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World's press condemns attack against Charlie Hebdo
WAN-IFRA and the World Editors Forum condemn yesterday's attack against French satirical publication Charlie Hebdo that has left 12 dead and at least four seriously wounded (Video)... read more>>

Brand loyalty - a thing of the past for technology brands?

Sid Peimer

This year's Consumer Electronics Show will feature everything from biometric socks and other 'wearables' to 3D printers, drones, robotics, virtual reality and TVs where the clarity is best described as 'breath-taking'. However...

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Will satire lose its religious punch following Charlie Hebdo attack?

NEWSWATCH: The Mail & Guardian reports that 11 are dead and many more seriously injured due to a shooting at the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo...

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Getting to know the ABCs of the ABC

Leigh Andrews

You've encountered the phrase 'ABC' if you work in this industry, but what actually goes into getting that Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) certification? General manager Charles Beiles clarifies...

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Marketing
Charting the career path of aspiring marketers - new whitepaper
London School of Marketing (LSM) has released its latest whitepaper, titled, 'Charting the Career Path of Aspiring Marketers', which presents a 10-year career plan to guide aspiring marketers... read more>>
CSI
Activation creates awareness of Ronald McDonald House Charities NPO
McDonald's South Africa's CSI project, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), assists with improving the health and well-being of sick children who are being treated at hospitals by providing support...(video) read more>>
Education & Training
How to motivate your staff in the new year

Roane Swindon

It's the new year: the festive season has come and gone; family lunches have been digested; parties have been had; and some were even lucky enough to go on holiday. It's also the time when it's most difficult for anyone to become motivated again... read more>>
International
MEF identifies 10 key mobile trends for 2015
LONDON, UK: MEF, the global community for mobile content and commerce, looks at the year ahead to predict the ten key mobile trends that will shape the global mobile landscape in 2015... read more>>
IMA final call for entries: Deadline extended to 15 January
NEW YORK CITY, US: Due to a high number of requests for a deadline extension we will continue to accept submissions until 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time, 15 January... read more>>
New York Festivals World's Best Radio Programs 2015 competition open for entries
NEW YORK CITY, US: New York Festivals World's Best Radio Programs is now accepting entries for the 2015 competition... read more>>
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Government
Education key to economic freedom - Ramaphosa
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on young people to be educated and to be innovative in order to achieve economic freedom in their lifetime... read more>>
Avoiding fiscal cliff will have taxpayers staggering

Jannie Rossouw, Fanie Joubert and Adèle Breytenbac

South Africa is heading for a fiscal cliff if the present trends in social assistance expenditure and the growth rate in public service remuneration continue. If historic trends continue all government revenue will be used for these two expenditure items by 2026... read more>>
SARS reaches its limit of effective collection

Loane Sharp

In a new series of TV advertisements called Paranoia, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) warns people: "We're closing in on you." The character in the advert is jumpy and sweaty. For good reason... read more>>
Don't abandon your studies - Motshekga

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More Government news
New accounts
  • Respublica appoints Tribeca Public Relations - more info
  • Mosaic Restaurant choose JAG Communications - more info
  • EyeGym chooses Realmdigital development agency - more info

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Jobs offered
Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
Marketing manager for leading retail outlet, with previous fashion/financial services experience. Read more >>


PR Account Director - Johannesburg
One of SA's largest PR and Communications firms is looking for an account director with strong consumer and motoring PR experience. Read more >>

Digital Client Service and Sales Director - Cape Town
NXT\Digital Innovation in Western Cape has an opportunity for a young driven individual to join our award-winning team of digital experts as digital client service and sales director. Read more >>

Outbound Sales Associate - Cape Town
Booming New York and South African start up Springleap seeking outbound sales executive to work with brand and agency clients out of Cape Town office. Read more >>

Communications and Email Specialist - Cape Town
A permanent mid-level communication and email specialist vacancy available at PriceCheck. Read more >>

Sales Team - Cape Town
We train business people in sales and social media. We are looking for experienced sales people to sell these training courses. Your training provided. Read more >>

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

Subject Manager/Lecturer - Motion Design - Pretoria
Subject manager/lecturer - motion design at Open Window Institute. Read more >>

Lecturer - 3D Animation/Game Design - Pretoria
Lecturer - 3D animation/game design at Open Window Institute. Read more >>

Strategic Planner - Cape Town
Excellent strategic planner BEE for leading ad agency. Degree and five/seven years Strat planning experience. Cape Town; Sal R30,000 to R40,000 pm depending on experience. 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 marketing course
Lumico Academy - 21 Jan 2015 to 16 Feb 2015 Cape Town

Get Started 2015
My StartUp Edge - 26 Jan 2015 Johannesburg

M-Net Magic in Motion Academy
CTEX Exhibitions - 30 Jan 2015 to 31 Jan 2015 Cape Town

Adobe Photoshop for beginners
2B Studio - 3 Feb 2015 to 20 Feb 2015 Cape Town,Johannesburg

Presentation skills
PRISA - 6 Feb 2015 Johannesburg, Randburg

Search marketing workshop
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 16 Feb 2015 to 18 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

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

Customer Experience 2.0
The Focus Group - 10 Mar 2015 to 11 Mar 2015 Sandton

Tomorrow's Leaders Convention 2015 - Save the date
Tomorrow's Leaders Convention - 20 Mar 2015 Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

Africa Com
Informa - 17 Nov 2015 to 19 Nov 2015 Cape Town

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