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Creative Circle releases 2015 agency rankings
The Creative Circle has released its official 2015 agency rankings for group and individual. The results are as follows... read


#CommerceMonth: Time for a Brave marketing tribe to emerge

Leigh Andrews

House of Brave is making 2016 its most successful year so far, having won all the business it's pitched for. MD Andrew Shuttleworth lets us in on the secret to that success, which is largely based on how their clients interpret 'ROI', especially in a tricky economic climate... Read

Lessons from Lemonade for content marketers

Tokiso Molefe

Beyoncé broke the internet... AGAIN. What was her strategy? Visual content. What was the content? She told a story. A story that had people worldwide engaged and glued to their screens (TV, computer monitors and mobile devices). Every content marketer's dream... Read

Don't be a Christmas tree!

Sarah Heuer

Dear PUNKtuator. I love punctuation. I want to tattoo a few marks on my skin - that's real love, usually reserved for the sweethearts and mums of sailors and bikers. And I think there are a lot of very good reasons for you to love it and embrace it in all your copy as well... Read

Advertising
Weber appoints Grey as its first global agency

Issued by Grey

"There is no more iconic American brand than the Weber kettle. We are honoured and excited to count them as a global client and bring their brand story to the world," said Grey Global president and North American CEO, Michael Houston... read



Exhibitions
The boys are back in town at Decorex
Sponsored by Natural Stone Warehouse, the all-new Top Man showcase at Decorex Cape Town, kicks off today, 29 April and runs until 2 May 2016, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre... read



Media
Closing date for MultiChoice Media Breakthrough Innovation Challenge extended
The closing date for entries into MultiChoice Media Breakthrough Innovation Challenge has been extended to 28 and 29 April 2016 for venue recordings and 2 May 2016 for online submissions... read
Newspapers
The Star celebrates local workers
The Star newspaper's photography team has compiled a photo series to be featured in today's newspaper to commemorate Worker's Day ahead of the public holiday... read
PR & Communications
Press release syndication

Marisa Louw

A grossly misunderstood phrase, 'syndication'... read
Brand inc helps launch unique sporting platform that showcases African talent

Issued by Brand inc

Brand inc Creative Group helped launch an exciting new sports property that is designed to reveal African talent to a global audience, called Africa Hoop Showcase... read
Radio
New Good Hope FM line-up from May
Good Hope FM has announced a new line-up from Monday, 2 May 2016. In response to its listeners' earlier travelling routines, the 'Breakfast Show' will kick off an hour earlier at 5am and will be presented by Good Hope FM personality, Nigel Pierce, until 8am... read
Kaya FM Mother's Day brought to you by SPAR

Issued by Kaya FM 95.9

Don't over think your mother's day plans... Kaya FM has got you covered. It's the Kaya FM Mother's Day, brought to you by SPAR... read
Recruitment
Confessions of a content manager: Talent retention and the art of letting go

Marco Golz, Issued by National Positions South Africa

When you manage a dedicated team that has heavy demands placed on it month after month, and working overtime becomes a way of life, you tend to grow close... read
Social Media
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is 30 billion pictures worth?

Hitendra Naik

The entire ecosystem around visual technology has to evolve - not least of all in terms of storage and device processing power. And that's just a drop in the ocean of what's to come... read
International
RB & Lions Health Innovation Hack to tackle air pollution
Lions Health, RB and Save the Children have joined forces to tackle air pollution with a unique innovation hack, from 18-19 June 2016, as part of the International Festival of Creativity in Cannes... read
Finalists announced for Inclusive Design Challenge of NYF Torch Awards
New York Festivals, which launched the Torch Awards in 2014 to champion young creative talent, has announced the finalists for the Inclusive Design Challenge, being held in New York on 18 May 2016. For the 2016 Torch Awards, New York Festivals collaborated with The Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD)... read
Jessica Alba, Michelle Obama win Webby Awards
SAN FRANCISCO - Actress turned entrepreneur Jessica Alba and US First Lady Michelle Obama were among celebrities and technology titans honoured on Tuesday with Webby Awards for "excellence on the internet." read
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New business
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New events to diarise
Media relations
PRISA - 6 May 2016, Randburg


The art of storytelling - speech and script writing
PRISA - 10 May 2016, Randburg, Johannesburg


Video For Social - Free Workshop in Joburg
Red and Yellow School - 12 May 2016, Johannesburg


Social Media in the Workplace
Law@work, UCT Faculty of Law - 19 May 2016 to 20 May 2016, Cape Town


Secrets to Success Conference
Topco Media - 25 May 2016 to 26 May 2016, Johannesburg


Short Course in Customer Experience Practice
Enterprises University of Pretoria - 25 May 2016 to 27 May 2016, Johannesburg


Brandlove customer experience foundation course
Brandlove - 26 May 2016 to 27 May 2016, Cape Town | 21 Jul 2016 to 22 Jul 2016, Johannesburg


Nanoseconds Crisis Management
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 2 Jun 2016 to 3 Jun 2016, Johannesburg


Miss Nellmapius 2016
Tulips Unlimited Models Agency - 4 Jun 2016, Pretoria


InDesign basic to intermediate
Multidimensions - 21 Jul 2016, Johannesburg


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


Essentials of digital media management
Sol Plaatje Institute, Rhodes University - 2 May 2016 to 6 May 2016, Grahamstown


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