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How to build great global brands
[Ann Nurock] Co-founder of Net#work BBDO and BBDO South Africa CCO Mike Schalit led a debate-styled Cannes Lions seminar titled 'Have idea, will travel'... read more>>

Shattering the glass ceiling with Glass Lions and more

Ann Nurock

There's no denying a glass ceiling exists in when it comes to creative directors globally, with many no longer batting an eyelid when the '3% stat' is bandies about. Here's what's being done to make amends...

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Nick Emery, CEO of Mindshare Worldwide on the global media landscape

Ann Nurock

Nick Emery, Global CEO of Mindshare Worldwide and this year's Cannes Media Jury touches on innovation in the media industry and what stood out for him on judging the media entries...

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The celeb PR way with CSA

Leigh Andrews

CSA (formerly Celebrity Services Africa) communications director, Davin Phillips lets us in on the power of the Instagrammer and what PR and communications is actually all about...

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Cannes Lions
The full Cannes Lions Branded Content & Entertainment shortlist
The full Cannes Lions Film Craft shortlist
The full Cannes Lions Titanium & Integrated shortlist
The full Cannes Lions Film shortlist
Loeries Creative Week Durban
Loeries Creative Future Scholarship deadline extended!
With the Creative Future Scholarship deadline extended to 4 July 2015, all KZN grade 12 learners who come from a disadvantaged background are eligible to enter... read more>>
Advertising
A lean, mean advertising machine

Luca Gallarelli

If you haven't heard the expression 'Lean Advertising' yet, and you work in marketing, you soon will... read more>>
Nobody cares about you - they care about themselves, their problems and their dreams

James Hurford

Show people how you can solve their problems and help them reach their dreams, and you'll capture their hearts and minds. read more>>
Education
Northlink College walks away with another PMR.africa award

Issued by Northlink College

Professional Marketing Research (PMR).africa recently awarded Northlink College with a Silver Arrow Award at a Leaders and Achievers Awards Breakfast recently held in Century City in Cape Town... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Seven ways to win with conference presentations

Kelly McGillivray

Planning a kick-ass conference involves scheduling presenters to share their wisdom, brand-knowledge and make key corporate announcements... read more>>
Mobile
MMA South Africa Board appointments 2015-2017

Issued by Mobile Marketing Association

The Mobile Marketing Association of South Africa has appointed Yaron Assabi (Founder of Digital Solutions Group) as Chair of the Board and Sarah Utermark (CEO of OperaMediaworks' AdVine) as Vice-Chair... read more>>
Why you should consider replacing airtime giveaways with sponsored call marketing

Patrick Palmi, Issued by JustPalm

Many brands are finding that instant airtime giveaways are a fantastic marketing product to drive engagement with consumers. It's an instant reward that the majority of consumers consider rather valuable - much more valuable than coupons that they may or may not redeem before they expire... read more>>
Research
How can brands transform liking-lurkers into brand-loving advocates?
Brands often boast about the number of "likes", followers and tweets they garner, but are these measures of brand advocacy too crude? Are people that "like" and follow everything true brand promoters?... read more>>
International
Breakup for online dating app Tinder and parent
WASHINGTON, USA: The popular online dating app Tinder is breaking free as part of a spinoff, announced on Thursday by parent company IAC/InterActive Corp. read more>>
Microsoft makes Word available on Android phones
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Microsoft on Wednesday followed through on a promise to release versions of its widely used Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs for smartphones running on Google-backed Android software. read more>>
Dutch populist airs Mohammed cartoons on national TV
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS: Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders on Wednesday aired cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed on national television, claiming "freedom of speech must always prevail over violence." read more>>
The full Cannes Lions Creative Data shortlist
Switzerland, Lithuania and Brazil top of the Young Lions Cyber competition
Norway, Sweden and Brazil top of the Young Lions Design competition
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Government news
President Zuma releases Marikana Commission report
PRETORIA: The Report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the events at the Marikana Mine in Rustenburg has recommended that there be an enquiry into National Police Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega's, fitness to hold office. read more>>
Minister welcomes court ruling on set-top boxes
WALVIS BAY: Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has welcomed the North Gauteng High Court's ruling to dismiss an application by etv over set-top box (STB) encryption... read more>>
AU Summit put Africa on new growth path - Cabinet
PRETORIA: The resolutions adopted at the 25th African Union (AU) Summit, held in Sandton, at the beginning of the month, have been welcomed by Cabinet... read more>>
More Government news
Business
Embracing digital disruption
The internet of things is driving the need for organisations to transform into digital businesses and this is disrupting business operations like never before... read more>>
It's all about the who and the woo
"Did you know that it costs more to gain a new customer than to have a devoted one? So, why then are budgets, in general, spent more on attaining new customers' attention...?" read more>>
People on the move
  • Valter Adão appointed new leader of Deloitte Digital Africa - more info

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Jobs offered
General Manager - CRM Solutions - Johannesburg
Open Door RecruitmentBEE only. General manager - CRM. Assume responsibility for financial operations, operational results, client and stakeholder relationships, suppliers and partners results, overall sales and marketing, innovation and product development, growth results. Read more >>

Online Publishing Assistant - Cape Town
Position available at respected online publisher primarily in customer support, but also requiring excellent proofreading and subediting skills. Read more >>

Senior WordPress Web Designer - Cape Town
Adlab Advertising is looking for a talented,creative and motivated senior WordPress web designer to join our team. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Advanced Graphic Design - 13 Jul 2015 to 23 Nov 2015, Johannesburg
This course is ideal for young graphic designers looking to expand their portfolios and gain a more in depth knowledge of graphic design. Read more >>


Art Direction - Module One - 13 Jul 2015 to 13 Aug 2015, Johannesburg
This course is entry level for persons wishing to become art directors. The first module covers computer training in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign CC. Read more >>


MTN business digital marketing workshop
Ipcoweb - 28 Jun 2015, Johannesburg | 2 Jul 2015, Durban | 21 Jul 2015, Johannesburg | 30 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

Market a consulting practice
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 7 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

Reputation risk management masterclass
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 16 Jul 2015 to 17 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

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

GIBS raise the bar - Consulting beyond tomorrow
GIBS - 23 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

Stakeholder reputation management masterclass
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 27 Jul 2015 to 28 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

IABC Africa 22nd Annual Conference
IABC Africa Region - 29 Jul 2015 to 31 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

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

Upcoming events
Open Day Cape Town
AAA School of Advertising - 27 Jun 2015, Cape Town

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