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10 mistakes that could jeopardise your company

Vanessa Bluen

As economies fluctuate so strategies need to adapt. This has always been the case. However, now as the world around us changes dramatically, some strategic changes need to be radical...

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[MRMW] The how, why and what of best using mobile for marketing in Africa

Leigh Andrews

You can't ignore mobile as a fantastic way to reach consumers, but don't stress about the latest smartphone technology. Candice Goodman of Mobitainment says Interactive Voice Response and Please Call Me's are 'good enough' for dumb phones...

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Celebrating 'real makoya' student campaigns with the SVMakoya14 Awards

Leigh Andrews

Top insight from the Student Village Makoya Awards 2014: If you want to attract the student market, up your activation, digital and PR skills...

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CRM
Bad customer service: Take 'A WHIP' to it

Catherine Milward-Bridges

It doesn't take a genius to know that if you're rendering a service, being attentive to your customers' demands is an effective way of protecting your brand's reputation... read more>>
CSI
Florence on hand as Black Opal does makeovers at iThemba Hope Centre

Issued by Martin Glitz and Glamour

Fourways-based television news presenter, Florence Letoaba, joined makeup supplier, Black Opal, in providing an unforgettable makeup experience to women at the iThemba Hope Centre in Springs... read more>>
Design
Ukusela eKapa's 46664 installation on Robben Island pays tribute to an era and an icon
Ukusela eKapa, an official World Design Capital project, has created an installation of 10,000 ikomityi (drinking vessels) on Robben Island to commemorate the life of Nelson Mandela... read more>>
Digital
Realmdigital delivers e-commerce platform for Van Schaik bookseller

Issued by Realmdigital

Since going live with the new and improved website in 2011, Van Schaik Bookstores' growth in online traffic is projected at 100% growth at the end of this year, making the online store one of its fastest growing and profitable stores... read more>>
Digital triumvirate to drive Publicis Machine

Issued by Publicis Machine

Just one month following the much-talked-about acquisition and subsequent merger, digital powerhouse Publicis Machine has added two of the country's top digital minds to bolster its already formidable team... read more>>
Rogerwilco signs Red Bull, wins three Assegai Awards

Issued by Rogerwilco

Rogerwilco, the digital marketing agency previously known as 2Stroke, has been appointed to conduct search engine optimisation work for Red Bull South Africa... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Sebastian Thrun, Lisa Bodell coming to SA for innovation conference early 2015
Accenture has announced that it is bringing Sebastian Thrun and Lisa Bodell to South Africa in early 2015. They will take the stage alongside Ludwick Marishane and two other international speakers... read more>>
Media
CoreXalance sixth annual Credit Awards

Issued by CoreXalance

This year marked the sixth annual CoreXalance Credit Awards which are held to honour and celebrate the finance and credit departments of the various media owners who subscribe to the company's services... read more>>
Mobile
Cell C goes to court over banner; Koch to challenge Hofmeyr gag order
Online Media
Public consultation needed before online content regulation
Online content regulation needs consultation, says the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA), referring to the introduction of new regulations relating to Internet content regulation... read more>>
OOH
Provantage Media Group opens new Operations Centre

Issued by Provantage Media Group

In line with Provantage Media Group's core philosophy of ensuring that client needs are not only met, but surpassed, the out-of-home company has opened a new Operations Centre in Johannesburg... read more>>
Alliance Media supports Rotary in Mauritius

Issued by Alliance Media

This year sees the Rotary Club in Mauritius celebrating its Golden Jubilee and they've been holding various events over the past couple of weeks in the build-up to their AGM... read more>>
PR & Communications
Brand South Africa signs up with APO
Production
Directing In Defense of My Art

Ruth Cooper

Tumi, featuring Reason and Ziyon, recently released their music video for In Defense of My Art. With a visually and provocatively strong African aesthetic the video has already received a fair amount of feedback. We chatted to award-winning director Kyle Lewis from Arcade Content to find out more... read more>>
Radio
Jeremy Mansfield launches live on Hot 91.9 FM
Jeremy Mansfield will be part of the 'Hottest Breakfast Show' on newly formed Johannesburg-based station Hot 91.9 FM, which launches on 17 November 2014... read more>>
Recruitment
Recruiter of the Year - Recruitgroup wins at CareerJunction Awards 2014

Issued by Recruitgroup

A glitzy event was held by CareerJunction at Maxmillien in Sandton on Thursday, 6 November, where Recruitgroup won the prestigious Recruitment Agency of the Year title for the fourth time... read more>>
International
Japan's NEC rolls out counterfeit-spotting technology
TOKYO, JAPAN: Japan's NEC on Monday unveiled a technology that sniffs out even the most convincing counterfeits by reading microscopic patterns on everything from a luxury purse to a metal bolt... read more>>
Obama says new rules should keep 'open internet'
WASHINGTON DC, US: US President Barack Obama has voiced support for "free and open internet" rules that would ensure that no service is stuck in a "slow lane" without paying a fee... read more>>
Pirate Bay co-founder released from prison
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN: A Swedish founder of file-sharing site The Pirate Bay was freed from prison yesterday, a week after his colleague was arrested in Thailand after years on the run... read more>>
More International
Government
State awaits investigation on Sars spying and brothel allegations
Government yesterday remained mum on a further raft of serious allegations against the South African Revenue Service (Sars) including the running of a brothel published in the weekend press... read more>>
New invasive species regulations to have far-reaching consequences
Terry Winstanley, director and national Environmental Practice head at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, says the new Alien and Invasive Species Regulations, which came into force on 1 October 2014, are expected to have far-reaching consequences for property owners... read more>>
Tony Blair to be interviewed at Mining Indaba
More Government news
Jobs offered
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 >>

Product and Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
A rapidly growing publishing house is looking for a young and enthusiastic marketer. You must have previous direct marketing experience, seminar planning and be familiar with web marketing best practices. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Social media basics
Multidimensions - 19 Nov 2014 Johannesburg, Sandton

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

Social media marketing for business
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 20 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

South African Man Expo
Mercatique Consulting - 22 Nov 2014 to 23 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

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

Basic to intermediate SEO programme
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 24 Nov 2014 to 27 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

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

AFRENCO | SMME Development Awards
African Entrepreneurs Congress (AFRENCO) - 27 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

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

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

Upcoming events
AFPRO Connect Expo - 14 Nov 2014 to 15 Nov 2014 Johannesburg
First trade show to promote the wealth and quality of African production services and locations. Read more >>


ABF Crazy Golf Day
ABF - 11 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

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

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

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