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Tshabalala: Committee is being 'unfair'
NEWSWATCH: SABC chair Ellen Tshabalala says she's not been treated fairly, reports Times Live. She could approach the court regarding the call to have her suspended, and the DA has laid a charge of perjury against her, reports BD Live... read more>>

2014 game changers

louise marsland

This has been a year of contrasts: a tough trading environment in South Africa coupled with mega-investment in the industry by the international agency networks in SA and Africa...

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Depth of Africa coverage improves

Anton Harber

Coverage of the rest of Africa in our media provides an interesting gauge of our relationship with the continent since our borders opened up 20 years ago...

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[DMX 2014] Making print digital, while staying print

Leigh Andrews

There's been an obvious evolution from traditional marketing, but if iBeacon technology, geo-location marketing and augmented reality sounds like Greek to you, Johan Walters of Digital Narrative says it's time to embrace the new marketing mix to benefit your business...

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Advertising
Malo 8 named joint Best of SA Film Reel, as judged by Alistair King

Issued by Frieze Films

Ace Expensive Girflriend, directed by Frieze Film's Malo 8, was named the joint Best of Reel in ididthatad's monthly SA Film Reel... read more>>
Slim of Egg Films directs action-packed ad for Nissan

Issued by Egg Films

Nissan has launched a new commercial with Slim of Egg Films directing for agency TBWA Hunt Lascaris... read more>>
Cinema
DIFF is ready for 2015 entries
The 2015 Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), being held from 16-26 July 2015, is open for entries of films completed in 2014 and 2015... read more>>
CSI
Algoa FM's Big Walk paints new picture for kids' cancer in EC

Issued by Algoa FM

The Provincial Hospital in Port Elizabeth will soon be the home of a modern Paediatric Oncology Ward, thanks to the generosity of the 9,000 people who took part in the 2014 Algoa FM Boardwalk Big Walk for Cancer... read more>>
Digital
Official branding partner at Digital Day

Issued by Right Stuff

As a supplier of high quality and cost-effective portable event branding products, Right Stuff was appointed Digital Day's official branding partner... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Symphony of tech voices singing the same tune at third U-Start Africa conference

Leigh Andrews

Cutting through governmental red tape, improving Wi-Fi access and what it takes for start-ups to succeed were all hot topics at this year's U-Start Africa conference... read more>>
Magazines
First stand-alone edition of the Wanted Navigator out today
The first stand-alone edition of the Wanted Navigator is a guide to South Africa's most highly-rated destinations, condensed from recommendations by Wanted's network of expert contributors... read more>>
It's love at first sight with Wedding Inspirations' gorgeous summer edition

Issued by The Wedding Group

It's party time in the new summer edition of Wedding Inspirations magazine. You'll find all the need-to-know details about planning an outdoor wedding, a destination do and the most beautiful, sparkling wedding themes... read more>>
Media
'State of the Broadcasting Industry Report' out now
Newspapers
Great Gatsbies with Son and Son op Sondag

Issued by Son

Son and Son op Sondag, in association with Ads24, ran a competition encouraging readers to find six mouth-watering images of Gatsbies that had been hidden on the pages of the Son's website. read more>>
PR & Communications
Using video to communicate to employees

Issued by Global Access

Communicating with employees is today hyper-critical. And communicating correctly and in a manner that we expect and respond to makes the difference between employees actually listening to your message and just dismissing it... read more>>
Production
Africa - more than a photo opportunity

Margi Sheard, Issued by Greatstock

The way Africa is depicted in mainstream media is constantly criticised - and for good reason. Far too often, the varied and diverse lives of people on this vast continent are simplified to the point of being... read more>>
Radio
OFM - The sound of your summer

Issued by OFM Radio

The festive season is upon us and while most are looking forward to a few days of rest and relaxation, OFM - the sound of central South-Africa - will be going into overdrive... read more>>
Recruitment
Recruitgroup launches in PE

Issued by Recruitgroup

1 December marked the start of a new branch for Recruitgroup in the friendly city of Port Elizabeth. Recruitgroup is based in Regus's Fairview Business Park in Greenacres and has already secured valuable clients in the area... read more>>
Social Media
Five ways to get the most from social media

Gordon Geldenhuys

Social media occupies a central role in today's brand/consumer interaction space. Yet many brands rush into social media without putting a coherent strategy in place... read more>>
Sponsorship
Octagon's Simon Wardle added to SportBusiness International's Innovator of the Year list

Issued by Octagon South Africa

Simon Wardle, chief strategy officer at Octagon, has been included in SportBusiness International's 2014 Innovator of the Year list... read more>>
International
RUSADA dismisses German TV doping claims as 'speculation'
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: Russia's anti-doping agency RUSADA says that they would wait for official censure from the World Anti-Doping Agency before investigating accusations made in a German television documentary... read more>>
EU launches anti-trust probe into Orange bid for Spain's Jazztel
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The EU has launched an in-depth probe into the €3.4bn acquisition of Spanish telecom Jazztel by French giant Orange to see if it distorts the market and undercuts customer choice... read more>>
UK most awarded country at 2014 Eurobest Festival of Creativity
HELSINKI, FINLAND: Eurobest, Europe's leading annual awards competition for creative excellence in the categories of Film, Print, Outdoor, Radio, Craft, Interactive, Media, Direct, Promo & Activation, Design, PR, Integrated, Mobile and Branded Content & Entertainment advertising, has announced the 2014 winners... read more>>
More International
Government
5.32m tax returns submitted in 2014 tax season
A total of 5.32 million income tax returns were submitted in the 2014 tax season, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) said yesterday... read more>>
South Africans called on to honour Mandela
Acting President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to honour the memory of former late President Nelson Mandela today, the first anniversary of his passing... read more>>
Infrastructure spend in sub-Saharan Africa set to reach USD180bn a year by 2025

Mark Allix

Spending on infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa is projected to reach $180bn a year by 2025‚ according to PwC's 2014 report on capital projects and infrastructure for East‚ Southern and West Africa released on Wednesday, 3 December. read more>>
South Africans urged to take annual leave
More Government news
Jobs offered
Senior Sales Consultant - Cape Town
Looking for a hard working, self-motivated senior sales person in Cape Town who understands the print industry. Read more >>

Regional Sales Representative - Johannesburg
Our dynamic company seeks to employ a confident, enthusiastic and highly self-motivated sales consultant to enhance our sales potential in Gauteng. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Rock Your Life Summit
11 Dec 2014 Somerset West

DStv Kids Xtravaganza this festive season
12 Dec 2014 to 15 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

Digify - Digital Boot Camp
Livity Africa - 19 Jan 2015 to 31 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

Social media for sales people
Niche Training - 29 Jan 2015 to 11 Sep 2015 Cape Town,Johannesburg

Smart Social Media Analytics Summit
African Influence Exchange - 11 Feb 2015 to 12 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

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

Red & Yellow InDesign course
Red and Yellow School - 2 Mar 2015 to 30 Mar 2015 Cape Town

Working World Exhibition
Inkanyezi Event Organisers - 4 Mar 2015 to 6 Mar 2015 Port Elizabeth

Emotive Branding and 23plusone
12 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

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

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

World Social Forum on Migrations
WSFM - 5 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

LeKap Lifestyle Fair 2014
Vivid Luxury - 6 Dec 2014 Cape Town

Rockman Ultra X-Traithlon
7 Dec 2014 Vereeniging

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