10 May 2016 Contact us Submit news Advertise on biz List your company Home
  My account



Marketing & Media South Africa

Today's top stories
[One Show 2016] SA's finger-crossed finalists
[Leigh Andrews] The nominations are in, and SA's winning pencil colours will be revealed soon... read


Gwara of a nation

Mike Sharman

Everywhere we turn in South Africa, there is someone throwing shade at another. From the red and blue politicians to those in green and gold, to the AKA-Pearl-Bonang-Euphonik-Zinhle social soapie; the beef is unavoidable... Read

What's driving the growth of OOH?

Terry Murphy

Below, find seven of the main drivers behind the current surge in growth of the out of home (OOH) industry... Read

The basic rules for creating an advertisement (Part 1)

Chris Brewer

The basic rule is that there is no basic rule. Advertising is a dynamic process after all, and the method of construction will change from one product/campaign to another... Read

B2B marketing: Time to catch a wake-up

Charlie Stewart

Scratch a bit on the surface of the current South African business-to-business (B2B) marketing landscape and it's easy to believe that you've found a portal into a pre-internet world... Read

Marketing
Pendoring campaign kicks off to unite South African languages
As the winning agency of the Pendoring Prestige Award last year, with its Sanlam Musiekfees campaign, King James Cape Town is the agency behind this year's Pendoring campaign, which kicked off yesterday, 9 May 2016... read
Black tax and the opportunity for brands

Tumisang Matubatuba, Issued by Yellowwood Future Architects

The concept of black tax has many layers to it, which has led to various interpretations of what it means and its impact on society... read
How to get the most out of POPI on your marketing platform

Issued by Amorphous

The Protection of Personal Information Act has been designed to protect consumers, but this doesn't mean that it should restrict marketers. In fact, POPI can actually help companies send out more useful, relevant and accurately targeted marketing communications... read
Branding
When retailers and brands tell the biggest lies

Bandile Ndzishe

The most powerful currency that cuts through all of the world's most lucrative business deals and transactions is the value of trust, not money. Money is a by-product of creating trust... read
New brands for the UAE

Issued by Brand Alive

The Brand Alive Group has conceptualised, named, designed and launched a full range of consumer product brands for Dubai-based client, IMS... read



CRM
Your customers want personal attention

Andrew Greer

The competitive marketplace and economic climate are making it more difficult for organisations to obtain customer loyalty... read
CSI
UCKG's Godllywood self-help group mentors women to develop a spirit of excellence

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Godllywood holds monthly self-help meetings to help women learn something personal about themselves and identify attributes which will enable them to develop a spirit of excellence in all they do... read
Events & Conferencing
Sustainable Brands conference comes to South Africa in May
Africa's first Sustainable Brands conference will be held at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town from 14-17 May 2016... read
Off the track - Joberg2C launch takes place in Cape Town and Johannesburg

Issued by Tungsten

Tungsten this last week built an outdoor stage and cycle activation at the Old Mutual offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg for the launch of the 2016 Joberg2C Mountain Biking Adventure... read
Exhibitions
Design, functionality and aesthetics: The psychology of purchase

Issued by Gawk

Display stands at expos, events and conventions have become works of artful engineering that present powerful opportunities for engagement and purchase... read
Media
ABC Quarter 1 2016 multi-platform data release

Issued by Audit Bureau of Circulations

The ABC has for the first time issued data relating to multi-platform certification. In addition to print circulation data, website traffic and email newsletter delivery data are also provided... read
Mobile
Loeries and MMA South Africa, bringing the cream to the top

Issued by Mobile Marketing Association

What do you get when you take the most innovative technology of our time and combine it with marketing creativity?... read
Newspapers
Independent vindicated as Dasnois settles over Mandela coverage

Issued by Independent Media

Independent Media and former Cape Times editor Alide Dasnois have reached a settlement in the Labour Court case in which she was suing the company over her December 2013 removal from the post... read
Recruitment
The next Elon Musk is still in primary school...

Gavin Cotterill

It's a fact - jobs as we know them are changing and many 'tried and true' career paths will cease to exist as we enter the digital age. How do we prepare our children for jobs that don't yet exist... read
TV
Glow TV ceases on 30 June 2016
Glow TV, launched by Kagiso Media in October 2013, will no longer be available on media platforms from 30 June 2016... read
International
Jeremy Craigen is first executive judge for Ad Stars Awards
Ad Stars, taking place in Busan, South Korea from 25-27 August 2016, has announced Jeremy Craigen, global chief creative officer of Innocean Worldwide, as its first executive judge for its annual awards... read
More International
Jobs offered
Business Journalist - Pretoria
MyBroadbandBusinessTech is expanding its editorial team. We are looking for a business journalist who wants to work in online media. Read more >>



Account Executive - Durban
Fybr.Enthusiastic, self-motivated account executive with two to three years' agency experience to assist in the management of the company's relationships with new and existing clients. Read more >>



Digital Traffic Manager - Johannesburg
Award-winning digital, social and PR agency is looking for an experienced digital traffic manager to manage the smooth flow of work in our fast growing agency. Read more >>



Marketing Coordinator - Johannesburg
EverlyticEverlytic, South Africa's leading marketing cloud software solution providers, is seeking a marketing coordinator to join their team. Read more >>

Digital/Multimedia Designer - Johannesburg
Bakone Group is searching for a qualified and experienced creative genius with an absolute passion for brands! Take your career to new heights in a dynamic and progressive company. Read more >>





New events to diarise
International filmmaker workshop
Auteur Film School - 14 May 2016, Cape Town | 28 May 2016, Sandton


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


Pitching
PRISA - 24 May 2016, Johannesburg


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


Benchmarking PR Fees
26 May 2016, Cape Town


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


Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 15 Jul 2016 to 4 Aug 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
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


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


Management Training For New Managers
Red and Yellow School - 12 May 2016, Johannesburg | 26 May 2016, Johannesburg | 9 Jun 2016, Johannesburg | 30 Jun 2016, Johannesburg


Quotes
Zephyr Bloch-Jorgensen
"Dedication involves making the space to let young ideas take hold; every tree was once a seed and every company was once an idea."

More quotes  Submit a Quote
PrintPrint any item in this newsletter. EmailEmail any item in this newsletter. CommentComment on any item in this newsletter.
Biz press office welcome

Ithala Development Finance Corporation has opened a press office on Bizcommunity.com!
Ithala Development Finance Corporation
Ithala Development Finance Corporation manages fully-integrated business activities that provide a range of financial and property services throughout KwaZulu-Natal.

  Twitter
@TIME
How to stop procrastinating by using the '2-minute rule' https://t.co/2NXDRCgvNi - Tue May 10
@Forbes
Entrepreneurship is like a roller coaster that thrills you and scares you at the same time. https://t.co/VPQENn11Pq https://t.co/ScZeK3bmTl - Tue May 10
@socialmedia2day
On Facebook's Influence Over the News Cycle and What it Means for Media https://t.co/Xrh1pQOWbN #socialmedia https://t.co/XP5EVJBuGR - Tue May 10
@MarketingEds
Consumers are "online-snacking" during TV commercial breaks - David Ho @AdParlor #DMMalaysia - Tue May 10
@TechCrunch
Siri creator introduces the next generation AI assistant called Viv https://t.co/1j5uXGUusH https://t.co/PuYFZTJDhJ - Tue May 10
More tweetsFollow

Industries

Follow us

Press releases: Distribute your news professionally to over 170 000 subscribers across various industries. Read more about our press offices.

Editorial: We welcome your news, views and comments! Email press releases, invitations, interview requests, and proposals to marketingnews@bizcommunity.com and exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-marketing@bizcommunity.com.

Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales@bizcommunity.com and read more about our advertising rates.

Location: Cape Town (head office): tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 | 1st Floor, 4 Treaty Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa. Johannesburg: tel +27 (0)11 513 4172 | Nicol Grove Office Park, Design Quarter, Leslie Avenue, Fourways, Gauteng, 2055.

Subscribe/unsubscribe: Invite your friends, colleagues, suppliers, customers and partners to subscribe!


© 2016 Bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved.
Bizcommunity.com, its sponsors, contributors and advertisers disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that might arise from the use of, or reliance upon, the services contained herein.

Unsubscribe, Newsletter subscription. Subscribe. Change email address. Change frequency to WEEKLY.