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Spotlight on how SA is featuring at Cannes Lions

We're bringing you the results from Cannes Lions 2014 as soon as they become available - here, here and here and as usual, South African entries are often proving that in the field of creativity, advertising and marketing, we're right up there with the world's best. We'll be bringing you the results throughout the week.

But on a different note, we also have Chris Moerdyk's views on why advertising agencies lose clients, and it usually comes down to... Well, just read the article.

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Weekly top stories


[Cannes Lions 2014] SA takes three Promo & Activation Lions
The winners of the Promo & Activation, Direct, PR and Creative Effectiveness Lions were announced yesterday, 16 June 2014. South Africa had a total of three awards winners in the Promo & Activation category. (video) Read more >>

[Cannes Lions 2014] Media, Mobile, Press, Outdoor shortlists

The Media, Mobile, Press and Outdoor shortlists have been released and South Africa features in three of the four categories. (video)

Read more >>

Why advertising agencies lose clients

Chris Moerdyk

Anyone working for an ad agency will know that one of the most desperate feelings on earth is losing an account.

Read more >>

[Cannes Lions 2014] First shortlists, first winners

Cannes Lions has just announced the first of the shortlists for Cannes 2014, and the first winners - those in the new Cannes Lions Health category.

Read more >>


Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 93: Kim Reid, CEO of TakeAlot.com
On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show we chatted to Kim Reid, CEO of TakeAlot and Reghard Goussard from Best of Breed. [twitterfall] Read more >>

Cannes Lions
It's time we all open up a Cannes of Whoopass!

Tiffany Morris

Ask not what you can do for Cannes, but what Cannes can do for you. Read more >>

Media Freedom & Right to Know
R2K picket blocked: Goes to court
Marketing
[NewsMaker:] Jan Hofmeyr

Louise Marsland

Jan Hofmeyr is head of behaviour change at TNS and the co-founder of its market research solution, the ConversionModel, which TNS recently re-engineered and relaunched to market. Read more >>




Real experiences for real people

Lisa Cohen

Experiential marketing brings brands and people closer by delivering on what matters to consumers. Read more >>

Three key factors for achieving social media success

Joseph Neusu

[IMCC] Creativity through hacking

Sindy Peters

[IMCC] Addressing the 'marketing messaging mess'

Sindy Peters

What to do when the shrinking GDP threatens your marketing budget

Gary Bryant

Marketing lessons from a wedding

Andrew Ross, Issued by Havas Sports & Entertainment

NATIVE VML's The Exchange wins Gold

Issued by NATIVE VML

Jaguar Land Rover selects MACHINE for BTL and dealer marketing account

Issued by MACHINE

Advertising
JWT acquires majority share in The Hardy Boys
JWT has acquired a majority stake in The Hardy Boys, a leading independent brand building and activation agency in South Africa. Read more >>




Apex... Beeping fantastic!

Danette Breitenbach

The FNB Switch campaign (Beating the beep out of beep bank) from First National Bank and DDB South Africa won an APEX Gold and Grand Prix at the APEX Awards last night. Read more >>

1st for Women launches new campaign in support of Foundation
Sid Peimer' Strategy in a Day training course

Issued by Stratplanning

New board for Association for Communication and Advertising
MetropolitanRepublic charms with MTN 'Duck Egg' ad

Issued by MetropolitanRepublic

The Mouse That Roared announces a new client - SMD

Issued by The Mouse that Roared

ABF starts preparation for annual Cape Town golf day

Issued by Advertising Benevolent Fund

Promotions and new appointments at the Havas group of businesses

Issued by Havas Worldwide Johannesburg

New appointments at Mortimer Harvey

Issued by Mortimer Harvey

Joanina Pastoll, Lowe Cross Colours, is LIA Design Jury President 2014

Issued by Lowe + Partners SA

Being too clever is dumb

Marcelle du Plessis, Issued by 360eight

Bake happy with Snowflake

Issued by Mojo Mother Russia

TBWA\Cape Town rolls out new business

Issued by TBWA

Ethiopian Airlines to start flighting

Issued by Wetpaint Advertising

Cinema
Seventh edition of Talents Durban in July
As part of the 35th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), taking place from 17-27 July 2104, the 7th edition of Talents Durban will take place from 18-22 July at the Elangeni Hotel. Read more >>

Mini film festival, exhibition for World Refugee Day
CSI
Happy SA online video going viral with #ShareTheHappy
Sunlight and Mxit have produced a South African video clip of US Grammy-winner Pharrell Williams' hit song, 'Happy'. Read more >>

Digital
Welcome to a World through Glass

Rudulph von Abo

Staying interconnected with the world we live in has become both easier and more challenging... Read more >>

Beware the #bashtag

Louise Marsland

South Africa to host Guardian Activate Summit
The Sound & The Fury takes inaugural Break.Make.Create

Issued by Hellocomputer

Content management boosts social media

Issued by ITWeb

Gorilla awarded dream digital agency role on Hansa

Issued by Gorilla

Nashua's new campaign to make SA more efficient off to a roaring start

Issued by Brand inc

Exponential Interactive appoints Tyler Greer, head of strategy, APAC

Issued by Exponential

Striata launches new website for Enterprise Development partner

Alison Treadaway, Issued by Striata SA

Is social media a waste of time?

Issued by ITWeb

SARS implementation fights non-compliance

Issued by AfriGIS

Yahoo News Digest wins Apple Design Award 2014

Nick D'Aloisio, Issued by Apurimac

Education & Training
Introducing new marketing courses for your integrated marketing strategy

Issued by Red & Yellow

Trained managers can save companies millions

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

Achieving the three pillars of project management

Issued by GetSmarter

Events & Conferencing
It's time to bring Green Building home

Issued by Green Building Council of SA

Otto de Jager honoured with rose

Issued by Otto De Jager Events

The Lean Institute Africa is hosting the 7th annual Lean Summit Africa - "Relentless Leadership"

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

World leader in crowd management to host conference in South Africa

Issued by Magnum Events

Sports fanatics, dance enthusiasts and family fun all under our dome roof!

Issued by the Coca-Cola dome

Bowled over: The 2014 Cricket SA Awards

Issued by Blue Moon Corporate Communications

My addiction series

Wendy Ann Griffiths, Issued by Blue Moon Corporate Communications

Exhibitions
Pretoria HOMEMAKERS Expo has found a new home!

Issued by HOMEMAKERS

Magazines
New Media Publishing launches Quench magazine for Amalgamated Beverage Industries

Issued by New Media

Warm up with Wedding Inspirations' winter issue!

Issued by The Wedding Group

Media
Finalists for the Responsible Drinking Media Awards announced
Brandhouse Beverages today announced the finalists for the 2014 Responsible Drinking Media Awards (#RDMAwards). Read more >>

Pan-African Profile Awards for science, technology journalism launched
The 2014 Pan-African Profile Awards for science and technology journalism have been launched, and this year there is an emphasis on bringing in the public and working with journalism departments at universities to improve science and technology journalism skills. Read more >>

Industry encouraged to vote for MOST
Three Rivers and Hive Content shape SA, UK CoPro

Issued by Pollen & Hummingbird Group

Mobile
Top 40 South African brands on Mxit on 31 May 2014
The latest Mxit Brand Index has been released, revealing the Top 40 South African brands on Mxit on 31 May 2014. Read more >>

Mobile Digital Indaba aims to shake up market research with new mobile and digital offerings

Issued by Mobile Digital Indaba Africa

May Mobile report highlights SnapScan
ovatoyou's mobile research app takes a snapshot of life as a blogger

Issued by imagineNATION Alliance

Newspapers
Local newspapers growth indicates a return to personalisation
Local newspapers have a unique opportunity in the market, since they are a personalised medium for personalised connections. Read more >>

Online Media
Social media: Stay safe online

Carey van Vlaanderen

Social media has more than its fair share of malicious content - here are some tips on how to avoid it, and keep your children out of harm's way. Read more >>

Ready for takeoff: Introducing Yahoo Travel

Paula Froelich, Issued by Apurimac

Exclusive interview with José Mourinho

Issued by Apurimac

OFM releases the Good Business Guide

Nick Efstathiou, Issued by OFM Radio

OOH
TRANSIT.TV amazes crowds at Park Station and Cape Town Station

Issued by Provantage Media Group

The Marketing Kraal: Elevating brands and empowering communities

Issued by The Marketing Kraal

PR & Communications
Capetonians to make their mark in WDC2014 initiative
Greater Than has been appointed by Ukusela eKapa, a World Design Capital 2014 initiative, to amplify their innovative design initiative. Read more >>

Five ways to write PR tailored for web

Hansie Smit

A PR agency asked me to create buzz about a rubber-like chemical, called ADA, used by Sasko to make their flour whiter. They already had a seasoned journalist working the case and roped me in for a more, let's call it, online approach. Read more >>

New Google algorithm hurts PR websites
@PR, it's time we got a divorce. I'm leaving you for @PC #TwitterDivorced

Jessica Wheeler, Issued by Grey

New appointments: Njabulo Mbatha

Issued by TheGrind PR

New appointments: Khathochelo Mbanda

Issued by TheGrind PR

Production
Picture Tree director in the running for prestigious Young Director Award

Issued by Picture Tree

Publishing
Publishing on Kindle, workshop in Durban
Author and self-publisher, Val Waldeck and newspaper columnist, Rod Smith, will be presenting a morning workshop on how to publish on Kindle on Saturday 12 July at the German Club in Westville, Durban. Read more >>

Radio
Metro FM's Eddie Zondi dies
Mkhari: No plans to sell PowerFM
Rian van Heerden wins 2014 Huisgenoot Tempo Award for Best Radio Presenter

Issued by Jacaranda 94.2 FM

Recruitment
[BizCareers] The power of your LinkedIn profile

Juliette Attwell

In this week's BizCareers column we look at how to use your LinkedIn profile effectively, as well as the pitfalls of job-hopping. Read more >>

Biz' got talent!

Issued by Bizcommunity.com

It's no secret that Bizcommunity's portfolio of industry news sites is fertile ground for career-oriented individuals and business leaders. Unpacking our 2014 recruiter stats explains what this really means to our readers, advertisers and communities as a whole. Read more >>

Please sir, can I have some more...

Issued by RecruitGroup

Research
Life after AMPS...

Rolf Akermann

Although not perfect, I have found AMPS (the product survey side) an essential tool when developing strategies for brands over the years. Read more >>

Extension of AMPS into 2015?
Technology company FoneWorx buys into Livingfacts Market Research

Issued by Livingfacts

TNS and Millward Brown develop new way of thinking around socio-economic status in SA and Africa

Issued by TNS South Africa

Major research innovation launched - Quick LSMs

Issued by Millward Brown

Sales
The importance of lead generation

Louise Robinson

Remember those good old days when you and your sales team's concerns didn't reach far beyond having to spread the word about the great product or service your company has to offer in order to be inundated with buyers? Read more >>

TV
SABC's Motsoeneng given a calf, cow... and a wife
News duo joins Obama's Young Africa Leaders Initiative

Issued by e.tv

Pollen and Hey!Fever create beautiful broadcast promo for Kyknet and ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees

Issued by Pollen & Hummingbird Group


International

Twitter's Rowghani quits
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Twitter's Chief Operating Officer Ali Rowghani announced he was leaving his post on Thursday, 12 June, amid concerns about sluggish growth at the popular messaging service. Read more >>

Google buys Skybox Imaging for $500m
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google announced plans to buy the satellite group Skybox Imaging for $500m, in a move to improve mapping and other services using geospatial data. Read more >>

Eskinder Nega awarded 2014 Golden Pen of Freedom
The 2014 Golden Pen of Freedom, the annual press freedom prize of WAN-IFRA has been awarded to Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega, who is serving an 18-year jail sentence. Read more >>

Global cybercrime worth $445bn
WASHINGTON, USA: Cybercrime has grown into a global industry worth around half a trillion dollars, with no sign of slowing, a research report has claimed. Read more >>

Singapore grapples with smartphone addiction
Phone app for gays linked to disease risk
Microsoft fights USA court order over overseas data
Digital media influencers under 30 dominating the digital world
Oliver Stone gets rights to Snowden movie
Developer portal at TomTom Bridge

More International


Galleries

The first Agave Surf Classic

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Government

Zuma has to spell out government priorities - in detail
Many South Africans' eyes will be on Jacob Zuma this evening as he delivers his first State of the Nation Address in the new Parliament. Read more >>

Hoffmann re-elected to international tribunal
South Africa's Judge Albert Hoffmann has been re-elected to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). Read more >>

Denying education is child abuse

Lebohang Mhlongo

The Government Communication and Information System's (GCIS) Gauteng regional office visited the communities of Hekpoort and Smoke Down in Mogale City to provide them with information that may help curb child abuse in the areas. Read more >>

Youth must be the at centre of economic transformation
Gauteng keeps selling booze on Sundays
Three new water management agencies established

Helen Dagut and Ernst Müller

Motorists warned of road closures around Parliament
Deal with striking platinum miners reached 'in principle'
Implications of increased tax-free threshold

Gavin Stansfield and Abdul Allie

New protocol to help curb forced labour
President assents Employment Services Act

Inez Moosa

Report shows SA's labour law is on par with rest of world
Transnet temporarily lifts Ngqura lockout
SA, US to share tax information
SA developing blue economy strategy
Germany pulling out of SKA disappointing

More Government news


Lifestyle

Go Gondwana

Brian Berkman

If you're used to staying at top-end private game lodges in Kruger's Sabi Sands and paying upwards of R8,000 a night you might be disappointed with Gondwana - a fynbos and big-five reserve in Mossel Bay, in the Cape. Read more >>

[10 Things I Love About...] St James on Venice

Brian Berkman

The St James on Venice is a 15-roomed boutique hotel near the Presidential Residence, The Kings House, in Morningside, Durban. Having enjoyed a stay there, I asked Sunet Pringle about the 10 Things She Loves About It. Read more >>

Jaguar claws its way to the top

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor


New accounts

  • GreenQueen Communications wins the Engen Pitch and Polish account - more info
  • SV Agency to represent Lennox Bacela - more info
  • Offlimit adds McDonald's and DSTV media to client base - more info

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People on the move

  • Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing appoints national marketing manager - more info
  • ThinkTank appoints new managing director - more info
  • CTICC welcomes new CEO - more info
  • Mulberry Marketing Communications appoints vice president - more info
  • Nubian Bride appoints new editor - more info

More people  Submit a Person


Jobs offered

Senior Art Director and Copywriter Team - Johannesburg
Promise is seeking a senior art director and copywriter team with through-the-line experience. Read more >>


PHP Web Developer - Johannesburg
We are looking for a developer that will be responsible for website, mobile and tablet development specifically in PHP and mySQL. Read more >>


Digital Account Manager - Johannesburg
Promise Digital is looking for a seasoned digital account manager to lead the account management of a portfolio of brands. Read more >>

Commercial and Business Development Executive - Cape Town
Cape Town Tourism seeks to appoint a suitably qualified commercial and business development executive. Read more >>

Ecommerce and CRM Manager - Cape Town
Cape Town Tourism seeks to appoint a suitably qualified ecommerce and CRM manager. Read more >>

Office Administrator - Shaka's Rock
Thumbtribe office administrator: general administrative support for our media, agency, sales and financial teams in Ballito, KZN. Read more >>

Senior or Mid-Junior Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
Orange is looking for a conceptually strong and creative graphic designer for print and web work. Candidates should be well-rounded and passionate designers with an eye for detail. Read more >>

Graphic/Web Designer - Johannesburg
Leading industrial agency is looking for a creative, dynamic, energetic graphic designer who is not afraid of handwork and wants to grow their career. Read more >>

Account Manager - Johannesburg
A B2B marketing agency is looking for an energetic, self motivated account manager with Honours degree. The ideal candidate must be suited to an extremely fast-paced, highly pressurised environment. Read more >>

Senior PR Account Director - Johannesburg
Mediaweb is seeking senior publicist in Gauteng with proven writing/media liaison expertise, to work on one of the most reputable names in the financial services industry. Seniors only! Read more >>

Graduate/Entry Level Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
We're looking for energetic, young designers and InDesign experts who love creating amazing layouts. Join our business producing digital versions of some of SA most well know mags. Read more >>

Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
Multitalented designer with magazine, web and photography skills sought for one of SA's premier B2B media companies. Become a key member of a tightly knit team delivering high quality work. Read more >>

Front-End Web Developer/Designer - Cape Town
Dreamsmiths is looking for a ninja front-end web developer/designer to bring strength to our team and to use your skills to add value to our clients' marketing efforts. Read more >>

Junior .Net Developer - Cape Town
Dreamsmiths is looking for a ninja junior .Net developer to add value to our growing team and to improve your skills in an exciting environment with great clients. Read more >>

Finance Manager - Johannesburg
Switch is looking to employ a finance manager to head up the financial operations of the business. Previous experience in advertising will serve as an advantage. Read more >>

Digital Strategist - Johannesburg
HKLM Group, a leading brand and communication design consultancy, has a vacancy for an experienced and entrepreneurial digital strategist. Read more >>

Mid-Level ASP .Net Web Developer - Cape Town
.Net skilled online application/web developer at a sought after boutique digital agency. Work with top brands in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding environment. Read more >>

Account Manager - Johannesburg
Creatively change your world! Work as an account manager at Creacha: creative agency led by digital. Our search is on for a dynamic mid-senior AM. Could it be you? Read more >>

BTL Art Director - Johannesburg
Medium BTL art director for permanent position with large exciting experiential marketer. FMCG experience plus promotional work. Wide variety of work - print some design. R30K to R45K per month. Read more >>

Senior Account Executive - Johannesburg
Kaelo Engage is looking for a media savvy senior account executive who has well established media contacts to guarantee that our clients get the coverage they deserve. Read more >>

Sponsorship Coordinator - Johannesburg
We are looking for a young, dynamic person to join our team in working on exciting sponsorship properties. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Double up - sales training by Richard Mulvey
15 May 2014 to 19 Sep 2014 Durban,Cape Town

Share Conference
The Eventful Group - 18 Jun 2014 to 20 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

A red carpet entrance
18 Jun 2014 Durban

All Africa Administrators Summit
Inard Training & Development - 26 Jun 2014 to 29 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

The Guardian Activate
Guardian News and Media - 26 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Baby and toddler market day
Babybargainsmarket - 28 Jun 2014 Kempton Park

Movement marketing: building consumer communities
BrandOvation - 11 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

SEO Strategy
AAA School of Advertising - 21 Jul 2014 to 25 Aug 2014 Cape Town

FutureTech 2014
Popular Mechanics - 10 Oct 2014 Cape Town


Upcoming events

IMM Friday Session Durban - 20 Jun 2014 Durban
Our first IMM Friday Session for 2014 in Durban.Three of South Africa's top marketers and strategists will challenge and stimulate you to do things smarter. Read more >>


Search marketing workshop - 24 Jun 2014 to 26 Jun 2014 Cape Town
Demystifying SEO, AdWords and Analytics in just three days. This course is an absolute must for an website owner or marketer. Read more >>


Proofing and sub-editing basics
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 17 Jun 2014 to 19 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Dale Carnegie - Sales Success
Dale Carnegie Training - 17 Jun 2014 to 19 Jun 2014 Bloemfontein

Graphic design intro short course
Intellectual Training - 17 Jun 2014 to 29 Jul 2014 Sandton,Boksburg,Cape Town,Durban,Pretoria

Managing accounts payable
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 18 Jun 2014 to 19 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Commercial contract drafting
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 18 Jun 2014 to 19 Jun 2014 Johannesburg


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