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#DesignMonth [Behind the Selfie] with... Sarah Mitchell
[Leigh Andrews] This week, we find out what's really going on behind the selfie with Sarah Mitchell - junior designer at Gorilla, former Vega School of Brand Leadership Durban Campus student, and student of the year at the 2015 Financial Mail Annual AdFocus Awards... read


Why personalising audiences increases profitability

Rivky Grauman

By the end of 2016, global IP traffic will pass the zettabyte threshold, equating to more than 80 exabytes per month - nearly one billion gigabytes... Read

Jet flies again

Dave Nemeth

In 2012, after much research, we at Trend Forward presented the future of marketing trend presentation to a small group of around 50 individuals across a broad sector of industries, including advertising, retail, marketing and few photographers... Read

[Orchids & Onions] Lewis has it down pat, but minister should buckle up

Brendan Seery

Just because someone is a personality doesn't necessarily mean they will come across well in a TV commercial endorsing your brand... Read

Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 162: Ravi Naidoo takes us through 21 years of Design Indaba
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show on 11 February 2016, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding takes a closer look at two events happening in Cape Town next week... read

Design Month
#DesignMonth: From the air with flair

Beverley Klein

Design is all about seeing something ordinary and making it extraordinary, and that's just what the guys at Sky Decor do. They transform old and abandoned aircraft parts and turn them into beautiful furniture displays... read
#DesignMonth: Bringing old-school nostalgia to trendy events

Leigh Andrews

The easiest way to up engagement at business events is to install a photobooth - but not the clunky version that takes hours to set up at vast expense. Instead, locally designed RevelBox weaves an element of fun into your event DNA... read
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CSI
Save a Tamar becomes The Rahab Project to align with international programme

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

The Rahab Project is an initiative by UCKG pastors' wives who work with victims of traumatic experiences and people suffering from deep-seated complexes, feelings of insecurity and low self-esteem... read
Design
Afro-futuristic campaign for 100% Design South Africa 2016
The eye-catching campaign for 100% Design South Africa 2016 is the result of a collaboration between the show and branding agency, Deep Design... read
Digital
Online business portal a boost for SME employment

Issued by Amorphous

With the launch of an online business portal designed to facilitate streamlined and de-risked employment, Harambee's Business Portal offers unique and tailored value to SMEs... read
Tranquini selects Quirk as creative and digital partner for global launch

Issued by Quirk

Tranquini GmbH is launching a new digital campaign from Quirk eMarketing with its creative studio, Not Norm... read
Education
African Genius scholarship recipients announced

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

The MTN Solution Space Class of 2016 at the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) has been announced following a rigorous selection process... read
Events & Conferencing
Introducing the Top 5 finalists for the espYoungLegends 2016 initiative

Issued by espAfrika

Following the announcement of the Top 20 bands and performers who entered the espYoungLegends competition, votes for the public-chosen winner to be added to the Top 5 are in... read
Speakers Inc launches Breakfast with a Bonus

Issued by Speakers Inc

Extreme adventurer David Grier and management coach Mary Ovenstone will be speaking at the launch of Breakfast with a Bonus on 26 February at the Sports Science Institute in Newlands, Cape Town... read
PR & Communications
[21 Icons Season 3] Siya Xuza
Siya Xuza was selected for 21 ICONS South Africa Season 3 to demonstrate that through hard work and dedication individuals can overcome barriers and adversity and strive to be the best possible version of themselves... read
Promotions
Oomph! delivers a successful Fruitree campaign in Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Issued by Oomph! Africa

Experiential marketing specialist Oomph! Media Group recently executed a Fruitree campaign which engaged with consumers and traders alike, in both informal markets and retail stores across Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe... read
Recruitment
Finance and admin manager wanted

Issued by The Worx Group

A busy, vibrant and growing marketing services company, Worx Group is looking for a mid-level finance and administration manager to create, improve and manage day-to-day financial and administration processes... read
Social Media
Workshop guide to achieving high levels of engagement on Facebook
As Facebook limits the number of people that see each post to just a percentage of the total number of fans or people who like pages, savvy PR professionals and social-media mavens need to understand how to achieve the highest level... read
International
Calligraphers, neuroscientists, producers take the stage at Dubai Lynx
Amongst the international and regional industry superstars appearing at the 10th annual Dubai Lynx are new, emerging thinkers who will bring their different creative perspectives to the stage... read
NY Times launches Spanish-language digital version
NEW YORK - The New York Times on Monday launched a Spanish-language digital edition, aiming to expand the global reach of the prestigious US daily... read
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Business
Building your profile in the business world
In this world, you ultimately receive exactly what your inward authentic self truly feels you deserve, no more and no less. Building your profile in business is very much about building your profile in life... read
New appointments
  • BOO! Surprising Media Solutions welcomes new production manager - more info

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Jobs offered
Business Development Executive - Johannesburg
AAA is looking for a dynamic, professional go-getter. Degree in business management or marketing communications with three to five years' experience and own car essential. Read more >>


Marketing Coordinator - Johannesburg
The AAA is looking for a dynamic and professional marketing mogul with an undergraduate degree in marketing communications and three to five years' work experience in marketing, communications or advertising. Read more >>


Digital/Web Designer - Johannesburg
We are looking for a full time web designer to join our team. Your particular wizardry will be digital design, with a solid understanding of Photoshop and WordPress. Do it. Read more >>


Proofreader - Johannesburg
Top strategic communication and design agency looking for a proofreader/sub-editor with corporate reporting experience. Join this dynamic team that creates meaning from information and substance from stuff. Read more >>





New events to diarise
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


Design Indaba Simulcast - Port Elizabeth
Boomtown - 17 Feb 2016 to 19 Feb 2016, Port Elizabeth


InDesign pro skills
Multidimensions - 18 Feb 2016, Cape Town


Photography one-day course
PRISA - 19 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


3rd annual digital and mobile business summit
Knowledge Integration Web (Pty) Ltd - 29 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


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


Loyalty and Rewards Conference 2016
Trade Conferences International - 16 Mar 2016 to 17 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


Essentials of broadcast management short course
Sol Plaatje Institute, Rhodes University - 4 Apr 2016 to 25 Nov 2016, Grahamstown


Social media and networking for PR
Provox Centre for Public Relations & Communication - 21 Apr 2016 to 22 Apr 2016, Ferndale, Randburg | 4 Jul 2016 to 5 Jul 2016, Ferndale, Randburg | 7 Jul 2016 to 8 Jul 2016, Cape Town


Khaya Expo
Business Khaya - 30 Apr 2016 to 1 May 2016, KwaMhlanga


Upcoming events
Business writing skills - advanced
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 11 Feb 2016, Randburg | 26 Feb 2016, Boksburg | 26 Apr 2016, Randburg


The art of storytelling - speech and script writing
PRISA - 12 Feb 2016, Randburg, Johannesburg


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