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Evolving from multi-channel to true omni-channel experiences
[Lynette Hundermark] The term omni-channel is on everyone's lips today - across all sectors - yet no brand in South Africa has managed to execute on a true omni-channel strategy... read more>>

Customer experience - sale is a journey, not a destination

Shailendra Singh

Many organisations have become exceptionally good at creating excellent individual engagements and interactions with their customers. However, in today's socially connected, 'always-on' world, the customer experience is no longer about isolated incidents alone...

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Mobile gifting movement gets a local boost with Gift It

Leigh Andrews

'Gifting' has become a verb, and mobile's not just a media channel - it's the media channel, as people have their handsets with them all day, every day. Take advantage of this by embracing the new mobile gifting trend, with services like Gift It...

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Gareth Ackerman, Therese Gearhart as co-chairs of CGCSA

Pick n Pay Chairman, Gareth Ackerman and Therese Gearhart, President of the Southern Africa business unit of the Coca-Cola Company are the new co-chairs of the Consumer Goods Council of SA (CGCSA). They took over as of 1 March 2015.

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Brand News
Clover H1 HEPS jumps 41.3% to R199.3m
Clover Industries has delivered a 41.3% increase in half-year earnings to R199.3m after it increased selling prices... read more>>
Commercial Property
Attacq's momentum likely to slow, say valuers

Alistair Anderson

Capital growth property fund Attacq's stellar run post-listing is facing some hurdles, with valuers expecting it to take longer to fill the vacancies at its big developments and making more conservative rental estimates.... read more>>
How the CPA applies to commercial property rentals
As far as commercial property rentals are concerned, there's a misconception that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) does not apply... read more>>
Attacq H1 HEPS 15c per share from 12.6c loss

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SchoolMedia and adidas roll out soccer goal initiative
SchoolMedia and adidas donated 40 branded goalposts to 20 schools across Soweto in January as a campaign to create facilities that would encourage learners to play soccer... read more>>
Training
Unilever calls future leaders to graduate programme
Applications are open for Unilever South Africa's Future Leaders Programme (UFLP) and the Unilever Leaders Internship Programme (ULIP) for eligible final year university students and pen-ultimate students respectively... read more>>
International
TV regulator relaxes minimum Canadian content rule
OTTAWA, CANADA: Canada's television regulator announced on Thursday an easing of rules requiring local broadcasters to show a minimum amount of Canadian-made programming... read more>>
Merkel urges closer tech ties with rising IT giant China
HANOVER, GERMANY: German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged closer high-tech cooperation with China as she opened a major IT business fair where the Asian giant is the official partner country... read more>>
Medical transcription services for cardiologists and accurate records

Ritesh Sanghani

AHMEDABAD, INDIA: Ask any medical professional about the significance of accurate medical records and they can lecture you for hours... read more>>
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Africa
Richard Edet appointed Country Senior Officer for Alcatel-Lucent in Nigeria
Alcatel-Lucent announced the appointment of Richard Edet, effective today, as Country Senior Officer and managing director for Nigeria... read more>>
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Government news
Minister Chabane's funeral set for Saturday
The late Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane, will be laid to rest on Saturday at Xikundu village in Malamulele, Limpopo... read more>>
Gauteng aims to resolve service delivery issues
Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Jacob Mamabolo, has met with communities to find peaceful ways to address concerns over access to basic services... read more>>
SME survey sheds light on job creation
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New events to diarise
Wear SA - 'Fashioning the Future' workshop
espAFRIKA - 25 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Renewable Energy Festival 2015
Renewable Energy Festival - 28 Mar 2015, Cape Town

#GetFunded
MyStartUpedge - 30 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Rand Show
Rand Show - 3 Apr 2015 to 12 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Supply Chain and Logistics Summit
Knowledge Integration Web (Pty) Ltd - 16 Apr 2015 to 17 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

2015 Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship
Global Invest Group - 22 Apr 2015 to 23 Apr 2015, Cape Town

Startup Picnic Johannesburg
Startup Picnic - 25 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Bridal Fair at Indaba Hotel
SA Bridal Fairs - 24 May 2015, Johannesburg

Mobile Business Seminar
Knowledge Integration Web (Pty) Ltd - 28 May 2015, Windhoek

Africa Energy Indaba 2016
Siyenza - 16 Feb 2016 to 17 Feb 2016, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
5th Annual EnviroMining Conference
Intelligence Transfer Centre - 18 Mar 2015 to 19 Mar 2015, Gauteng

Marketing for mom-owned business
LIFT Marketing Brand Elevation Specialists - 18 Mar 2015, Cape Town | 20 Mar 2015, Cape Town | 21 Mar 2015, Cape Town

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