 | MARKETING & MEDIA  Paperless offices are safer and more efficient. Image QLS Solutions Unless you want to revert back to the 1960's and dust off some old typewriters, your power bill will be a necessary evil. |
 | LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
[Daniel Dercksen] Filmmaker Jon S Baird felt a very personal connection to the world of Filth from the moment he picked up the book. Irvine Welsh's much-loved novel recounts the story of not only one of the most iconic, foul-mouthed, irate and downright hilarious policemen in modern fiction, but also one of the most tragic. |
 | TOURISM, TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY
[Brian Berkman] Just as The Royal Portfolio of deluxe lodges, villas and boutique hotels announced its acquisition of The One Above, arguably the most prestigious real estate in the V&A Waterfront, Contributing Editor, Brian Berkman chatted to dynamic owner Liz Biden. |
 | RETAIL
[Jason (Frich) Frichol] It's estimated that 80% of in-store communication doesn't work on its target market, although this is probably a conservative figure when it comes to evaluating the efficacy of messaging and design in this environment. |
 | MARKETING & MEDIA
[Peter Mann] Television advertisers, who know how we hate interruption advertising, and that we head for the loo, turn on the kettle; or simply PVR past the ads; now have a new strategy - they can 'push' the ad content to your mobile phone during ad breaks! |
 | MARKETING & MEDIA
[Anton Harber] In the 1994 elections, only one newspaper called on voters explicitly to support the African National Congress (ANC). It is a startling reminder of how the structures of the apartheid media industry carried into the new era. |
 | MARKETING & MEDIA  [Judith Middleton] A decade ago I decided to open a small niche PR agency focused on Cape Town's then-burgeoning technology sector. Reaching the milestone has given me pause for thought...
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 | MARKETING & MEDIA
[Jane Stevenson] Building reputation goes beyond building brand awareness. It's connected to engagement, sharing, brand ambassadors and, of course, long-term relationships and loyalty. |
 | MARKETING & MEDIA
[Ed Herbst] The Sunday Times recently broke a story alleging that millions of rands intended for honouring the memory and legacy of Nelson Mandela was diverted to ANC members. |
 | RETAIL
[kershin padayachee] Not all entrepreneurs are young and, while it is vital that South Africa continues to promote entrepreneurship among the youth, there is a rising need for a focus on promoting entrepreneurship among older generations, such as retirees. |
 | PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE  [Liezl Hesketh] Should investing in residential property really be left only to the experts? Those who purchase several buildings at a time or who buy, fix, and immediately sell - a process known as flipping? Should it be left exclusively to those who have a large investment portfolio or purchase only in the most upmarket areas? According to several recent articles, there are certainly people who hold this belief.
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 | LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
[Eugene Yiga] Winter is coming and I can't think of a better way to fight the cold than with some hearty Italian cuisine. |
 | LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
[Nina Timm] Yup, winter is definitely here and I can feel Jack Frost nibbling at my nose at night and early mornings when I get up to get everything ready for school. It's the time of year when we start eating more stews and soups. |
 | MARKETING & MEDIA
[Claire Cobbledick] Strategic thinkers and marketers have been drilling the concept of a unique selling point or differentiator into our heads. |
 | MARKETING & MEDIA
[Jenny Reid] Social media is a bit like a naïve teen's house party. Think of it as an endless online party where everyone is invited, everyone can listen or join in, or watch, at any time. |
 | MARKETING & MEDIA
[Struan Campbell] The ability of sponsoring brands to engage in credible conversations, and produce relevant content in real-time around their properties is a definite requirement, not just a nice-to-have. |
 | MARKETING & MEDIA
[Lana Hindmarch] Writers have long been using the 'show, don't tell' principle to absorb their readers and recently businesses began doing the same with video. |
 | MARKETING & MEDIA
[Catherine Milward-Bridges] Content is a key driver on social media. Whether you create it yourself, or simply share it, your content needs to be relevant and useful. |
