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[NewsMaker] Gautham (Gau) Narayanan

Louise Marsland

Net#work BBDO new deputy managing director and regional director for BBDO Africa, Gautham Narayanan is part of a "new generation" of leadership for Net#work BBDO in Africa...

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[Behind the Selfie] with... Craig Dummett

Leigh Andrews

This week, we find out what's really going on behind the selfie with Craig Dummett, Director of Dummett & Co...

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Is your call centre doing justice to your brand?

Jed Hewson

As we move further into the world of e-commerce, e-education,e-administration and even e-society, first (and second and third) impressions are increasingly made not by your sales team...

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Marketing
Allure of emotional marketing
The London School of Marketing has released part 1 of an article that attests to the brand-building power of emotionally driven advertising campaigns, citing leading brands as prime examples...(video) read more>>
How to succeed at the Bottom of the Pyramid

This unique event on 15 - 16 April will offer EXCLUSIVE insight about Low-Income Consumers and fresh solutions on how to engage and win with these consumers. Hear REAL stories & ask your questions to Stokvels & Informal Traders.

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Branding
The Clarion Group announces dynamic new brand image

Issued by The Clarion Group

The Clarion Group is advancing into an exciting new era with the release of its progressive new corporate image... read more>>
CRM
Credit is more than just a handshake

Antonia Scholtz, Issued by CoreXalance

Back in the days, when the only fast car was a black stallion and the only sushi was the goldfish in our living room, a business relationship was started with a handshake... read more>>
Design
Business of Design back with more speakers
Business of Design is a two-day seminar for small to medium design business owners, recent graduates and design students, aimed at guiding, inspiring and offering practical tools to better their business... read more>>
Digital
Women power reigns at Moving Tactics

Issued by Moving Tactics

Moving Tactics, a leading South African digital signage solutions company, has appointed five new staff in 2015 and all of them are women... read more>>
Exhibitions
Markex 2015 free visitor registration now live
Those visitors wishing to have free entrance to Markex 2015 can pre-register on the website, which is now open for entries. The show takes place from 9-11 June 2015 at the Sandton Convention Centre... read more>>
Magazines
New biannual glossy from Sunday Times
Media
Responsible Drinking Media Awards open for entries
Entries for the 5th Responsible Drinking Media Awards (RDMA) are now open. Articles published between 1 May 2014 and 31 May 2015 dealing with responsible drinking and issues that relate to it are accepted... read more>>
Mobile
Mobile apps lift health mindfulness

Amr Shady

With weight-related complications claiming the lives of around 3.4 million adults annually, demand is rising for thousands of mobile applications used daily to track calories... read more>>
Unpacking the changes to the WASPA Code

Alan Haarhoff, Issued by Mobile Marketing Association

With compliance to the Wireless Application Service Providers Association Code of Conduct now mandatory, it is advisable that all industry members are made aware of what the new updates entail... read more>>
Production
Lebogang Rasethaba's new short film celebrates Soweto Marathon

Issued by Arcade Content

Arcade Content's Lebogang Rasethaba co-directed A New Belief: The People's Race with German Stephan Wever... read more>>
Recruitment
[BizCareers] Is entrepreneurial flair good or bad? How does my salary compare?

Juliette Attwell

The BizCareers column returns once again and tackles the question of "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" as well as the issue of salaries for specific job titles... read more>>
Research
WFA reveals groundbreaking research into Africa's marketing challenges

Issued by Millward Brown

New research into the state of marketing expertise and opportunity amongst client-side marketers across Africa has been released by the World Federation of Advertisers... read more>>
New report to reveal South Africa's leading companies in terms of environmental performance

Issued by Prompt Research Insights

A new study will be released this week to show those companies in South Africa that are doing the most to reduce their environmental impacts... read more>>
International
The Gunn Report honours the very best of advertising 2014 with book and showreel
LONDON, UK: The Gunn Report, the global index for creative excellence in advertising, has published its 2014 Book and Showreel, a round-up and showcase of the world's best advertising performance... read more>>
German TV says no sign Varoufakis middle-finger video is fake
BERLIN, GERMANY: A video showing Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis making the middle-finger gesture to Germany does not appear to be fake, a German talk show said this week (Video)... read more>>
"No" to enterprise mobility; two conflicting forces...

Chirag Shivalker

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Africa
Emirates launches app for Apple Watch
When the Apple Watch becomes available on 24 April, Emirates' customers from around the globe will be able to enjoy the smart features and sleek interface of the Emirates app for Apple Watch... read more>>
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Government news
R2K: Parliament needs to rein in its rogue secret committee!
Murray Hunter, national spokesperson for the Right2Know Campaign says R2K is outraged to learn that Parliament's intelligence committee, the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, has gone ahead in secret to interview candidates for the 'spy ombud', the Inspector General of Intelligence... read more>>
DA requests parliamentary inquiry into Hope Zinde allegations
The DA has written to the chair of the Communications Portfolio Committee, Joyce Moloi-Moropa, requesting a parliamentary inquiry into allegations against SABC Board Member Hope Zinde... read more>>
Jamming was to stop drones, says Mahlobo
State Security Minister David Mahlobo this week insisted that the jamming device used in Parliament during the state of the nation address was designed to stop the operation of drones in parliamentary air space, and prevent cellphones being used as triggers for explosive devices. read more>>
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Travel news
Road Tripping Namibia

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Road Tripping Namibia, by Fiona McIntosh, Shaen Adey, Willie Olivier, Ron Swilling, Katy Sharpe and Nick Buys, will open your eyes to Namibia... read more>>
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New accounts
  • Michelin appoints Liquorice as lead agency in South Africa - more info

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People on the move
  • Andrea Rademeyer back at the helm of Ask Afrika - more info
  • Sonto Sithole has joined 3D Design as key accounts manager
  • Mark Peetz has joined 3D Design as new business developer

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Jobs offered
Videographer - Pretoria
A videographer is responsible for capturing and recording videos for the marketing and branding strategy of CTU. Read more >>

Production Coordinator - Johannesburg
Passionate, experienced production coordinator required for South Africa's most watched reality show, '1s and 2s' on SABC 1. An eight camera multi-cam production with a professional team! Read more >>

Television Production Manager - Johannesburg
A highly experienced television production manager required to manage the production of 4 x 24 minute episodes/week, for TOMZ season 7 (SABC 1). No less than five years' experience. Read more >>

Product and Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
A rapidly growing publishing house is looking for a young and enthusiastic marketer. You must have previous online marketing experience, seminar planning and be familiar with web marketing best practices. Read more >>



New events to diarise
IMC Durban Conference
IMC CONFERENCES - 23 Mar 2015 to 24 Mar 2015, Durban

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

Master the art of social media marketing
Lumico - 25 Mar 2015, Cape Town

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

Startup Picnic Johannesburg
Startup Picnic - 25 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

PAs and Admin Professionals Summit - 2015
ABN Global Events - 27 Apr 2015 to 30 Apr 2015, Pretoria

Mobile Business Seminar
Knowledge Integration Web (Pty) Ltd - 28 May 2015, Windhoek

Cape Homemakers Expo
Cape Homemakers Expo - 27 Aug 2015 to 30 Aug 2015, Cape Town

Township Cinema
Cynthia Pics - 1 Nov 2015, Durban

Africa Com
Informa - 17 Nov 2015 to 19 Nov 2015, Cape Town

Upcoming events
Social media communications management - 19 Mar 2015 to 4 Jun 2015, Johannesburg
The course is perfect for anyone interested in online reputation management, or anyone involved in managing the social profile of a brand, be it a company or a personal project. Read more >>


Homecoming Revolution Speed Meet Africa - 20 Mar 2015 to 21 Mar 2015, London
The Africa Expo showcases careers, property, schools, relocation services, products, investments and entrepreneurial opportunities in sub-Saharan African countries. Read more >>

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

Engage 2015: Online impact workshop
Digital4Christ - 19 Mar 2015, Cape Town

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

Power of video in the PR mix
PRISA - 19 Mar 2015, Randburg, Johannesburg

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

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