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Honour Jenna Lowe's legacy

If she'd still been alive today, organ donors across the country would have been preparing to celebrate Jenna Lowe's 21st. Sadly she passed away a few months early - but you can still honour her legacy... Read

[Mobile 360 Africa] Local digital content for Africa!

Leigh Andrews

The need for greater digital literacy was addressed at the recent Mobile360 Africa conference... Read

[Orchids & Onions] Sanlam makes music with Hotstix Mabuse ad

Brendan Seery

One of the most competitive advertising sectors at the moment is investing and financial advice... Read

Focus on Communications
Current media view on PR

Louise Marsland

Six editors and senior journalists were polled to find out their views on current working relationships with the public relations industry, as well as what their needs are in a leaner, under-resourced media industry... read
Tips for crafting a PR career

Louise Marsland

Since we've pegged PR as a top career choice, we asked top communications professionals what advice they would give young public relations professionals entering the industry... read
Marketing
Toppling giants

Douglas Kruger

Legacy no longer matters. It's all about how you innovate into consumers' world today... read
The most innovative IMC trends presented by industry thought-leaders

Issued by Integrated Marketing Communication Conference

Speakers at the IMC Conference taking place 2-3 November will provide delegates with first-hand, case study exposure to the most innovative IMC trends, highlighting aspects of their most successful campaigns... read
Advertising
DStv suits up with Gabriel Macht as its latest brand ambassador

Issued by Velocity Films

As part of its ongoing commitment to bring viewers the best in local and international content and entertainment, DStv Premium has announced Gabriel Macht of the popular series, Suits, as its brand ambassador... read
Branding
South African swagger won't work in Africa

Michael Wood

There are a few fundamental practices that need a fresh approach if we are going to embrace a united African economy, something that will benefit the whole of Africa and not just us... read
The value of creative identity for early-stage business

Byron Phillipson

During my 20-year career working as creative director for some of the world's biggest brands, I have learned a lot about the value of a strong creative offering... read
Design
Fresh-baked pack for Sasko

Issued by Just Design

Upgrading a much loved and recognised household brand is not easy but it's the type of challenge packaging specialists Just Design relish and recently undertook with bread brand, Sasko... read
Digital
"How Not To Suck At Presenting" - Rich Mulholland to headline Heavy Chef

Issued by World Wide Creative

On 3 November at Microsoft's headquarters in Joburg, Rich Mulholland will talk about how to master the art of delivering effective presentations and the principles behind this fundamental skill... read
Entrepreneurship
[21 Icons Season 3] Ludwick Marishane
Marishane has been selected for 21 ICONS South Africa Season 3 for his pursuit of a sustainable society through the development of the DryBath® Gel product, the world's first bath-substituting lotion... read
Exhibitions
Diarise Decorex Durban now

Issued by Thebe Reed Exhibitions

KwaZulu-Natal's leading décor, design and lifestyle exhibition once again promises to be the destination of choice for those committed to turning house into home... read
OOH
Stanlib gives motorists a glimpse into the future through consistent focus

Issued by Continental Outdoor

Stanlib's groundbreaking digital out-of-home campaign, "Focused Investing", provides motorists with a live feed of the traffic 1.4 kilometres ahead at the N1 William Nicol off-ramp... read
Promotions
Campaign announcement for Nestea

Issued by Clover

Nestea is celebrating their relaunch in 2015 by going back to their roots. They are tipping their hats to the original "Take the Nestea Plunge" advertising campaign, which debuted in the 1970's and ran through the 1990's... read
Research
Loyalty programmes - research indicates perceived value of rewards must outweigh cost
The pilot South African Loyalty Programme Member Engagement Survey canvassed 750 members of loyalty programmes in key sectors across the country in an online survey conducted by Tritech Media and Eighty20... read
TV
New TV ad from Superbalist.com features skinny dip
In the 30-second ad, we watch the unfolding of a serendipitous skinny dip, where models shedding their clothes with reckless abandon becomes a unique way in which to showcase the apparel - one garment at a time... read
Youth Marketing
Ready. Set. Success! takes centre stage with SA youth

Issued by HDI Youth Marketeers

HDI Youth Marketeers and Pride Factor have launched Ready. Set. Success! - a platform jointly created to solve the real need for youth inspiration and encourage SA youth to stay motivated... read
Ad showcase
DStv suits up with Gabriel Macht as its latest brand ambassador
DStv suits up with Gabriel Macht as its latest brand ambassador
As part of its ongoing commitment to bring viewers the best in local and international content and entertainment on one platform, DStv Premium is proud to announce Gabriel Macht as its brand ambassador. Macht is the very popular, quick-witted and charming lawyer in the popular series, Suits.
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International
LIA 2015 announces Music Video shortlist
London International Awards (LIA) has announced the shortlist for the Music Video medium, with 8 music videos making it to the finals. Winners will be announced on 10 November... read
Facebook expands smartphone alerts to news, weather
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook, making a bigger push to deliver personalized information to its members, said on Monday it was expanding its mobile alerts to include sports scores, weather updates and local news updates... read
Deadline for One Show
More International
New business
  • DUO Marketing welcomes new clients Kwikweb and Digicash - more info
  • EMPIRE Experiential to handle G.H.Mumm No.1 launch - more info

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Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
CoreXalanceCoreXalance has a vacancy for a marketing manager. The purpose of the position is to establish the brand among new customers and reinforce awareness with existing business partners. Read more >>



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CoreXalanceCoreXalance has a vacancy for an operations assistant. The purpose of the position is to support and assist the operations director with the legalities of the business, contracts and clients. Read more >>



Senior PR Account Managers - Cape Town, Johannesburg
Duo MarketingAccount managers required for tech PR agency in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Read more >>

SEO Consultant Trainee - Cape Town
We are looking for a detail-oriented, spreadsheet-loving, algorithm-slaying SEO specialist to run the SEO campaigns for our own website and for some of our clients. Read more >>





New events to diarise
Diploma in Digital Marketing - 2 Nov 2015 to 6 Nov 2015, Johannesburg | 9 Nov 2015 to 13 Nov 2015, Nairobi | 23 Nov 2015 to 27 Nov 2015, Gaborone
The world's top digital marketing course. 2-6 November, Sandton. Level 5 European accredited Diploma. +27 (0) 11 057 2317 Read more >>



Marketing Analytics Conference 2015
Trade Conferences International - 4 Nov 2015 to 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


How to market professional services
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 13 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Brand management
PRISA - 20 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


HIPPO School
HIPPO Communications - 23 Nov 2015, Cape Town


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


SMME Year End Function
Total Solutions - 27 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Y!CON 2016
Student Village - 17 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


Upcoming events
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 >>

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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