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How digital has disrupted the traditional consultancy model

Anton Moulder

... and why technology ‘makers' are taking their place... Read

Mokgatswane, Luckin and Rightford.
#IMC2017: Creatives on effective storytelling

Leigh Andrews

In my favourite session of the IMC Conference 2017, three of SA's best local storytellers - Abey Mokgatswane, Fran Luckin and Gillian Rightford - shared the essentials of getting consumer buy-in from the stories your brand tells... Read

Clockwise, left to right: Julie Rezek, president of HackerAgency in North America; Josephine Pan, managing director at FCB Shanghai; Suhana Gordhan, creative director at FCB Joburg; Swati Bhattacharya, chief creative officer at FCB Ulka; and Joanna Monteiro, chief creative officer at FCB Brazil.
Here are the women - FCB's female dynamos tell it like it is

Leigh Andrews

There's no denying the creative industry needs a diversity shake-up across all aspects: gender, race, culture and age. Here, five of FCB's leaders from across the globe share their views on the fact that a truly diverse agency is what will be a truly clever agency - if not today, then tomorrow... Read

Marketing
#NativeAdAwards 2017 entries now open
Pezisa, Adao and Bus.
#IMCConf 2017: Cracking big ideas in the cognitive era

Leigh Andrews

The second session of the IMC2017 was all about going back to basics in defining the core principles of big ideas that work; how to disrupt or be disrupted as we enter the fourth industrial revolution; and the sad truth that as consumers, we are still being communicated at, not communicated with... read
Barclay, Spratt and St Clair.
#IMCConf 2017: The artificially intelligent business of big data

Leigh Andrews

Matthew Barclay of Meltwater, Brett St Clair of Barclay Africa and Justin Spratt of Uber SSA kicked off IMC Conference 2017 at the White Space in Red & Yellow School Cape Town with a session focused on big data, how AI will fundamentally change the world of work and its specific business implications... read
Advertising
Grey Africa nabs third spot at the Creative Circle Awards
Grey Africa nabs third spot at the Creative Circle Awards

Issued by Grey

Grey Africa's iconic NSPCA dog fight campaign won third place at the Creative Circle Awards 2017... read
Executive judge, Suthisak Sucharittanonta, chairman and chief creative officer of BBDO Bangkok
Entries for 2017 Ad Stars close 15 June
Ad Stars 2017 offers a $10,000 prize for ‘Grand Prix of the Year' winners and agencies and production companies should submit entries now before the cut-off date on Thursday, 15 June 2017... read
CRM
Candace van Zyl
The need for smarter CRM software

Candace van Zyl

With the shift from product-focused to customer-focused business in most organisations in the modern world, CRM software is at the forefront of customer satisfaction... read
CSI
Inaugural Africa Shared Value Summit shifts perceptions on business as usual
Inaugural Africa Shared Value Summit shifts perceptions on business as usual

Issued by Shift Social Development

The recent Africa Shared Value Summit brought together business leaders from across the spectrum to engage with and advocate for the strategic implementation of the Shared Value business model... read
8-i South Africa 2017
First 8-i event in South Africa sparks creativity for good causes
South Africa held its first 8-i on Saturday, 20 May 2017, where five NGOs gathered with students from Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography to create websites, wireframes and marketing collateral... read

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Education
Customer care consultant now aspiring events manager
Customer care consultant now aspiring events manager

Nana Zuke, Issued by Damelin

Ever had that desire or drive to do something self-enriching or even to step out of your comfort zone and learn a different vocation? You'd be surprised by the liberty that comes with the discovery of something new... read
JAMLAB open for new journalism candidates
JAMLAB open for new journalism candidates
The Wits Journalism and Media Accelerator (JAMLAB) is open for applications from existing or new South African journalism and media teams for a new six-month innovation support programme. Applications close on 9 June 2017... read
Entrepreneurship
Call for entries: Startup Tel Aviv South Africa contest
Call for entries: Startup Tel Aviv South Africa contest
The Startup Tel Aviv South Africa innovation contest, now in its fourth year, is now open for entries. The contest gives new South African startups the opportunity to visit Israel to experience "Startup Nation" to help grow their idea. read
Events & Conferencing
Jury Chair - 'Social Strategy' category:
Quinn Kilbury, Senior Brand Director, Heineken US
Warc Awards announces ‘Social Strategy' shortlist
The Warc Awards have announced a total of 19 entries from ten countries that have been shortlisted in the ‘Social Strategy' category, honouring the effective use of emerging marketing disciplines... read
Media
ABC Notice No 3 2017
ABC Notice No 3 2017

Issued by Audit Bureau of Circulations

The Q1 - 2017 list of new ABC members, suspensions and discontinued titles, as well as the check audits reports and more has been released... read
Senior appointment at Sekunjalo Investment Holdings
Senior appointment at Sekunjalo Investment Holdings

Issued by Independent Media

The executive chairman of The Sekunjalo Investment Group, Dr Iqbal Survé, has announced the appointment of Zenariah Barends as senior executive for the group... read
PR & Communications
Growing brand belief to new heights
Growing brand belief to new heights

Issued by Joe Public United

Engage Joe Public, a member of the brand and communications group Joe Public United, is fast becoming the go-to public relations agency for clients with interesting challenges and hardcore delivery needs... read
Production
Red Cherry Interactive produces new season of Boxer Super Shopper Show
Red Cherry Interactive produces new season of Boxer Super Shopper Show

Issued by Red Cherry Interactive

Boxer Super Stores briefed Red Cherry Interactive to produce their latest season of the Boxer Super Shopper Show, which consisted of 12 episodes and one Mechanics Show... read
CityVarsity students shine at the Arnold Classic Africa sports event
CityVarsity students shine at the Arnold Classic Africa sports event

Nana Zuke, Issued by CityVarsity

Fourteen CityVarsity Braamfontein students were awarded the opportunity to gain practical work experience at the Arnold Classic Africa (ACA) event through a collaboration with Streamit360 from 5-7 May at the Sandton Convention Centre... read
TV
Talking Business with Aaron Heslehurst now airing on BBC World News
International
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Facebook, Google crack down on hate speech: EU
BRUSSELS - Facebook, Google and other US internet giants have sharply boosted efforts to clamp down on online hate speech, a top European Union official said on Thursday... read
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Business
Muvhango Lukhaimane, pension funders adjudicator. Photo: PFA
PFA penalises RA fund for breaching duty of care
The Pension Funds Adjudicator has ordered Discovery Retirement Annuity Fund to refund a member R16,740.65 for unlawfully deducting an early exit fee... read
Jobs offered
Account Executive - Exhibitions - Cape Town
Scan Display's Cape Town office has an opportunity for a young go-getter with high energy levels to join the team as an AE in the exhibition industry. Read more >>

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Essentials of Broadcast Media Management course
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Multidimensions - 27 Jun 2017 to 28 Jun 2017, Cape Town


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Monitoring and Evaluation Design
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PRISA - 19 Sep 2017 to 21 Sep 2017, Johannesburg


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