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Loyalty by another name
[Krystal Schär] Much has been said about customer loyalty, but with businesses investing vast operational capacities and extensive resources to build and bring these programmes to market, we have to ask ourselves if customers are more satisfied as a result... read more>>

How African storytelling can win awards, international recognition

Leigh Andrews

Africa's known for its storytelling tradition, but is not usually awarded for it beyond South Africa - the fact that Kenya has just won its first ever Cannes Lions trophy is proof of this. Graham Cruikshanks, TBWA's Director of Africa Operations, explains...

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Solving the hardest problem in marketing - multi-channel attribution

Michal Wronski

I'd like to discuss a problem that every marketer with significant cross-channel media spend struggles with - how to optimally balance media spend across online and offline channels to maximise campaign goals...

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Mobile, mobile, mobile

Danette Breitenbach

This was the key message from Nicola Mendelsohn at the recent Facebook Creative Summit held at Turbine Hall in Johannesburg...

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Marketing
Experiential marketing campaign creative for Century City Conference Centre and Hotel

Issued by XZIBIT

Working with valued clients at Century City Conference Centre and Hotel, XZIBIT was commissioned to develop a below-the-line marketing strategy leading up to the launch of this exciting new development in February 2016... read more>>
Advertising
Awards after awards. Enough already

Rolf Akermann

Advertising awards are plentiful. Cannes Lions, Loeries, Pendorings, CIO, AAF, AotW, CRESTA and LIA to name but a few, and all these awards are about creativity... read more>>
Grey sets its sights on India and other updates from Grey's CEO Jim Heekin

Issued by Grey

Grey India has a new strategy: The vision has been set for nine years. It starts with strong leadership with a modern view of the business and a focus on creativity... read more>>
Design
Top Cape Town-based agency, 8Brand, clenches UN-funded African post offices redesign contract

Issued by 8Brand

Brand and 3D design agency, 8Brand, has been awarded the highly sought-after contract for the post office interiors and facades redesign and refurbishing project in four African countries: Madagascar, Ghana, Benin and Senegal... read more>>
Growing by design for Shift Joe Public

Issued by Joe Public

A new appointment in the leadership of Shift Joe Public signals more growth for the strategically-led design agency. Terri-Leigh Blomeyer, joined the creative talents at Shift Joe Public as the agency's MD in March this year... read more>>
Digital
We put a Monocle on the Durban July

Issued by DigitLab

The team at DigitLab has been developing its own data monitoring and reporting tool called Monocle, and decided that the Vodacom Durban July was the perfect opportunity to let it join the race... read more>>
Everlytic to present leading-edge email marketing research at IMC

Issued by Everlytic

Taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 3 and 4 August, Everlytic will again have a significant presence at the Integrated Marketing Communication Conference... read more>>
New business wins at Business Positioning Systems

Issued by Business Positioning Systems

In the last six weeks, BPS has added Auto Pedigree, Domino's Pizza, Supa Quick and Shoprite Liquor/Checkers Liquor to their growing list of blue chip clients... read more>>
NXT\ Digital Innovation partners with Ping Media Group to provide new digital marketing suite

Issued by NXT\

NXT\ Digital Innovation and Ping Media Group have entered into a partnership that will combine and expand Ping's powerful mobile marketing technology platform with NXT\'s fully-integrated digital products and services... read more>>
Education
EMENDY College Bursary at Mediatech Africa
EMENDY College, an exhibitor at the 2015 Mediatech Africa Expo, and will be giving away a full bursary for one of its courses, worth R60,000... read more>>
Newspapers
New supplement for Indy weekend titles

Issued by Independent Media

Independent Media has announced the launch of HOME, a new weekend supplement which will be available in Saturday Star, Weekend Argus and Sunday Tribune, starting this weekend... read more>>
Printing
Centralising print services for more effective printer fleet management

Caron de Fortier

Despite a move towards printing less, the reality is that with growing volumes of information, organisations are actually printing more than ever... read more>>
Celebrating the pinnacle of excellence in print

Issued by Sentient Publishing

Due to the significance of print as a medium and the considerable impact that it has on the daily lives of every individual globally, Sentient Publishing has launched The GAPP Awards... read more>>
TV
Red Cherry Media increases conversion of leads to 40% for Old Mutual TV campaign

Issued by Red Cherry Media

Old Mutual incorporated Red Cherry's interactive tops/tails on TV for their 2in1 savings campaign... read more>>
International
GrabCar becomes Philippines' first authorised ride-sharing app
MANILA: Philippine transport authorities authorised GrabCar as the first company to operate under new rules governing ride-sharing apps, state and company officials said on Wednesday. read more>>
Facebook hands some news feed controls back to users
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Facebook unveiled a new tool on Thursday giving users more control of what they see in their news feeds, allowing them to override the choices made by algorithm. read more>>
Microsoft cuts 7,800 jobs, reorganises phone unit
WASHINGTON, USA: Microsoft announced plans on Wednesday to cut 7,800 jobs along with a reorganisation of its Windows Phone unit which has struggled in the mobile market. read more>>
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New business
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People on the move
  • Shift Joe Public appoints new MD - more info
  • New appointments at The Primedia Lifestyle Group - more info

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New events to diarise
Business writing skills
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 14 Jul 2015, Johannesburg | 3 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Digital marketing short course
Red and Yellow School - 20 Jul 2015 to 28 Jul 2015, Cape Town | 3 Aug 2015 to 11 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Essentials of broadcast management short course
Sol Plaatje Institute, Rhodes University - 20 Jul 2015 to 24 Jul 2015, Grahamstown

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

Communications, fundraising and strategy
Gecko Connect Strategy Consultants - 22 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Community Leadership Awards
Eastwave Radio - 25 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

Photography 1
PRISA - 31 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

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

Creative Cloud Xtreme
Multidimensions - 1 Sep 2015 to 2 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Social Media Summit 2015
Knowledge Integration Web (Pty) Ltd - 29 Sep 2015 to 30 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
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 >>


Red & Yellow client - agency relationship course
Red and Yellow School - 13 Jul 2015 to 17 Aug 2015, Cape Town

Effective Business Writing - Programme 1
Maurice Kerrigan Africa - 13 Jul 2015 to 14 Jul 2015, Johannesburg | 14 Sep 2015 to 15 Sep 2015, Johannesburg | 16 Nov 2015 to 17 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

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