[2013 trends] The year ahead for experiential marketing

[Mike Silver] First of all, mazeltov on surviving the Mayan apocalypse - it was touch-and-go for a second there. Now that we have staved off global obliteration and picked up a coastal tan (and a few kilos in the process), it's that time of the year where agencies are asked to haul out the old crystal ball and provide pearls of thumb-sucking wisdom. 29 Jan 2013 11:18

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How to contribute to Bizcommunity, from op-ed pieces to news

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity.com has now expanded its operations into 16 new sectors and will soon venture into another 17, providing a whole new range of target audiences for advertisers. The most critical aspect of this is the quality of content and this is a formal invitation to you to become a recognised contributor on Bizcommunity. 3 Oct 2011 14:57

Loeries 2012: The winners

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2012 Loeries awards. In addition to the category awards, Robbie Brozin received the Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award and worldwide creative director of TBWA\Worldwide, John Hunt, received the Lifetime Achievement Award (video). 25 Sep 2012 10:13

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[2013 trends] Pdf of 2013 Biz Trends Report now available

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Finally, what you've all been waiting for! Bizcommunity.com's 2013 Biz Trends Report is now available for downloading in pdf format - and this year we've improved the quality for a better tablet experience! 13 Feb 2013 14:33

Mediatech Africa caters to content creators

The countdown to Mediatech Africa 2013, taking place from 17-19 July 2013 at The Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg, South Africa, has started and anticipation for the top brands and services on offer this year in the broadcast, film and production industry has begun to build. 14 May 2013 21:29

AfricaCom launches Digital Music Africa

Digital Music Africa is the latest addition to the agenda of AfricaCom, set to take place in Cape Town, South Africa in November this year. The new event aims to discuss how the digital music market is shaping up in Africa. 20 May 2013 10:22

Visit Loeries exhibition before Creative Week deadline

The Loeries Exhibition moves to the Open Window School of Visual Communication in Pretoria from 13-18 May 2013. It provides an opportunity for Gautengers to get inspiration on how to submit entries and get a good idea on what impressed the 2012 judges, before the deadline of 31 May 2013. 8 May 2013 07:01

Clean Power Africa to showcase renewable energy solutions for businesses

"Today's World Earth Day reminds us all of our need to commit to protecting our environment and increasing renewable energy projects instead of relying on the more traditional power sources is a great way for countries and companies to start making a difference." This is according to Emma Sayers, the conference producer of the upcoming Clean Power Africa, set to take place in Cape Town, South Africa from 14-15 May 2013. 15 Apr 2013 16:39

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Content strategists, bloggers, vloggers, citizen journalists, opinionistas - every day, advertorial and promotional initiatives are launched into a wider pool of competing content providers. Content is currently the word on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

African Creative Economy Conference set for Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa who is already gearing up for World Design Capital (WDC2014) next year, has concluded another creative coup - it will host the third African Creative Economy Conference and the fourth Arterial Network Biennial Conference from 6-9 October 2103. 20 Feb 2013 12:48

African Education Week returns in 2013

African Education Week Annual Convention and Learning Expo is the meeting and trading platform for those who are passionate about improving the standard of education in Africa. Now in its seventh year, it remains Africa's leading educational resources and training event, attracting more education professionals than any other event. This event takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa from 19-22 June 2013. 25 Feb 2013 09:57

Book now for DISCOP Africa 2013

The Los Angeles-based DISCOP Organisation announced record breaking pre-bookings for the next edition of the DISCOP Africa TV content market and co-production forum, which will take place from 6-8 November 2013 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. 14 Feb 2013 12:10

Extron ready to engage at Mediatech Africa

Extron Electronics is an international manufacturer of professional AV system integration products, creating waves on local soil with the recent opening of their office in Johannesburg, South Africa and their participation as exhibitors at Mediatech Africa. 26 Mar 2013 14:04