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Five trends marketers can't ignore in content marketing
[Charles Mburugu] At this point, there is no doubt that content marketing is right now leading the way in the digital marketing landscape. And as we keep advancing towards the future, it seems like the discussion regarding content marketing strategies just keeps on growing... read


2019: A tipping point for media

Danette Breitenbach

While South Africa's total entertainment and media advertising revenue is expected to grow to R51.1 billion in 2019, from R39.7 billion in 2014 - an increase of 5.6%, the advertising share of this mix will drop to 30% from 35% (2014) over the next four years... Read

The opportunities and challenges with the 'consumerisation of things'

Farren Roper

With the proliferation of the internet, a lot has been written about the information economy... Read

Don't worry, I can explain everything

Damon Stapleton

"Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. There is no why." - Kurt Vonnegut. Apologies. But I have to do this. It's time for a rant... Read

Advertising
E-cigarette ad goes live on South African TV, cinema
Cape Town based e-cigarette company Twisp has launched a campaign on TV and cinema for its electronic cigarettes, displaying the use of e-cigarettes or 'vaping'... read
How to deal with ad blockers?

Issued by DQ&A Media Group

Again a surge of media attention about ad blockers has caused uncertainty among advertisers and publishers. This time, because Apple's new iOS release allows the use of ad-proof tools... read



CRM
A customer is for life, not just for Christmas

Lisa Reid

Believe it or not, it's time to start planning your communication strategy for the 2015/16 festive season... read
Digital
The one conference every IT professional should attend

Issued by MyBroadband

The 2015 MyBroadband Conference will take place at Gallagher Convention Centre on 14 October, and promises to be the biggest and best event of its kind in South Africa... read
Entrepreneurship
Following the crowd

Wayne Powell

Any entrepreneur worth their salt will tell you that the key to business success lies in differentiation. "Buck the trend!"; "Break the mould!"; "Pave your own way and definitely don't follow the crowd!"... read
Exhibitions
Pretoria HOMEMAKERS Expo, thriving in Parkview Shopping Centre

Issued by HOMEMAKERS

The Pretoria HOMEMAKERS Expo returned to the Parkview Shopping Centre from 17 to 20 September and without considering the disappointing rugby match... was a massive success... read
PR & Communications
21 Icons Season 3 to feature Lucas Sithole on 27 September
On 20 September on SABC 3 at 7:27pm, the short-film series, 21 Icons will feature the fourth icon of its third season: Paralympian wheelchair tennis player and South Africa's top quadriplegic wheelchair tennis champion, Lucas Sithole... read
IPRA World Congress opens in Johannesburg this weekend
The 60th International Public Relations Association (IPRA) 2015 World Congress and Exhibition opens at the Sandton Convention Centre on Sunday 27 September 2015... read
Radio
[Behind the Selfie] with... Barney Simon

Leigh Andrews

This week, we find out what's really going on behind the selfie with Barney Simon, radio and TV presenter at Jacaranda FM... read
Research
What SA thinks of the #RWC2015 opening weekend
This week, our 'Biz Online Insights' section explores the South African online population's views on the Springboks' performance in their first #RWC2015 game last weekend... read
Media Freedom & Right to Know
Freedom! Al-Jazeera TV journos pardoned
The world is rejoicing over the news that Egypt's Sisi pardoned 100 prisoners earlier today, including the al-Jazeera TV journalists Canadian Mohamed Fahmy, Egyptian Baher Mohamed and Australian Peter Greste... read
International
Amazon launches video services, new devices in Japan
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: US online giant Amazon said on Thursday it was launching its streaming video service in Japan along with its Fire TV devices... read
India's goat sellers flock to Internet this Eid
NEW DEHLI - After decades of flocking to traditional livestock markets ahead of Eid, breeders in India are now heading online to haggle a good price for their prized animals... read
Nearly 40% of 2015 eurobest jurors are female
The European Festival of Creativity, eurobest, has revealed the names of the experts who will judge excellence in creative communications across Europe... read
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New events to diarise
Online advertising 101
Square Lime Business Solutions - 30 Sep 2015, Durban


The B2B marketing planning masterclass
Marketec Holdings - 22 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Magazine journalism course
SA Writer's College - 2 Nov 2015, Countrywide | 23 Nov 2015, Countrywide | 30 Nov 2015, Countrywide | 7 Dec 2015, Countrywide | 21 Dec 2015, Countrywide | 28 Dec 2015, Countrywide


Writing for social media
SA Writer's College - 4 Nov 2015, Countrywide | 18 Nov 2015, Countrywide | 25 Nov 2015, Countrywide | 2 Dec 2015, Countrywide | 23 Dec 2015, Countrywide | 30 Dec 2015, Countrywide


Essentials of digital media management
Sol Plaatje Institute, Rhodes University - 23 Nov 2015 to 27 Nov 2015, Grahamstown


Upcoming events
International Public Relations
Millennium Conferences - 27 Sep 2015 to 29 Sep 2015, Johannesburg


Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2015
28 Sep 2015 to 30 Sep 2015, Cape Town


Corporate Social Investment Masterclass
Litha Communications - 28 Sep 2015 to 29 Sep 2015, Johannesburg


Adobe Illustrator CC
AAA School of Advertising - 28 Sep 2015 to 21 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


iLead Training social media course
iLead Training - 28 Sep 2015 to 29 Sep 2015, Pretoria


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