Today sees the start of our two-week Special Focus on Content Marketing. Louise Marsland has compiled a number of interviews with the trendsetters in this field, with new content released each day as we close out the month. She kicks off with a look at how branded content is changing communications. In other news, the ACA has announced its 2015/2016 Board of Directors, with the 2015 ACA APEX awards taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre this evening. We also find out from Siyabonga Ntamela, winner of the scholarship in 2008 and one of this year's Loerie Awards student category judges how the Loeries Creative Future Scholarship gives disadvantaged students the opportunity to turn their passion into work ... Lastly, make sure you don't miss out on the first of three webinars presented by Meltwater Africa in association with Gumtree and Bizcommunity, on how to successfully influence brand reputation in today's hyper connected world, with Claire Cobbledick: Head of Marketing Gumtree South Africa, set to lead the one-hour conversation on Tuesday, 4 August at noon. Click here to register and book your spot!
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