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[NewsMaker] Grant Shippey
[Louise Marsland] Grant Shippey, CEO of creative digital agency Amorphous New Media, has again assumed 100% control of his business after he and the Times Media Group (TMG) agreed to part ways... read more>>

[APEX awards 2015]: Attendees' opinions unveiled, part 2

Leigh Andrews

So many agencies, so many award shows, so many opinions. Here's what some of the representatives who are set to attend next week's 20th APEX awards Gala evening are hoping to see, and how they think the industry can improve...

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Judges announced for the Loeries Media Innovation category

Virginia Hollis, managing director at the Magnetic Connection, heads up the Loeries Media Innovation category as jury chair...

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Performing optimally in the digital sport media space

Leigh Andrews

What do you get when you amalgamate two previous company names Premium TV and Inform? Perform Group, of course. Peter Burroughs, Perform Group Africa MD, explains how the company keeps scoring goals on the continent...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 140: IMC speaker Alistair King and Red & Yellow's Mandela Day plans
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, 16 July 2015, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Kira Koopman and Alistair King... read more>>
Marketing
Unsuccessful business venture abroad? Chances are, you didn't do your homework

Rolf Akermann

We all remember our parents telling us this a million times, "finish your homework, then you can go and play". Yet we forget to do this later in life... read more>>
Following the consumer's pathways through a multimedia world

Ian Drummond

Today's consumers rely on a range of devices for inspiration, information, communication and entertainment - laptops, mobile phones, tablets, television, radio, gaming consoles and more... read more>>
Advertising
Cell C declared the alpha dog

Kelly Thompson

Cell C has come out on top following a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that its advertisement, which depicts a man having his leg repeatedly mounted by a dog... read more>>
CSI
Red & Yellow School donates 67 creative industry hours to NPOs in honour of Mandela Day

Issued by Red & Yellow

The Red & Yellow School is commemorating Mandela Day 2015 on 18 July by giving back a collective 67 industry hours to local NGOs, NPOs and SMEs... read more>>
Digital
Five digital marketing lessons for young entrepreneurs

Ben Wagner, Issued by NATIVE VML

The world of digital marketing and advertising is massively complex, yet it needn't be so. Here are some vital lessons that can assist in unravelling the chaos... read more>>
Digital is disappearing

Francois Du Preez, Issued by Grey

Digital marketing is slowly becoming a thing of the past and this is good news for us digital guys. For far too long have we sat in the shadows, waiting for the tail end of the brief to reach us so we can tick the necessary boxes and ensure the above-the-line idea is rolled out digitally... read more>>
Exhibitions
Exhibition organisers unite to launch new industry association

Issued by Thebe Reed Exhibitions

Some of the largest and most successful exhibition organisers in southern Africa have announced that they will be launching a new industry association - the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO)... read more>>
Mobile
Mobile app, Meetoo, set to revolutionise meetings
Lumi has launched Meetoo, a real-time polling and messaging app that enables collaboration from any location on any device. The new app is set to revolutionise meetings by providing a cloud-based platform... read more>>
Speakers announced for Mobile 360 Series - Africa
The GSMA announced the first speakers for the 2015 Mobile 360 Series - Africa conference, including executives from organisations such as Huawei, the Internet Society, MTN and Telenor... read more>>
Online Media
The automotive industry moves online - polling shows

Issued by The SpaceStation

Last year the IAB SA conducted an online poll into automotive purchasing behaviour, and the results showed that online is definitely the most favoured platform of people who own, use and maintain vehicles... read more>>
Recruitment
Finalists announced - Careers24 Future of HR Awards

Issued by Topco Media

With the first Careers24 Future of HR Awards just around the corner, it's time to announce the industry leaders, teams and organisations that have excelled in people management... read more>>
Research
Letting go of LSM

Henk Pretorius, Issued by Columinate

LSM cannot accurately determine spending power, despite that, it is often confused with something that can. Is there still a place for LSM in the marketing tool kit?... read more>>
International
Fake 'Bloomberg' report spikes Twitter shares
NEW YORK, USA: A fake news report purportedly from Bloomberg about a possible $31bn takeover of Twitter spurred a five percent surge in the social network's shares on Tuesday before it was denied. read more>>
Nokia eyes mobile phone comeback through partnership
HELSINKI, FINLAND: Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia says it is looking at re-entering the mobile phone market by striking a licensing deal with another firm. read more>>
Microsoft plans celebratory debut of Windows 10
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Microsoft on Monday announced plans for a celebratory debut this month of Windows 10 operating software designed to spread the US software titan's offerings across a broad range of devices. read more>>
Authors urge US antitrust probe of Amazon
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People on the move
  • Alistair Duff joins Y&R SA as head of strategy - more info

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Jobs offered
Graphic Designer - Cape Town
Formula D interactiveFormula D interactive is seeking a excellent graphic designer with strong design and production skills as well as proficiency in interactive design to join and compliment our design team. Read more >>


Interactive Exhibition Designer - Cape Town
Formula D interactiveFormula D seeks an interactive exhibition designer to play a leading role in creating highly innovative, interactive and engaging spaces and exhibits for museums, science centres and corporate visitor centres. Read more >>


Interaction Designer - Cape Town
Formula D interactiveFormula D looks for an interaction designer to complement our design team. The position will drive user research, conceptualise and prototype software like games, mobile apps or other electronic products. Read more >>


Digital Designer - Cape Town
Primedia OnlineJuice Content is looking for a mid-level digital designer to fulfill our creative requirements for our social media and web clients. Read more >>


Copywriter - Cape Town
Primedia OnlineJuice Content is seeking a dynamic copywriter to assist us with creating social media and campaign content for some of our exciting clients. Read more >>


Head of Social Media - Johannesburg
Fast growing G&G Digital is looking for a head of social media to lead our social team in developing innovative highly effective campaigns for our clients prestigious brands Read more >>


Social Community Manager - Cape Town
Primedia OnlineJuice Content is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated after-hours social media community manager to work with one of its biggest clients. Read more >>


Junior Market Research Executive - Cape Town
Insight SurveyWe are looking for an enthusiastic junior research executive to join our small, growing market research team. If you are passionate about market research, please send us your CV. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Strategic marketing for thinkers
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 16 Jul 2015, Johannesburg | 16 Jul 2015 to 17 Jul 2015, Durban | 16 Jul 2015 to 17 Jul 2015, Cape Town | 16 Jul 2015 to 17 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Stop Hunger Now
HIPPO Communications - 17 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Freebie Fridays - Intro to digital marketing
Shift ONE - 17 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Freebie Fridays - Intro to social media marketing
Shift ONE - 17 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Mandela Day at The President Hotel
Jessica - 18 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Freebie Fridays - Intro to e-commerce websites
Shift ONE - 24 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Freebie Fridays - Intro to email marketing
Shift ONE - 24 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Brand and marketing management
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 3 Aug 2015 to 30 Nov 2015, Johannesburg | 3 Aug 2015 to 30 Nov 2015, Durban | 3 Aug 2015 to 30 Nov 2015, Cape Town | 3 Aug 2015 to 30 Nov 2015, Pretoria

A- Z of brand building
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 6 Aug 2015 to 7 Aug 2015, Johannesburg | 6 Aug 2015 to 7 Aug 2015, Durban | 6 Aug 2015 to 7 Aug 2015, Cape Town | 6 Aug 2015 to 7 Aug 2015, Pretoria

Strategic brand leadership
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 18 Aug 2015 to 1 Dec 2015, Johannesburg | 18 Aug 2015 to 1 Dec 2015, Durban | 18 Aug 2015 to 1 Dec 2015, Cape Town | 18 Aug 2015 to 1 Dec 2015, Pretoria

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

The 67 Minute Fundraiser Event
Intent Foundation - 17 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

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

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