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AMPS is now officially dead
[Chris Brewer] (Long live the Establishment Survey)... read


Video surveys: The next big thing

Leigh Andrews

Much has been said about the need to conduct consumer research on different devices, but what about completely switching up the format by choosing video over static ads? Here's why it works... Read

Hunting for consistent excellence

Leigh Andrews

Last week, Jhb-based TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris was announced as top Individual Agency of the Year for all of 2015's award shows. Chief creative officer Peter Khoury explains their secret to consistent excellence... Read

#AfricaMonth [Behind the Selfie] with... Yvonne Ndege

Leigh Andrews

This week, we find out what's really going on behind the selfie with technophile Yvonne Ndege, Al Jazeera's West Africa correspondent who says her phone is practically an extension of her arm... Read

Marketing
Insights2020: Three dimensions for customer-centric growth

Issued by Millward Brown

By 2020 there will be more than 50 billion connected devices worldwide, that is seven devices per person. Welcome to the era of the connected consumer!... read
How to attract and engage with customers in a world filled with distractions!

Issued by Knowledge Resources

Join forward-thinking marketers at the Customer Engagement Marketing Conference, hosted by KR, on 1-2 June in Johannesburg and gain fresh insight, real solutions and strategic guidance... read
Advertising
Nine South Africans selected as Cannes jurors
Of the 387 jurors selected for the Cannes Lions 2016, nine are South African and they will serve on the Design, Direct, Film, Media, Mobile, Print & Publishing, Promo & Activation, Outdoor and Radio juries... read
DStv drops agency settlement discounts
DStv Media Sales has amended the settlement discount structure for media agencies that book advertising on DStv platforms in order to address any legal uncertainty regarding its compliance with the Competition Act, effective 1 May 2016... read
Clorox selects FCB and mcgarrybowen/Dentsu Aegis Network as agencies of record

Issued by FCB Africa

The Clorox Company has announced the selection of FCB and mcgarrybowen/Dentsu Aegis Network as the lead creative agencies to represent Clorox's portfolio of businesses... read



Branding
34 creates a curious occasion for Musgrave Gin

Issued by 34

Musgrave Gin approached 34 and asked for out-of-the-box ideas. Realising the opportunity to do some exciting work within the growing gin trend, the team at 34 looked into the stories behind the brand for inspiration... read
CSI
UCKG's Godllywood group launches self-help group

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Godllywood has launched a self-help group for people who would like to benefit from the life-enrichment programme without being a member of the UCKG church or of the Godllywood group because of time limitations... read
Design
Pre-register now to visit the annual Inspire Trade Expo - SA's exclusive B2B furniture, decor and design trade show

Issued by Inspire Trade Expo

With only a month to go until the third annual Inspire Trade Expo, things are really getting exciting. As far as the exhibitors go, most of the big names are back again this year and planning to launch some exciting new products... read
Entrepreneurship
TCC selects On Shelf and Beyond for incubator programme
On Shelf and Beyond, a marketing agency that offers strategy development, shopper marketing and brand activation services, is the first company to be selected by the Creative Counsel... read
Events & Conferencing
Showcasing the brand-new Blue Label Wing Conference and Events Venue at the Ticketpro Dome

Issued by Ticketpro Dome

Gauteng's premier venue, the Ticketpro Dome, has added a new venue facility, The Blue Label Wing Conference and Events Venue... read
Mining
#AfricaMonth: Botswana's Lerala diamond mine gets a new lease on life
Lerala diamond mine in Botswana has commenced production following a nine-month upgrade and recommissioning project... read
Mobile
Attention, marketers - South African consumers love mobile!

Issued by AAT - Always Active Technologies

Hot off the press, the MMA SA Mobile Report launched in April provides fascinating insights into the South African consumer and their love of mobile... read
Online Media
Help get publishers off the Kool-Aid: Q&A with Mihai Fanache, CEO, ChargeAds.com

Lindsay Rowntree, Issued by Chargeads

A quick glance across popular publisher sites sees users bombarded with content recommendations ranging from "Shopping Tricks That Retailers Don't Want You to Find Out About" to "50 Celebrities with Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong"... read
OOH
Bruce Burgess appointed Group Managing Director for Posterscope SSA

Issued by Dentsu Aegis Network

With eight years' experience at Posterscope, Bruce Burgess makes the natural transition to his new role as Group Managing Director for Posterscope SSA... read
Media Freedom & Right to Know
Challenges to media freedom in South Africa
As World Press Freedom Day was celebrated on 3 May 2016, marking 25 years since the adoption of the Windhoek Declaration on Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic Media, The Right2Know Campaign issued its comments... read
Sponsorship
MOST Awards in September, sponsor slots still open
The 8th annual MOST Award will be held on 13 September 2016 at the Wanderers Club in Illovo. Johannesburg... read
Business and Arts South Africa debuts exciting cultural tourism initiative

Issued by Business and Arts South Africa

The pilot phase of artstourism.guru is a new online platform, which has been designed to integrate heritage and cultural experiences with South Africa's well-established natural attractions... read
International
Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps hit Windows 10
Fresh from reporting stellar earnings, Facebook rolled out applications tailored to Microsoft's latest operating system for the social network as well as its Messenger and Instagram services... read
With five-year delay, CIA 'live-tweets' bin Laden raid
The CIA marked the anniversary of the killing of Osama bin Laden by live-tweeting -- with a five-year delay -- the raid by US special forces on the Al-Qaeda founder's compound in Pakistan... read
More International
Africa
Open data and new technologies: keys to the media's future

Stephen Abbott Pugh

The future of news likely lies with mobile phones, data and drone journalism... read
More Africa
New appointments
  • AFP appoints sales and marketing director - more info

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Graphic Designer - Durban
African Mediums, an advertising agency in Durban requires mid/senior-level graphic designers for permanent employment. African Mediums is a through-the-line design, print and installation house. Read more >>


DTP/Layout/Repro Artist - Johannesburg
African Mediums Advertising seeks DTP, layout or repro artist in Johannesburg. Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe. Read more >>


Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
Are you an enthusiastic individual who is driven and can grow our brand? The candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of our communications and marketing strategy. Read more >>


Mid-Level Motion Graphic Artist - Pretoria
An award winning Pretoria based production house is looking for a highly talented, multi-skilled motion graphic artist, specialising in 2D motion graphics. Applicant must be a strong creative thinker. Read more >>


Business Manager - Pretoria
Business Manager with a driver personality required for new business. Must be experienced to head up the business and lead a team. Must have campaign managers reporting to them currently Read more >>





New events to diarise
Presentation skills
AO Development - 9 May 2016 to 10 May 2016, Johannesburg


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


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


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


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


Social Media in the Workplace
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