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Bizcommunity and Ann Nurock to cover the One Show Awards
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Ann Nurock will be adding her expert coverage and opinion to the mix next week, 9-13 May, at the the New York-based One Show Creative Week... read


[One Show 2016] The SA judges
[Leigh Andrews] This year, four of SA's finest creative minds sat on the various judging panels for the One Show Awards. Here, they exclusively share their individual judging processes as well as what they really think of each other... read


Dear Truworths, this is what mothers really want

Louise Marsland

A controversial Mother's Day ad has moms defining 'motherhood' for the advertising industry and telling us what they really want... Read

New Instagram feature to help brands

Beverley Klein

The next logical step for Instagram was to make profiles for brands - which is exactly what they've done. Coming to a newsfeed near you soon, Instagram is rolling out an update to business profiles... Read

Tapping TLC's 'emoji-nal' rebrand

Leigh Andrews

What better way to target the youth market than in their own communication style? Here's how TLC Entertainment is doing just that with its latest brand campaign... Read

Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 172: "The First Kiss" with Y&R SA & Safely Home
On the latest episode of Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show host Warren Harding spoke to Hector Eliott and Nkanyezi Masango... read



Marketing
Five ways innovation can accelerate in a world without money

Chemory Gunko

What would happen to creativity and innovation if we could wave a magic wand and make budgetary limitations go away? Here's how innovation can accelerate in a world without money... read
Advertising
New York Festivals International Advertising Awards announces 2016 finalists

Issued by New York Festivals

The 2016 finalists for the New York Festivals International Advertising Awards have been announced. The award-winning entries will be announced at the New York Show on 19 May... read
Opera Mini blocks ads to reduce data consumption
Opera is the first major browser to integrate an ad blocker for more rapid web page loading and massive savings on mobile data, extending users' data caps even further... read
Branding
Brand love: What makes it real?

Sheila McGillivray

Consumer loyalty in South Africa is on the decline, particularly because for Generation Y (18-34) brand commitment has never really been a drive to purchase... read
Even low-income consumers have inspirations

Candice Simon

The fact that some people are in the lower income bracket doesn't mean that we need to only sell entry-level products to him or her... read
Digital
Driving through clutter with multimedia content
Our brains have changed the way we perceive and process information, due to the constant bombardment of information, and we have a diminishing ability to pay attention for extended periods... read
Lima Bean's international growth gains momentum

Issued by Lima Bean

Lima Bean continues its foray into the overseas market and has just completed its latest international project, with the relaunch of the Aurora Expeditions website, an Australian-based adventure travel company... read
Entrepreneurship
Entering business competitions improves perspective, knowledge
Entering a business competition allows entrepreneurs to gain a different perspective of their businesses, which can often prove to be more valuable than funding... read
Media
Media for social change

Dr Iqbal Survé, Issued by Independent Media

Independent Media is not simply a news organisation, it's the centre of a media revolution... read
Online Media
Copyright judgment a 'landmark' for online publishing: Media 24

Ernest Mabuza

Media24 described Thursday's judgment, which dismissed six of Moneyweb's seven claims of copyright infringement, as a landmark ruling for online publishing... read
MyGaming welcomes nine new partners

Vicky Sidler, Issued by MyBroadband

MyGaming.co.za has shown excellent readership growth after appointing a new editorial team, and has announced its new advertising partners to drive the website forward... read
Production
Dean Blumberg - The Gunn Report Showreel 2015

Issued by Bouffant

Dean Blumberg's work for Student Flights with TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris JHB is the only South African film director's work to secure a spot in the the highly acclaimed The Gunn Report Annual 2015... read
International
YouTube plans Internet television service: report
SAN FRANCISCO - YouTube plans to launch a service that streams cable television channels to viewers over the Internet for the price of a subscription, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday... read
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Jobs offered
Strategic Planner - Cape Town
Fantastic opportunity awaits the right candidate - if you have brains (literally) and balls (figuratively), get in touch... Read more >>



Middleweight Copywriter - Johannesburg
@Work Advertising RecruitmentExperienced creative team requires a trained, qualified, experienced creative middleweight copywriter (five+ years). Must be happy, creative, driven and ambitious! Must have great portfolios. Experience in ABTL, BTL and TTL. Read more >>



CD/Senior Packaging Designer - Johannesburg
@Work Advertising RecruitmentDevelop and design edgy, award winning commercially viable packaging design solutions. Attention to detail. Generate ideas and mentor, motivate the wider creative team. Attend briefings and presentations. SA nationals only. Read more >>



Online Marketer/Graphic Designer - Western Cape
Ayanda Mbanga CommunicationsStellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced online marketer and graphic designer (Ref. EBW11/168/0416). Applications close 16 May 2016. Read more >>



Senior Researcher - Cape Town
Ayanda Mbanga CommunicationsStellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced senior researcher: Institute for Futures Research (IFR) (Ref. EBW11/169/0416). Applications close 16 May 2016. Read more >>



Sales/Content Marketing Manager - Cape Town
Ayanda Mbanga CommunicationsStellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced sales or content marketing manager (Ref. EBW11/170/0416). Applications close 16 May 2016. Read more >>



Video Editor - Johannesburg
GreatstockGreatstock Motion, supplier of visual solutions, requires experienced video editor/post-production professional. Position rarely involves actual editing, and will suit candidates with high-end post-production experience. Read more >>




New events to diarise
The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit - 15 Jun 2016 to 17 Jun 2016, Cape Town
The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit, for the first time ever on African soil, to be held in Cape Town at the CTICC from the 15-17 June 2016. Read more >>



Touch Points Matter - Practical Ways to Drive Customer Experience Excellence
INOVO - 9 May 2016, Johannesburg | 7 Jun 2016, Cape Town


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


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


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


Marketing Indaba Conference
CADEK Media - 25 May 2016 to 26 May 2016, Cape Town


Selling on Social Media Platforms
Crossway Worldwide Solutions - 25 May 2016 to 26 May 2016, Johannesburg


E-Commerce Indaba Conference
E-Commerce Indaba - 2 Jun 2016 to 3 Jun 2016, Johannesburg


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


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


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


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


Layout and design 101
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 9 May 2016 to 11 May 2016, Johannesburg


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