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[Biz Online Insights] Design Indaba 2016
This week, our 'Biz Online Insights' section explores the South African online population's views on Design Indaba 2016... read


Native advertising works, and we can prove it!

Athar Naser

Native advertising is on the up and up - estimates peg the value of the channel globally at $30bn and rising to nearly double that at $59bn in 2018... Read

10 low-down, dirty SEO hacks

Dee Stephens

There are many articles and info hubs online that offer you all the very best advice on SEO, the on page, the off page, the H1, the user journey, the meta this, meta that, oh, blah blah fish paste..! Read

A lyrical rendition of, the creepy side of data - a consumer's perspective

Seth Whitehead

When a brand or company use our information to create relevant content for our needs, that's great. When they track our every step, it just becomes disturbing. We need to wonder at what point the line is crossed... Read

IAB Digital Summit & Bookmarks 2016
[IAB Digital Summit 2016] Step into the digital boom!

Leigh Andrews

Guy Phillipson, CEO of the IAB UK and speaker at this year's IAB Digital Summit & Bookmark Awards, explains why he's issued a call for marketers to step out of the last century, especially those that still see digital as an afterthought based on uncertainty over the measurability and impact of digital... read
Marketing
US Referral Institute opens first franchise in South Africa
Dr Ivan Misner, founder of Business Network International (BNI) and the Referral Institute, founded in California in 2001, has just launched the first Referral Institute franchise in South Africa... read
Online tool assists marketers in agency search
The Association for Communications and Advertising South Africa (ACA) has launched an online tool, the ACA Agency Locator, which will change the way marketers search for agencies, saving them time and money in the process... read
Why the customer journey is important

Issued by Ipsos

Delivering a good service and a quality product satisfies your customer, but how these elements combine during their journey is what says the most about your business and your brand... read



Advertising
Creative content that comes alive

Issued by Mortimer Harvey

When it came to creating the annual calendar, Mortimer Harvey looked beyond the ordinary. They wanted something interactive, visually appealing, useful and a window on their exciting new OmniChannel offering... read
New kids on the block
Cinema
Screenwriters' workshop in Cape Town
The Write Journey workshop is ideal for aspirant screenwriters who would like to sharpen their storytelling skills and is on at The Waterfront Theatre School on Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5pm on 6 and 14 March, and 10 & 17 April 10... read
CSI
Bulletproof marriage: Your shield against divorce participates in the Johannesburg Wedding Expo

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Your shield against divorce is participating for the third consecutive year at the Wedding Expo in Johannesburg with the aim of making couples aware of the importance of investing in a life-long relationship... read
J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge 2016 contributes towards youth empowerment

Issued by Openfield

Participation in this year's J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge on April 7 at the Wanderers Club will not merely be a run, walk or jog for corporate camaraderie. It will also serve a deeper purpose by empowering youth to transform their local communities through sport... read
Direct Marketing
PocketMedia engages its clients for Valentine's Day

Issued by PocketMedia

PocketMedia Solutions, home to the world-renowned Z-CARD, produced an exciting and engaging competition for its clients for Valentine's Day... read
Entrepreneurship
Young Southern African leaders required for Young African Leaders Initiative
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), a programme established by Barack Obama in 2010, is seeking young southern Africans, aged 18-35, to join its Regional Leadership Centre Southern Africa (RLCSA) programme... read
Media
BBC Komla Dumor Awards call for entry
Mobile
Google speeds news to smartphones, challenging Facebook
Google has begun delivering "blazingly fast" articles to smartphones and tablets in a stepped-up challenge to Facebook to be the leading mobile news hub... read
OOH
Brand activations - Knowing your customer

Issued by Provantage Media Group

Vaughan Berry, Director: Provantage Media Group outlines the reasons that brand activations need to be about the consumer, not just about the brand... read
PR & Communications
PRISM Awards announces changes to its Lifetime Achievement Award

Issued by Prism Awards

"The award recognises a lifetime of distinguished achievement and outstanding contribution to the advancement of public relations, rather than for a single contribution, no matter how monumental," explains Bridget von Holdt, Convenor of the PRISM Awards... read
The One Club announces 2016 One To Watch jury

Issued by One Club

The One Club, producer of The One Show and Creative Week, has announced the jury for One To Watch, the premier global competition for creative professionals under the age of 30... read
Research
Promote more women if you know what's good for you

Michelle Moss

Internationally, March is women's month and according to some global measures South Africa has something to celebrate... read
Business growth in uncertain times

Issued by Analytix BI

Uncertainty is a reality that all businesses have to contend with. In fact profit is the reward for companies willing to take on uncertainty in a structured and planned manner... read
Social Media
What would you #AskBlade?
Social media stats on Budget Speech 2016
Telecommunications
Vox Telecom awarded two top awards
International
MENA creativity shines on regional stage at Dubai Lynx
Arabic Day, at the Dubai Lynx, progresses to a full three-day programme from 6-8 March 2016 on the new Regional Stage, following its successful debut in 2015... read
Virtual reality is next as smartphone sales slow
Phone makers, trying to renew consumer appetite, are turning to virtual reality headsets that can be paired with their devices to view videos and play games... read
More International
Africa
MTN pays USD250m in Nigeria fine dispute
Telecoms giant MTN said on Wednesday it had paid $250 million to the Nigerian government in a dispute over a $3.9-billion fine imposed last year for failing to disconnect unregistered users... read
Nigerian 2015 AMPS now available!
Nigeria is a land of diversity and opportunity, as well as being Africa's most populous country... read
Africa's first music download service launches in Senegal
Africa's first home-grown platform for legal music downloads launched in Senegal on Wednesday with a mission to promote African artists, pay them properly, and fight internet piracy. read
More Africa
New appointments
  • Umfolozi Casino bids farewell to Steenkamp - more info

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New events to diarise
The Rooftop Exhibit
27 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


Toastmasters Annual Prepared Speaking Contest
VPPR for Two Oceans - 2 Mar 2016, Cape Town


Media innovation workshop with MultiChoice
LaunchLab - 3 Mar 2016, Cape Town | 6 Apr 2016 to 25 Apr 2016, Cape Town


Social media workshop for small business
Handcrafted Brands - 9 Mar 2016, Cape Town


Build a Business Live
NSBC - 10 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


Masterclass in stakeholder reputation and relationship management
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 10 Mar 2016 to 11 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


LivingIt Ubuntu Youth Film Festival
LivingIt - 13 Mar 2016, Stellenbosch


Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 7 Apr 2016 to 26 Apr 2016, Johannesburg


Google Analytics Training
7 Apr 2016, Cape Town


Three scenes
Megadvision - 8 Apr 2016 to 10 Apr 2016, Gauteng


Deep dive in design thinking - April 2016
DesignThinkers Academy - 11 Apr 2016 to 13 Apr 2016, Cape Town


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


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