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'Zelda: Don't tug on Superman's cape', and other social media lessons
[Walter Pike] Zelda la Grange must have thought she was Superwoman when she changed her Twitter profile name to Zelda van Riebeeck and started sounding off... read more>>



BizTrends 2015
[Trends 2015] The year of transformation

Abey Mokgwatsane

The pressure is on the local advertising industry in 2015 with the implementation of the new Triple BEE codes, warns Abey Mokgwatsane, CEO of Ogilvy & Mather South Africa... read more>>
[Trends 2015] TREND: The experience brand
From 'Me' brands, to category collapse in the retail sector, mindful business and new definitions of power; and design-led experiential public spaces - JWTIntelligence has produced a superlative vision of current consumer culture and expectations in 2015... read more>>
[Trends 2015] Avoiding 'Infobesity' and harnessing opportunity

Sid Peimer

When asked if I have a crystal ball, my response would be: "No, it's just the way I walk." Predictions may not make us walk funny, but we certainly need to know where we're going... read more>>



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Advertising
[Orchids & Onions] 'Techies' should be user-friendly

Brendan Seery

The reality of the great technological society in which we live is that new projects are often a case of the one-eyed man leading the blind... read more>>
Digital
Winning the SEO logic

Gordon Barker

I have a story to do with search engine optimisation and have been doing it since 1997, which is before Google even existed... read more>>
Aromat picks Gorilla as tastiest agency around

Issued by Gorilla

As one of South Africa's most revered brands, Aromat needed a seasoned team to help them shake things up online. The pitch from Gorilla caught their eye, and the Durban agency will be heading up their digital creative this year... read more>>
Exhibitions
We like briefs

Issued by SSQ Exhibitions

As a design and project management agency that specialises in the exhibition industry, we're not, this time around, referring to the male undergarment, but rather we refer to your project brief... read more>>
Magazines
Creative Spark set to BURN up the print space

Leigh Andrews

Creative Spark, the company behind Memeburn and its successful sister sites, is turning the standard 'master print then go digital' strategy on its head by launching a print magazine titled BURN... read more>>
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Newspapers
Zille to Survé: Is Independent a mouthpiece for the Zuma faction of the ANC?
NEWSWATCH: DA leader Helen Zille has some questions for Independent Media head Iqbal Survé, reports Times Live, and the DA won the Nkandla SMS fight, reports BD Live... read more>>
PR & Communications
Prepping for Prisms this week
The Prepping for Prism Awards workshop will be held on 22 January from 9am at the PRISA offices in Randburg... read more>>
Too much information - how does a business reach its defined audience(s)?

Marie Yossava, Issued by Grapevine Communications

In the knowledge economy, information is our most valuable commodity but the constant overload is resulting in negative implications... read more>>
Radio
Algoa FM pulling out all the stops for Algoa Live's all-star line-up

Issued by Algoa FM

Hundreds of Eastern Cape music fans have already ensured they will be at one of the biggest one-day concerts ever hosted in the province... read more>>
Sponsorship
A first in South Africa's sponsorship and experiential marketing industry

Issued by Openfield

Four competing market-leading sponsorship and experiential agencies in South Africa are merging to form a new entity, which will be known as the Openfield Group... read more>>
International
Midas Awards reveals inaugural Brand Rankings Report
NEW YORK CITY, US: MasterCard, Absa, Citibank Top the List. read more>>
South Africans join juries at Dubai Lynx
DUBAI, UAE: Three South African judges, Ana Carrapichano, Collette Wasielewski and Fran Luckin, will serve on the jury at the Dubai Lynx, MENA's leading awards and festival of creativity, taking place from 8-10 March 2015... read more>>
Top 10 global consumer trends of 2015 by Euromonitor
LONDON, UK: The top 10 global consumer trends for 2015 were revealed by leading market research company Euromonitor International... read more>>
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Government news
SA to deploy healthcare workers to help contain Ebola
South Africa has deployed its first batch of trained healthcare professionals to work in Sierra Leone, in an effort to help contain the spread of Ebola Disease Virus in the country and other parts of West Africa... read more>>
Budget 2015: Have your say
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has asked South Africans for their views on the upcoming Budget Speech and the general state of the economy... read more>>
Rural rail network needed

Patrick Cull

Registration process going well at higher learning institutions
More Government news
People on the move
  • New business developer appointed at Coolcumba Communications - more info

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Jobs offered
Junior Online Direct Sales Executive - Cape Town
Bizcommunity is looking for a talented and motivated junior online direct sales executive, who has a solid sales track record. Read more >>

Business Unit Manager - Port Elizabeth
Join Boomtown's Port Elizabeth team as new business unit manager. This position requires you to have a passion for marketing solutions, thrive on growing brands, sales and client relationships. Read more >>

Account Executive - Johannesburg
Account executive wanted to join +27 Advertising. Looking for a motivated and eager entry level candidate. Send your CV and tell us a bit about yourself. Read more >>

Ad Operations Campaign Manager - Johannesburg
Join the digital division of one of SA's largest publishers. The role includes day-to-day communication with sales teams and clients, providing support to the ad ops manager. Read more >>

Client Liaison/Advertising Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Sell advert space in NAG magazine, NAG Online and IGN Africa; liaise with advertisers and editorial team; sell stands, floor space and sponsorships for rAge, with full client management. Read more >>

RTB Account Manager - Johannesburg
Mark 1 is a technology-driven and creatively focused Digital Media Business. We are hiring an RTB Account Manager to join their Programmatic Ad Operations team. Read more >>

Data Analyst - Cape Town
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Sales Executive - Cape Town
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New events to diarise
Get Started 2015
My StartUp Edge - 26 Jan 2015 Johannesburg

Startup Grind Johannesburg hosts Ryan Bacher
Startup Grind - 29 Jan 2015 Johannesburg

UX Joburg
ThoughtWorks - 31 Jan 2015 Johannesburg

Value of research and how to optimise it
PRISA - 18 Feb 2015 Johannesburg, Randburg

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

Effective project administration
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 9 Mar 2015 to 11 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

Principles of design and layout
PRISA - 12 Mar 2015 to 13 Mar 2015 Johannesburg, Randburg

Brand Equity & Customer Loyalty Rewards Conference
Trade Conferences International - 25 Mar 2015 to 26 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

Technical report writing
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 20 Apr 2015 to 21 Apr 2015 Johannesburg

Rising Stars Careers Expo 2015
Fezekisa Communications - 29 May 2015 to 28 Aug 2015 Bloemfontein,Durban,Port Elizabeth

Upcoming events
Social media and content marketing
PRISA - 20 Jan 2015 to 21 Jan 2015 Johannesburg, Randburg

Social media marketing course
Lumico Academy - 21 Jan 2015 to 16 Feb 2015 Cape Town

Introduction to desktop publishing and design
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 21 Jan 2015 to 4 May 2015 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

Online marketing boot camp
The Divine Project House - 22 Jan 2015 Somerset West

WeChat training for businesses
Lumico Academy - 22 Jan 2015 to 18 Feb 2015 Cape Town

Introduction to web design
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 22 Jan 2015 to 5 May 2015 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

Writing for Video Games
SA Writers' College - 23 Jan 2015 to 27 Feb 2015 Countrywide

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