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TNS turns that 'research is stuffy' mindset on its heels, for good!

Leigh Andrews

Neil Higgs, currently holding the title of TNS' Chief Innovation Director, tells us about research being in a disruptive phase and the impact of his latest study on worldviews - Prism...

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Why does the word 'data' drive fear into the hearts of many marketers?

Velia Duncan

Is it because it conjures up an image of reams of numbers scrolling down a screen; when the reason you entered the field of marketing in the first place is because it dealt with real people, and not abstract figures? You're not alone...

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Digital Out of Home: Key medium influencing the media landscape

Danette Breitenbach

In the next year, DOOH will be well-positioned to attract spend from other media channels. This is the opinion of Jacques du Preez, who believes that DOOH is going to revolutionise the OOH media landscape...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 135: Whisky Live Showroom, Efinity and purposeful marketing
On the latest Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Jacqui Maroun, Nic Robertson and Emily Stockden... read more>>
Marketing
If you want to succeed, get into the trenches. Now!

Rolf Akermann

In the army, there is a saying: "you must earn your stripes", which refers to the fact that you will not simply be promoted. You have to demonstrate that you are deserving of a higher rank... read more>>
Advertising
South African jury members at LIA
The London International Awards (LIA) 2015 Juries include two South Africans - Joanina Pastoll, ECD, Lowe Cross Colours and Justin Gomes, ECD, FoxP2... read more>>
New Business Banking campaign takes businesses to the next level

Issued by Joe Public

Nedbank, together with Joe Public, has developed a new campaign to demonstrate the importance of successful partnerships and the role they play in championing the growth of clients' businesses... read more>>
Times Creative Ad Challenge places 27 ads, worth R2.5m
Branding
The tarnished image of South Africa's brand

Rebone Masemola

I am certain most people can agree that the alleged report of South Africa's involvement in the FIFA scandal could prove to be the straw that broke the camel's back... read more>>
PSG invests its brand equity in Publicis Machine

Issued by Publicis Machine

Leading financial services group PSG has entrusted its brand health to Publicis Machine, appointing the agency as its ATL and digital partner, effective 1 March... read more>>
CRM
Customer experience management summit addresses skill upliftment
Upskilling staff in the customer experience management (CEM) industry is key to maintaining focus, as it is easy to assume employees providing support for a product or brand have the required knowledge or expertise to perform their duties... read more>>
Digital
Safrea launches e-newsletter
As part of its marketing drive, the Southern African Freelancers Association (Safrea) has launched an e-newsletter to keep members up to date with various events in the regions... read more>>
The future is mobile, and the future is happening right now

Issued by DQ&A Media Group

This week Tuesday, a hundred of Cape Town's tech savvy digital marketers attended the second edition of Online Tuesday South Africa at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel... read more>>
The G&G digital story

Issued by Gullan&Gullan

Formerly known as Gullan&Gullan Advertising, G&G Digital has officially revealed its new branding. The new look coincides with a move to new premises and marks an exciting new chapter in the agency's story... read more>>
Apple News - what this means for SA publishers

Grant Shippey, Issued by Amorphous

Apple introduced its latest app, Apple News, on Monday, 8 June, in California, however it will officially launch with iOS 9 later this year. It's also said farewell to its Newsstand app, which was fraught with issues from the start... read more>>
Online Media
John Brown Media proudly announces the launch of DiscoveryForMe.co.za

Issued by John Brown

With over 156,000 unique visitors to date, Discovery's new healthy lifestyle website is proving to be an important addition to the family of health information products already on offer by Discovery... read more>>
Promotions
Zinto's flash mob energises at expo

Issued by Zinto Activation Group

The established brand activation, event and entertainment company, Zinto Marketing Group, showcased its service offerings at this year's Markex exhibition held at Sandton Convention Centre from 2-4 June... read more>>
Research
How brands really grow: People change their minds

Jan Hofmeyr, Issued by TNS South Africa

I criticised the Ehrenberg School of marketing for focusing too narrowly on acquisition as the key to brand growth. In this article I'll make a sharper point: there's a contradiction at its heart... read more>>
International
Messaging app Line launches music streaming service in Japan
TOKYO, JAPAN: Mobile messaging giant Line on Thursday launched a digital music streaming service in Japan, stepping into a largely untapped market still dominated by sales of compact discs. read more>>
Wall Street Journal unveils global edition
NEW YORK, USA - The Wall Street Journal said Thursday it would launch a new global broadsheet edition to replace compact format newspapers for Europe and Asia... read more>>
PepsiCo and the UEFA Champions League partner
PepsiCo has announced a partnership with the UEFA Champions League, under which its flagship global brands: Lay's, Gatorade and Pepsi MAX/Pepsi, will serve as lead brands for the tournament... read more>>
Time for a change of 21st Century Fox chief executive
Twitter looks at on-phone apps to target new pitches
More International
Government news
Media 2014 book launch welcomed
Cabinet has welcomed the launch of the Media Landscape 2014 which captures various aspects of the inspiring past 21 years in which media have played a critical role... read more>>
More Government news
New business
  • Jag Communications appointed PR partners for Good Food & Wine Show - more info
  • Danilo Acquisto appoints urban espresso as PR agency - more info
  • Labstore South Africa attains Amka Products as client - more info

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People on the move
  • O&M Cape Town appoints new executive creative director - more info
  • New head appointed at ICOM - more info
  • Susan Credle joins FCB as global chief creative officer - more info
  • JM Busha appoints new business development manager - more info
  • NAB appoints sales manager - more info

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Jobs offered
Midweight PHP Developer - Cape Town
Itopia Interactive is looking for a PHP developer to join our studio and build great online experiences. Bring your coding genius to our temple of digital creativity! Read more >>

Online Store Manager - Johannesburg
Dis-Chem has an opportunity available for an online store manager responsible for everything relating to the online store. Previous experience in a similar role essential. SAP would be beneficial. 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 >>

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 >>

Online Graphics Designer - Johannesburg
Dis-Chem is recruiting a driven web graphic designer to create design layouts, online media banners, online catalogues, landing pages, etc. Previous web design experience within the retail industry required. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Wits Radio Days Africa - 1 Jul 2015 to 3 Jul 2015, Johannesburg
The annual radio conference will bring together top international speakers for an in-depth look at issues facing the medium as it faces massive change. Read more >>


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

Freebie Fridays - Intro to Facebook and Twitter
Shift ONE digital marketing agency - 19 Jun 2015, Cape Town

Freebie Fridays - Intro to effective web design
Shift ONE digital marketing agency - 26 Jun 2015, Cape Town

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

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

Coastal - Network Event
XtraordinaryWomen - 14 Jul 2015, Cape Town

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

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

InDesign basic to intermediate
Multidimensions - 17 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

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 >>


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

Red & Yellow Digital marketing for tourism
Red and Yellow School - 15 Jun 2015 to 10 Aug 2015, Countrywide

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