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Revealed: The true colour of SA's 18 D&AD 2015 Pencils
The 53rd D&AD Professional Awards presented 847 Pencils at the ceremony on 21 May in London. South African agencies took home 13 Wood Pencils, 4 Graphite Pencils and 1 Yellow Pencil... read more>>

Marrying new-age and traditional marketing skills

Farren Roper

The principles of marketing have fundamentally changed over the last decade and we continue to see the change year on year...

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Empowering women, one brand at a time

Leslie Pascaud

Women are everywhere. No surprise right? They do, after all, make up 50% of the world's population. Smart brands are getting in on the conversation, but several are missing the mark...

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Online TV, live from Africa

Leigh Andrews

Two young, black females. One hot new online TV platform. Welcome to Aza TV, launched by Sorele Media on 20 May 2015...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 132: Digicape launches iBeacon technology in South Africa
On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Daniel Gross, Gerhard de Kock and Scott Cundill... read more>>
Branding
I'm not a communication strategist - I am a consumer advocate

Mogorosi Mashilo

We, as communication strategists, often get drowned by our own jargon, statistics, consumer mapping and landscapes that we forget the very essence of being an effective communication strategist... read more>>
CSI
Welcome to the new campaign, Appetite for Good! Support this cause and walk for someone who can't

Issued by The Worx Group

Over the years Worx Group has quietly found ways to involve themselves in small ways in their community... read more>>
Digital
Digital video advertising in every step of the touch-tell-sell model

Issued by DQ&A Media Group

We see an increase in demand for digital video ad impressions. Following this demand, video is experiencing an increase in the average CPM due to buyer density increasing faster than supply... read more>>
Asking the right questions of your data

Tshwaraganag Tshikedi, Issued by NATIVE VML

In digital marketing, it is evident that data is what sets companies apart, with many believing that big (data) is better. But data alone, no matter the size, is not enough to give that competitive advantage... read more>>
Wayne Zwiers appointed to strengthen iProspect's performance in SSA

Issued by iProspect

iProspect's newest senior management member, Wayne Zwiers has been appointed Managing Director of the Johannesburg team... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Come demystify the inbox with Everlytic

Issued by Everlytic

Everlytic MD Walter Penfold will present the findings of the largest research survey ever carried out on how South Africans use email... read more>>
New partnership just the ticket for event organisers and promoters

Issued by Ticketpro Dome

The new title sponsorship of Gauteng's premier multipurpose entertainment venue - the Ticketpro Dome - has opened the door to a one-stop ticketing solution for event organisers and promoters... read more>>
Organisational ethics: Zinto gets everyone on board

Issued by Zinto Activation Group

The fifth annual Ethics Conference 2015, hosted by the Ethics Institute of South Africa, got underway on Monday 18 May 2015 at Gallagher Conference Centre in Midrand... read more>>
Media
Finalists announced for 2015 Standard Bank Sikuvile Awards
The Print and Digital Media South Africa (PDMSA) has announced the finalists in the 2015 Standard Bank Sikuvile Awards, an annual recognition of excellence in South African journalism... read more>>
More on Most Africa awards
Wag the Dog Publishers are branching out into Africa and launching two new awards in the Most Awards category... read more>>
Online Media
News24 makes headlines again, and again, and again

Issued by 24.com

News24, one of South Africa's top online news brands, took to the streets of Joburg on Tuesday to show motorists just how much breaking news they may be missing... read more>>
Radio
The "new" listener

Bob Mabena, Issued by Kaya FM 95.9

His name is Karabo Tabane and at face value he is a radio presenter's favourite listener. There are quite a few of them and they are unique and easy to identify too... read more>>
Sales
Tech sales lead generation as important as other industries
In many industries, technical expertise forms the basis of the company, leaving sales lagging. This is particularly true in the IT space... read more>>
Social Media
Cricketers dominate Twitter in SA

Jacques van den Bergh

After Barack Obama's record breaking Twitter following I decided to check who rules the Twitter roost in South Africa. To my surprise, the top 30 largest accounts in SA are dominated by cricketers... read more>>
International
ICANN chief stepping down in early 2016
SAN FRANCISCO, US: The head of the group that oversees all internet addresses will step down early next year, after a plan to end US oversight is delivered to Congress... read more>>
IWMF announces Courage in Journalism Award winners
WASHINGTON DC, US: The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced the 2015 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Award winners read more>>
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Government news
Political parties are big brands

Bonnie Ramaila

The other day I had a rude awakening around brands and corporate identity. I wore a red beret, no, it did not have Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) or African National Congress (ANC) logo on it - it was just plain... read more>>
Maimane praises Daso anti-corruption fight
University of Fort Hare management was "crying" because the DA Student Organisation (Daso) would expose corruption at the facility... read more>>
More Government news
Business
Why your P@s$word is a fail

Jonas Thulin

Passwords have become practically useless as the sole security measure protecting your personal information... read more>>
Lifestyle
No, it's not you: why 'wellness' isn't the answer to overwork

Zoƫ Krupka

Despite the fact that the very best evidence we have about the causes of work stress and burnout point to factors present in the workplace rather than in us, the stress reduction industry and the helping professions' focus on individual self-care strategies is at an all-time high... read more>>
New accounts
  • PEP South Africa appoints Ogilvy & Mather Cape Town - more info
  • Alexo appoints Paddington Station PR - more info

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People on the move
  • Marketing Accountability Standards Board appoints inaugural research fellow - more info

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Jobs offered
Digital Designer - Johannesburg
Digital designer opportunity on diverse portfolio of brands within growing integrated agency. Read more >>

Mid Front-End/PHP Developer - Cape Town
Join a small Cape Town based award-winning digital agency and grow your skills by working responsive website projects, API integrations, web and Facebook apps. Not a production line job! Read more >>



New events to diarise
Xtraordinary Women - Southern Suburbs
XtraOrdinaryWomen - 23 May 2015, Cape Town

Demystifying the Inbox
Everlytic - 27 May 2015, Rosebank

Customer experience workshop - Cape Town
The Focus Group - 4 Jun 2015 to 5 Jun 2015, Cape Town

Digital marketing seminar
Marketing Machine - 4 Jun 2015, Pretoria

Module 4 - event design management
The Hedgehog Event - 5 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Shift It! Business and Leadership Events
Paradigm Shift - 13 Jun 2015, Johannesburg | 18 Jun 2015, Cape Town

Using tech to drive innovation an entrepreneurship
Event Mechanics - 24 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Wild at Heart Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees
Wildsfees - 26 Jun 2015 to 28 Jun 2015, Kirkwood

#ReaKasiTour
Home of Skill Media Group (Pty) Ltd - 1 Aug 2015 to 2 Aug 2015, Pretoria | 3 Oct 2015 to 4 Oct 2015, Pretoria

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 12 Aug 2015 to 4 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Open Window Institute Open Day - 23 May 2015, Pretoria
Open Window Institute Campus 23 May 2015 Read more >>

Essentials of digital media management course
Sol Plaatje Institute, Rhodes University - 25 May 2015 to 29 May 2015, Grahamstown

Pitching
PRISA - 25 May 2015, Randburg, Johannesburg

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