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How brands can reach black consumers
[Peter du Toit] Advertising and marketing strategies in South Africa are more often than not pitched to an imagined black consumer: homogenous, newly-moneyed, and still baffled by what to buy as well as in desperate need of a funeral policy... read more>>

Brand engagement through the power of social influencers

Myles Brown

In 2014, it became clear that South Africa was starting to pay attention to influencer marketing as a genuine, worthwhile marketing tool...

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Seven top global PR trends to watch

Nicola Nel & Lauren Volmink

In a rapidly evolving industry, PR professionals are sometimes faced with bewildering changes affecting the very core of what they do...

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Are you still street-wise?

Chris Brewer

Or have you forgotten what it's like to be one your customers? An increasing number of executives lay claim to 'knowing their market'...

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Prism Awards
[PRISM Awards 2015] What the judges had to say
The 2015 PRISM Awards was held at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton on Sunday, 19 April 2015. Here's what the judges had to say... read more>>
Bridging the gap

Kevin Welman

Corporate behaviour matters as much as products and customer benefits in influencing perceptions of companies and driving buying decisions, according to global research on corporate reputation... read more>>
Elements of magic

Bridget von Holdt

If I had a magic wand, with one exaggerated wave I would place a skilled PR professional to sit on the right hand side of every CEO in the country... read more>>
Marketing
'My BPL First' campaign heralds new brand loyalty era

Leigh Andrews

What does it take to translate 'memorable experiences' into customer loyalty? David Wingfield, Head of Marketing: Barclays Africa, shares the secret... read more>>
Advertising
LIAs announce 2015 Radio & Audio jury
Tom Eymundson, CEO of Pirate Group, Toronto, has joined the London International Awards (LIA) jury panel as 2015 Radio & Audio Jury president... read more>>
What you need to know if you're attending One Show
If you're attending the One Show in New York in a few weeks' time, get clicking through to the various Creative Week packages on offer... read more>>
PE creative director named in South African 2015 Cinemark Young Lions jury line-up

Issued by Boomtown

Andrew MacKenzie, creative director of Boomtown, has been selected as a jury member for Cinemark's Young Lions... read more>>
Digital
Digital transformation - What does it mean?

Megan Hollis

If you're wondering why the concept of digital transformation has been pushed into the limelight only now in 2015, you're not alone... read more>>
GraphicMail boosts delivery rate dramatically after SMTP migration

Issued by GraphicMail

GraphicMail gears up to cater for high volume senders following a successful server migration to SMTP... read more>>
Exhibitions
Inspire Trade Expo - The Inspired Office (INOFFICE)

Issued by Inspire Trade Exhibition

Inspire Trade Expo, SA's exclusive, furniture, decor and design trade show, which is taking place from 10-12 June, has announced an initiative that promises to excite the office product industry - called INOFFICE... read more>>
PR & Communications
Maximum exposure from social investment projects

Issued by Chris Moerdyk

Corporate South Africa should be applauded for its massive social investment but strangely enough many shy away from publicising what they do... read more>>
Radio
Algoa FM celebrates four wins at MTN Radio awards

Issued by Algoa FM

Algoa FM received four awards at the annual MTN Radio Awards ceremony held in Johannesburg on Saturday, 18 April... read more>>
Jacaranda FM is Station of the Year!

Issued by Jacaranda 94.2 FM

Jacaranda FM won big and landed the coveted Station of the Year Award at the 6th annual MTN Radio Awards held on Saturday at the Sandton Convention Centre, where radio professionals and stations were recognised for their work in 2014... read more>>
Recruitment
Careers24 revamps graduate section to attract qualified candidates

Issued by Careers24

Careers24 has gone live with their new, improved graduate section. The user-friendly redesign includes new key features and in-depth content aimed specifically at graduates looking for jobs... read more>>
Retail
E-commerce in South Africa - Lessons from China

Warren Fabricius, Issued by Realmdigital

The year 2014 saw a major shift in consumer behavior and spending habits, and this was reflected in the launch of the biggest IPO yet, that of the Alibaba Group, raising $25bn... read more>>
As e-commerce booms, retailers need solid partners to soar

Issued by PayU

South Africa is seeing a notable growth in e-commerce. The role of companies such as PayU is integral to the successful entry and growth of e-commerce retailers in this space... read more>>
Media Freedom & Right to Know
Sanef condemns attacks on foreign nationals and police attacks on journalists
SANEF discussed the role the media can play in enhancing social cohesion in light of the attacks on foreign nationals mainly of African origin at its Council meeting in Durban. read more>>
TV
Feedback on ICASA's review of South African local content
Following its release of a discussion document reviewing the 'Regulation of South African Local Content on TV and radio' for comment by interested stakeholders and the public, ICASA has summarised the views... read more>>
International
Washington Post reporter faces spy trial in Iran
TEHRAN, IRAN: The detained Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian faces trial for espionage and three other charges including "collaboration with hostile governments", his lawyer told AFP on Monday... read more>>
Pakistan cyber bill threatens free speech, privacy: rights groups
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: International rights organisations including Human Rights Watch on Monday urged Pakistan's parliament to reject a proposed cyber crime bill that they said threatened freedom of expression and privacy... read more>>
Altice wins EU greenlight on Portugal Telecom buy-up
PARIS, FRANCE: France's Altice cable and telecoms firm on Monday said it had won European Commission approval for its €7.4bn ($7.9bn) purchase of Portugal Telecom's Portuguese assets... read more>>
WAN-IFRA asks who is winning advertising market share?
FRANCE & GERMANY: The World Advertising Forum, which will be held from 1 to 3 June in Washington, DC, alongside the World News Media Congress, will devote a major session to defining the world advertising landscape... read more>>
More International
Africa
Panasonic... big plans for Africa and SA
Panasonic, the Japanese electronics manufacturer, has announced its new range of products and its plans to move into Africa... read more>>
More Africa
Government news
National Youth Development Agency invests in skills development and legal compliance in the workplace

Issued by Continuing Education - University of Pretoria

The National Youth Development Agency plays a key role in ensuring that government, the private sector and civil society make youth development a priority by identifying and implementing solutions to address challenges... read more>>
With manufacturing production depressed, role of Manufacturing Indaba becomes critical

Issued by Siyenza Management

With manufacturing production decreasing by 0.5% in February 2015 compared with February 2014, there is a critical need for interventions that will bolster and boost South Africa's manufacturing industries... read more>>
Siyabonga Gama appointed acting group CE of Transnet

Colleen Goko

Transnet on Monday, 20 April, announced that it had appointed Siyabonga Gama as acting group CE with immediate effect... read more>>
SA sends trainees to China for nuclear plant operations training
PRETORIA: Government is sending 50 trainees from the South African nuclear industry to China to take part in the nuclear power plant operations training, said the Department of Energy (DoE)... read more>>
More Government news
People on the move
  • Health24 appoints in-house doctor - more info

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Jobs offered
Senior Copywriters and Art Directors - Cape Town
Prima Arc is all about customer relationships that result in more profit. We call it 'data made magic'. Read more >>


Digital and Social Media Creative Director - Pretoria
We are looking for a strategic and creative genius with extensive experience in digital and social media. Anyone short of that will not hear from us. Read more >>


Digital and Social Media Account Executive - Pretoria
ETIKET, is looking for a digital and social media account executive. Client facing, well organised, able to engage in broader business dialogue with clients. Read more >>


Traffic Assistant - Pretoria
Looking for an opportunity to work at a super cool advertising agency? Must speak Afrikaans and English. You need to be super organised, have print and digital knowledge. Great opportunity. Read more >>


Digital Account Executive - Cape Town
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 >>

Graphic Designer/Art Director - Cape Town
XZIBIT Experiential Marketing specialise design and manufacture experiential brand platforms focusing on exhibitions and events. We are looking for a highly talented, experienced graphic designer to join our creative team. Read more >>



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

Online marketing/social media boot camp
The Divine Project House - 23 Apr 2015, Somerset West

Africa Converges to Nigeria for #DECAFRICA2015
DEC Africa - 28 Apr 2015 to 29 Apr 2015, Victoria Island, Lagos

Startup Picnic JHB
Startup Picnic - 2 May 2015, Johannesburg

Executive Think Tank 2015
nlighten - 14 May 2015, Johannesburg

Sustainable Monitoring and Evaluation of CSI
ImpactUS - 19 May 2015, Fourways, Johannesburg

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

SEAexpo 2015
C-Major Productions - 4 Sep 2015 to 5 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Township Cinema
Cynthia Pics - 1 Nov 2015, Durban

Upcoming events
14th Annual Oliver Empowerment Awards - 23 Apr 2015, Johannesburg
In its 14th year, South Africa's most established premier awards for leadership and innovation in empowerment and transformation, is taking place on 23 April in Johannesburg. Read more >>


Business and Report Writing Workshop
Precision Human Resource Consultants - 23 Apr 2015 to 24 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

2nd Annual SA Entrepreneurship Expo 2015
New Life Communications - 23 Apr 2015 to 24 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

How to market your consulting practice
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 23 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

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