It's about the state of sub-Saharan Africa, not the world

Is this a good time to go into media?

[Marion Scher] I get at least one or more enquiries a month from a newly qualified or aspirant journalist asking for advice - 20 years ago this was easy. I'd find out from them what type of journalism they were interested in and try and point them in the right direction.

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Sparking magic through inspired "lollipop" moments

Is your target audience using social media?

[Janine Lloyd] Time and again I hear people saying "you have to be in social media" or "if you are not embracing social media you will be left behind".

The future isn't digital - it's people

[Travis Bussiahn] There's an interesting thing I'm watching in the content strategy & marketing space: A separation of paths, a divergence in the wood. I might be tired and on the wrong side of too many coffees as this epiphany comes, so grab a pinch of salt and humour me.

Sales, social media and you

[Monika D'Agostino] More and more sales people are using social media to help them prospect and develop new business. Why? Because using social media channels can boost sales people's performance.

Listen, learn and "out-care"

[Mark Schefermann] Social media provides consumers with a voice, no matter where they are located or who they are - they can now have an opinion and be heard by brands and others that might be listening. (video)

Building a brand should not be complicated

[Chris Moerdyk] One of the biggest problems in marketing today is the way in which everything seems to be couched in hyped-up terminology that ultimately confuses everyone from boards of directors to small business owners.

Building a global business model

[Nick Durrant] As enterprises clamour to own a piece of the mobile and social media space, digital agencies are quickly springing forth to meet growing demands. But will local agencies remain sustainable once supply begins to outweigh demand in South Africa?

The great debate: permanent employee or contractor?

[Yolandi Nortje] With business needs changing, along with recruitment budgets and staff demanding more flexibility, organisations are increasingly examining the available options for both the employer and the employee. Based on these factors, one of the main questions being asked is how you determine what is best for your business, in the short and long term.

Why brands must act like publishers

[Athar Naser] Most companies don't like change. The uncertainty unnerves shareholders, the instability threatens structures, and the unknown doesn't fill next year's balance sheets. So, naturally the idea of moving from a brand company to a publishing company is not one that sits very comfortably.

Dali loses his cool over Kieno's comments

Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe enjoys some humorous banter with an interviewer. (Image: Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Lock [USAF], via Wikimedia Commons)

Content is at the heart of great PR

[Janine Lloyd] At the heart of any great public relations and communications strategy is the creation of great content and loads of it.

'80s glam at The Peninsula

Technology advancements allow small business growth

[Rihana Hoosain] A common cause of business failure is overinvestment in fixed assets; the high costs associated with purchasing, setting up and managing infrastructure, hardware and software can be daunting and detrimental to the cash required to fund the growth of the business.

Brand genocide

[Prof Owen Dean] A global war has broken out against smoking and tobacco products, instigated by the World Health Organisation. The war has now entered a new phase with Australia at the forefront. The South African government has indicated that it will soon take up arms and join them.

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