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An insider's guide to surviving decreasing budgets and increasing technology

Marie Rocher

The digital wave is fundamentally altering the way in which audiences are accessing, interacting and consuming content; that much we all know...

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What you need to know about mobile retail fraud

Leigh Andrews

You know the field of digital security is booming when there's a need for the day job titled 'retail industry fraud expert'. These are people like Aaron Press, director of e-commerce and payments at LexisNexis Risk Solutions...

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Brand and newspaper sales... When the customer isn't king

Ed Herbst

'People should buy the newspapers they trust and part of that derives from a feeling of some certainty that you will find in your newspaper a reflection of the world as you see it...' - Peter Bruce

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Design Indaba
[Design Indaba 2015] Get your tickets for the Design Indaba FilmFest!
The Design Indaba FilmFest will run from 20 February to 1 March 2015 at The Labia Theatre. Here's what you can expect... read more>>
[Design Indaba 2015] Introducing Make. Change
Design Indaba's 2015 campaign celebrates the use of creativity to improve our lives and the lives of those around us... read more>>
Marketing
2015 winners of Discovery Sport Industry Awards
The annual Discovery Sport Industry Awards, which reward the industry's best work in marketing, PR, sponsorship, talent management, advertising, community investment, social media and branding, have announced this year's winners... read more>>
Latest eventing technology now in SA

Issued by Kagiso Media

Kagiso Digital, a division of Kagiso Media, has launched EventCloud which instantly turns the browser on an event-goer's smartphone into a marketing platform... read more>>
Advertising
Wongiwe Siwisa, new Account Director at Lowe Johannesburg

Issued by Lowe + Partners SA

Lowe and Partners Johannesburg has appointed Wongiwe Siwisa as Account Director. Wongiwe joined Lowe and Partners as Account Manager in 2014 and has made a huge impact in a short space of time... read more>>
PE creative director named for international Lions Health jury line-up

Issued by Boomtown

The international festival celebrating creativity in healthcare, Lions Health, has announced its jury members, of which Boomtown Creative Director Andrew MacKenzie features and is the sole representative from Africa... read more>>
Digital
New journalist joins MyBroadband

Issued by MyBroadband

Vicky Sidler has joined the MyBroadband team as a journalist, and will cover a wide range of technology and business topics... read more>>
Bluegrass wins pitch for Coca-Cola bottler PenBev

Issued by Bluegrass Digital

Bluegrass Digital has been selected as the digital partner for Peninsula Beverages Co, the official bottler for The Coca-Cola Company in the Western and Northern Cape... read more>>
Guests get 'in touch' with the Castle Lite brand at the Republic of Extra Cold annual event

Issued by Moving Tactics

Take a couple of local celebrities, mix in some hot DJs and performers, and add a splash of state-of-the-art technology and you have a winning formula for a great party!.. read more>>
Exhibitions
A truly happy 'happily ever after' with The Wedding Expo

Issued by The Wedding Group

The Wedding Expo, taking place on 14 and 15 March, is the place to visit to transform your wedding into that extraordinary experience... read more>>
Magazines
Naked issue blows whistle on violence against women and children
The latest issue of Marie Claire is its 'Naked' issue, in aid of Blow the Whistle (BTW) and supported by 1st For Women Insurance... read more>>
Twitterati roast RAG magazine
A racially provocative cover of a student magazine in Cape Town has drawn strong criticism... read more>>
John Brown Media celebrates a bumper start to 2015

Issued by John Brown

Following a five-way agency pitch, leading content marketing agency, John Brown Media, has been selected as the content partner for prestigious brands, BMW and Mini... read more>>
Customised language covers for Bona
Promotions
Humans connect with humans and not logos

Issued by Offlimit Communications

An innovative activation was released from Offlimit Communications on behalf of their client McDonald's South Africa for a CSI project to support the non-profit organisation, Ronald McDonald House Charities... read more>>
Research
'Random Reality' reveals consumers' physical path to purchase still includes print
The latest qualitative advertising research study from TNS, released by NAB, indicates that local print inserts still win in a growing digital world (video)... read more>>
Foshizi's top five mass market trends for 2015

Issued by Foshizi

The mass market in South Africa is a fast-moving and ever-changing environment, with new trends evolving all the time. So what are the top trends to watch out for this year?... read more>>
International
When fake news goes viral, blame the media: study
WASHINGTON, US: It's true. Don't believe everything you read on the Internet... read more>>
Police raid internet cafe in major Copenhagen operation after attacks: media
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK: Armed Danish police on Sunday raided an Internet cafe in a major operation in Copenhagen near the spot where officers killed the suspected gunman behind fatal shootings... read more>>
New categories open at London International Awards (LIA)
LONDON: The London International Awards (LIA), now open for entries, has announced new categories for the 2015 competition, as it celebrates its 30th year... read more>>
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Government news
Productivity in mining - Attaining sustainable profitability beyond headcount reduction

Craig Hook

Productivity is a hot topic in South Africa with economists frequently advising that productivity has not grown as well as it should have in the last few years. One sector in which productivity is always in the spotlight is the mining industry... read more>>
Man bust for abalone worth R1m
PRETORIA: A man was arrested for possession of perlemoen (abalone) worth about R1m in Somerset West, on Monday, 16 February... read more>>
SONA was uninspiring - Frost & Sullivan
Given the fact that South Africa is currently in an energy crisis, the points made by President Jacob Zuma during the 2015 State of the Nation Address (SONA) were uninspiring, and stated the obvious... read more>>
Racism investigated at Mpumalanga school
The Mpumalanga Department of Education has opened an investigation into claims of racist conduct at Reynopark High School in Emalahleni Local Municipality... read more>>
More Government news
Lifestyle
Mesmerising Big Eyes

Daniel Dercksen

Open your eyes and marvel at the wonder of Big Eyes, the outrageous true story of one of the most epic art frauds in history, which shows how greed corrupts artistic integrity... read more>>
Motoring news
Dressed up and ready to impress

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Hyundai's popular i20 hatchback is now dressed in stylish European fashion to give it an even stronger presence in the toughly fought B segment where it has already established a strong foothold... read more>>
More Motoring news
Travel news
Carla back at the controls at Air Mauritius
Carla da Silva recently returned to Air Mauritius in her previous role as Regional Manager, Southern Africa and Latin America. Bizcommunity.com decided to find out more... read more>>
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New accounts
  • SES appoints Grey as digital agency across Africa - more info

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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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>



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

Design Indaba Simulcast
25 Feb 2015 to 27 Feb 2015, National

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

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

I Create, We Create: Business of Creativity Youth
I Create, We Create - 28 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

#hruCapeTown
African Heart Celtic Soul - 13 Mar 2015, Cape Town

IStar social media workshop
InsideMan Media - 14 Mar 2015 to 15 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Cape Town Carnival
Cape Town Carnival - 14 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Professional Speakers Association Convention
PSASA - 17 Apr 2015 to 19 Apr 2015, Cape Town

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 >>


StokvelEx Bokone Bophirima - 20 Feb 2015 to 21 Feb 2015, Mafikeng
An exciting exhibition that fosters and formalises relationships between various stokvel clubs and service providers. Read more >>


Making head or tail of Pivot Tables
Front Foot - 18 Feb 2015, Johannesburg | 11 Mar 2015, Johannesburg | 13 Mar 2015, Boksburg | 22 Apr 2015, Johannesburg | 18 May 2015, Johannesburg

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

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

Social media training
Roseberry Digital - 18 Feb 2015 to 26 Feb 2015, Cape Town

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