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Recruiting outdoors, where everyone's attention is up for grabs

Leigh Andrews

Billboards exist for many reasons - driver distraction, consumer attraction and advertiser satisfaction. King Price got all three when it erected a clever recruitment ad right outside a competitor's offices...

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South Africa's Cannes Young Lions are ready to roar!

Leigh Andrews

Cannes Lions is just a few days away. SA's own Safaraaz Sindhi, copywriter at Network BBDO and jack-of-all-creative-trades Hanro Havenga tell us what they're most looking forward to...

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DA reveals their #Vision2029 on Twitter

DA leader Mmusi Maimane took to Twitter on 17 June to unveil the party's vision for South Africa in the year 2029. Of course the Twitter following voiced their praise as well as concerns for the country's future...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 136: This is Me, Mike Wronski & the BrightRock connection session
On the latest Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed David Thomas, Mike Wronski and Suzanne Stevens... read more>>
Marketing
What we learned from Hillbrow

Helen McIntee

As marketers, we should be looking at how we can improve delivery time and thus improve consumers' lives. In so doing, we create a competitive advantage... read more>>
Platinum Seed - a digital marketing agency that executes and nurtures ideas poised for success

Issued by Integrated Marketing Communication Conference

In an interview with Platinum Seed's MD, Bradley Elliott, he unpacks the creative process, offering and industry trends... read more>>
Boost your productivity with these tools

Johann Barnard, Issued by Trudon

While not much can be done to extend the day beyond 24 hours, there are a host of tools that can help you work more effectively. Fortunately, these also won't break the bank as many are free tools, or provide premium features at very reasonable rates... read more>>
Advertising
Africa Is Absolut; Kyle Lewis is Absolut

Issued by Arcade Content

Arcade Content's Kyle Lewis directed Africa Is Absolut, Absolut Vodka's promo for the MTV Africa Music Video Awards, taking place in Durban in July... read more>>
Leveraging relationships: the key to keeping clients content

Issued by Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)

An interview with Professor Mari Jansen van Rensburg of the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) about their research that focused on local advertiser satisfaction with their advertising agencies... read more>>
Brand inc Creative Group reloads/bolsters its team and looks to the future

Issued by Brand inc

New blood at full-service agency Brand inc has bolstered the multi-talented team as the Creative Group repositions itself as a top go-to agency for personalised turn-key solutions and campaigns that show true ROI... read more>>
Digital
How South African businesses can use Instagram accurately and effectively

Suhaifa Naidoo, Issued by Realmdigital

If you have exciting things to sell then there is no reason for you not to capitalise on the Instagram market by sharing visual moments, says Suhaifa Naidoo, Marketing Manager at Realmdigital... read more>>
Direct Marketing
Studio 112's design for Standard Bank wins internal award

Issued by PocketMedia

Studio 112's innovative design of various campaign elements to engage Standard Bank's top performing team members recently won a bronze award in the bank's Vexillum Awards... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Afreakan Dream Summit to discuss continent's growth potential
The Afreakan Dream, a registered NPO will be hosting a summit on 24 June 2015 at Langhams Lifestyle Estate, Sandton to explore 'What is the African Dream?'... read more>>
A gentleman's game...

Issued by Blue Moon Corporate Communications

At Blue Moon, they love good manners. They also loved producing the annual Cricket SA Awards recently (their fourth in succession), in recognition of all cricketers in South Africa... read more>>
Exhibitions
The art of Big Data on show in Sandton
Microsoft South Africa has launched a Big Data campaign titled 'See the big picture', to spark conversations around Big Data and educate people around the technological tools... read more>>
Magazines
A world of engagement: magazines

Graham Deneys

Huck, Boneshaker and the beautiful Obscura. Sounds confusing to the average Joe, but to the passionate and engaged individual reading the content, it's simply a release from reality, a dosage of interest and a valuable keepsake - a "my precious" of sorts... read more>>
Media
Data: Avoiding the blind spot

Riaan Sunny

Data, data and more data - sometimes it can show you the light but it can often leave you with more questions than answers. It can reveal different things, depending on which way you twist and torture it... read more>>
Radio
NAB public tender process concludes with TNS Research Surveys appointed

Issued by National Association of Broadcasters

The National Association of Broadcasters has announced that TNS Research Surveys has been awarded the contract for a new radio audience and currency measurement survey for a five-year period... read more>>
Research
How brands really grow 4: Great advertising

Jannie Hofmeyr, Issued by TNS South Africa

In my previous article, I looked at how a brand becomes mentally available - that is - how it gets to be the first brand that comes to mind when a person faces a choice. I noted that advertising is one way to build availability. In this article I'll use 'the pause' to show how it can be done. read more>>
Retail
Breaking down retail 'data' for digital signage in 2015

Issued by Moving Tactics

With the advancement of retail analytic tools, retailers are gaining better insights into their consumers' behaviour, which has led them to better cater for their consumers' needs... read more>>
International
Lions Innovation announces start-ups
Lions Innovation has announced the ten finalists of this year's inaugural Start-up Academy, following a global search that netted over 100 submissions. read more>>
Ad-free social network Ello goes public
WASHINGTON, USA: Ello, the ad-free social network that gained prominence last year with an invitation-only launch, announced on Thursday that it was opening to the public with an application for iPhone users. read more>>
Google launches real-time news trend report
Google Trends have been around for years, but now they've introduced a real-time option that brings you the latest trends happening around the world, as well as in your country. read more>>
The lost souls of organisations

Naseem Javed

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Government news
Gugulethu youth to benefit from interactive dialogue

Nthambeleni Gabara

The youth of Gugulethu are expected to use their interactive dialogue session with Communications Minister Faith Muthambi to get more information on how they can establish their own community radio station. read more>>
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Business
Six degrees of entrepreneurship
Top global entrepreneurs have identified six key learning areas, the short-term or part-time study of which can help entrepreneurs to adopt new viewpoints, uncover new solutions and increase their chances at success... read more>>
People on the move
  • Primedia Unlimited's Mall Division appoints MD - more info
  • CubicICE appoints digital service manager - more info
  • CubicICE welcomes new account manager - more info
  • protel appoints new director of sales and marketing - more info

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Jobs offered
Digital Account Executive - Cape Town
World Wide Creative is looking for a digital account executive to join its dynamic team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate is a high-velocity self-starter. Read more >>


Digital Project Manager - Cape Town
WWC is looking for a new digital project manager. He/she will serve as the primary liaison with clients and will be responsible for ensuring satisfaction on project-specific work. Read more >>


PPC Account Manager - Cape Town
A PPC account manager position has opened up at digital marketing agency, World Wide Creative. Become a part of a dynamic team at the cutting-edge of marketing. Read more >>


Head Of Client Services - Cape Town
We're looking for a smart, proactive and digitally minded candidate to fill the position for head of client services at World Wide Creative in Cape Town. Read more >>

Insights Manager - Cape Town
Visual Fusion is seeking a highly capable insights manager to join our dynamic insights team based in Cape Town. Read more >>

Regional Sales Administrator - Cape Town
Visual Fusion is seeking an organised and committed sales administrator to join our dynamic Cape Town sales team. Read more >>

Marketing Manager - Cape Town
Seed Experiences is looking for an ambitious marketing manager to work on exciting projects such as Rocking the Daisies Festival, Sonar Festival, international artist tours to SA and brand campaigns. Read more >>



New events to diarise
2015 AAA Winter School - 30 Jun 2015 to 17 Jul 2015, Johannesburg
Join us for our winter bootcamps and workshops at AAA Randburg. Presented by industry experts, expand your knowledge on anything from brand management, advertising, marketing, digital writing to media strategy. Read more >>


Business writing
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 22 Jun 2015 to 24 Jun 2015, Pretoria

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

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

The Big Issue Breakfast
HIPPO Communications - 9 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Digital media marketing
AAA School of Advertising - 20 Jul 2015 to 2 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

Strategic account management
AAA School of Advertising - 21 Jul 2015 to 3 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

Media management
AAA School of Advertising - 21 Jul 2015 to 4 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

Brand management
AAA School of Advertising - 22 Jul 2015 to 5 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

Essentials of digital media management
Sol Plaatje Institute, Rhodes University - 24 Aug 2015 to 28 Aug 2015, Grahamstown

Upcoming events
Africa's Big Seven
Exhibition Management Services (Pty) Ltd - 21 Jun 2015 to 23 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Red & Yellow Mobile Marketing course
Red and Yellow School - 22 Jun 2015 to 3 Aug 2015, Countrywide

Advanced negotiation skills
Maurice Kerrigan Africa - 22 Jun 2015 to 24 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

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