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

New CFO at SABC

Minister of communications Dina Pule has appointed Gugu Duda as the CFO of the SABC for a period of five years from 1 March 2012. The appointment follows a recommendation by the SABC. 16 Feb 2012 08:48

Joe Public United has global ambitions

[Herman Manson: @marklives] When Gareth Leck and Pepe Marais (@PepeMarais) first launched Joe Public with its 'take-away' advertising model (clients picked from a menu of services, each with its own price) they wanted it to change the face of advertising. While the agency evolved away from its original model, it's one that is still talked about today internationally. 16 Feb 2012 10:31

Sowetan cop sex video story sends confusing signals

[Gill Moodie: @grubstreetSA] What in the world is going on at the Sowetan? Does the paper even know itself? 17 Aug 2011 12:00

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

Digital Fire

How Social Media can boost your SEO

A favourable search engine ranking is one of the best ways to make sure that your business is visible and accessible online. As a result, SEO or search engine optimisation has become a powerful toolin ensuring that your company's website achieves that auspicious ranking. 21 Feb 2012 13:24

Danielle Weakley to helm Grazia SA

Following its announcement last month of the launch of the international news and fashion weekly, Grazia in South Africa, Media 24 has confirmed that Danielle Weakley will assume the editorship of the title. 20 Feb 2012 09:17

Townships not over shopped, wealthier Gauteng suburbs are

According to an accessibility study of large shopping centres in Gauteng done by AfricaScope, Maponya Mall is the closest to the largest number of people and within the shortest travelling time in Gauteng. 1.2 million people have access to the mall, within approximately 5 minutes travel time by road using a car or taxi. 14 Feb 2012 14:40

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

ICASA to award commercial broadcasting licences

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published invitations to apply (ITAs) for commercial sound broadcasting in the primary and secondary markets, as well as subscription broadcasting services. 17 Feb 2012 08:21

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

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

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