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Choosing the right content marketing channels (Part 2)
[Roxana Bouwer] It's imperative that your company has an up-to-date, responsive, purpose-driven website. If it doesn't, stop reading this and get on that immediately. It's the bedrock for your online presence and marketing... read more>>

[NewsMaker] Nandini Parshotam

Louise Marsland

Nandini Parshotam has recently been appointed Editor of MamaMagic Milestones magazine and is also the Communications Manager of Exposure Marketing...

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Exposed: Today's biggest market research sampling practice flaws

Leigh Andrews

Pondering Panda's new CEO Diane Gantz hit the new role running with a talk at the recent annual SAMRA conference, based on her paper titled: Sampling - The Acid Test...

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The mobile app strategy basics

Leigh Andrews

Make sure your mobile app strategy is more business-centered than merely tech-only or miss out, says OutSystems director Craig Terblanche...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 133: VMA Group, marketing to millennials and #campaign4change
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show tomorrow, 28 May 2015, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Daniel Munslow, Danielle Jaffit and Thera Van't Hof... read more>>
Marketing
The danger of being too focused

Rolf Akermann

Constantly we are reminded to be, or stay, focused. But is this always right?... read more>>
The B2B buying power shift

Sibongile Lehloo

Online media has created a power shift, a buying power shift, from the hands of the sales team to the hands of the people, the consumers. This new phenomenon must be carefully considered... read more>>
Advertising
Back-to-back win for Grey in The Times Creative Challenge

Issued by Grey

Quick thinking and fast turnaround has secured Grey Africa two consecutive days of free print and digital media space in The Times' Creative Challenge... read more>>
Joe Public to participate in the growth of female creatives at Cannes

Issued by Joe Public

Joe Public's Katherine Glover has been selected to attend the Cannes "See It Be It" 2015 initiative. The project highlights the existence of very talented creative women in the industry... read more>>
Apple overtakes Google in the 10th Annual BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands ranking

Issued by Millward Brown

Apple has overtaken Google to reclaim the title of 'world's most valuable brand' in the 2015 BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands, released by WPP and Millward Brown... read more>>
Digital
Online streaming services need to pay tax
Multinational companies that supply content via online streaming or subscription services to the South African market do not have to comply with the same tax rules as their local counterparts... read more>>
Selling online made simple

Johann Barnard, Issued by Trudon

Selling your products online is the right thing to do, isn't it? The problem, generally, is how to do it. Surely it requires technical skills or a fair amount of money to set up an online store?... read more>>
Digital agencies - How to choose?

Tarah Darge, Issued by NXT\

Agencies these days; they're innovators, fully integrated, omni-channel and multi-funnel. They've also been 'disrupting' things, long before Eskom dominated that party... read more>>
Education
Confidence the magic ingredient to boost the numbers of women in business

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

As the amended Employment Equity Act takes effect, the pressure on business to increase the percentage of women in leadership is on. One way to achieve this is to invest in ways to develop confidence in women... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Increased efficiency for the 15th Annual African Utility Week (Clean Power Africa)

Issued by Gearhouse SA

Event organiser, Spintelligent, approached ICT solutions provider, Gearhouse ICS, for assistance with an on-site registration solution for the Annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference. read more>>
Magazines
Destiny Man - getting bolder and even more distinguished!

Onke Dumeko, Issued by Ndalo Media

Like every brand that's in the business of creating its own destiny, a season of renewal is necessary to keep Destiny Man top of mind, in touch with business and lifestyle trend and relevant to its diverse reader base... read more>>
Mobile
A 'mobile-first' ethos: the catalyst for business transformation

Lionel Moyal

Organisations in every sector and every country are currently grappling with the concepts of 'digitalisation' and 'digital transformation'... read more>>
Online Media
Simon Dingle's Binary podcast is live!
PR & Communications
IABC Africa introduces incoming chair

Issued by IABC Africa Region

The Africa Region of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has announced that Carol Allers will succeed Daniel Munslow as regional chairperson for the 2015 to 2016 term... read more>>
Production
South Africa's film industry boosted with production of Top Actor SA

Issued by Kagiso Media

The country's newest reality show, Top Actor South Africa, is not only a springboard for upcoming actors, but international co-production is facilitating skills transfer to others in the industry. read more>>
Recruitment
It's time for recruiters to have their say

Issued by Careers24

Recruiters are invited to complete a survey to gain valuable insights into the job-posting needs of the recruitment industry and possibly win a free three-month subscription to Careers24... read more>>
Retail
Is SA's 'low-carb' hype starving carb sales?

Issued by Insight Survey

Amidst a backdrop of fiercely polarised opinions, it appears to be the burgeoning throng of ardent 'Banting' disciples that are eclipsing the minority of sceptical naysayers who dare to question the diet... read more>>
Social Media
Why does the 'oversharing generation' have an intimacy problem?

Michelle Atagana

I come from a generation that would delete the phone dialing app if they could. My generation doesn't make phone calls. When I call my friends, they ask me who died... read more>>
International
LVMH moves to buy Le Parisien newspaper
PARIS, FRANCE: French luxury group LVMH said on Tuesday it had entered exclusive talks to buy Le Parisien newspaper... read more>>
Periscope streaming app spreads to Android smartphones
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Twitter launched its Periscope application on Android-powered devices on Tuesday as the battle for live-streaming video spread to the world's leading smartphone platform... read more>>
Samsung to merge two major units
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Samsung Group announced on Tuesday the merger of two major affiliates, as the South Korean business giant accelerates restructuring efforts... read more>>
Design and Package Design jury announced for LIA
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Africa
Five African Bitcoin startups to watch

Gabriella Mulligan

Bitcoin is gaining traction worldwide, with the first quarter of 2015 seeing record levels of investment pumped into Bitcoin startups globally. Africa is no exception to the trend... read more>>
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Government news
Panel to explore reasons to invest in African education
On 4 June 2015, alongside the World Economic Forum in Africa in Cape Town, a panel will explore how investments in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education will drive Africa's development forward... read more>>
Small 'business' minded
If Minister Lindiwe Zulu's approach and attitude are to be believed, then South Africa might just have a shot at achieving its 2030 National Development Plan goals... read more>>
More Government news
Business
The workplace of the future
Philip Gregory talks about the workplace of the future, how it will impact on the workforce and how businesses can navigate the tension between employee demands and the needs of the corporation... read more>>
Rights and responsibilities of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Rhys Evans

People are the most important asset of any organisation, and all employees are entitled to the highest consideration for their safety while in the workplace... read more>>
New accounts
  • dei Gratia's PR portfolio now includes Cintron Pink Polo - more info

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Jobs offered
PR Account Manager - Johannesburg
TheGrind PR is looking for an account manager with consumer PR experience and strong social media skills. Bring your experience and energy to this small, exciting and growing agency. Read more >>


Innovation Architect/Strategist - Johannesburg
LIVE+, the connected activation agency, is looking for a talented and creative strategist. Bring your ability to think, create, do, to this small, vibrant, dynamic agency of the future. Read more >>

Strategist - Johannesburg
The Group Africa group comprising of EXP, LIVE+ and TheGrind PR is looking for a strategist experienced in the sponsorship environment to join its creative and strategy department. Read more >>

Creative Lead - Johannesburg
The Group Africa group of companies comprising EXP, LIVE+ and TheGrind PR is looking for a creative lead to join a growing department offering variety, challenge and hands-on experience. Read more >>

Junior/Midweight Studio Production Manager - Cape Town
Conduit is looking for a full-time studio production manager to join our growing team. We are open to freelance positions - however the ideal will include a longer term vision. Read more >>



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

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

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

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

Red & Yellow client - agency relationship course
Red and Yellow School - 13 Jul 2015 to 17 Aug 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

Essentials of broadcast management short course
Sol Plaatje Institute, Rhodes University - 20 Jul 2015 to 24 Jul 2015, Grahamstown

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

Illustrated infographics and animation workshop
Multidimensions - 3 Sep 2015 to 4 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

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

Upcoming events
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 >>


5 for Change - 30 May 2015, Cape Town
An annual black tie fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness about five inspiring social enterprises which are changing the way Cape Town gives back. Read more >>


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

Women-Up Meet and Deal Indaba
Women-Up - 30 May 2015, Johannesburg

Noticeboards
World of Learning - Conference and Event Venue
[Premises] The South African Breweries (SAB) Cyril Ramaphosa World of Learning (WOL) is a conference centre, manufacturing and training site in Kyalami, Johannesburg where both SAB staff and those from independent companies come for training.

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