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[Mobile360 Africa]: Mobile access for the continent

Leigh Andrews

More females in ICT. Registering the unbanked. Proper digital training at schools. Mobile access and affordability. All hot topics... Read

The lies you've been told

Chris Brewer

This will probably be the last piece I write on research during this series (unless I'm motivated during the week). It concerns "misinformation" and there's a lot of it around... Read

Calling all media & marketers: would you cope with a six-hour working day?

Adam Hunter

As efficient as we strive to be, we often wish for more hours in the day. The media and marketing world is not for the faint-hearted... Read

Focus on Communications
Global communications trends

Louise Marsland

Changes in the media landscape have dramatically altered the practice of public relations and media relations. Finding and reporting the news is very different today... read
Crisis management in times of scandal

Janine Hills

Bizcommunity.com Contributing Editor, Louise Marsland, asked leading reputation management executive, Janine Hills, the CEO of Vuma Reputation Management, for comment on the crisis management process... read
Marketing
How to personalise your marketing at scale

Farren Roper

A lot has been said about customer experience and its importance cannot be over emphasised in creating customer loyalty... read
Marketers can enhance corporate boards

Issued by Chris Moerdyk

Having just been appointed non-executive chairman of the board of a financial services company, I am both delighted and excited at the prospect and even more enthusiastic as ever about what marketers can add to corporate boards... read
Advertising
Alcohol Advertising: A Global Legal Perspective available now
The second issue of 'Alcohol Advertising: A Global Legal Perspective' has been issued and it indicates the heightened regulation of alcohol advertising is expected to continue... read
Special announcement from Kompare

Issued by Kompare

Kompare is offering merchants the opportunity to list their products and services on its comparison platform at no charge... read
AK gets the Axe, which isn't at all weird

Issued by Spitfire Films

It could be the effect that AK has on set. Then again, it could be the new Axe Dry Spray Anti-perspirant. Either way, security earned their pay as AK and DOP Peter Tischhauser prepared to shoot one very good-looking man and not one, but two Axe fragrances... read



Branding
Five tips on small business branding
Your brand is one of your small business' most important assets. It gives potential clients an idea of who you and what you do as well as an understanding of what sets you apart from competitors... read
Brand Africa releases the 2015 Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands

Issued by TNS Global

Brand Africa has announced that MTN is the overall best brand in Africa and reclaimed the #1 spot as the Most Admired Brand in Africa at a gala launch of the 4th Annual Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands at Sandton Convention Centre... read
Entrepreneurship
Three reasons why women make great entrepreneurs

Lisa Illingworth

The business of business has been dominated by the male species for an age, however women entrepreneurs are on the rise... read
Exhibitions
Building better exhibitions through knowledge-sharing and education: AAXO held their first-ever Exhibitor Training Day

Issued by Thebe Reed Exhibitions

To make the most of exhibitions, there are a number of factors that need to be considered. For this reason, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers hosted their first-ever free Exhibitor Training Day on 14 October... read
Mobile
Mxit: how did Alan Knott-Craig Jr's R500m bet go so badly wrong?

Stuart Thomas

Mxit as we know it is dead. The company announced on Friday that it had shut down its commercial operations and would be transferring its IP to the Reach Trust, its charitable arm... read
Online Media
Jameson INDIE Channel, a new home for fearlessly authentic content

Issued by NATIVE VML

On Jameson INDIE Channel's new website visitors will find the existing repository of interviews and recorded performances by inspiring local artists as well as a more multi-dimensional content offering... read
Production
Taking rugby off the field and onto the streets with Heineken

Issued by Velocity Afrika

Heineken, worldwide sponsor of Rugby World Cup 2015, took the thrill of the game of rugby off the field and onto the streets of Jozi. Ten contestants. Four challenges. The prize? A cold Heineken, and a VIP trip to Amsterdam... read
Promotions
Game-changing loyalty solution coming to South Africa - and beyond

Issued by Mortimer Harvey

Mortimer Harvey and Loyal Solutions have entered into an exclusive partnership that will bring Loyal Solutions' state-of-the-art loyalty programme management technology into the Mortimer Harvey portfolio... read
International
LIA 2015 announces Print, Poster & Billboard shortlist
London International Awards (LIA) has announced the shortlist for the Print, Poster & Billboard media, with a tally of 19 Billboard, 32 Poster and 61 Print finalists. Winners will be announced on 10 November... read
New York Festivals International Advertising Awards open for 2016 competition
Entries to the 2016 New York Festivals (NYF) International Advertising Awards can now be submitted. There are three competitions on the roster, Mobile, Media and Activation & Engagement... read
More International
Multimedia
Clinic-in-a-Box wins MyWorld of Tomorrow innovation award
Clinic-in-a-Box wins MyWorld of Tomorrow innovation award
Resolve Capacity has won the Corporate Innovation Award at the 2015 MyWorld of Tomorrow SA Innovation Awards for its Clinic-in-a-Box, a turnkey infrastructural concept for the rapid deployment and commissioning of a clinic. These prefabricated structures can be erected within less than a day, and contain all the components required to deliver a total solution, packed and ready for delivery in 20 to 40 ft containers. - View/Rate
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New events to diarise
Power of Positive Selling - 29 Oct 2015, Port Elizabeth | 11 Nov 2015, Bloemfontein | 13 Nov 2015, Johannesburg | 17 Nov 2015, Cape Town | 19 Nov 2015, Durban
When the economy gets a little tougher only the best-trained sales people will make it happen, maybe now would be a good time to train up your sales team and improve their strike rate. Read more >>



Social Media - Legal, Social and Sizzle Seminar - 4 Nov 2015 to 6 Nov 2015, Johannesburg | 9 Dec 2015 to 11 Dec 2015, Johannesburg | 2 Feb 2016 to 4 Feb 2016, Johannesburg | 1 Mar 2016 to 3 Mar 2016, Johannesburg
Read Between The Lines is running a six week launch special! 1/11 to the 15/12 - 20% off all experience based learning seminar prices. Working professionals sharing knowledge! Read more >>



The Power Series Business Breakfast - 24 Nov 2015, Johannesburg | 25 Nov 2015, Durban | 26 Nov 2015, Cape Town
Some of the best world class, Southern African speakers presenting new ideas in an interesting and entertaining way. Read more >>



The Annual AMASA Party
Advertising and Media Association of South Africa - 5 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Stakeholder engagement management
PRISA - 10 Nov 2015 to 11 Nov 2015, Pretoria


Township Business Conference and Expo
Moshate Media - 11 Nov 2015 to 13 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Brand management
PRISA - 20 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Essential media relations
PRISA - 20 Nov 2015, Polokwane


Creative writing for the media
PRISA - 24 Nov 2015 to 26 Nov 2015, Pretoria


Upcoming events
Event Sponsorship Forum
Gerom Media - 29 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


High Tea at the The Bromwell
29 Oct 2015, Cape Town


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


Emerging Market Immersion Day
POPAI SA - 30 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Free digital marketing workshops
Webafrica - 30 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


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