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[Orchids & Onions] Life is a journey: enjoy (or loathe) the ads

Brendan Seery

There is something about travel and the way it has to transport you - and not just physically...

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[Behind the Selfie] with... Nadia van der Mescht

Leigh Andrews

She's a creative business consultant, blogger and public speaker at Nadia vd Mescht - Business Development for Creative Entrepreneurs...

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For the lonely men...

Damon Stapleton

This beautiful description comes from a speech Leo Burnett did many years ago...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 134: Oculus VR with HERO Film and Wonderland Collective
On the latest Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Graeme Lipschitz and Brendan Stein... read more>>
Marketing
Inspirational faces in unusual spaces at Out of Office!

Issued by Stretch Experiential Marketing

Bizcommunity, confirmed media partner, alongside Stretch Experiential Marketing, present the second #OutofOffice event, guaranteed to give you another inspirational set of speakers in a curious venue in Cape Town, on 11 June... read more>>
The ultimate sleeping pill! Vision and mission statements...

Rolf Akermann

If you get past reading three companies' vision and mission statements and you are still awake, give up! And accept that you are an insomniac! It is sad, but true... read more>>
Content Marketer's Guide to Analytics released by LSM
London School of Marketing (LSM) has revealed the importance of marketing metrics to produce a successful content strategy in its latest whitepaper, titled 'A Content Marketer's Guide to Analytics'... read more>>
Why inter-agency collaboration will work for you

Greg Wright

As a creative agency, partnering with a digital development team gives you the upper hand. In having access to the latest technological know-how, you open yourself up to a vast new playing field... read more>>
Developing a sound business strategy

Issued by Trudon

The Managing Partner at The Business Lab SA and the strategy partner to The Finance Team talk about developing a sound business strategy for your SMB... read more>>
Advertising
Don't let the man flu get you

Issued by Joe Public

Ignite Joe Public's recent TVC for Iliadin takes a humorous approach to facing the winter blues this chilly season, tapping into that deadliest of conditions that everyone has suffered from - man flu... read more>>
Branding
Prima Arc becomes Arc South Africa
Digital
The quiet in the storm - digital

Marion Marais

Marketing is not about the product or service being sold to consumers - it's about sharing the right story... read more>>
Africa is Absolut - #BeAbsolut

Issued by NATIVE VML

How do you Transform Today? You stand by your style, your passion, and your beliefs. You hold onto your dreams firmly, and make them happen. Be a creator, innovator and originator. Be Absolut... read more>>
Looking sharp - NXT\ Digital Innovation awarded a Wooden Pencil at 2015 D&AD Professional Awards ceremony

Issued by NXT\

NXT\ Digital Innovation, in partnership with TBWA\ Hunt Lascaris, has been awarded at the D&AD Professional Awards for their work on the Médecins Sans Frontières #ToughDecisions campaign... read more>>
Education
Win a life-changing education from Africa's top business school

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

One deserving individual stands to win a MBA from the University Of Cape Town Graduate School Of Business in partnership with Destiny and Destiny Man... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
In Good Company conference - building the nation through business
Join the journey of forward thinking companies and consider how we can influence society, the economy and our nation through good business at the Atterbury Theatre, Pretoria on Wednesday 10 June 2015 from 7am... read more>>
Alan Knott-Craig Jr joins Business Tech Show line-up
The Business Tech Show (BTS), taking place 25-26 August 2015 at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town, has announced that the founder of Project Isizwe: Free Wi-Fi For Africa, Alan Knott-Craig Jr, will be presenting at the conference... read more>>
Levelthree Premium Venue rocked May 2015!

Issued by Levelthree Premium Venue

This past month saw Levelthree being completely transformed to host the ultimate Skyy Vodka Elevated Experience party. It was also a busy month for the venue with many corporate events... read more>>
Online Media
HOMEMAKERS reaching more households

Issued by HOMEMAKERS

The HOMEMAKERS brand is thriving on their latest online move using the fastest growing digital platform in the world, producing the HOMEMAKERS digital publications... read more>>
Promotions
On-pack promotions: From concept to application

Issued by Pyrotec

An on-pack promotion can yield a great return on investment for your brand. If used strategically, a promotional device attached to your packaging will put your products in the spotlight and drive sales at the point of purchase... read more>>
Radio
Heart FM commemorates Youth Month with #HeartBeats4Youth

Issued by Heart FM

This June Heart FM will not only celebrate but get in touch with the youth of the Western Cape to make a real difference. On Monday, 1 June, the station kicked off its #HeartBeats4Youth campaign... read more>>
Social Media
Insight into how South Africans use Twitter
A recent study of South African use of Twitter reveals that it is growing in popularity and is used for much more than personal updates... read more>>
International
Pinterest adds shopping with 'Buyable pins'
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Pinterest said on Tuesday it is diving into e-commerce with "pins" that let people buy items they like at the popular online bulletin board. read more>>
YSL advert with 'unhealthily thin' model banned in UK
LONDON, UK: Britain's advertising watchdog said on Wednesday it had banned a magazine ad promoting French fashion house Saint Laurent because the model featured was "unhealthily thin"... read more>>
Publicis snaps up Australia's Match Media
PARIS, FRANCE: French advertising giant Publicis said on Wednesday it had bought Australia's leading independent media agency Match Media... read more>>
New categories in Best Healthcare & Wellness Advertising competition, now open
This year's Global Awards World's Best Healthcare & Wellness Advertising competition offers new categories for entries, with the closing date of 31 July 2015... read more>>
Millennials favour Facebook for US political news: study
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Government news
New technology transforming media industry

Nthambeleni Gabara

BLOEMFONTEIN: New technologies are transforming the media landscape and creating new opportunities for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi... read more>>
SABC COO's appeal heads to Supreme Court

Tammy Petersen

SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng's appeal against the high court order that he be suspended pending a disciplinary inquiry is set to be heard in the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein in September... read more>>
South African Competitiveness Forum comes to KwaZulu-Natal
More Government news
Jobs offered
Business Analysts - Cape Town
NXT\ Digital Innovation is looking for senior business analysts to join its award winning full service integrated digital agency. Read more >>

Digital and Content Team Lead - Johannesburg
We're looking for a dynamic digital PR and content team lead to join in on our adventure and reap the rewards a bold, independent young female-led agency offers. Read more >>

Sales and Marketing Internship - Cape Town
Award winning New York and Cape Town based startup, Springleap, seeks energetic sales and marketing intern to work with the Cape Town team on SA's first trend reports. Read more >>

Junior Account Executive/Admin Assistant - Cape Town
Seeking a crackerjack junior account executive/admin assistant to help with the day to day implementation of client accounts and admin needed to keep our office running smoothly. Read more >>



New events to diarise
SHIFT IT Event - 13 Jun 2015, Johannesburg | 18 Jun 2015, Cape Town
In a TED-talk style, executive leaders from ten global companies such as Kellogg, Groupon, Adidas and others, present SHIFT IT, an event about entrepreneurship and business innovation. Read more >>


Breakfast With The CliffCentral Team
PRISA - 10 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

The Gathering 2015
Whacked Management - 11 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Proposal writing
PRISA - 23 Jun 2015 to 24 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

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

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

Just Design It 4th
Just Design It - 12 Aug 2015 to 14 Aug 2015, Bloemfontein

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

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

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

Turning your art into profit making business
Sidewalk Media - 7 Jun 2015 to 28 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

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