The consumer landscape is changing rapidly, and marketing and communications professionals must adapt quickly to the new trends if they are to help their brands thrive in this always-evolving environment. Here are four trends I'm expecting to shape the marketing and communications world over the next year or so.
By Diane Charton 11 Mar 2014 08:43
Blade Nzimande and Cyril Ramaphosa are going head to head on university fees.
By Prega Govender 3 Mar 2014 08:18
The Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund (SMSF) with initial capital of R10m will be launched on 14 March, says President Jacob Zuma.
3 Mar 2014 06:35
It's budget time again, and the National Treasury has announced its plans for the 2014/15 financial year. What does this mean for you?
By Pierre Heistein, Issued by GetSmarter 28 Feb 2014 12:05
Remuneration in foreign countries, that the government cannot match, is frustrating efforts to retain doctors and nurses in SA, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said.
28 Feb 2014 11:40
Sanef members are mourning the loss of their colleague and founder member Gavin Stewart, who died last night.
18 Feb 2014 12:55
We're dropping commas more than ever because much of our daily writing now consists of quick text messages and hastily typed emails.
By James Hurford 17 Feb 2014 07:21
In 2002, an investigation by Deloitte & Touche described Motsoeneng as a "semi-literate journalist" and recommended that he be removed as senior specialist producer. - "Faking it, Raking it in" Sunday World, 8 April 2012
By Ed Herbst 17 Feb 2014 06:22
The 2014 Student Expo will build on the success and size of the 2013 expo that saw many students and parents guided into tertiary educational options. These countrywide free shows will take place between February and August in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and East London.
14 Feb 2014 09:29
Although project management has been recognised as a necessary skill set for many years, more and more organisations have identified the need for advanced project management skills and practices in order to meet the increasing demands for speed and quality in the execution of projects.
Issued by GetSmarter 13 Feb 2014 14:50
Project management has become an increasingly popular career choice for marketing, advertising and media professionals in recent years. Yet the high demand comes with equally high expectations. Click here for an infographic on the current demand for project management skills in South Africa.
Issued by Getsmarter 12 Feb 2014 09:15
Apple has decided to open up iTunes U Course to another 70+ countries, including South Africa.
10 Feb 2014 09:31
"The senior management at the SABC couldn't even be bothered to do the numeracy test that was required for a proper skills assessment. The entire senior management of the SABC is in a dire, dire state." Marian Shinn, Parliament 4 February 2005
By Ed Herbst 10 Feb 2014 08:08
