Invite your friends, colleagues, suppliers, customers and partners to subscribe!


© 2014 Bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved.
Bizcommunity.com, its sponsors, contributors and advertisers disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that might arise from the use of, or reliance upon, the services contained herein.

Unsubscribe, Manage subscriptions. Subscribe. Change email address. Change frequency to WEEKLY.