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The state of news

Marion Scher

It doesn't take a genius to work out that the way people take in news has totally changed over the last number of years...

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[eCommerce Africa] Merging the physical and virtual for total future retail

Leigh Andrews

Instead of seeing ecommerce as the 'next big thing', see it as part of total future retail, where the traditional still plays an important role...

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Engaging with connected consumers - Part 1

Danette Breitenbach

Yes, consumers are all in the digital space. Not all consumers are not the same, and no, not all digital consumers are same...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 122: The show not to miss: World Wide Web Foundation
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show tomorrow, 12 February 2015, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Dillon Mann, Philipp Hartmann, Theunis Hanekom and Koo Govender... read more>>
IAB Digital Summit & Bookmarks 2015
Q&A with IAB Digital Summit speaker David Doty

David Doty

As part of an exclusive five-part series, Bizcommunity chats to David Doty, Executive Vice President of IAB US and international speaker at the upcoming IAB Digital Summit in Association with BBC.com... read more>>
Advertising
Three D Radio ignites Twisp in cinema

Issued by Three D Radio

Advertising electronic cigarettes has proved to be somewhat challenging for many e-cigarette brands, however, Three D Radio was able to come to the rescue of Twisp with a solution that would allow them to reach the masses... read more>>
The ad that dies in front of my eyes

Jeremy Maggs, Issued by The Redzone

I'm perpetually amazed at how marketers let their ad agencies get away with murder. And not just a clean, neat hit job but a bloody and gory brand massacre. I sense sometimes when the ideas-well is dry, agencies simply reach into the bottom draw... read more>>
CRM
Why most companies get KAM hopelessly wrong

Malcolm McDonald, Issued by Strategic Business Services

Ask any director of any company what their biggest challenges are and the answer will always include something about how to deal profitably with big, powerful customers... read more>>
Digital
iProspect crowned #1 global digital performance agency

Issued by iProspect

iProspect has been named the number one global digital performance agency and the number one global digital media agency by the Digital Agency Research Department (DARD), powered by the Research Company Evaluating the Media Agency Industry (RECMA)... read more>>
EPiServer CMS platform implementation for leading SA financial services company

Issued by Bluegrass Digital

Bluegrass Digital has been selected to implement the new corporate website for the South African arm of a high profile, international investment brand using the EPiServer Content Management System... read more>>
Buy a recipe and feed the hungry - NATIVE VML drives Foodbank's R2m fundraising idea

Issued by NATIVE VML

FoodBank is running a campaign called Double Gift Match until the end of February. NATIVE VML has stepped up to help FoodBank achieve its R2 million goal by developing a novel social media campaign... read more>>
Education & Training
The benefits of job training for graduates

Greg Forbes, Issued by Lion's Wing

In a business environment calling for rapidly evolving, global and information-driven business practices and businesses, jobseekers and those currently employed need to become multi-skilled and constantly work at up-skilling themselves... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Mindshare SA reveals the 'unconference' of the year
Mindshare brings Huddle to South Africa, following huge success in London, New York, Toronto and Sydney... read more>>
Exhibitions
NBC exhibits at IRF 2014

Issued by XZIBIT

In support of the IRF Conference theme, 'A new dawn - lighting the future towards a comprehensive social security', XZIBIT designed and produced an interesting exhibit for NBC Holdings... read more>>
OOH
Digitally bright future for outdoor
Within the next decade, digital advertising is expected to account for more than a quarter of all billboards, as it is increasingly replacing traditional paper billboards across South Africa... read more>>
PR & Communications
Your press release is aimed at the wrong audience

Rudi Massyn

When I first started working as a journalist, I signed up for every possible press release related to my sector. From the most arbitrary organisations to the big political parties and over-enthusiastic corporates... read more>>
Publishing
Entries for third Skryf Net writing competition open
Entries for the third Skryf Net writing competition are now open to any South African primary and home school pupil up to 13 years old. Entries close on 30 June 2015... read more>>
Radio
110 stations compete for 2015 MTN Radio Awards
For the 2015 MTN Radio Awards, over 110 stations have submitted more than 1,750 entries... read more>>
YFM youth about to be clued up to the BBC Minute

Leigh Andrews

Saturday, 14 February isn't just about bumped-up prices for red roses and chocolates - it'll also see the launch of BBC Minute, a one-minute global English news round-up on YFM... read more>>
Recruitment
An insider's view on leadership

Tamra Veley, Issued by Corporate Image

My first real experience with leadership was at my first formal job at a large multi-national, where I was hired in 1986 as a 23-year-old Public Affairs gopher. The then-chairman, engaged in an open affair with a very senior woman executive... read more>>
Social Media
10 ways to grow your brand on Instagram

Craig Howes

By now, I'm pretty sure you know what Instagram is, but what makes this social platform such a useful business tool, and how does it compare to other social networks... read more>>
International
Make your catalogue stand out!

Ritesh Sanghani

AHMEDABAD, INDIA: An excellent catalogue processing service can make your virtual catalogue stand out in crowd... read more>>
'Here we are sir, but please... not in the store...'
LONDON, UK: A chain of DIY stores in the United Kingdom is preparing its staff for kinky Fifty Shades customers after they have seen the erotic film Fifty Shades of Grey... read more>>
Andrew McKenzie South Africa's first Lions Health Juror
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Government news
Committee of Inquiry to investigate trade in rhino horn
The Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, has announced the introduction of a Committee of Inquiry tasked with investigating the feasibility of trade in rhino horn... read more>>
Campus protest after 66 lecturers dismissed
A large police contingent was deployed to the Eastcape Midlands College (EMC) Charles Goodyear campus yesterday to contain more than 100 angry students, lecturers and union members following management's decision to dismiss 66 lecturers... read more>>
Obama's Power Africa initiative joins African Utility Week as country partner
The African Utility Week conference and expo will be held from 12-14 May 2015 at the Cape Town International Conference Centre... read more>>
Mango's IT recruitment and skills development drive
More Government news
People on the move
  • McCann Johannesburg appoints Annett Mashoko as a DTP operator
  • UM appoints Greg Giessing as digital campaign manager/media analyst

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Jobs offered
Production Manager - Johannesburg
Print production manager opportunity at growing TTL agency. Read more >>

Junior Designer - Johannesburg
Junior designer needed to join a growing team of accomplished mid-snr creatives. You'll work across a range projects, from traditional BTL, to fully integrated digitally-led campaigns. Read more >>

Product and Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
A rapidly growing publishing house is looking for a young and enthusiastic product and marketing manager. The successful candidate must have previous direct marketing experience, and web marketing best practices. Read more >>

PR Assistant - Johannesburg
PR assistant required to work on a portfolio of fantastic consumer clients. Must be a creative, enthusiastic person. Social media skills highly advantageous. Own car essential. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Design Indaba Film Fest
20 Feb 2015 to 1 Mar 2015, Cape Town

The Skills Expo
Namibia Careers Expo - 25 Feb 2015 to 27 Feb 2015, Windhoek

Startup Grind Johannesburg hosts Ryan Bacher
Startup Grind - 26 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Crisis communication
PRISA - 27 Feb 2015, Randburg

WorkinAfrica Virtual Career Fair
WorkInAfrica - 1 Mar 2015 to 31 Mar 2015, Sub-Saharan Africa

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

Social media and radio journalism
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 16 Mar 2015 to 18 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

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, Bloemfontein | 31 Jul 2015, Durban | 28 Aug 2015, Port Elizabeth

Upcoming events
BizTrends 2015 Imbizo - 12 Feb 2015, Cape Town
Bizcommunity in association with TRENDAFRiCA is hosting the BizTrends 2015 Imbizo on 12 February 3pm at the Inner City Ideas Cartel Auditorium. Read more >>


Business writing skills
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 12 Feb 2015, Randburg | 30 Mar 2015, Randburg

Basic Computer Skills
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 13 Feb 2015, Randburg | 1 Apr 2015, Boksburg | 23 Apr 2015, Johannesburg | 23 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

A Valentines Affair
The Gardenia Boutique Hotel - 14 Feb 2015 to 15 Feb 2015, Craighall Park, Johannesburg 2129

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"If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges."

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