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SA's most popular smartphones revealed
[Duncan Alfreds] BlackBerry may be on the back foot in many parts of the world, but in SA the brand continues to hold its own, despite intense marketing from rivals... read more>>

Set-top boxes: e.tv squares up to government over its policy

Franny Rabkin

A battel over government policy on television set-top boxes will take place in court this week, in a case that could have far-reaching consequences for free-to-air television...

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Can you feel it?

Danette Breitenbach

I woke up this morning humming a familiar tune. The Jackson 5's "Can you feel it". As I tapped my feet and hummed my way through my morning routine I wondered where I had found this tune - then I remembered...

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Business of Design Autumn 2015: What you missed

Leigh Andrews

A speaker who took the time to Google each conference attendee's website, an Instagram-friendly plate and the importance of learning to unlearn are some of my Business of Design highlights...

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Loeries Creative Week Durban
Get your Loeries 2015 entries in by Sunday or miss out!
The Loeries 2015 extended entry deadline is just around the corner - here's some help in choosing the right category if you've not yet submitted your entry... read more>>
Marketing
How to cover your content marketing bases (Part 1)

Roxana Bouwer

No one has the time or resources for the 'spray and pray' approach. Content that is aimlessly shipped into the world is almost guaranteed to be lost in the clutter and noise of online information... read more>>
Advertising
Sugar The Agency cracks it as a finalist at the Prague International Advertising Festival Awards Ceremony

Issued by Sugar The Agency

Sugar The Agency, a Durban-based agency with a satellite office in Johannesburg, was contacted by the committee of the Prague International Advertising Festival (PIAF) to submit their XPANDA '8 o clock movie" TV commercial into the category of 'Storytelling through TV' for the awards at the PIAF... read more>>
How to choose an advertising agency

Chris Brewer

Advertising can be one of the biggest items of expenditure on a company's balance sheet, so with such a major investment, it's crucial that your future agency should fully understand your business... read more>>
A journey through tea

Issued by Egg Films

Sunu takes South Africans into the life cycle of tea in the latest offering for Freshpak Rooibos... read more>>
Digital
Marketing executives think SEO is something you do in the toilet!

Gordon Barker

Marketing executives comments on search engine optimisation: "SEO is like something you do in the toilet, we know it's important but spare us the details"... read more>>
Direct Marketing
Jumpin Jax ensures engagement for Lakeside Mall

Issued by PocketMedia

Primedia Lifestyle Marketing Services selected a PocketMedia Solutions' Jumpin Jax marketing product for its client, Lakeside Mall, Benoni, to use as part of the mall's Dress Up Box Campaign... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Oakfield Farm - Bridal Expo 2015

Issued by Oakfield Farm

Every bride deserves to fulfil her dream. Oakfield Farm Wedding Venue is renowned for slick co-ordination. Our two Bridal Expos held in January and June each year continue to celebrate their uniqueness - upholding both an easy-going vibe enhanced by the exceptional quality of exhibitors... read more>>
Exhibitions
Creative and strategic expert headlining at EXSA Conference

Issued by EXSA

EXSA is delighted to announce that Andrew Ross will be speaking at their annual conference which takes place on 8 and 9 June at the prestigious CSIR ICC, Pretoria... read more>>
Magazines
Destiny elevates career women on the move this June

Onke Dumeko, Issued by Ndalo Media

In the spirit of Youth Month this June, Destiny celebrates what a 21-year-old nation can offer women actively involved in the pursuit of realising their destiny through executive educational courses and programmes... read more>>
Mobile
It is all in the tactics, effective mobile marketing in Africa

Candice Goodman, Issued by Mobile Marketing Association

The success of mobile marketing in emerging markets is reliant on a deep understanding of the African consumer; successful engagement is reliant on relevant tactics... read more>>
Radio
Youth invade Algoa FM airwaves on 16 June

Issued by Algoa FM

Algoa FM has given the youth in their broadcast area the opportunity to serve as presenters, producers and newsreaders on 16 June... read more>>
Social Media
Don't be surprised to see your Instagram photos on sale...
Youth Marketing
Third Annual Youth Marketing Strategy Conference

Issued by Branded Youth

This conference is designed for brands and organisations who wish to gain insights and strategic advice on how best to engage and communicate with the youth market.. read more>>
The Tech Issue launched

Issued by Student Brands

Student Brands and Hypertext Media are pleased to announce that the second issue of Student Brands Magazine for 2015 has been published, and is being delivered directly into the hands of learners on campuses around the country... read more>>
International
As antitrust case looms, 'Peak Google' debated
WASHINGTON, US: As Google faces an antitrust probe from European regulators, some analysts are questioning whether the California tech giant's dominance has already peaked... read more>>
Struggling BlackBerry announces new round of layoffs
MONTREAL, CANADA: BlackBerry is laying off an unspecified number of workers around the world as the struggling smartphone manufacturer tries to make its device business profitable... read more>>
Latin America sends large contingent to World News Media Congress
PARIS & FRANKFURT: Latin American media will show their strength at the upcoming World News Media Congress in Washington, DC, reflecting the region's growing influence among the world's newspapers and news publishers... read more>>
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Africa
Nigeria fuel crisis could shut down mobile phones, operator warns
Nigeria's biggest mobile phone operator MTN has warned that its network faces shutdown due to fuel shortages that have crippled the nation... read more>>
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Government news
SA, Botswana agree to work on digital migration

Nthambeleni Gabara

With the imminent ITU deadline, South Africa and Botswana have agreed to cooperate in mitigating cross-border radio frequency spectrum interference... read more>>
Minister to open Pan-African Cultural Congress
PRETORIA: Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa will open the 4th African Union Pan-African Cultural Congress (PACC4), which will take stock of the challenges and record good practices on cultural diversity... read more>>
More Government news
People on the move
  • Geometry Global SA appoints new managing director - more info
  • Retroviral appoints new head of content development - more info

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Jobs offered
Journalist/Copywriter - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced journalist/copywriter (Ref. KB/144/0515). Applications close: 29 May 2015. Read more >>


Community Coordinator/Marketing Intern - Cape Town
Looking for dynamic interns to join the growing Springleap team in Cape Town. Interns would be supporting the growth and management of our 22,000 creative community. Read more >>

PHP Developer - Cape Town
PHP developer wanted for SA 4x4 magazine. Roll up your sleeves and come get dirty with us! We are looking for a Webmaster to spearhead our development team. Read more >>

Online Publishing Assistant - Cape Town
Position available at respected online publisher primarily in customer support, but also requiring excellent proofreading and subediting skills. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Marketing your consulting practice
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 4 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

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

Reputation risk management master class
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 11 Jun 2015 to 12 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

Demystify social media
Quo Vadis Communications - 24 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Mandela Day 2015
Red and Yellow School - 18 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Digital marketing short course
Red and Yellow School - 20 Jul 2015 to 28 Jul 2015, Cape Town | 3 Aug 2015 to 11 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

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

Creative Cloud Xtreme
Multidimensions - 1 Sep 2015 to 2 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Marketing Indaba Conference - 27 May 2015 to 28 May 2015, Johannesburg | 11 Jun 2015 to 12 Jun 2015, Durban
The programme includes 16+ speakers - all experts in their respective fields. They share their insights, experience, tips and tools to assist marketers in their strategic and day-to-day marketing tasks. Read more >>


Join Frontosa at EGE Expo - 29 May 2015 to 31 May 2015, Cape Town
Join Frontosa at Cape Town's premier Electronics and Gaming Expo! Read more >>


Demystifying the inbox
Everlytic - 27 May 2015, Johannesburg

Rising Stars Careers Expo 2015
Fezekisa Communications - 29 May 2015, Bloemfontein | 31 Jul 2015, Durban | 28 Aug 2015, Port Elizabeth

Behavioural economics
Red and Yellow School - 29 May 2015, Cape Town

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