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AVATAR: Challenging the agency norm
[Leigh Andrews] Ambitious entrepreneurs with a desire to make a lasting impact in the industry, who fight to get what they want - that's the basic blood force of challenger agency AVATAR... read


[TrendTalk] The Pope, The Donald and memes

Louise Marsland

In societal terms, memes are a cultural construct for the transmission of ideas. Social media has distilled memes down to a way of slaughtering holy cows and popularising a central theme or ideas... Read

How did VW not see this coming?

Kimberley Clare Ogden

Last week was not good for Volkswagen (VW): an estimated $18bn fine, executives potentially facing criminal charges, a 20% drop in share price and a reputation in shatters... Read

Social media marketing and the multicultural audience

Ian Henderson

Our increasing reliance on digital media has eradicated geographical boundaries, allowing millions of people to communicate, share ideas and access a wealth of information... Read

Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 151: Twitter advertising and Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town
On the latest Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Stephen McIntyre and Dale Imerman... read
Advertising
Strong brands, discounted remuneration

Johnny Johnson

In the preface of his book, 4D Branding, Thomas Gad, founder of Futurebrands.com makes the following claim: Today, brands are not the preserve of the marketing department... read
CSI
NATIVE VML joins global VML Foundation Day

Issued by NATIVE VML

NATIVE VML closed its doors along with 25 VML offices around the globe for worldwide Foundation Day. Each year, the agency designates one full business day for company-wide community service... read
Digital
IAB SA October Digital Den sessions equip attendees with digital skills
IAB SA will hold October Digital Den sessions aimed at equipping attendees with digital skills required to be successful in the dynamic digital landscape... read
Amorphous New Media expands its team

Issued by Amorphous

In line with their recent independence from the Times Media Group, Amorphous New Media is geared for growth and has extended the team with two seasoned digital and sales specialists... read



Entrepreneurship
All Africa Business Leaders Awards announces Southern Africa winners
The All Africa Business Leaders Awards have announced the Southern Africa regional winners in the 2015 competition... read
Events & Conferencing
ASICS at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2015

Issued by XZIBIT

ASICS occupied prime position to conduct a highly successful brand activation for those registering for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon... read
Media
South African journalists shortlisted in global awards
Investigative journalists risk their own safety when exposing corruption and crime. The Global Investigative Journalism Network honours those fearless reporters with the Global Shining Light Award. A South African team has been shortlisted for the award this year... read
Mobile
Self-service - how to manage your voice or data contract

Issued by Mortimer Harvey

Data consumption is such a controversial topic in South Africa. With customers alleging their data has been 'stolen' or that the networks are not portraying the correct usage, billing disputes are the highest complaint category at all South African telecoms... read
Newspapers
Son Snap Shot Tour special edition

Issued by Son

The Son newspaper and Ads24 team recently took a group of media planners and advertisers on a whirlwind tour of Port Elizabeth and Cape Town... read
PR & Communications
21 Icons Season 3 to feature Catherine Constantinides
On 4 October on SABC 3 at 7:27pm, 21 Icons will feature the fifth icon of its third season: international climate activist, social entrepreneur and food security advocate, Catherine Constantinides... read
Promotions
Introducing Blue Ice, South Africa's coolest deo, now in a can

Issued by Yourself Management

Yourself Management is currently running the Blue Ice Aerosol brand activation at various major shopping centres across South Africa to raise awareness about the five different fragrances in the range... read
Radio
New voices on-air at Algoa FM

Issued by Algoa FM

Algoa FM listeners will be greeted with a fresh new sound and a new line-up from 2 November this year... read
TV
News on demand with Samsung, eNCA
Samsung Smart TV users can get news on demand via a purpose-built eNCA Smart TV app - the first of its kind in Africa... read
International
Andy Sandoz announced as D&AD President 2015-16
D&AD has announced that Andy Sandoz, Creative Partner at Havas Work Club, is the new D&AD President for 2015-16 and Bruce Duckworth, Principal at Turner Duckworth, is the Deputy President... read
Twitter co-founder Dorsey to stay chief: report
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is expected to stay on as the company's chief, bringing an end to the company's plodding search for a top executive, according to a report on Wednesday... read
More International
Business
How to hire the best new employee

Godfrey Madanhire

Interviewing to fill a position in your small or even large enterprise, is a task where reading between the lines is important... read
Multimedia
Episode 151: Twitter advertising and Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town
Episode 151: Twitter advertising and Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town
New business
  • Soapbox Communications & Events appointed by Okuhle Media - more info

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Jobs offered
Digital Project Manager/Producer - Cape Town
Formula D interactiveWe're looking for an excellent project manager/producer to join a team of super talented professionals to work on exciting and meaningful projects that have social impact. Read more >>



Technical Assistant/Event Manager - Cape Town
Moving TacticsMoving Tactics looks for savvy events manager for division focusing on experiential marketing engagements. Combining digital, traditional and alternative media elements using LED, holographic, projected and touch based digital technology. Read more >>



Office Administrator - Events - Cape Town
Moving TacticsMoving Tactics Digital Impact is the activation division of the Moving Tactics stable. We specialise in short-term, rental and campaign-based digital advertising solutions. Looking for office administrator. Read more >>



Key Account Manager - Brand Insights - Johannesburg
SpringleapNew York and South African startup Springleap, seeks energetic and experience key account manager - brand insights to help introduce and communicate our creative insights offerings to agency and brand clients. Read more >>



Digital Copywriter and Strategist - Cape Town
SpringleapNew York and South African startup Springleap, seeks dynamic digital copywriter and strategist to create, engage and drive conversations with our agency and brand clients and creative community. Read more >>




New events to diarise
Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 6 Oct 2015 to 30 Oct 2015, Cape Town


rAge - really Awesome gaming expo
Wild Blue Media - 9 Oct 2015 to 11 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


ITWeb Social Business Summit 2015
ITWeb - 15 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Photoshop Advanced
Multidimensions - 16 Oct 2015, Cape Town


Meet and Deal Indaba
Women Up Holdings - 30 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Social Selling - Grow Your Business on LinkedIn
LinkedIncome - 5 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


The Business Excellence Forum and Awards
ActionCOACH SA - 5 Nov 2015 to 6 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Reputation Management Conference
Reputation Matters - 6 Nov 2015, Cape Town


Social media two day course
iLead Training - 16 Nov 2015 to 17 Nov 2015, Pretoria


Africa Com
Informa - 17 Nov 2015 to 19 Nov 2015, Cape Town


Upcoming events
Diploma in Digital Marketing - 5 Oct 2015 to 9 Oct 2015, Johannesburg | 12 Oct 2015 to 16 Oct 2015, Lagos | 19 Oct 2015 to 23 Oct 2015, Cape Town
The world's top digital marketing course. Level 5 European accredited Diploma. 011 0572317/info@brandschool.co.za. Read more >>

Coaching for Performance
Maurice Kerrigan - 5 Oct 2015 to 7 Oct 2015, Northriding, Johannesburg


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