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Joe Soap
Linking ad rates to core circulation
A huge step by Times Media. Based, surely, on the US rate base model which applies to US magazines and newspapers.
An advertising model which makes the Publisher more accountable for circulation losses and reduction in relevance. As traditional media struggles to prove any sort of advertising performance this is a first step towards admitting to huge advertiser wastage. Posted on 20 Nov 2012 15:21
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Sharon Rapetswa
Non-profit organisations, take note: time is running out
i have a Non-Profit Orginsation registered with Social Development, do i qualify to apply for the PBO status anf iso what are the condition for NPOs. SOmeone told me my organisation has to be 2 years old and above to be able to qualify for the PBO status. please advise. Posted on 20 Nov 2012 14:29
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Douglas Mattushek
Estate agents need to embrace online technology
Great article Bertie! In fact, research that Privateproperty.co.za recently undertook with Columinate backs up your facts absolutely. In its survey of practicing estate agents, Privateproperty.co.za found that, overall, online resources are used the most for advertising property and are considered to be the most effective. Further, agents foresee that the popularity of portals will rise in the near future, with increased demand from consumers and uptake by agents. Posted on 20 Nov 2012 11:02
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One man one vote one time
Africa leads in mobile innovation
You have omitted the reason for this. The poor African infrastructure and the fact that mobile fills the vacuum. Banks just aren't getting to the rural folk, anyway the banks aren't able to make money out of the bottom of the pyramid as their model currently stands.

Poor education and poor medical facilities have necessitated the only alternative: The mobile companies step up to fill the gap. You can SMS your symptoms to an on line doctor and get diagnosed and suggested medical treatment via your phone. You can use M-PESA to pay bills, do transactions and get on with your life.

Mobile companies are doing way more than just providing voice. They do it because the useless governments are incapable! African politicians need to start being made accountable for stealing their constituents money and start doing something for the people that put them into power.

Instead they sit back and expect the world to keep solving their problems. This laughable African solutions to Africa problems will just result in a larger begging bowl.

So meanwhile, the mobile companies carry on solving a lot of problems that governments could, if there was the political will! Posted on 20 Nov 2012 08:18
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Katlego Mako
Insecure, threatened managers treat subordinates unjustly
Awesome article, I can so relate to what your friend in finance is going through. I've been there done that and sadly enough I too am looking elsewhere.

I've got no idea why these managers behave the way that they do. Threatened or insecure, its no excuse to mistreat your subordinates! Posted on 20 Nov 2012 08:15
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Nick van der Leek
M&G, Argus and Cape Times ABC backstories reveal future trends
nice article thanks Posted on 19 Nov 2012 21:52
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Ryan Bywater
2012 PICA Awards winners announced
Well done COSA Communications - proud to be associated with you!!!! Posted on 19 Nov 2012 20:13
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Marion Scher
Wertheim Aymés snapping up Stuff
Thank goodness for real magazine people like Giselle so that good mags don't die out. More power to you Giselle. Posted on 19 Nov 2012 15:21
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Wertheim Aymés snapping up Stuff
Thank goodness for real magazine people like Giselle so that good mags don't die out. More power to you Giselle. Posted on 19 Nov 2012 15:21
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Greg Schneider
Social recruitment - what I've learned so far
Thanks for your very well-articulated reply.

While I agree referral recruitment is not a new concept, I do think formalizing the process through the use of a platform which equally represents both parties will significantly change its effectiveness.

Through Hiring Bounty the community has a platform that is dedicated to keeping them updated on the jobs on offer. Rather than hope an individual sees a tweet or remembers to send through a friend’s contact details, the site streamlines the process of referring. This process will be made even simpler as we move out of beta and launch additional features.

A platform also extends the network from which you can draw a referral. Even the best recruiter has a limited database and emailing everybody in that database for a referral is just another unnecessary interruption. As Hiring Bounty grows in popularity we are able to access the personal networks of an even wider group of people. This network is better informed of people’s career aspirations and is constantly up dating with movement in the industry, newly acquired skills and up to date contact details.

Jobs will continue to become more niche in their focus and as such referred candidates from people within the industry becomes the obvious source of quality candidates.

Again thanks for challenging our learnings.

Greg Posted on 19 Nov 2012 14:19
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Social recruitment - what I've learned so far
Thanks for your very well-articulated reply.

While I agree referral recruitment is not a new concept, I do think formalizing the process through the use of a platform which equally represents both parties will significantly change its effectiveness.

Through Hiring Bounty the community has a platform that is dedicated to keeping them updated on the jobs on offer. Rather than hope an individual sees a tweet or remembers to send through a friend’s contact details, the site streamlines the process of referring. This process will be made even simpler as we move out of beta and launch additional features.

A platform also extends the network from which you can draw a referral. Even the best recruiter has a limited database and emailing everybody in that database for a referral is just another unnecessary interruption. As Hiring Bounty grows in popularity we are able to access the personal networks of an even wider group of people. This network is better informed of people’s career aspirations and is constantly up dating with movement in the industry, newly acquired skills and up to date contact details.

Jobs will continue to become more niche in their focus and as such referred candidates from people within the industry becomes the obvious source of quality candidates.

Again thanks for challenging our learnings.

Greg Posted on 19 Nov 2012 14:19
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Lea Sandham
Insecure, threatened managers treat subordinates unjustly
Do Your Employees Think Speaking up Is Pointless?
by James R. Detert, Ethan R. Burris, and David A. Harrison Posted on 19 Nov 2012 14:15
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Lea Sandham
Insecure, threatened managers treat subordinates unjustly
Awesome article Refilwe!

May I commend you for publishing this! You ROCK! :)
You have gone BOLDLY where 98% will not!

I am right there with you.

The majority of society suffer from an affliction I refer to head-in-sand-attitudis.

Their attitude: 'Speaking up is futile' combined with 'This it is not my problem'

Then sadly there are the helpless "silenced voices" - those people living in fear because of this abuse of power and the consequences...

I would like to share following lyrics;

All of us just sat back and watched it happen
Thinkin’, “It’s not my responsibility
To solve a problem that isn’t even about me.”

This is our problem

This is just one of them daily scenarios
In which we choose to close our eyes
Instead of doing the right thing
If we make a choice

To be the voice

For those who won’t speak up for themselves
How many lives would be saved, changed, rearranged?

Now it’s our time to pick a side
So don’t keep walking by, not wanting to intervene
‘Cause you just wanna exist and never be seen

So let’s wake up,
Change the world,

Our time is now…

** Words & Music by Max Hsu, Dave Ghazarian, Melissa Brock and Tricia Brock


©2002 DJ Spacemonkey Music/ Dave Ghazarian Music / VMK / Onegirl Music (ASCAP). Admin. by Whizbang, Inc.


- based on the general attitude of most people - Posted on 19 Nov 2012 14:14
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Craig Dummett
Casper de Vries' heavenly hell
I thoroughly enjoyed his show last Friday evening - terrific experience - I haven't laughed as much as that in ages. Posted on 19 Nov 2012 12:54
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Pippa Wepener
Business lessons to be learned from 1time airline
I do not beleive that the staff and even management knew that the company was going into liquidation as I was in their ofices the day before and assured that everything was improving and even discussed sports proposals for some athletes I am working with. I had a very good meeting with their Customer Services Manager who could not have been more positive. However, I do believe that the Chairman 'Blackie' was fully aware of what was happening and I believe that he should be held personally responsible for refunding the losses. Posted on 19 Nov 2012 10:16
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mediaman
Wertheim Aymés snapping up Stuff
Toby Shapshak doesn't get up in the morning, he gets up in the afternoon. Posted on 18 Nov 2012 19:38
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Joanne Tomlinson
Where are women voices in talk radio?
So true! There should be an initiative for girls to go to if they're interested in radio - do you know if there's one like that out there? Posted on 17 Nov 2012 12:09
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Thukhutha Rudzani
Concerns over high prices and feeding schemes
it is of importance that the children are continued on being fed in during school holidays, because they are not only young but also falls under vulnarable group. Posted on 16 Nov 2012 22:27
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Bontle Moeng
Where are women voices in talk radio?
I totally agree with you. There's a total lack of women in talk radio. Perhaps you should take the initiative to break the barrier on our behalf. I've never worked on radio and I think it's a fascinating platform to reach all communities. Posted on 16 Nov 2012 17:32
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John Goslino
Content analysis explained
A broader article on content analysis is featured on the website below, www.audiencedialogue.net/kya16a.html Posted on 16 Nov 2012 16:27
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