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What I know for sure about podcasts

Warren Harding

Earlier in the year, I wrote a piece for BizTrends 2016, titled 'The push for podcasts in 2016', where I looked at why I thought podcasts would be popping up more in 2016, what makes them so popular for listeners and why brands need to think about them... Read

#CommerceMonth: Putting a name to PR business expertise

Leigh Andrews

Hot off the back of their PRISM Award 'campaign of the year' win, PR Expert shares insight into the top five PR trends of the moment as well as the importance of mentorship in building the industry's future professionals... Read

What House of Cards teaches marketers about echo-chambers and filter bubbles

Luke Turnbull

In a recent episode of Netflix's House of Cards, Kevin Spacey's character accuses the Republican opposition leader of manipulating a search-engine to ensure that voters would be conditioned to vote Republican... Read

Advertising
Kyle Lewis directs Loeries promo for Native VML

Issued by Arcade Content

Arcade Content's Kyle Lewis directed the Creativity Unites call for entries promo for the Loeries, which will bring the advertising industry from Africa and the Middle East together in Durban, South Africa this August... read
Need a cheerleader? Peter Heaney's your man

Issued by Spitfire Films

You want character? Spitfire's got character. You want characters? Peter Heaney's got them by the truckload... read



PR & Communications
Managing reputational risk in the age of social media

Christelle Marais

According to a study by the World Economic Forum, more than 25% of a company's market value is directly attributable to its reputation... read



Radio
Multi-talented media personality joins Algoa FM breakfast

Issued by Algoa FM

From the beginning of May there will be a new presenter on the Daron Mann Breakfast Show on Algoa FM... read
TV
SABC in bid to add three more channels
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pulling all external advertising for jobs and tenders in any print or other media... read
International
Creative Panels Sessions at 2016 New York Show explores brand disruption
New York Festivals and its 2016 partners, New York Women in Communications, The Content Council, Weber Shandwick and Miami Ad School, will present a powerhouse of creative panels, which will explore campaigns that-intentionally or not-got people talking about more than the brand on 19 May 2016... read
Gannett bids for Tribune Publishing newspaper rival
WASHINGTON - Gannett on Monday announced a bid for Tribune Publishing for $815 million, in a deal that would consolidate the owner of USA Today with the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune... read
Jury members selected for Lions Entertainment
The jury members for the Entertainment Lions and the Entertainment Lions for Music have been selected. Bringing together brands and creators, the event encompasses how content is incorporated into mainstream culture through effective storytelling and compelling content... read
Reminder to enter 2016 New Stars AD competition
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#HappinessMatters: How's your thinking environment?

Sindy Peters

Trisha Lord believes her life's purpose is to help others implement generative thinking across their relationships... read
New business
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Jobs offered
Advertising Sales Executive - Johannesburg
AutoReachA vibrant and unique Johannesburg-based OOH (out-of-home) media owner is currently recruiting a young and energetic medium-weight sales executive to join their team. Read more >>



Information/Reservation Consultant - Cape Town
Cape Town Tourism currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced information and reservation consultant. Applications close 4 May 2016. Read more >>



Marketing Manager - Cape Town
Ayanda Mbanga CommunicationsDistell Ltd currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced marketing manager global Ref DIS 712. Applications close: 4 May 2016. Read more >>

Account Manager - Cape Town
IOL has an exciting opportunity for an account manager who will be responsible for selling IOL's digital media platforms. Position is open to a qualified, experienced, target driven person Read more >>





New events to diarise
Quirk U - Mark Pretorius/Trends from South by Southwest 2016
Quirk Cape Town - 29 Apr 2016, Salt River, Cape Town


Journos Gym
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 10 May 2016 to 12 May 2016, Johannesburg


Stakeholder Reputation Management Master Class
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 11 May 2016 to 12 May 2016, Johannesburg


Marketing fundamentals for PR
PRISA - 12 May 2016 to 13 May 2016, Randburg


Internal communication management
PRISA - 16 May 2016 to 17 May 2016, Randburg, Johannesburg


Communications strategy and skill
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism (IAJ) - 23 May 2016 to 25 May 2016, Johannesburg


Pitching
PRISA - 24 May 2016, Johannesburg


Successful business writing skills
PRISA - 25 May 2016 to 27 May 2016, Randburg


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


Upcoming events
Freedom Day Fashion Show
Dimpleface Media Enterprises - 27 Apr 2016, Pretoria


Customer service exellence workshop
Pinnacle Corporate Learning - 28 Apr 2016, Johannesburg


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