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Everything's an ad
[Jake Bester] Introducing the oldest, new communication channel: The world... read more>>

[NewsMaker] Monica van der Spuy

Louise Marsland

Gauteng Bureau Head of marcusbrewster, Monica van der Spuy, has been promoted to Business Director, taking on a larger strategic management and development role across the business...

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The latest trends in web design that are irresistibly awesome

Manas Kumar

Web technology marches on to the drumming sound of various cultures of innovation. With each beat, it makes progress and reforms the way the web is done...

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Get automation to simplify your sales and marketing functions

Leigh Andrews

No phrases strike fear into the hearts of marketers faster than 'big data' and 'programmatic media buying', but they're crucial for simplifying your work life...

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Advertising
10 ways for business to become more emotionally engaged

Sheila McGillivray

Advertising has left the rarefied atmosphere of one-way communication and marketers are now under intense scrutiny in a 24/7 public arena. An enlightened approach is key to speaking to savvy consumers... read more>>
What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas anymore

Damon Stapleton

"Whoever controls the media, controls the mind." Jim Morrison... read more>>
Thank you Vodacom

Issued by Ireland/Davenport

Following decisions taken at a global level, Vodacom will be consolidating its advertising and communication portfolios into one agency group. Ireland/Davenport has issued a statement regarding the loss of the Vodacom account... read more>>
BF.34 open their doors in Nairobi

Issued by 34

34 and Berge Farrell have combined forces in Africa and launched their first office in Nairobi, Kenya led by Edgar Kwach the previous client service head from the East African WPP juggernaut, Scanad... read more>>
Branding
Win a custom branded deluxe 3m x 3m gazebo valued at over R6,000 from Gazebo World

Issued by Gazebo World

Gazebo World's deluxe branded gazebo is the perfect mid-range gazebo, providing durability at an affordable price... read more>>
Digital
Longer-form video is capturing attention on mobile screens across the globe - IAB study

Issued by IAB South Africa

Contrary to popular opinion, mobile screens are regularly being tapped for streaming longer-form video, according to "Mobile Video Usage: A Global Perspective," a new comprehensive survey of consumers from 24 countries around the world... read more>>
Direct Marketing
[Behind the Selfie] with... Warren Moss

Leigh Andrews

This week, we find out what's really going on behind the selfie with Warren Moss, Founder/CEO of Demographica... read more>>
Exhibitions
EXSA's conference excels expectations

Issued by EXSA

The exhibition industry's annual conference took place from 8-9 June at the CSIR International Convention Centre with an array of excellent speakers, content, and entertainment... read more>>
Media
AMASA calls to the industry to nominate candidates for the 2015 AMASA media bursaries

Issued by AMASA

This year AMASA has allocated five AMASA Learnership Programme (ALP) Bursary positions for five young, bright and talented industry up-and-comers to boost their skills, knowledge and practical experience... read more>>
Mobile
Mobile coverage to reach 6.1 billion in 2020
The latest annual Ericsson's Mobility Report reveals that smartphone subscriptions will double in five years' time, reaching about 6.1 billion subscribers... read more>>
Everyone's reading... their phone

Marion Scher

When people think of public relations they think 'press release'. They think of discussions with the client, research and formulating a release that will ultimately be signed off by the client and sent out to media... read more>>
Production
Latest work from Sergio Henriques - Propeller Films

Issued by Propeller Films

Propeller Films has been hard at work recently with director Sergio Henriques... read more>>
Retail
E-commerce business to boom

Issued by Just Perfect

South African entrepreneurs are leading the way in online innovation, making e-commerce purchase a simple and effective process for both merchant and consumer... read more>>
Men forge ahead in mobile shopping
A recent mobile shopping survey, run by online retailer Spree.co.za, reveals South African men are following the international trend of shopping more via their mobile phones than their female counterparts (73% vs 67%)... read more>>
Sponsorship
Business and Arts South Africa strengthens international engagement with upcoming trips to Mozambique and Zambia

Issued by Business and Arts South Africa

Business and Arts South Africa is strengthening its international engagement with upcoming trips to Mozambique and Zambia that are part of BASA's ongoing commitment to support the development of extensive creative industries... read more>>
International
Everyone is going to Cannes as record entries are received
There are a record number of entries for this year's Cannes Lions, with 40,133 entries received across Cannes Lions, 21-27 June, Lions Health, 19-20 June, and Lions Innovation, 25-26 June... read more>>
Mark Tutssel is Non-Traditional Jury President at LIA
Mark Tutssel, CCO of Leo Burnett, is the 2015 Non-Traditional Jury President for the London International Awards (LIA)... read more>>
Think globally, act locally AND think again... Not all Austrians yodel

Monika D'Agostino

Doing business and doing it well is challenging to begin with, but widening your company's footprint and breaking into new markets is a whole different story... read more>>
More International
Government news
SA, Mozambique sign DTT agreement

Nthambeleni Gabara

MAPUTO: The agreement between South Africa and Mozambique to minimise potential radio frequency interference as a result of migrating from an analogue to a digital broadcasting system was signed on Wednesday. read more>>
AU Summit to take gender equality to new heights
PRETORIA: The 25th African Union Summit is expected to take decisions that will take issues of gender equality and women's empowerment to new heights, says Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu... read more>>
More Government news
People on the move
  • NAB appoints sales manager - more info
  • Petroplan appoints regional recruitment manager for Sub-Saharan Africa - more info
  • Charlie Fripp joins Farmyard Organics - more info

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Jobs offered
Senior Front-End Developer - Cape Town
Itopia is looking for a senior front-end developer to help us build exceptional user experiences. 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 >>

Web Developer - Durban
We are looking for a highly-motivated web developer to join a digital marketing agency. Needs to be a strong WordPress developer with experience in customising themes, plugins and widgets. 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 >>

Graphic Designer - Pretoria
Graphic designer. Keen understanding of layout, design elements, typography, balance, white space, colour. Adobe Creative Suite two+ years experience and graphic design skills. Send CV and portfolio to debrastander@gmail.com. Read more >>

Email Campaign Manager - Cape Town
Seeking an email campaign manager to help us deliver exceptional creative and performance driven email campaigns. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Demystify Social Media - 24 Jun 2015, Johannesburg
Increase the impact of what you do by learning how to effectively use social media tools to market your organisation or yourself at our one-day social media course. Read more >>


TEDxCT Salon - Youth Day 2015
TEDxCapeTown - 16 Jun 2015, Cape Town

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

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

Freebie Fridays - Intro to PR and digital PR
Shift ONE digital marketing agency - 26 Jun 2015, Cape Town

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

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

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

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

Upcoming events
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 >>


The Big Issue Breakfast
HIPPO Communications - 12 Jun 2015, Stellenbosch

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

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