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[One Show 2016] Demanding more diversity
[Ann Nurock] In this exclusive interview I speak to Traecy Smith, director of diversity at the One Club and One Show Awards taking place in New York City this week, about professional development and the importance of properly training creatives on management and leadership... read


More local music on SABC radio stations

The Portfolio Committee on Arts and Culture has welcomed the announcement by the leadership team at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) that 90% local music will be played across its 18 radio stations... Read

Working for marketing research's survival

Danette Breitenbach

The blurring of the lines between marketing and research is a cause for concern for researchers as the lack of distinction between the two is causing research to lose the trust of consumers... Read

Is your business ready for PR?

Ronelle Bester

There is no question that brands can benefit from great media publicity, but before you embark on this journey, you should ask yourself the critical question: "Is my business ready for PR"...? Read

Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 173: Amanda Herson from the Cape Union Mart Group
On the latest episode of Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show host Warren Harding spoke to Amanda Herson... read



Marketing
Our limited attention spans consuming unlimited content

Chiara Di Rago

It has been said that the average person loses interest/attention after only 6 seconds into a video... read
Aero Let Go

Issued by Offlimit Communications

While Aero's ATL campaign was encouraging consumers to "Let Go", the experiential challenge was how to physicalise that moment of release for consumers. read
Advertising
ASA loses weight debate
If you don't believe the claims Herbex makes about weight loss, don't bother complaining to the Advertising Standards Authority... read
AXE #YouGottaDry. Be cool. Even when you're not.

Issued by Gorilla

AXE launches it's new DRY campaign with international rapper and TV star Xzibit and gives away 1000 really uncool prizes... read
Grey Africa produces moments that count for Consol

Issued by Grey

Over the past few years Grey Africa has been an integral part of the team that has helped Consol Glass evolve from being merely a glass manufacturer to an interactive brand... read
Design
Roxton by Brampton wines takes the bull by the horns

Issued by Just Design

Just Design works with the Brampton team to take creativity to the next level in labelling and packaging... read
Digital
#FRO16: How to tap into fandoms

Sindy Peters

While we might traditionally only associate fandoms with Beliebers or Directioners, everybody is a fan of something. My dad won't be first in line (or last for that matter) to a J-Biebs concert, but he has pledged a life-long allegiance to Man U... read
Don't panic South Africa, the internet is coming

Alan Knott-Craig

It's easy to get mopey and depressed when you read the papers. Violent crime. Rampant corruption. Failing education. Weakening rand. How will we possibly tackle all the problems our country faces?... read
Direct Marketing
Mortimer Harvey acquires direct marketing agency, Action Ambro's

Issued by Mortimer Harvey

Mortimer Harvey has announced their acquisition of Action Ambro's, one of the industry's most-awarded and reputable direct marketing agencies... read
Entrepreneurship
South African Breweries tackles unemployment by investing millions into entrepreneurship programme

Issued by Mercatique Consulting

As unemployment reaches a ten-year high in South Africa, it is evident that companies and business leaders have a clear role to play in nurturing the next generation of wealth and job creators... read
Exhibitions
The Production Shop packs for Durban

Issued by Tungsten

While the team packed an exhibition stand to go setup at the Durban International Conference center we couldn't think of a better post to feature than the RELOAD Maze we custom built at the 2015 Rage Festival. read
Online Media
How to grow your blog traffic in six easy steps

Adegboye Adeniyi

Quick question: Do you have a blog on your website? Are you struggling with driving traffic to your blog? Do you want to grow your blog so that you can in turn use it to grow your corporate website... read
OOH
OOH media owners invited to OOH Audience Research
International
Ad blocking accounts for almost 10% of total digital advertising market
As online publishers struggle to find effective strategies to counter ad blocking, a new study 'Worldwide Digital Advertising: 2016-2020', from Juniper Research has estimated that digital publishers stand to lose over $27bn by 2020... read
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Measuring Impact - 9 Jun 2016 to 10 Jun 2016, Johannesburg
Are you grappling with linking outputs, outcomes and impact? This workshop will help you take the next step to measuring the impact of your development programmes. Read more >>



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


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


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


Essentials of newspaper management
.Sol Plaatje Institute - 30 May 2016 to 3 Jun 2016, Grahamstown


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


Essentials of broadcast management
Sol Plaatje Institute - 20 Jun 2016 to 24 Jun 2016, Grahamstown


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


Africa's first Sustainable Brands Conference
14 May 2016 to 17 May 2016, Cape Town


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


South African Cultural Observatory Conference
South African Cultural Observatory - 16 May 2016 to 17 May 2016, Port Elizabeth


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