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Today's top stories
Bizcommunity takes strategy to the street
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] From this month commuters can start looking out for Bizcommunity's pop-up "whiteboard" billboards on Jozi highways... read


The AdReaction Report 2015 - Video Creative in a Digital World
[Issued by Millward Brown] Video on digital is catching up to time spent watching TV, but low digital ad receptivity brings targeting and creative challenges... read


The seven Rs of marketing to the youth in South Africa

Mike dos Santos

Not only are young South Africans becoming more aware of current and important news stories and issues facing their world, but there is also a heightened sense of awareness of those less fortunate than themselves... Read

[NewsMaker] Thabisile Mbete

Louise Marsland

Thabisile Mbete has been appointed Content Editor at Primedia Broadcasting. She was previously the Executive Producer for the John Robbie Show on 702 and part of 702's management team... Read

Times Media Radio's newbies mint new listener numbers

Leigh Andrews

According to SAARF's latest Commercial Radio Listening RAMS figures, all three Times Media Radio stations have increased their listenership. Tony Mallam, Head of Radio: Times Media Limited tells us how they got this right through differentiating their offering... Read

Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 153: IMC Conference Johannesburg with Claire Cobbledick
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show on 15 October 2015, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Claire Cobbledick... read
Advertising
2015 AMASA Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2015 AMASA Awards have been released. There were 58 entries which the judges felt were worthy of recognition and who ultimately have a chance at winning a category gold award or the Roger Garlick Grand Prix... read
[Orchids & Onions] Kudos to companies that bridge digital divide

Brendan Seery

One of the most amusing things for me, a digital cynic, is to see how the clevers from the net trash newspapers, yet when they want their gushing PR releases to get proper traction, then who they gonna call? Not Ghostbusters, but newspapers... read



Branding
Banner walls - versatility and uncompromising brand exposure

Issued by Right Stuff

Awards ceremonies, televised interviews and public speaking events usually have at least one thing in common - they frequently make use of banner walls as branded backdrops... read
Design
[21 Icons Season 3] Laduma Ngxokolo
Ngxokolo was selected for 21 Icons South Africa Season 3 for using traditional Xhosa beadwork motifs and patterns, to celebrate the rich heritage of the Xhosa culture through providing traditional clothing for Xhosa initiation rituals... read
Digital
The importance of customer experience in the digital age

Issued by Interact RDT

User experience (UX) has become a "buzz word" in digital marketing in the last few years, and it's not just stirring up interest, it is changing the way that digital solutions are being created. Having an understanding of what UX is at its core will help us unpack the topic a little easier... read
Events & Conferencing
Promoted content
17th Cape Town International Jazz Festival to host an all-star line-up in 2016

Issued by espAfrika

espAfrika, organiser of the 17th Cape Town International Jazz Festival, has announced an exciting all-star line-up of artists that are set to deliver an exceptional and unforgettable live music experience to take place on 1-2 April 2016 in Cape Town... read
Online Media
How to manage a team of content writers

Charles Mburugu

The ability to manage a team of writers effectively is very important for any successful content marketing strategy. Basically, the goal of a good strategy should be to come up with engaging content... read
PR & Communications
Award-winning week for Havas Worldwide Johannesburg and Havas Public Relations

Issued by Havas Worldwide

Havas Worldwide Johannesburg and Havas PR enjoyed an accolade-laden week receiving gongs from the African Cristal Awards, the Millward Brown awards for the most-loved South African ads and the International Public Relations Association Golden World Award... read
Production
Glasshouse goes legal with Clientele

Issued by Glasshouse Mobile Editing Solutions

Angela Whitehouse and Glasshouse have had their hands full with the latest Clientele campaign. Starting in March with the Hospital brand, and working though to August, they then moved to funeral, and two brand new legal brands offering personal and business cover. read
Social Media
Starring on...Instagram
Alcatel OneTouch offers tips on how to make the most of Instagram, one of the most exciting and fast-growing social media networks in the world that just reached the 400 million mark... read
TV
Muthambi stands ground on digital migration

Gareth van Zyl

Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi has denied reports that the ruling ANC has discussed a reversal of South Africa's digital migration policy... read
International
Twitter to cut 336 jobs, refocus under Dorsey
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Twitter said on Tuesday it was cutting eight percent of its workforce, or 336 jobs, in a restructuring of the troubled messaging platform under newly returned chief executive Jack Dorsey... read
Facebook to ramp up video viewing features
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Facebook said on Tuesday it is testing an array of features aimed at getting people to watch more videos at the leading social network... read
More International
Jobs offered
Marketing Exec. - Durban
StudioPeople Creative RecruitmentA leading fashion retailer based in Kwazulu Natal is looking for a marketing executive with a flair for fashion. Read more >>



Digital Designer - Web Designer - Johannesburg
StudioPeople Creative RecruitmentMid-senior digital designer to join a creative agency in Woodmead. Read more >>



Mid-Level Community Manager - Cape Town
Platinum Seed Digital MarketingMid-level community manager at leading digital company. Work on some of the world's leading brands and join an agile, passionate team that produces high quality work. Read more >>



Marketing and Sales Position - Johannesburg
UDM InternationalFull in-house training is provided by our qualified training department. The quality assurance division provides continual feedback and coaching to enhance sales and communication skills. Read more >>



Digital Account Director - Cape Town
NATIVE Digital AgencyWe are seeking the expertise of an account director with solid digital agency experience to join the Cape Town team. To help build strong working relationships with clients. Read more >>

Digital Campaign Manager - Johannesburg
Digital campaign manager needed to strategise, implement and manage digital marketing plans for lead acquisition and brand awareness objectives to include digital SEO, PPC, social media, affiliate and email marketing. Read more >>


Web and Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
Web and graphic design vacancy. Must have min two years experience. Proficient in Adobe Suite, HTML, CSS and WordPress/Joomla. Forward a portfolio of no more than 2MB for review Read more >>





New events to diarise
MyWorld of Tomorrow - 22 Oct 2015 to 24 Oct 2015, Johannesburg
MyWorld of TomorrowMyWorld of Tomorrow is a platform for interaction and knowledge sharing around technology and innovation across industries. The event takes place from 22-24 October at Sandton Convention Centre. Read more >>



Luxury Media Trade Event - 27 Oct 2015, Cape Town
A platform for small businesses in the luxury industry to interact directly with the media. PR-Net Trade events connect small business with the media in a cost and time-efficient way. Read more >>



Financial skills for PR
PRISA - 19 Oct 2015 to 20 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Value of research and how to optimise it
PRISA - 22 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Crisis communication
PRISA - 26 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Event Sponsorship Forum
Gerom Media - 29 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Photography 1
PRISA - 30 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Social media and content marketing
PRISA - 3 Nov 2015 to 4 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


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


Pitching
PRISA - 10 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


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


Customer journey mapping
DesignThinkers Group - 15 Oct 2015, Cape Town


Traffic/agency operations workshop
AAA School of Advertising - 16 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Photoshop Advanced
Multidimensions - 16 Oct 2015, Cape Town


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