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Clarkson slips a gear
NEWSWATCH: The BBC has fired Jeremy Clarkson from top-rated petrol-head show, Top Gear, reports The Daily Beast ... read more>>

[The Human Truth behind the Trend] Part 2: A deeper look into what an insight is - the brand truth

Mogorosi Mashilo

In recapping part 1 of my 2-part discussion about unlocking the human truth behind the trend, we must always remember that consumers are actually human beings...

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SA's first social media lawyer on sex tapes, penis transplants and Pistorius

André-Pierre du Plessis

She's been described as the Dr Eve of social media, ready with that much-needed reality check just before we send out a message into the world that one day will come back to haunt us...

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[Behind the Selfie] with... Amanda Sevasti

Leigh Andrews

This week, we find out what's really going on behind the selfie with Amanda Sevasti, head of social media at Native VML...

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Marketing
Facebook marketers get two new resources
Facebook has launched two new resources for its marketers, which now number two million. One is 'Blueprint', for clients and agencies and the other, 'Learn How', is for small businesses... read more>>
BSK Marketing and UMS host Stokvel Academy workshop in Soweto

Issued by BSK Marketing

BSK Marketing, in association with UMS, held a Stokvel Academy workshop in Rockville, Soweto, on 18 March... read more>>
Advertising
Record year for Havas Group globally and locally

Issued by Havas Worldwide

Results out of Paris show the Havas Group has grown a staggering 5.1% to €1,865m over the last year with an income from operations up 14.1% to €263m, while South African growth is upwards of 20% over the last year... read more>>
Branding
South Africa's no. 1 township brand revealed
Kasi Star Brands measure township-specific brand usage across 163 categories to identify the top 24 brands that are used most loyally by South Africa's township consumers. Koo Baked Beans came first... read more>>
Cars on the ramparts of the tech revolution

Doug de Villiers & Daniel Binns, Issued by Interbrand Sampson De Villiers

Four years ago, there wasn't a single car company present at the Las Vegas tech fest. This year 11 car companies were present - showcasing their latest technological innovations... read more>>
CRM
High performance customer experience management
The ultimate result of today's many business challenges is that it is more important now than ever that companies know their customers better... read more>>
HiHelen website lauds the good
HiHelen is a website for South Africans who believe in giving credit where it's due by sharing their experiences of outstanding service... read more>>
Digital
Business Positioning Systems releases Gauge - reporting for Google My Business/Places

Issued by Business Positioning Systems

BPS has announced the launch of Gauge, a reporting product that provides clients with monthly performance and ROI on their Google My Business/Places listings... read more>>
The future of travel is now

Issued by Fogg

Digital agency Fogg has released its latest case study about an exciting new activation which will get the travel industry to rethink travel altogether... read more>>
Telmar clients get free digital media-planning tool
Events & Conferencing
Ticketpro partners with Thebe Reed Venue Management to secure sponsorship of The Dome

Issued by Thebe Reed Exhibitions

Ticketpro, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Label Telecoms Limited, has secured a seven-year sponsorship deal of The Dome in Northgate, which has been successfully managed over the past 12 years by Thebe Reed Venue Management... read more>>
Online Media
Bluegrass Digital to deliver innovative new website platform for Fives Futbol

Issued by Bluegrass Digital

With offices in London, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Lagos, Bluegrass Digital's international experience delivering innovative technical solutions awarded their team of creative technologists a digital partnership with Fives Futbol... read more>>
Printing
Breaking news... The GAPP Print Expo has arrived!

Issued by Sentient Publishing

The GAPP Print Expo, a joint venture between Sentient Publishing and Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery taking place at Nasrec on 15-18 March 2016, will address the needs of the South African printing industry... read more>>
Social Media
#SafeAtHome

Issued by Joe Public

Joe Public's creatives were inspired by a story they saw online and as a result were compelled to create the #SafeAtHome campaign for POWA for International Women's Day... read more>>
TV
SABC3 hunts for fresh faces
SABC3 has launched a new reality TV show, 'Presenter Search on 3', looking for three new faces to join top shows in 2015 as presenters on the station... read more>>
International
AME Awards world's best in advertising and marketing effectiveness: 2015 Award winners
NEW YORK CITY, US: The international AME Awards for the World's Best Advertising & Marketing Effectiveness competition has announced the 2015 winners... read more>>
[Three ways to transform business data into BI] Part 1: Opt for better, not bigger, dashboards

Chirag Shivalker

AHMEDABAD, INDIA: It is for the betterment of businesses and a brighter future that you turn your business data into business insights... read more>>
Ronald Ng 2015 Digital Jury President at 2015 LIA
Ronald Ng, Chief Creative Officer of DigitasLBi North America, will preside over the Digital Jury for the 2015 London International Awards (LIA)... read more>>
Highlights from Festival of Media Asia Pacific 2015
SINGAPORE: From the second day of the Festival of Media Asia Pacific 2015 at the Capella Singapore, some valuable insights on how to build consumer trust, use the right mobile strategy and find the right talent were shared by top speakers. read more>>
More International
Government news
Audit call 'triggered' removal of Eskom execs
The controversial suspension of Tshediso Matona and three other Eskom executives came just a week after they had initiated an audit of the parastatal's tender processes... read more>>
SKA African partner countries meet in Pretoria
Ministers from African member countries of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) mega project met in Pretoria on Wednesday to discuss future cooperation in radio astronomy... read more>>
Zuma: The need for black industrialists not racist
The need for black industrialists in the economy is not aimed at creating racism but rather at ridding the country of it, says Jacob Zuma... read more>>
Ramaphosa to meet stakeholders over Eskom crisis
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will continue engaging key stakeholders to address and find solutions to the challenges faced by the state power utility Eskom... read more>>
DoC explains set box project process
More Government news
People on the move
  • Nic van den Bergh joins Clicks2Customers - more info

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Jobs offered
Account Executive - Johannesburg
Account executive opportunity with excellent career prospects to join a growing agency. Read more >>

Senior PR Account Manager - Cape Town
Senior PR account manger needed in Cape Town to join one of the fastest growing agencies in the country. 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 >>

Senior Digital Account Manager - Cape Town
Senior digital account manager needed for Dreamsmiths Marketing, a rapidly growing digital marketing company based in Cape Town with a wide variety of SME clients and some listed companies. Read more >>

Account Executive - Exhibition Industry - Cape Town
Scan Display's Cape Town office has an opportunity for a young go-getter with high energy levels to sell and manage exhibition stand and display projects. Read more >>

Freelance Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
Busy integrated brand communications company seeks a highly creative and very versatile freelance graphic designer to fill in for our awesome mom-to-be in studio for four months. Read more >>

Receptionist - Johannesburg
Promise is seeking a receptionist to join the agency. Read more >>



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

Turning your art into profit making business
Sidewalk Media - 4 Apr 2015 to 25 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Social media basics and Twitter workshop
Roseberry Digital - 7 Apr 2015, Cape Town | 14 Apr 2015, Cape Town | 23 Apr 2015, Cape Town | 30 Apr 2015, Cape Town

2015 Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship
Global Invest Group - 22 Apr 2015 to 23 Apr 2015, Cape Town

Startup Picnic Johannesburg
Startup Picnic - 25 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Social media workshop
Quo Vadis Communications - 13 May 2015, Johannesburg

Executive Think Tank 2015
nlighten - 14 May 2015, Johannesburg

Social Selling Seminar: Attract new clients online
LinkedIncome - 15 May 2015, Johannesburg

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

5th Telecom CEM, CRM and Loyalty Summit
Fexton Conferences - 17 Aug 2015 to 18 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
BeauTea High Tea - 28 Mar 2015, Johannesburg
A spectacular High Tea function at a Victorian Tea Room this Sat whilst health specialist and wellness entrepreneur will be talking about 'anti-ageing', with specialised Nobel nominated technology. Read more >>


SEO Explained
Inyoni Marketing - 27 Mar 2015, Durban

Business Networking Meeting
Inyoni Marketing - 27 Mar 2015, Durban

Renewable Energy Festival 2015
Renewable Energy Festival - 28 Mar 2015, Cape Town

How to write winning proposals
Sidewalk Media - 28 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Weekend web works half day workshop
Weekend Web Works - 29 Mar 2015, Durban

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