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[Bookmarks 2016] Superbalist's solo digital super haul
[Leigh Andrews] Superbalist was the largest winner for a single brand at this year's IAB Bookmark Awards, more impressively working without a digital agency. Luke Jedeikin, Superbalist's co-founder and managing director tells us about the passion and brand belief behind these wins... read


Brand News
Which are SA's best and worst brands?
Which brands have performed best, improved, declined or remained stable when it comes to overall quality, customer expectations and perceived value? Just how does your favourite brand really fare in South Africa's complex and highly competitive market? read
CSI
Sotheby's cognac auction to benefit The Film Foundation
Three masterpieces featuring a rare blend of Louis XIII, designed by Hermès, Puiforcat and Saint-Louis, will be sold at an auction by Sotheby's as of September 2016, with all proceeds benefitting The Film Foundation's cinematic heritage preservation efforts... read
E-commerce
Price comparison and convenience driving SA's online shopper growth

Issued by Nielsen

A new Nielsen survey has found that the highest number of South African online shopper respondents (51%) use the internet to check a retailer's flyer online to ensure they get the best deal prior to making a purchase... read
Packaging
Innovation needed in packaging industry
Although the packaging industries in developing markets are faring better than those in advanced and highly developed countries, such as the US and the UK, there are numerous challenges to be faced during 2016, which will probably see global growth nudging higher, a cooling Chinese economy having an impact on Africa and subdued world trade... read
Sales
Shopping centre trade is on the up, research finds
Research sponsored by the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) has found that trading at shopping centres around the country increased, sometimes significantly, in 2015... read
Stores use music to boost sales, this startup applies the concept to online retailers

Tech In Asia

There's a clear, demonstrated effect of music on sales performance, with the right kind of tune helping stores significantly increase footfall and influence purchase decisions... read
Samsung dominates SA smartphone, tablet sales

Duncan Alfreds

South Korean electronics giant Samsung has the top-selling smartphone and tablet brand in South Africa, according to international researchers. Samsung dominated South African smartphone sales... read
Business
Suffering from busylepsy?

Naseem Javed

When was the last time you heard a senior executive say "I'm just too busy?" The claims of being too busy are primarily an admittance to suffering from 'busylepsy'... read
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TCI Loyalty and Rewards Conference 2016
Trade Conferences International - 6 Apr 2016 to 7 Apr 2016, Johannesburg


Supervision skills - SETA accredited
BDCE - 12 Apr 2016 to 14 Apr 2016, Pretoria | 18 Apr 2016 to 20 Apr 2016, Durban | 18 Apr 2016 to 20 Apr 2016, Bloemfontein


Selling skills
BDCE Pty Ltd - 12 Apr 2016, Pretoria | 25 Apr 2016, Durban | 25 Apr 2016, Bloemfontein


Client service/customer care
BDCE Pty Ltd - 14 Apr 2016, Pretoria | 17 May 2016, Durban | 17 May 2016, Bloemfontein


Africa strategic sourcing and sustainability in procurement and supply chain management
Global Invest Group - 20 Apr 2016 to 21 Apr 2016, Johannesburg


TCI Mobile Summit 2016
Trade Conferences International - 11 May 2016 to 12 May 2016, Johannesburg


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


Brandlove customer journey design course
Brandlove - 16 Jun 2016 to 17 Jun 2016, Cape Town | 7 Jul 2016 to 8 Jul 2016, Johannesburg


African Stomach Trade Industry Conference 2016
Ntsiki Business and IT International (Paty) Ltd. - 5 Aug 2016, Cape Town


Commercial Equipment Africa Exhibition 2016
Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group - 5 Aug 2016 to 7 Aug 2016, Johannesburg


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