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BREAKING: News24's Trench digs into TMG
News24's editor-in-chief, Andrew Trench, is leaving the company to take up a position at Times Media Group (TMG)... read


Carving a niche for Pint Size radio

Leigh Andrews

'Pint Size' means different things to different people - no more so than to those who run podcast-friendly streaming station, Niche Radio... Read

#DesignMonth [Behind the Selfie] with... Artwell Nwaila

Leigh Andrews

This week, we find out what's really going on behind the selfie with Artwell Nwaila, the creative director at SuperSport and publisher at SA Creatives who's big on tech and all things 'design'... Read

Future marketing

Zane Ford

I have come to the realisation that we as humans are changing the way we react to marketing at a ridiculous pace. We expect different things from companies than we did last year... Read

BizTrendsĀ 2016
The critical South African consumer

Stephanie Matterson

There is a growing confidence among South African consumers that they no longer have to compromise even with limited funds... read
Social influence

Gee Motsepe & Lara Petersen

From the rise of the Socially Important Person (SIP), active activists and tapping into national kids crazes, marketers need to be on their toes to keep up with the youth... read
More trends... | Full trend report...
Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 161: Biz Takeouts is back with BizTrends 2016
On the first episode of Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show on Thursday, 4 February 2016, from 9-10am, show host Warren Harding looks at the trends and opportunities affecting you in 2016. read
Advertising
[Orchids & Onions] Heartening reminders that life can be sweet

Brendan Seery

Actors, so the adage goes, are warned to avoid sharing the limelight with animals or children - because the audience will be a sucker for the "cute factor" and ignore anything and anyone else... read
Terence Neale cracks Best Ads On TV for global adidas Originals spot

Issued by Egg Films

Egg Films' Terence Neale is in the international spotlight again for Your Future is Not Mine, a global adidas Originals short film for New York agency, Johannes Leonardo... read
Branding
Uber comes of age and gets a new look, logo and branding

Myolisi Sikupela

The next time you see Uber, you might not recognise it. That is because the company has had a massive aesthetic makeover to rival all of Donatella Versace's... read
From trophy winner to cheapest in one year!

Rolf Akermann

In 2014 a wine cellar that I have supported over the years won the Jan Smuts trophy for the best young wine across all cultivars. Two weeks prior to the announcement I had sent a mail to the CEO predicting that their wine will win awards... read
Cinema
[21 Icons Season 3] Terry Pheto
Pheto has been selected for 21 ICONS for the strides she has made in her career in recent years as well as the impact and contribution she has made to the South African film and television industry... read
Digital
Why digital won't save you from disruption

Paige dos Santos

There is a lot of hype in the market about the omnipresent innovation imperative. Every second company uses the word "innovation" in their slogan in an effort to position themselves... read
One log-in. One basket. 25 stores

Issued by NATIVE VML

NATIVE VML has transformed The Foschini Group's retail offering into a consolidated and unique online shopping experience, where customers visiting any of the group's individual e-commerce sites can cross-shop multiple stores... read
Printing
Launching Midcomp's new unified corporate identity

Issued by Midcomp

Midcomp experienced impressive growth in a number of industries and as a result new divisions and partnerships evolved, broadening their service offering to the market... read
Production
Seize every single moment with the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Issued by Canon SA

Canon has premiered the highly anticipated EOS-1D X Mark II, its new flagship DSLR engineered to put the ultimate combination of image quality, resolution and speed in the palm of your hand... read
Tebs films 'Lebo the Great' for KidneyBeanz

Issued by Propeller Films

Director, scriptwriter and ex-advertising creative, Tebs Mosothoane of Propeller Films, has written and directed a heart-rending TVC for The KidneyBeanz Trust, which supports children with severe kidney diseases... read
Promotions
Taking activations to the next level in 2016

Issued by Provantage Media Group

ProActive's Vaughan Berry, Director at Provantage Media Group, outlines his top activations trends for 2016... read
Publishing
Penguin Random House to publish latest novel by Marita van der Vyver

Issued by Penguin Random House SA

Marita van der Vyver's next novel, titled Misverstand in Afrikaans, is set in Paris, where a failed South African writer finds himself in the company of a young au pair during the terrorist attacks of 13 November 2015... read
Recruitment
Bringing recruitment to NGOs in Africa

Beverley Klein

NGO Recruit Africa is a leading recruitment firm in the non-profit and development sector in Africa. Working with a wide range of clients, the agency aims to recruit across various sectors... read
Sales
The real benefits of Saleboat

Issued by Student Brands

In the "What is Saleboat?" article, the idea of what exactly the platform does was reviewed from the perspective of both the sales representatives and sales managers. This article reviews the benefits of using Saleboat in your business... read
International
Alphabet vaults past Apple as most valuable firm
SAN FRANCISCO: Google-parent Alphabet snatched Apple's crown late on Monday as the world's most valuable firm based on the value of shares that leapt with better-than-expected earnings... read
More International
New appointments
  • New president of CNN International Commercial - more info
  • New representative director of Neo@Ogilvy - more info
  • Nandos appoints chief marketing officer - more info
  • New deputy managing director of Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg - more info

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Creative writing course
Allaboutwriting - 8 Feb 2016 to 2 Mar 2016, Johannesburg | 9 Mar 2016 to 20 Apr 2016, Cape Town | 4 Jul 2016 to 22 Aug 2016, Cape Town | 10 Oct 2016 to 2 Nov 2016, Johannesburg


Illustrated infographics and animation workshop
Multidimensions - 16 Feb 2016 to 17 Feb 2016, Cape Town


Strategic role of public relations
PRISA - 16 Feb 2016, Polokwane


Brandlove customer experience foundation course
Brandlove - 25 Feb 2016 to 26 Feb 2016, Sandton | 26 May 2016 to 27 May 2016, Cape Town


Magaliesburg writing retreat
Allaboutwriting - 4 Mar 2016 to 6 Mar 2016, Magaliesburg


Brandlove customer journey design course
Brandlove - 10 Mar 2016 to 11 Mar 2016, Sandton | 16 Jun 2016 to 17 Jun 2016, Cape Town


2016 Knysna Literary Festival
Pam Golding Properties - 17 Mar 2016 to 20 Mar 2016, Knysna


10 secrets to successful self publishing
Kruger Publications - 19 Mar 2016, Midrand


Mastering sales and marketing in the age of new social media
NES Consulting - 20 Apr 2016 to 22 Apr 2016, Johannesburg | 25 May 2016 to 27 May 2016, Cape Town


Crisis communications course
Quo Vadis Communications - 18 Oct 2016 to 19 Oct 2016, Johannesburg


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Storytelling in the digital age
Storytelling.co.za - 4 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


Florence Musengi's Women At The Top launch
Business Engage - 4 Feb 2016, Kyalami


Photoshop basics
Multidimensions - 5 Feb 2016, Cape Town


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