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Unhappy banker wants Sunday Times gagged

Banking giant HSBC has threatened the Sunday Times for exposing the wealthy South Africans who stashed R23bn in secretive Swiss bank accounts, demanding all this data be 'destroyed'.

According to the newspaper's report, the list of South African clients who held bank accounts with the secretive HSBC Bank in Switzerland include CEOs of top blue-chip companies, diamond dealers, sports stars and a key figure in the arms deal.

On a lighter note, we carry a Q&A with IAB Digital Summit speaker Eyabo Macauley. She is Head of EMEA Advertising at Shazam, and tells us why she thinks it's important for brands to create interactive content for campaigns...

And finally, last week Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show host Warren Harding (@bizWazza) was joined in studio by Dillon Mann (@dillonmann), Head of Communications for the World Wide Web Foundation (@webfoundation). Check out the podcast for the show here.

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Threat to gag Sunday Times over hidden Swiss billions

Rob Rose and Tina Weavind

Banking giant HSBC has threatened the Sunday Times for exposing the wealthy South Africans who stashed R23bn in secretive Swiss bank accounts, demanding all this data be 'destroyed'...

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Q&A with IAB Digital Summit speaker Eyabo Macauley

Eyabo Macauley

As part of an exclusive five-part series, Bizcommunity chats to Eyabo Macauley, Head of EMEA Advertising at Shazam, international speaker at the upcoming IAB Digital Summit in Association with BBC.com...

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[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 122: In studio with the World Wide Web Foundation

On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Dillon Mann, Philipp Hartmann and Theunis Hanekom...

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Marketing
Expert view on Key Account Management

Malcolm McDonald, Issued by STRATEGIC BUSINESS SERVICES

In 1996 Professor McDonald started a research club in Cranfield University School of Management because it was obvious even then that the power had been transferred from suppliers to customers... read more>>
Magnify the lens of your business on the PEST environment

Tralone Khoza

The day-to-day management of a business seems to flow like a breeze until something unexpected happens in the macro environment... read more>>
Advertising
Vodafone UK appoints Grey London

Issued by Grey

Following a pitch against incumbent Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R, Grey London has been appointed the UK agency of record for global telecoms giant, Vodafone... read more>>
CRM
Embracing customer service in the digital world

Jaco Pienaar

Customer service. Two words that strike fear in many companies more than load shedding, hostile takeovers, and rising costs. Customer service requires time and resources to be effective... read more>>
It's over... it's not me, it's you...

Issued by Effective Intelligence

Dear Brand X, It's not that you've changed, it's that you haven't changed. I need to know that you are committed to me. I need to know if you are in a relationship with me and need to establish what your degree of passion toward me is... read more>>
Design
Dynamic communication agency looking for material design and production company

Issued by JHHESA

Centre for Communications Impact (previously known as JHHESA) is a section 21 South African entity that uses strategic communication approaches to improve the health and well-being of all South Africans... read more>>
Digital
The digital evolution of seafood sharing

Issued by So Interactive

So Interactive recently gave Ocean Basket's website a super dose of new digital DNA, ensuring a speedy catch-up with the new face of the brand, which has been maturing in the marketplace over the past two years... read more>>
Education & Training
Damelin to award brand-new Mini Cooper to one lucky winner

Issued by Damelin

Fourteen semi-finalists were chosen during live draws at Damelin campuses nationwide to win a hot volcanic orange Mini Cooper valued at a whopping R300,000... read more>>
Exhibitions
Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo 2015

Issued by HOMEMAKERS

Johannesburg's trendiest décor and home lifestyle exhibition, the Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo, is back for its 22nd year! Presenting the latest trends on the home front... read more>>
Mobile
What does Unified Communications mean for VoIP?

Mitchell Barker

After seeing a television commercial for Apple's new iPhone 6, a friend in the US noted that it featured someone speaking on the handset and then quipped: "People actually still do that?"... read more>>
Business Positioning Systems welcomes new Head of Sales

Issued by Business Positioning Systems

Leading location-based search company Business Positioning Systems (BPS) has announced the addition of Buster Pitt to its team as Head of Sales... read more>>
Enhanced rugby app for 2015 Vodacom SuperRugby season
PR & Communications
'The Golden Thread'

James Hurford

When writing a speech you need to be crystal clear about the message you're trying to get across. Speeches audiences remember tend to follow this principle - they have a single thread that runs through the whole talk... read more>>
Recruitment
Building training strategy that bridges the generational divide

Ivanna Granelli

Today's workforce is complex and diverse, especially with digital natives starting to pour into the workplace as they complete their studies... read more>>
Sales
The internet of customers inspires connected selling
There is a huge shift occurring in the world of buying and selling. Customers and prospects have been practising 'connected buying' for years... read more>>
International
Join the silver anniversary of New Directors' Showcase
CANNES, FRANCE: Entries are now open for Saatchi & Saatchi's 25-year anniversary of the New Directors' Showcase at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The deadline for all entries is Friday, 20 March 2015... read more>>
UK tabloid prints phone-hacking apology, increases claims fund
LONDON, UK: The owner of Britain's Daily Mirror tabloid made a public apology on Friday for phone-hacking by its journalists and said the fund to cover compensation claims is being increased... read more>>
Cannes Lions Innovation Juries announced
CANNES, FRANCE: Cannes Lions has announced the juries for the Lions Innovation, the new festival exploring data and technology as catalysts for creativity, during Cannes Lions... read more>>
More International
Government news
Road show on new labour laws kicks off
The Department of Labour and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) will today kick off with their road show to educate the public about amended labour laws... read more>>
Electrification programme explained
The Presidency has announced targets and funding for municipalities which would benefit from the electrification programme announced by President Jacob Zuma during SONA last week... read more>>
Coega Development Corporation invests R9m in new lay-down area
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced the investment of R9m in the establishment of a new lay-down area, located on the boundary between the Port of Ngqura and the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ)... read more>>
Mainstream completes financial close for three wind farms
In October 2013 a consortium led by Mainstream Renewable Power was awarded the contracts for the three wind farms by the Department of Energy in South Africa under the third round of its Renewable Energy Procurement Programme... read more>>
Business invited to enter annual awards
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is inviting South African businesses to submit their entries for the 3rd Annual South African Premier Business Awards... read more>>
Time to circle the wagons to defend 'our biltong': prof

Helley Seid

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

Brand Research and Trend Spotting Intern - Johannesburg
New York and South African based Springleap is looking for research and trend spotting interns to work from our Johannesburg office, to help with our brand research related projects. Read more >>

Creative or Tech Recruiter - Cape Town
The Talent Boom is looking for a booming great experienced mid/senior tech or creative recruiter. Is this you? Come and join us! Read more >>

Mid/Senior Digital Designer - Johannesburg
Firewater is a dynamic digital agency, based in Sandton, seeking a highly creative and self-motivated mid/senior digital designer for a full-time position. Read more >>

Digital Project Manager - Cape Town
WWC is looking for a new digital project manager. He/she will serve as the primary liaison with clients and will be responsible for ensuring satisfaction on project specific work. Read more >>



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

BrandXpand Jacaranda FM
Mediamark - 23 Feb 2015 to 26 Feb 2015, Midrand, Johannesburg

Design Indaba Conference
25 Feb 2015 to 27 Feb 2015, Cape Town

Design Indaba Simulcast Port Elizabeth
Boomtown - 25 Feb 2015 to 27 Feb 2015, Port Elizabeth

Li Edelkoort Trend Seminar
28 Feb 2015 to 2 Mar 2015, Cape Town, Johannesburg

#SpeakSocial - Social media marketing course
DigitLab - 11 Mar 2015, Durban

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African Heart Celtic Soul - 13 Mar 2015, Cape Town

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

Rand Show
Rand Show - 3 Apr 2015 to 12 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Workshop: New Trends. Email Marketing 2015 - 19 Feb 2015, Cape Town | 19 Mar 2015, Johannesburg
Email Marketing 2015, can you do better? With inbox clutter driving down opening rates what can NeuroScience in email marketing do that will dramatically fast forward your e-marketing? Success? Read more >>


IAB Digital Summit and Bookmarks - 19 Feb 2015, Johannesburg
Join the local digital industry as it celebrates creativity and innovation with a world-class line up of international and local talent. Read more >>


Effective Customer Care
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 17 Feb 2015, Boksburg | 20 Feb 2015, Randburg

IAS Marketers Masterclass
Independent Agency Search and Selection company (I - 17 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

AJA Cion Camera Roadshow
Touchvision - 17 Feb 2015, Johannesburg | 19 Feb 2015, Cape Town

Customer Experience and Customer Loyalty Strategy
Principa - 17 Feb 2015, Johannesburg | 20 Feb 2015, Cape Town

WEConnect International SA Round Table discussion
Upbeat Marketing - 17 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

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