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Meropa and Lange 360 Strategic Communications merge
Public relations agencies, Meropa Communications and Lange 360 Strategic Communications, have joined forces to form South Africa's largest, independent, national public relations consultancy... read more>>

We are entering the next phase with Pinterest and Instagram

Warren Harding

Exciting news in the social media world with two big announcements, one from Pinterest and one from Instagram...

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[Orchids & Onions] Yes, I can feel this penguin ad

Brendan Seery

One of the adages in the entertainment business is: never perform alongside an animal or a child. They will steal the scene from you. It's no less true in advertising...

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Linking engagement to performance

Daniel Munslow

Employee engagement and internal communication have become top business priorities among senior executives around the world. No longer is the function seen as a 'nice to have'...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 135: Whiskey Live Showroom, Efinity and purposeful marketing
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, 11 June 2015, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Emily Stockden, Nic Robertson and Jacqui Maroun... read more>>
Biz Takeouts at the BrightRock Connection Session on 25 June
The next Connection Session is here and is happening in Cape Town, at The Breakwater Lodge, Portswood Road, Cape Town on 25 June, with the topic: Will the set-up costs stifle your start-up dream...? read more>>
Marketing
Manage your mind as well as your business

Issued by Trudon

As a small business owner it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the daily operations, future planning, troubleshooting and dealing with everything else that life throws at you in between... read more>>
The truths about creating an exceptional customer experience

Kevin Lourens, Issued by NATIVE VML

Exceptional customer experience is the most important focus for differentiation and brand-building. Let's unpack the five truths about creating exceptional customer experiences... read more>>
Education
Don't eat Niknaks this winter - build your business savvy

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

The UCT Graduate School of Business offers a course for artists which builds a much-needed bridge between creative professionals and business... read more>>
Mobile
The business cloud, demystified

leigh andrews

Data ownership issues, scalability and the benefit of the hybrid cloud - three of the foggiest aspects of doing business in the cloud are clarified by Laurent Dedenis, president of international operations at Acumatica... read more>>
Times Media Live and Guzzle join the Vicinity Media family

Issued by Vicinity Media

Location-based mobile ad network, Vicinity Media, has announced the addition of two key publishing partners to their ever-growing network... read more>>
Production
SA director spreading local love of theatre in Canada

Leigh Andrews

It's no Comedy of Errors: South African director Clive Mathibe was picked by The Market Theatre and NAC to work on two productions featured in the Toronto Theatre in the Park spectacular... read more>>
Recruitment
To intern or not to intern? That is the question

Sharon Botha, Issued by Grey

I've been in this bustling, energetic industry for over 26 years and am still surprised on a daily basis by how young people communicate why they want an internship or want to 'job shadow' and how agencies react... read more>>
Your biggest expense, or your biggest asset?

Chris Midgley, Issued by Blast Brand Catalysts

Chris Midgley, Strategist with Blast Brand Catalysts, talks about the real cost of investing (or not) in employees... read more>>
Research
Demographics and attitudes play a significant role in customer satisfaction

Issued by Ipsos

Demographics play a significant role in customer satisfaction in terms of the purchasing and servicing experience of vehicle owners in South Africa, according to the latest Ipsos Competitive Customer Experience report... read more>>
Retail
[Source Africa 2015] Wearing your heart on your sleeve

Nicci Botha

Whether shopping for something as simple as a pair of jeans or that must-have fashion item, the average consumer doesn't give much thought to where the garment came from... read more>>
Youth Marketing
Close up and personal with the Generation Z

Thabang Leshilo

In South Africa, our Generation Z falls into another category, that which we call 'born frees' to highlight the fact that they were born after the country attained democracy in 1994... read more>>
International
Rising Stars in Media sought globally
FIPP's new global 'Rising Stars in Media' awards has been created to discover and recognise those individuals - from around the world - under the age of 30... read more>>
US fund seeks court injunction against Samsung merger
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: US hedge fund Elliott Associates LP said ob Tuesday that it was taking legal action to block the proposed merger by Samsung Group of two major affiliates. read more>>
New report on CMOs emphasises art of marketing
The CMO Council in the US has released its 2015 CMO Impact Study, which indicates that a singularly data-driven mindset is not the only key to successful CMO leadership... read more>>
Apple's mobile payments to launch in Britain
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Africa
Wanted... the All-African CEO

Mosima Selekisho

Company executives are pragmatic about profit. They may be innovative, but they remain practical, they do what works or has good prospects of working... read more>>
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Government news
Ekurhuleni offers course for amateur film makers
The task of creatively telling South African stories through films can be challenging if one does not have the resources and support from government... read more>>
The real issue behind youth unemployment in SA

Antoinette Pombo

Earlier this year, Business Day put the spotlight on the gravity of South Africa's unemployment problem. It's worse than it seems... read more>>
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Business
The latest trends in web design that are irresistibly awesome

Manas Kumar

The web technology marches on with the drumming sounds of various cultures of innovation. With each beat, it makes progress and reforms the way the web is done... read more>>
New business
  • Jam Media appointed for Fast Company South Africa and The Intrepid Explorer - more info
  • Infestation wins Cape Town Tourism account - more info

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People on the move
  • Black Snow Digital appoints social media manager - more info
  • Strategic communications director appointed at marcusbrewster - more info
  • New editor appointed for The Media Magazine - more info

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Jobs offered
Commercial and Operations Manager - Cape Town
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Cape Town-based commercial and operations manager to work on the loyalty programs and rewards campaigns we run in the Incentiv division. Read more >>


Digital Projects Coordinator - Cape Town
NXT\NXT\ Digital Innovation require skilled digital project coordinators to join our project office team. Someone who thrives under pressure, thinks fast on their feet and loves solving problems. Read more >>


Marketing Manager - Trade and Partnerships - Cape Town
Cape Town Tourism currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced marketing manager - trade and partnerships. Applications close: 19 June 2015 Read more >>

Regional Marketing and Communications Manager - Johannesburg
Marketing and Communications PRISA certified manager experienced in African market. Must have strong management executive experience. Brand management, membership development, events, budgets, projects, social media, writing skills, design and production exposure Read more >>

Junior/Midweight Designer - Johannesburg
Join the awesome design team at Blue Apple in Parkhurst as a junior/midweight to work on BTL material and publications. CS5 a must. Read more >>

Account Director - Johannesburg
EXP is looking for an account director to manage a sponsorship portfolio. Good experience in client service, budgeting and project management is key. Read more >>



New events to diarise
TEDxCT Salon - Youth Day 2015
TEDxCapeTown - 16 Jun 2015, Cape Town

Freebie Fridays - Blogging and writing for the web
Shift ONE digital marketing agency - 19 Jun 2015, Cape Town

Digital and Mobile Business Summit 2015
Knowledge Integration Web (Pty) Ltd - 26 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Word Profiteers
Hlanganani ICT (iaw - Overmind Initiatives) - 22 Jul 2015 to 23 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

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

Advanced programme in event management
Continuing Education at Univ of Pta Trust - 27 Aug 2015 to 6 Nov 2015, Pretoria

Kick-start your professional network with LinkedIn
Continuing Education at Univ of Pta Trust - 3 Sep 2015, Pretoria

Short course in event management
Continuing Education at Univ of Pta Trust - 18 Nov 2015 to 20 Nov 2015, Pretoria

Upcoming events
#OutofOffice - 11 Jun 2015, Cape Town
#OutofOffice is a concept gathering of creative and marketing industry folk with inspirational faces in unusual spaces. Read more >>


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 >>


GIBS Big data and analytics for CRM
GIBS - 11 Jun 2015 to 12 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Reputation Risk Management Masterclass
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 11 Jun 2015 to 12 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Customer experience workshop
The Focus Group - 11 Jun 2015 to 12 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

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

The Gathering 2015
Whacked Management - 11 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

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