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Nunu Ntshingila to head up Facebook's first African office
Facebook opened its first African office to further the company's commitment to help businesses connect with people. Ogilvy veteran, Nunu Ntshingila, will be the company's new Head of Africa... read more>>

Mastering innovation for growth

Nicole Shapiro

Innovation. It's a buzzword on everyone's lips; a strategic priority of many organisations; and what many consider the ultimate driver to unlocking growth. Those who get it right - the Apples, FNBs and Googles of the world - make it look easy...

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Recasting the radio model, without interruptions

Leigh Andrews

People's pet hates about radio are relatively simple to understand. It's either a certain DJ's voice that grates their nerves, the intrusive advertising that chops off the tails of their favourite song, or the rather repetitive playlists. Recast, from Labs.fm, is set to revolutionise this - here's how...

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Damon Stapleton on the changing state of advertising

Ann Nurock

Having attended Cannes for 11 years now, Damon Stapleton sat down with our media correspondent at Cannes, Ann Nurock, to chat about the evolution of advertising he's witnessed...

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Cannes Lions
All the 2015 Cannes Lions Film Craft winners
All the 2015 Cannes Lions Film winners
Advertising
Communication perception and how it takes place

Chris Brewer

There are a number of steps that our minds go through between, say, an advertising message and the purchase of a product... read more>>
Judging the best in communications at the 2015 APEX Awards
Taking place on 20 July at the Sandton Convention Centre, the 2015 APEX Awards' adjudication panel have been judging entries based on extremely stringent criteria. read more>>
CSI
Sustainability: a lever for growth

Danette Breitenbach

Sustainability is becoming more and more about business as companies realise that it can be a lever for growth... read more>>
In order for what you have to flourish, use it for the benefit of others

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

The most recent meeting of Godllywood's '12 Parts of Me' programme was themed: "I have it" and the evening's message was reflected through an Italian flavour... read more>>
Digital
Somewhere over the rainbow...

Louise Marsland

The kaleidoscope of colour that greeted the US Supreme Court decision on marriage equality on Friday, was significant for many reasons, not least, as a case study for brands following key news events... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Enter the SA Innovations Awards taking place in October
The South African Innovation Awards recognises innovative companies, products and services across the public and private sector. Entries are now open till 31 July 2015... read more>>
BHP Billiton launches South32 brand at an exciting event

Issued by XZIBIT

XZIBIT assisted with the rebranding of global mining giant BHP Billiton's head office in Johannesburg to complement the official launch event of the South32 brand, held on 26 May... read more>>
Magazines
Grey Africa captures Nespresso Magazine #24

Issued by Grey

Grey Africa recently assisted Nespresso to reveal the 24th edition of their Nespresso Magazine, which showcases the best of Cape Town's gastronomy, design and elements that resonate with the Nespresso brand... read more>>
PR & Communications
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport appoints Tenfour

Issued by Tenfour

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has appointed Tenfour as its communication agency... read more>>
International
Boosting healthcare advertising with the Young Global Awards
NEW YORK, USA The Global Awards for the World's Best Healthcare & Wellness Advertising have announced the second annual Young Globals Student Competition and Internship Programme... read more>>
Gannett completes split of newspaper, broadcast units
WASHINGTON, USA: US media giant Gannett said on Monday it completed its breakup which separates its newspaper division, including flagship USA Today, from broadcast and digital businesses. read more>>
LIA entry deadline extended to 15 July
More International
Government news
DTT to provide opportunity to restructure SA's ICT
The implementation of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) will provide great potential to restructure South Africa's ICT infrastructure... read more>>
More Government news
Business
Working towards a green economy - change is afoot

Danette Breitenbach

In the world today, 1.2 billion people live in poverty, with 70% directly dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods... read more>>
Jobs offered
Senior Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales Manager - Cape Town
Great opportunity for a senior sponsorship and expo sales manager with proven ability to sell consultatively. Read more >>


Senior Account Manager - Johannesburg
Promise Brand SpecialistsPromise is seeking a highly competent and organised senior account manager. Read more >>


Brand Manager - Cape Town
USB-EDUSB Executive Development seeks to appoint brand manager - responsible for providing the business with the tools to sell its interventions (products) and services and implementing the USB-ED brand strategy. Read more >>


Market Analyst - Johannesburg
USB-EDUSB Executive Development seeks market analyst to join existing dynamic team, responsible for providing the business with research and analysis of market information, competitors and trends. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Quirk University
Quirk Cape Town - 3 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Social media for sales people
Niche Training - 6 Jul 2015 to 7 Jul 2015, Cape Town | 3 Aug 2015 to 4 Aug 2015, Durban | 10 Sep 2015 to 11 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

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

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

Creative writing for marketing, media and PR
Forefront Training - 28 Jul 2015 to 29 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

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

SAACI 2015 - 29th Annual Congress
African Agenda - 1 Aug 2015 to 4 Aug 2015, Cape Town

5th Annual Customer Experience
Fexton Conferences - 17 Aug 2015 to 18 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

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

Upcoming events
SABC Education African EduWeek - 1 Jul 2015 to 2 Jul 2015, Johannesburg
We bring together pioneering global education suppliers, local and international expert speakers and multiple government and non-profit organisations. Read more >>


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 >>


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Write better newsletters
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Writing for social media
SA Writer's College - 1 Jul 2015, Countrywide | 22 Jul 2015, Countrywide | 29 Jul 2015, Countrywide | 5 Aug 2015, Countrywide | 19 Aug 2015, Countrywide | 26 Aug 2015, Countrywide

How to write books for children
SA Writer's College - 1 Jul 2015, Countrywide | 22 Jul 2015, Countrywide | 29 Jul 2015, Countrywide | 5 Aug 2015, Countrywide | 19 Aug 2015, Countrywide | 26 Aug 2015, Countrywide

Online copywriting course
SA Writer's College - 2 Jul 2015, Countrywide | 23 Jul 2015, Countrywide | 30 Jul 2015, Countrywide | 6 Aug 2015, Countrywide | 20 Aug 2015, Countrywide | 27 Aug 2015, Countrywide

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