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Reporter mugged - live
NEWSWATCH: Not something you would expect to see on live TV... An SABC reporter and his team were mugged, on camera, during an outside broadcast... (Video) read more>>



R2K up in arms over FPB's internet censorship proposals
The Right2Know Campaign has called on the public to reject the Film and Publications Board's (FPB) proposals to censor the internet in South Africa... read more>>

[Death to PowerPoint!] Part 2: Ten presentation structures to replace those slides

Douglas Kruger

In my previous article, we used scientific methodology to establish that PowerPoint now outnumbers Homo sapiens, has become sentient and self-perpetuating. Happily, there are alternatives...

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Maximising customer conversations across today's complex media landscape

Ian Drummond

Since their customers today live in a multichannel world, brands need to think carefully about how they will use different touchpoints in combination with each other to maximise opportunities to engage with their audiences...

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Facebook connects feisty females for International Women's Day

Leigh Andrews

Here's how her involvement with the #IAmALiberianNotAVirus hashtag got Shoana Solomon involved in this weekend's 'Facebook Stories celebrated on International Women's Day' movement...

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Marketing
Seven traits marketing maestros have in common

Issued by The RSVP Agency

Ever wondered what the difference is between a great marketer, and one who's downright phenomenal?... read more>>
LSE selects TLC Marketing as an inspirational company for Britain in 2015

Issued by TLC Marketing Worldwide

Today TLC Marketing's success has been recognised in The London Stock Exchange's 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2015 report, showcasing the most inspiring and fast growing small and medium-sized companies... read more>>
Make your on-pack information count

Issued by Pyrotec

In today's information-saturated FMCG environment, consumers are making better-educated purchase decisions than ever before. This is especially true when it comes to health- and wellness-related issues... read more>>
Advertising
Pendoring Awards announces big prize for best Afrikaans advertisement
The Pendoring Advertising Awards board has announced the biggest prize money ever awarded for excellence in the local advertising industry, with its first prize of a R100,000 overseas study trip to the winner of the Prestige Award... read more>>
CSI
Zinto is making job creation its business

Issued by Zinto Activation Group

On 3 March, the fourth annual Proudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo took place at the Sandton Convention Centre... read more>>
Digital
Wear the Apple, rather than eat it...
Rumours flew every which way before the global launch of the Apple Watch this week. Memeburn covered all angles of expectations and local realities... read more>>
Life in standard definition

Christian Horsfall, Issued by NATIVE VML

Could I live with the slow internet speeds in South Africa? Not a standard interview question, but relevant considering I was about to make the move from London to Johannesburg... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Meet the speaker: Dr Maria Phalime

Issued by Speakers Inc

Maria Phalime is a dynamic, inspiring speaker with a remarkable story to tell. A medical doctor by profession, Maria chose to walk away from medical practice to carve out a new place for herself in the world... read more>>
Newspapers
Media analysts sceptical over launch of third news agency
The launch of a third commercial newswire agency to replace the nonprofit independent South African Press Association (Sapa) has led to criticism... read more>>
Online Media
News24Wire launches 1 April 2015

Issued by 24.com

This week 24.com announced the launch of its newswire and daily diary service on 1 April 2015. The news follows the announcement of the closure of the South African Press Association (Sapa) on 31 March... read more>>
OOH
Transit environments are evolving, so are shopping habits

Jean Coetzee, Issued by Provantage Media Group

Jean Coetzee of Provantage Out of Home Media shares insights on how the transit environment is evolving, how this is changing the way commuters consume advertising and why this is affecting purchasing behaviours... read more>>
PR & Communications
Five reasons governments need PR practitioners with agency experience

Thabiso Dlamini

We have witnessed public relations roles pop up at a rapid pace within government departments, yet innovation and the effective use of new media platforms have taken a back seat... read more>>
Peruvian ambassador honours IPRA President for 2015
Publishing
Join PEG Gauteng for its second "nitty-gritty" workshop of 2015
Taking place on 28 March 2015, the workshop is designed to tackle the thorny questions of copyright and the principles and procedures of obtaining permissions... read more>>
Social Media
Why SA companies must start focusing on social media as a service channel

Gordon Geldenhuys, Issued by 25AM

Too few companies have yet started to think about social media as a customer service tool - and the result is that they are missing out on some golden opportunities to build better relationships with their customers... read more>>
Youth Marketing
Is South Africa differentiating itself from Africa for the wrong reasons?

Antoinette Pombo

Why is it that South Africans have adopted a culture of expecting handouts? Contrary to common belief, handouts are not an inherent African ethos... read more>>
International
New contest offers $10,000 for start-ups
emaze, a new presentation technology for B-to-B, has announced the beginning of its start-up pitch contest, with $10,000 in prizes awarded to the presentation that wows the voting public and start-up industry leaders... read more>>
US charges filed in largest internet breach on record
WASHINGTON DC, US: US authorities have revealed charges against two Vietnamese nationals and one Canadian in connection with a computer fraud scheme to steal more than one billion email addresses... read more>>
Diebold launches anti-skimming technology
LONDON, UK: Representing global losses in excess of a billion Euros, skimming remains the most prevalent type of ATM crime and a major concern for financial institutions (FI)... read more>>
US university expels fraternity over race chant video
Facebook wins 'Master of Mobile Awards' 2015
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Government news
Food for thought... NW government rejects catering report
The North West Office of the Premier has rejected a news report that government will no longer provide food for residents during meetings or events organised by government... read more>>
Zambian President admitted to SA hospital
Zambian President Edgar Lungu has been admitted to the Milpark Hospital, in Johannesburg... read more>>
Zuma chided for remarks on land reform

Linda Ensor

President Jacob Zuma's off-the-cuff remarks, in which he called on traditional leaders to make land claims on behalf of communities and to take away land from people who were not "diligent" about farming it, has drawn strong criticism from the University of Cape Town's Centre for Law and Society. read more>>
Final notice and regulations for tax-free investments approved

Mareli Treurnicht

On 20 February 2015, National Treasury issued a media statement indicating that the Minister of Finance approved the final notice and regulations introducing tax-free investments, which came into effect on 1 March 2015... read more>>
More Government news
New accounts
  • The Teddy Bear Clinic partners with Pink Peppercorn Marketing - more info

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People on the move
  • New GM for Fiera Milano Exhibitions Africa - more info

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Jobs offered
Front-End Developer - Johannesburg
Experienced front-end developer who eats, sleeps and lives digital and is obsessed with producing pixel perfect, award-winning work on deadline and under pressure. Read more >>

Designer - Publications - Cape Town
Design studio in Cape Town, southern suburbs, specialising in publication design and production solutions for almost 20 years is looking for an experienced creative publishing designer to join the team. Read more >>

Digital Account Executive - 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 >>

Project Manager - Cape Town
You're passionate about design and love to see great work being implemented and delivered through your effective project management skills. Your make it happen attitude is an inspiration. Read more >>

Social Media and Community Manager - Cape Town
Creative digital and PR agency in need of strategic copywriter for social media and community management. Needs to have agency experience and a passion for digital communication. Read more >>

Sales Executive - Cape Town
Everlytic is looking for a young, dynamic go-getter in there sales department to grow and build relationships with new customers. Read more >>

Creditors and Debtors Clerk - Johannesburg
Busy image library seeks debtors/creditors clerk in the accounts department. Duties include creditors recons, creditors queries, calling debtors and other general administrative tasks. Minimum two years relevant experience. Read more >>

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - Johannesburg
Image library seeks receptionist to answer switchboard and manage front desk. Duties include coordinating driver's schedule, general office admin and administrative tasks for the sales team. Read more >>

Market Research Executive - Cape Town
We are looking for a market research executive to join our small, growing B2B research team. Send CV if you are passionate about research and looking for an exciting challenge. Read more >>

Creative Designer - Johannesburg
We are looking for a talented and experienced digital creative designer to apply for this great opportunity as a creative at So Interactive digital agency. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Cape Town Carnival
Cape Town Carnival - 14 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Course in social media marketing for businesses
Wian Smith Marketing - 14 Mar 2015, Pretoria

SEO professional programme
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 16 Mar 2015 to 19 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Online marketing/social media boot camp
The Divine Project House - 19 Mar 2015, Somerset West

Reinventing marketing for profitable growth
Centosis Ltd - 25 Mar 2015 to 27 Mar 2015, Pierrefond

South African Eco Film Festival
While You Were Sleeping - 26 Mar 2015 to 2 Apr 2015, Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, East London

How to market your consulting practice
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 1 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Startup Picnic Johannesburg
Startup Picnic - 25 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Forging Enterprise and INSME
MCI South Africa - 26 May 2015 to 28 May 2015, Cape Town

Comrades #NedbankGreenMile 2015
31 May 2015, Camperdown

Upcoming events
Adobe After Effects CC - 14 Mar 2015 to 25 Jul 2015, Johannesburg
Ever wonder how Hollywood gave Luke Skywalker his light sabre? If so, then this course is definitely for you. Learn practical special effects and post-production while referencing real world projects. Read more >>


Emotive Branding and 23plusone
12 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

#HRTech Tank Cape Town
African Heart Celtic Soul - 12 Mar 2015, Cape Town

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

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 12 Mar 2015 to 27 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

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

Wi-Fi Forum of SA - Inaugural Conference
Ellipsis Management Solutions - 12 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

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