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Catterbox
#TRENDING: Best new products this year
[Louise Marsland] I think I've discovered my Best New Product of the Year for 2016 already: a cat collar that makes your cat 'talk' back... read


The independent publisher strikes back
The independent publisher strikes back

Leigh Andrews

The digital independent publisher, having endured most of the disruption of recent years, has emerged into the sunlight with its true worth being recognised and a champion in the form of the ACME network by its side... Read

Media strategists need a mindset change
Media strategists need a mindset change

Ingrid von Stein

The world is changing before our very eyes, yet too often as a media strategist you remain doing what you have always done... Read

The brief
The brief

Chris Brewer

It is not possible to emphasise just how vitally important this document is... Read

Loeries Creative Week Durban
#Loeries2016: Creative MasterClasses coming your way
#Loeries2016: Creative MasterClasses coming your way
What better way to learn from the country's top creatives than through a series of exclusive MasterClasses? Here's what you'll get out of the inaugural Loeries MasterClass series... read
Marketing
Actionable insights into omni-channel journey execution
Actionable insights into omni-channel journey execution

Issued by Effective Intelligence

Today, brands and their agencies are placing increased emphasis on omni-channel marketing initiatives, particularly when it comes to managing the customer experience as part of ongoing, individual customer journeys... read
Advertising
Making technology work for brands
Making technology work for brands

Danette Breitenbach

Brands need to find ways to add usefulness in their customers' lives beyond their product... read
Expand a Sign partners with Dezzi Raceway
Expand a Sign partners with Dezzi Raceway

Issued by Expand a Sign

Industry leader in portable advertising and branding solutions, Expand a Sign, recently confirmed their partnership with Dezzi Raceway based in Port Shepstone... read



Digital
Industry 4.0 drives the need for smart digital enterprises
Industry 4.0 drives the need for smart digital enterprises

Paul Fick

The Fourth Industrial Revolution will affect the very essence of our human existence, including how businesses operate and how customers interact with businesses. This revolution, also called Industry 4.0... read



Events & Conferencing
Launch for Clara Anna Fontein
Launch for Clara Anna Fontein

Issued by XZIBIT

XZIBIT created an environment to launch phase two of the exclusive lifestyle estate, Clara Anna Fontein, for Rabie. The concept was to provide prequalified property investors with an experience that related to estate living... read



Online Media
Five powerful visual contents to supercharge your blog posts
Five powerful visual contents to supercharge your blog posts

Issued by Naija Writers' Coach

Visual contents provide a unique opportunity to reduce your blog's bounce rate, improve your search engine ranking, and increase your prospect for more leads... read
OOH
Powa Towas dominate in taxi environment
Powa Towas dominate in taxi environment

Issued by Provantage Media Group

Measuring 12m in height and offering 152m² of high-impact branding space, Powa Towas are the largest branding structures to be erected in the taxi rank and shopping mall environments in South Africa... read



PR & Communications
Benchmarking fees
Benchmarking fees

Brian Berkman

Answering how long a piece of string is seems simpler than knowing the average hourly rate for public relations by a consultancy... read
First AMEC Awards shortlist for Africa
First AMEC Awards shortlist for Africa

Issued by Ornico

Ornico's campaign analysis of the inaugural CEO SleepOut in 2015 has been shortlisted in two categories for the prestigious AMEC Awards recognising excellence in communications measurement and evaluation... read
Printing
Global printing trends for 2016 in the face of digital
Global printing trends for 2016 in the face of digital
At the GAPP (Graphic Advertising Print Packaging) Conference, in association with Nashua, a panel of experts shared insights into local and global printing trends for 2016 and beyond... read
Promotions
Consumer brand activations help you develop a positive perception of your brand

Michelle Storey, Issued by Tradeway Promotions

Take a moment to think about the top brands that you consume and ask yourself how you came to value them. The answer lies in a process known as brand activation, the different elements of which I will explore in this article... read
Social Media
Maybe your business shouldn't be on social media
Maybe your business shouldn't be on social media

Lebogang Mokubela

Facebook alone has 1.4 billion monthly active users. So it must be good for business right? Well... read
Youth Marketing
Marketing to SA's youth: Seven ways to fly or fail

David Blyth, Issued by Yellowwood Future Architects

Gone are the days of children being seen and not heard. Today's youth have a voice and they are not scared to use it. The problem, at times, is that we're not yet listening. We should be... read
International
Tribune Publishing rejects boosted Gannett bid
Tribune Publishing rejects boosted Gannett bid
Los Angeles Times owner Tribune Publishing on Monday rejected a sweetened takeover offer from newspaper rival Gannett but left the door open to discussions on a potential tie-up... read
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New business
  • Red Carpet Concepts wins Iris Warriors account - more info

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New appointments
  • New appointment for Tsogo Sun - more info
  • Two new appointments for Tsogo Sun - more info
  • New media marketing specialist for Tsogo Sun - more info
  • Angelfish PR & Events appoints new PR and events assistant - more info
  • New leadership team for BBDO - more info
  • New team members for Delvv.io - more info

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Jobs offered
Digital Account Manager - Cape Town
Platinum SeedPlatinum Seed partners with companies and brands to develop digital solutions. We are looking for a digital account manager to effectively manage the relationship between our team and our clients. Read more >>




New events to diarise
Marketing Indaba Conference - 25 May 2016 to 26 May 2016, Cape Town
Engage, convert and retain your marketing efforts at this years' two-day Marketing Indaba Conference and get fresh ideas on marketing products and services. Book online now. Read more >>



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 >>



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


Benchmarking PR Fees
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


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


Adobe Creative Cloud
Multidimensions - 20 Jul 2016, Johannesburg


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


Upcoming events
Secrets to Success Conference
Topco Media - 25 May 2016 to 26 May 2016, Johannesburg


Secrets to Success Conference
Topco Media - 25 May 2016 to 26 May 2016, Johannesburg


Successful business writing skills
PRISA - 25 May 2016 to 27 May 2016, Randburg


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


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