Google vs gut: how to screen clients

[Jo Duxbury] Whether you're a big agency, or a small one, or a freelancer, chances are that when a new client starts nosing around, contemplating working with you, they'll do some background checking. After all, they're going to be giving you money and they need to know you'll be able to deliver what they order. 17 Feb 2012 10:39

Government-media relationship needs critical attention - study

Following the first South African online study, commissioned by the National Press Club and conducted amongst mainstream journalists and government spokespersons across the country, the working relationship between journalists and government spokespersons requires critical attention. 21 Feb 2012 08:05

Don't know how to structure a speech?

[Douglas Kruger] Ever sat staring at a computer screen, agonising over how to structure that crucial presentation? The future of humanity depends upon it, and so far, you have a blinking cursor... ...And a note to pick up some chicken spice. 17 Feb 2012 10:23

Advertising Benevolent Fund

ABF Vital Support Fund will close without industry support

This year the ABF Vital Support Fund is 43 years old. The organisation exists to look after those in the communications, media and advertising fields when they fall on hard times. If the ABF does not receive an urgent cash injection it will have to close its doors and will be unable to help our peers who have lost their jobs or find themselves unable to earn a living for whatever reason. 17 Feb 2012 10:51

EXCLUSIVE: Lowe drops Bull, Peter Badenhorst joins as ECD

[Herman Manson: @marklives] Lowe Bull is rebranding as Lowe and Partners South Africa after the international parent company acquired a majority share in the local agency. Its two offices become Lowe Johannesburg and Lowe Cape Town. 20 Feb 2012 09:24

Oasys alliance with Gearhouse, gets preferred supplier status

Oasys Innovations and Gearhouse South Africa have decided to formalise a strategic alliance that has seen both companies collaborate on two large international projects, namely the City of Annecy Activation at the International Olympic Committee meetings and COP17 Conference in Durban. Oasys has also been nominated the preferred supplier of infrastructure for the Sandton Convention Centre (SCC). 21 Feb 2012 08:36

What social media's leaderless revolutions have to gain from old-fashioned branding

[Maja Rode] I've recently had the pleasure of attending a few talks by social media commentator Walter Pike. He often draws on the example of the nameless, faceless protestor that Time magazine named as its 'Person of the Year' in 2011 to illustrate the power of social media in generating mass movements that affect real political change virtually overnight. 21 Feb 2012 11:06

Human stays on as Loeries CEO

Andrew Human, who had planned to step down as Loeries CEO, has been convinced by the Loeries board to stay on in that position, it was announced this morning, Wednesday, 22 February 2012. His reappointment is from 1 March. 22 Feb 2012 10:04

Content is the key to radio's future, says Kagiso's Nick Grubb

[Gill Moodie: @grubstreetSA] Nick Grubb (@Nickgrubb), a former 5fm programme manager, is back in the corporate radio world after running his own consultancy - this time for Kagiso Media as the COO for Kagiso Broadcasting. 22 Feb 2012 11:52

Only half of TopTV buyers still subscribe

[Duncan McLeod: @mcleodd] DStv rival TopTV has sold 360 000 decoders since its launch two years ago, but of these only about half are actively using the service, the company's chairman and acting CEO, Eddie Mbalo, has revealed. 22 Feb 2012 13:04

New DJs add to 93.8FM lineup

PR guru and Mango airlines spokesperson, Hein Kaiser (@HeinKaiser) of RedStar Communication, has added to his portfolio of talents by presenting the brunch radio show on Gauteng's Mix 93.8FM on weekends, 9am-12 noon. He follows Mike Mills, who presents weekend breakfast between 6am-9am and is followed by Saskia V, noon-3pm slot. 16 Feb 2012 12:21

Entrepreneur of the year open for entries

The 2012 Sanlam/Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition is open for entries. Now in its 24th year, the competition celebrates excellence in entrepreneurship, serving as an inspiration to others to succeed in the world of business. It is open to entrepreneurs from all industries and for businesses of any size, closing for entries on 16 June 2012. 16 Feb 2012 09:47

Trudon

Trudon and Athletics SA launch 2012 Yellow Pages Series

After a successful Yellow Pages Summer Series which took place in December of last year, Athletics South Africa and South African local commercial search information provider, Trudon, are proud to announce the start of the 2012 Yellow Pages Series. 16 Feb 2012 12:14