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Have we left the media freedom debate too late?
[Leigh Andrews] If you thought the murder of French media workers had little impact on the South African media landscape, Right2Know suggests you think again - prepare to take action with your pens and laptops... read more>>



BizTrendsĀ 2015
[Trends 2015] Mobile advertising is 2015's 'media giant'

Andrew Kramer

Mobile advertising has been steadily forging a stronghold in the media industry throughout 2014. Looking ahead to 2015, I forsee the continued trend of positive gains and ROI in the mobile social network ad space... read more>>
[Trends 2015] The acquisition spree

Adrian Hewlett

Mergers and acquisitions of agencies across the digital, media and FMCG industry in South Africa continued unabated in 2014 and has revealed a much changed industry landscape for 2015... read more>>
[Trends 2015] We need more magical thinking

Xolisa Dyeshana

Will this be the year of true integration, with digital woven seamlessly into campaigns and integrated into the fabric of all agencies?... read more>>
[Trends 2015] Internal communication in 2015

Ilona Fookes: icandi CQ

The fundamentals of what internal communicators do will always be the same - shaping and curating conversations... read more>>


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Digital
Context is king in the next wave of digital marketing

Richard Mullins

I recently attended a discussion with some colleagues and key clients, WPP STREAM Africa, around how to target digital marketing messages at an elite group of wealthy consumers... read more>>
Exhibitions
Pictures tell 10 words
Bright Creative Space, in Salt River, Cape Town, will host the one-day exhibition '10 Words 20 Artists Project' on 28 January 2015... read more>>
Media
Deadline looms for MDDA-Sanlam Local Media Awards entries for 2014

Issued by MDDA

The deadline of 30 January, which is next week Friday, is fast approaching for the closing of entries for the 2014 MDDA-Sanlam Local Media Awards... read more>>
Mobile
Habari partners with BBM to connect brands to an engaged mobile audience in South Africa

Issued by Habari Media

Habari Media has been appointed as the sales partner of choice for BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) in South Africa... read more>>
Newspapers
Sunday Times carries special edition of SA Home Owner magazine
SA Home Owner magazine and the Sunday Times have collaborated to produce a special edition publication, to be distributed on 26 January... read more>>
PR & Communications
Localising like a pro

Ian Henderson

You're thinking of setting up shop in a foreign country. At this point, the question needs to be asked - have you thought about adapting your products and marketing for local consumption (aka localisation)?... read more>>
Promotions
It's Crunch time in Bloemfontein

Issued by Yourself Management

Following the success of the Jungle Crunch Light campaign in Gauteng and KZN, the promotions have now gone national... read more>>
Publishing
Wa Azania clinches US book-publishing deal
Retail
What the consumer credit stats really say about consumer spending

Leigh Andrews

Social Media
Without data, you're just another person with an opinion...

Issued by African Influence Exchange

With just three weeks to go, Africa's first social media analytics conference has attracted delegates across the business sphere from multinationals operating throughout Africa, to ad and digital agencies... read more>>
International
Journalist linked to Anonymous gets five years' prison
WASHINGTON, US: A journalist also known as an informal spokesperson for the hacker group Anonymous was sentenced to five years in prison yesterday... read more>>
Email scam nets $214m in 14 months: FBI
WASHINGTON, US: An email scam, which targets businesses with bogus invoices, has netted more than $214m from victims in 45 countries in just over one year... read more>>
South African national sentenced to death in Malaysia for drug-related offences
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Africa
Ethiopia clamps down on independent media
AfricaWatch: The Ethiopian government is clamping down on independent media, claims HRW, as reported by Mail & Guardian (Video)... read more>>
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Government news
National key points - the list they didn't want you to see
NEWSWATCH: A bid by the SA History Archive (Saha) and Right2Know Campaign has paid off. Here's The List, reports Mail & Guardian... read more>>
SAA to receive government guarantee
National carrier South African Airways (SAA) is to receive an additional R6.488bn guarantee, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday, 22 January... read more>>
Mpumalanga Education raises the bar for 2015
Comments sought on draft irrigation water regulations
More Government news
Travel news
Hey, this is the hotel for you in Washington DC

Brian Berkman

The Hay-Adams, a historic boutique hotel and Leading Hotel of the World, in Washington, DC has The White House, Lafayette Square and St John's Church as immediate neighbours... read more>>
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People on the move
  • Tribeca grows with new account manager and executive - more info
  • Okuhle Media appoints new commercial manager - more info

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Jobs offered
Production Manager - Cape Town
Brand inc Creative Group is looking for a hard working, dynamic and driven production manager to join the Cape Town team. Read more >>

Medium Weight Account Manager - Johannesburg
Brand inc is looking for a dynamic account manager with a "go-getter" attitude to join the team. Needs to be confident, hardworking and ready to roll with it! Read more >>

BTL and Digital Account Manager - Johannesburg
Hero is looking for a motivated and experienced account manager to run integrated marketing campaigns for our blue chip clients. Read more >>

Account Executive - Johannesburg
The Media Shack - Seeking a sales specialist in our field. We are a below-the-line marketing collateral procurement agency offering in and outdoor branding, corporate gifts and promotional items. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Business Network Friday
Business Network Friday - 30 Jan 2015 Johannesburg

Vega School Open Day
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 31 Jan 2015 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

UX Joburg
ThoughtWorks - 31 Jan 2015 Johannesburg

Maximum networking and continuous referrals course
Re-engage Training - 9 Feb 2015 to 10 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

"The sales magnet" course
Re-engage Training - 11 Feb 2015 to 12 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

Margaret Hirsch Business Woman of The Year 2014
The Centurion - 18 Feb 2015 Centurion

Word-of-mouth in brand building
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 4 Mar 2015 to 6 Mar 2015 Cape Town

Employer branding masterclass 2015
Employer Branding South Africa - 19 Mar 2015 to 26 Mar 2015 Cape Town

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

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

Upcoming events
Digital Security and Fraud Management Seminar - 26 Jan 2015 Cape Town
Book your seat! PayU's Digital Security and Fraud Management Seminar. An informative session by payment experts to help protect your business and your customers from online fraud. Read more >>

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

Red & Yellow digital marketing course
Red and Yellow School - 26 Jan 2015 to 7 Dec 2015 Countrywide

Get Started 2015
My StartUp Edge - 26 Jan 2015 Johannesburg

Module 1 - Event management smartclass
The Hedgehog Event - 26 Jan 2015 to 27 Jan 2015 Johannesburg, Fourways

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