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Today's top stories
The amazing Obz waitress tip campaign
[Sarah Britten] Every now and then, I come across a campaign that makes me sit up and take notice. A campaign that prompts me to say "wow" and then ask: why did it work? And, yes, wonder how we could replicate that kind of success for our clients... read


Leicester City, meet Boaty McBoatface

Damon Stapleton

My friend and kindred blog spirit, Rich Siegel, writes a fantastic blog called RoundSeventeen. Recently he told me a story about pitching an idea... Read

Is your brand a cowboy or a Stepford wife?

Jason Ray

Common sense (and lots of research) tells us that people's inner psychology is not driven by their biological gender, but rather by the family, cultural and social structures that have helped to form their unique personalities... Read

[One Show 2016] Not just another award show

Leigh Andrews

With One Show Creative Week 2016 just around the corner - it runs from 9 to 13 May in New York - we gleaned some behind-the-scenes insights from PR director Pablo Andreu on what makes the One Show stand out from the crowd... Read

Advertising
The One Club appoints six new members to board of directors

Issued by One Club

The One Club, producers of the prestigious One Show Awards and Creative Week, has appointed six new members to its board of directors... read
A consumer is not a moron, she is your daughter

Musa Msane

Immortalized in the professional reads such as Confession of an Advertising Man, and in the fictional character of the novel, Fury, penned by Salman Rushdie, David Ogilvy must have been the most celebrated doyens of advertising in the world... read
[Orchids & Onions] Zara advert drives the message home

Brendan Seery

Frozen images continue to have the power to arrest and fascinate. Don't believe me? Go to The Louvre in Paris and see if you can get near the Mona Lisa... read
What's new with DoubleClick?

Lee Thaver, Issued by DQ&A Media Group

There have been some really exciting developments to Doubleclick's mobile offering in the Bid manager system. These range from new ad units to a standardisation of previously released features... read



Design
Endangered Wildlife Trust to benefit from Graffiti-Vega design competition
Graffiti Retail Solutions has launched a new competition for the first year students at the Vega School of Brand Leadership to design a wallpaper that is an interpretation of the 'African Pride - Conservation in Action' theme... read
Digital
Quirk and Ireland/Davenport receive the internet's highest honour

Issued by Ireland/Davenport

Often referred to as the Oscars of the internet, The Webby Awards was established when Facebook was but a pipedream and cats were far less popular, to recognise the best of the best in internet land... read
The importance of customer engagement

Stephanie Walters, Issued by Amorphous

Digital is everywhere and brands looking to increase their market share and remain memorable to their existing market must take advantage of emerging digital platforms... read
Media
Independent media agencies 'under pressure to team up'

David Furlonger

Independent media agencies are at a disadvantage in an era of market globalisation and must work together to win business, Rob Smuts, CEO of Johannesburg based RMS Media, said... read
A discussion on plagiarism: maintaining the integrity of your agency

Chloe Holenstein

In light of the recent 'lack of sourcing' scandal that took place within the prestigious offices of The Daily News in New York, a discussion on plagiarism could not occur at a more appropriate time... read
Independent Media defends decision not to run Oakbay ads

Issued by Independent Media

Independent Media's decision not to run Oakbay Investments adverts in its newspapers was solely based on legal reasons, the company said on Sunday... read
AMASA Joburg hosts annual golf day in May

Issued by AMASA

The 2016 AMASA Open will take place at the Parkview Golf Course on Thursday, 12 May. The sponsors for this event have come in fast and furiously... read
PR & Communications
Grapevine Communications' PR offering is on par with top local and international agencies

Helen Bleasdale, Issued by Grapevine Communications

While in theory the science of PR from agency to agency, and from country to country, is the same, there are a number of differences too that have shaped how Grapevine Communications practises PR today... read
International
WhatsApp blockage ends in Brazil: Facebook
SAO PAULO: A Brazilian court on Tuesday agreed to end its blockage of the smartphone messaging service WhatsApp after suspending it for failing to surrender user data, the company said... read
First 'Verbal Identity' jury president slot goes to Chris West
The London International Awards (LIA) has created a 'Verbal Identity' category for the 2016 awards recognising the importance of verbal branding. It has appointed Chris West, MD of Verbal Identity... read
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Multimedia
Episode 172:
Episode 172: "The First Kiss" with Y&R South Africa & Safely Home Western Cape.
The campaign was produced by Y&R South Africa, for television and cinema and is supported by billboards and radio. The commercial was launched as part of March and April's #BeTheChange theme. - View/Rate
New business
  • Omicom Media Group adds South Africa - more info
  • 140 BBDO adds Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins - more info

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  • New senior appointments for Sunrise Productions - more info

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Jobs offered
Mid-Senior Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
StudioPeople Creative RecruitmentA design agency based in Johannesburg is looking for a talented graphic designer. Read more >>



Paid Search Marketing Intern - Cape Town
Mark 1Mark1 is looking for a Paid Search marketing intern! Read more >>

Marketing/Sales Manager - Pretoria
Marketing and sales manager needed for a shopping centre in Pretoria. Responsible for all marketing, advertising and non GLA income. Implementation of promotions, competitions, sponsorships and advertising campaigns. Read more >>


Mid-Senior Graphic Designer - Cape Town
Mid to senior graphic designer with a minimum of five years' experience to join our brand and creative design agency based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. Read more >>


Programme Coordinator - Cape Town
The if i could... programme coordinator role requires a well organised people person with sales, recruitment, travel and event coordination skills to place international students at NGO's. 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 >>


Advertising Operations Manager - Cape Town
IOL has an exciting opportunity for an advertising operations manager role that involves real-time reporting and optimisation techniques that leverage multiple data points across digital platforms. Read more >>


Regional Sales Manager - Cape Town
IOL has an exciting opportunity for a business development manager. responsible for introducing, selling IOL's digital media platforms, expanding of marketing partnerships and developing new business relationships. Read more >>





New events to diarise
Customer Engagement Marketing Conference - 1 Jun 2016 to 2 Jun 2016, Johannesburg
Get fresh perspective and real solutions on how to attract and engage with today's customers. Read more about the Customer Engagement Marketing Conference. Read more >>



Media relations
PRISA - 6 May 2016, Randburg


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


Pitching
PRISA - 24 May 2016, Johannesburg


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


Stakeholder engagement management
PRISA - 1 Jun 2016 to 2 Jun 2016, Randburg


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


Brandlove customer journey design course
Brandlove - 16 Jun 2016 to 17 Jun 2016, Cape Town | 7 Jul 2016 to 8 Jul 2016, Johannesburg


Adobe Creative Cloud
Multidimensions - 20 Jul 2016, Johannesburg


Learn everything about web design in three days
Multidimensions - 27 Jul 2016 to 29 Jul 2016, Johannesburg


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