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Till the next Loeries!

Creative Week Cape Town has come to an end, with the final Loerie awards ceremony taking place last night at the CTICC.

A total of 256 awards were handed out over the course of the weekend, four of which being the prestigious Grands Prix awards handed out to Grid Worldwide Branding; One Kingdom Creative Studio; FCB South Africa and Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg.

Congratulations to all the winners and those nominated for awards. View the full list of winners here.

Also in today's newsletter is the latest Biz Takeouts where host Warren Harding spoke to Spree, Liquorice and entrepreneurial business, Trutrepreneur.

And Louise Marsland gives us a rundown of the DStv Seminar of Creativity that took place on Friday 19 September in Cape Town, where top international speakers stressed that doing good, is good for business.

PS: Don't forget to enter our #myofficeinafrica Instagram competition.

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Loeries 2014: All the winners (Sunday & Saturday)
The winners of the 2014 Loeries Awards have been announced. A total of 256 awards were handed out, four of which being the prestigious Grand Prix awards. Congratulations to all the winners. read more>>



Publicis Groupe acquires MACHINE
Publicis Groupe has announced that it has acquired South African integrated advertising agency MACHINE. The agency will merge with Publicis South Africa, the new entity being rebranded as Publicis Machine... (video) read more>>



Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 106: Spree partners with NEXT, Trutrepreneur & Liquorice's Loeries campaign
On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding spoke about online retail with Spree and Gert-Johan Coetzee, an entrepreneurial business focus with Trutrepreneur and the Loerie Awards with Liquorice... read more>>
Loeries Creative Week Cape Town
'Doing good, is good business'

Louise Marsland

Brands that do work that does 'good', will also do well in today's marketplace. This was the core message from Loeries 2014 - not only from the great talks, but it was also reflected in the work that won the top accolades... read more>>
Loerie Awards: Part 2 - What happened on the night

Staff Reporter

The Loeries wrapped up last night with a final round of awards focusing on the various TV categories, radio, Africa and Middle East, events and PR and the special awards... read more>>
Loerie Awards 2014: Part 1 - What happened on the night

Staff Reporter

Sustainability and the partnership between client and agency were clearly the common denominator on the first night of the 36th Annual Loerie Awards... read more>>
Bizcommunity covering the Loeries since 2002
To celebrate 12 years of Loerie Awards coverage by Bizcommunity's online Advertising, Marketing and Media news site, 1500 multi-coloured balloons rained down on the audience from the CTICC auditorium's roof on the opening night of the Communication Design Loeries... read more>>
The Loeries 2014: All the finalists
The finalists have now been announced for the 2014 Loerie Awards. All the winners will be announced at the ceremonies on 20 and 21 September at the CTICC in Cape Town... read more>>
Green is the new black at the Loeries

Staff Reporter

The Loerie Awards: One long stick fight

Lwandile Fikeni

[NewsMaker] The Loerie Awards 2014

Louise Marsland

Marketing
Is there a formula to making content go viral?

James Timpson

"It's gone viral" is a phrase that we tend to see constantly and in today's media-run world. While marketers are constantly trying to uncover the secret to success, the truth of the matter is, you can't manufacture authenticity... read more>>
The importance of content marketing

Christopher Smith

A recent study showed that the average consumer visits over 2,500 websites per year. The study showed that video and rich content such as graphics and images kept the user's attention... read more>>
Making outsourced marketing work

Juanita Vorster

Less than one month to go before the Integrated Marketing Communication Conference jet-sets to Johannesburg

Issued by Integrated Marketing Communication Conference

Help! No one is listening!

Issued by FusionDesign

Promoted content
Celebrate 20 years of democracy with 21 Icons' collectors' edition

Issued by 21 Portraits South Africa

Advertising
Interview with Tom Fels on Publicis MACHINE merger

Ilse van den Berg

Publicis Groupe has made another South African acquisition by buying MACHINE, and merging it with Publicis Worldwide South Africa to launch Publicis Machine... (video) read more>>
The world's funniest joke - its implications for brands

Sid Peimer

The "world's funniest joke" was exhaustively researched by Professor Richard Wiseman of the University of Hertfordshire. The reason for the research was to discover the joke that had the widest appeal... read more>>
Webfluential, The SpaceStation team up for expanded range of advertising solutions
Lowe Joburg wins Gold

Issued by Lowe + Partners SA

Terence Neale of Egg Films awarded Gold for direction

Issued by Egg Films

OwenKessel Leo Burnett launches Amstel Lite

Issued by OwenKessel

Penquin celebrates Suzuki Auto's success

Issued by Penquin Airtime

Branding
The 'hired help' brand building hoax

Ruth Golembo

The old adage of content is king rings true now more than ever, given the information overload faced by today's consumer... read more>>
I LAaik it local

Danette Breitenbach

Pizza Hut will follow a fast paced growth and penetration strategy in South Africa and on the continent. This was according to GM of Pizza Hut Africa, Randall Blackford at the brand relaunch in South Africa this week... read more>>
Does your BrandTeam play like Brazil...or Germany? (Part 2)

Colin Morris

Does your BrandTeam play like Brazil...or Germany? (Part 1)

Colin Morris

Is SA's positioning of "Inspiring New Ways" right?

Rolf Akermann

Sticking to interesting

Issued by Stick Communications

How to handle conflict in the workplace

Donna Rachelson, Issued by Branding and Marketing YOU

Cinema
Four Corners marks 20 years of democracy at countrywide UK screenings

Issued by Giant Films

CRM
The 'three Hs' that will always fix a bad customer experience

Julian Diaz

We all make mistakes. It's what makes us human. It's how we learn. And as businesses, we implement technology and automate processes to try to minimise the likelihood of... read more>>
CSI
Doing the most for chari-tee

Issued by Litha Communications

Design
A new generation of precision design

Issued by Berge Farrell

Digital
Google's Connected Classrooms link global schools to SA history
Google has launched 'Connected Classrooms' aimed at exploring historic spots related to South Africa's 20 Years of Democracy... read more>>
Go Do Good in the spotlight at Nedbank Digital Edge Live 2014

Issued by Digital Edge Live

Pollen and Telamenta collaborate on Gaschette Magazine interactive cover

Issued by Hummingbird Group

How digital strategies are changing company culture

Alexis Azzie, Issued by Amorphous

Media Union joins Amorphous New Media as reseller of Hudlr Geo-Messaging software

Issued by Amorphous

Education & Training
Strategy, not technology, should drive how organisations approach training their employees

Lyndsey Moorhouse

South African companies should not treat e-learning as a one-size-fits-all solution for training employees in new business systems and processes, but instead regard it as one tool of many for making their business strategies come to life... read more>>
Visit the OWI planet - Open Day

Issued by Open Window Institute

Events & Conferencing
'Learning from Cannes Lions' breakfast features Philip Thomas
Philip Thomas, CEO of Lions Festivals is coming to South Africa to share his insight and experience of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity at an exclusive 'Learning from Cannes Lions' breakfast on 2 October 2014... read more>>
Breathe Sunshine Engage with Greg Walsh

Ruth Cooper

With the Breathe Sunshine Engage music conference taking place in Joburg as a one-day event early next month, we got in contact with panellist and MD of specialist event production company G&G Productions, Greg Walsh, to find out more. read more>>
New LED product for South African events

Issued by Gearhouse SA

Topco Media revolutionises business networking

Issued by Topco Media

Exhibitions
Soweto Festival Expo 2014 emphasises entrepreneurship
The Soweto Festival Expo, which takes place at the Nasrec Expo Centre 26-28 September 2014, focuses on supporting and promoting local entrepreneurs and contributing to the long-term development of greater Soweto's economy and community... read more>>
The Wedding Expo announces the Bride of the Year

Issued by The Wedding Group

Magazines
Topco Media adds Public Sector Manager magazine to its stable

Issued by Topco Media

Media
What is the media's role in South Africa today?

Marion Scher

Am I going to give you a quick answer? No. You see it depends on who you ask. If you ask the ANC they would simply tell you the role of the media is not to question... read more>>
C'mon now, what breaking news is this?

Thamsanqa Malinga

The "Breaking News" puller seems to be the one thing most online and social media reporters have taken to in the scrimmage for the highly sought after reader... read more>>
Tenthavenue and TNS partner to launch mFluence, the 360° global path-to-purchase planning tool

Issued by TNS South Africa

Mobile
New MSN designed for a mobile, cloud-first world
The new MSN in South Africa is designed from the ground up, combining premium content from the world's leading media outlets with personal productivity tools that help users do more... read more>>
info4africa and Always Active release health information app

Issued by AAT - Always Active Technologies

National health and well-being referral network, info4africa, has released a mobile database app, in collaboration with Always Active Technologies (AAT) and Geekulcha... read more>>
Quirk wins Gold Smarties accolade in mobile innovation

Keenan Mulvaney, Issued by Quirk

Awards for turning the mobile phone into a 'sell' phone

Issued by Mobitainment

Newspapers
Design Times features women in advertising for the 2014 creative industry edition

Issued by Lion's Wing

Online Media
Greatstock masters content management - so you don't have to

Issued by Greatstock

PR & Communications
Why I'm #TeamOxfordComma

Leigh Crymble

"Who gives a f*&% about an Oxford comma?" asks indie pop band Vampire Weekend in their hit song, "Oxford Comma". Quite a few people, it seems. This was evident a few years back when news broke that the University of... read more>>
PR and the online measurement debate

Nicole Capper

At the end of every month, we prepare ourselves for the question "what is our online publicity Rand Return On Investment?." read more>>
Production
The creative hub - Platinum Studios

Issued by Platinum Studios

Egg Films 27 Loeries finalists

Issued by Egg Films

Slicks - a brand-new car show for the South African market

Issued by Glasshouse Mobile Editing Solutions

Egg Films Loeries Judges Wrap

Issued by Egg Films

Promotions
Brand Power? Experiential! Part 2

Issued by Mo-Tseleng

Brand power isn't magical - it's experiential

Issued by Mo-Tseleng

Publishing
Queen of Soweto: A book in a dash

Jessica Taylor

The third Book Dash, in collaboration with Rock Girl and the African Storybook Project, was the happy ending to Women's Month. read more>>
Radio
Looking back: 20 years of African language radio

Nozibele Zondi

I grew up in the Eastern Cape in the 80s, we used to listen to Radio Xhosa, (now called Umhlobo Wenene) and it was the only radio station we knew... read more>>
Research
Increased internet access set to boost consumer spend
A new PwC report, released yesterday, 18 September 2014, predicts that increased internet access will generate more consumer spend than any other media product or service in the next five... read more>>
Visual platforms, owned by competing giants of social media, grow fastest in SA
South Africa's fastest rising social networks are visual platforms owned by competing giants of social media. Fuseware and World Wide Worx released these and other findings of the SA Social Media Landscape 2015 study... read more>>
Firefly Millward Brown launches in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Issued by Millward Brown

Brand reputation important for low-cost vehicle purchases

Issued by Ipsos

The remedy for research headaches

Issued by Interact RDT

International
New campaign, new angle to tackle rhino poaching
A new campaign launched in Vietnam today, 22 September, with the goal of persuading urban men that they don't need rhino horn to bolster their self-esteem. The launch coincides with World Rhino Day. read more>>
Huge demand for iPhone 6 from Chinese buyers
TOKYO, JAPAN: Buyers from China, deprived of the latest iPhone launch at home, were among the first in line in Japan to grab the iPhone 6. read more>>
Record entries for this week's Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity
The Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity, which takes place 23-26 September 2014 in Singapore, has announced that it has received 4984 entries... read more>>
Larry Ellison changes jobs at Oracle
Samsung's 'phablet' Note 4 on sale from 17 October
Apple's encryption tool locks out governments
Sony warns it will lose $2.14bn this year
Android One smartphone to cost $105 in India
More International
Government
Climate change: the South African scenario

Sindy Peters

On Tuesday, 23 September, more than 120 world leaders will meet in New York to announce how they each intend to tackle climate change. read more>>
SABC loan paid in full says Faith Muthambi
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has repaid its government guarantee loan granted in 2009 following its financial woes, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi. read more>>
Citizen-centric government lies in the data
Governments - local, provincial and national - are swamped with information, making it a frustrating and onerous process for employees and citizens alike to access the right information. read more>>
Kuruman protesters face legal action
ICT to reform basic education claims Motshekga
Government commits to looking after its own people
More Government news
New accounts
  • Leftfield appointed by Careers 24 in Nigeria - more info
  • Col'Cacchio pizzeria appoints TWO.AM agency - more info
  • SV Agency engages in a Pop Bottles venture - more info
  • Indulgence Spa Products appoints GreenQueen Communications - more info
  • Fast Power Sports extends Gazebo World branding sponsorship - more info

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People on the move
  • Nhlanhla Mbatha joined The Citizen newspaper as deputy news editor
  • Coface appoints new country manager for South Africa - more info
  • Tribeca continues to expand on the back of new client wins - more info
  • Joel Rao joins Clicks2Customers in Kenya - more info

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Jobs offered
Research Data Analyst - Durban
DigitLabDigitLab is looking for an organised, detail-oriented individual who is excited to contribute to the research team through data tracking, analysis, and reporting. Read more >>


Production Coordinator - Johannesburg
Production coordinator for '1s and 2s', SABC 1's new music reality show broadcast 7.30pm, Fridays. Experience in reality television and live broadcasting is essential. Contract: October - November 2014 Read more >>

Sales Manager - Gymnasium - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced sales manager: gymnasium (Ref. SPI/321/0914). Applications close: 29 September 2014 Read more >>

PPC/SEM Ninja - Countrywide
Are you a Google AdWords ninja who has mastered the art and science of complex PPC campaign management? Are you looking for the best PPC job on the planet? Read more >>

Office Administrator/Coordinator/Girl Friday - Johannesburg
Rocket Creative Design and Display is looking for an exuberant young all-rounder to add support to their office team. Read more >>

Graphic Designer - Cape Town
Performance Brands are looking for a dynamic, creative and passionate graphic designer to join the Capestorm marketing team. A love for the outdoors with a fun loving attitude a must! Read more >>

Art Director - Johannesburg
Brilliant opportunity for a TTL art director with a hot ATL portfolio and great BTL skills. Read more >>

PPC Campaign Manager - Johannesburg
Gullan&Gullan is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic PPC campaign manager with a proven track-record in paid search marketing to manage PPC online marketing campaigns for our clients. Read more >>

National Sales Manager - Durban
National sales manager required. Will be responsible for creating and delivering a sales strategy, developing future growth, providing vision, direction and leadership in the sales department Read more >>

Senior Front-End Developer - Cape Town
We are looking for committed trail blazers to accelerate our digital journey and enjoy the ride! Read more >>

Media Sales Representative - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced media sales representative (Ref. MFM/331/0914). Applications close: 29 September 2014 Read more >>

Account Manager/Account Director - Johannesburg
AM/AD min five years exp for high profile brand hot agency. Strategy. Identifying markets, maintaining relationships. Tight deadlines and within budget. TTL experience including digital. SA Citizen. Read more >>

Junior Web Developer - Johannesburg
Are you interested in the world of Google and digital marketing? Do you have web development and design experience? WSI is looking for an ambitious junior website developer. Read more >>

Social Media Manager - Cape Town
Passionate and relentlessly proactive social media manager role in exciting fast-growth Cape Town based business. B2B and B2C experience = important. (CV + cover letter) Read more >>

Senior Packaging Designer/Studio Head - Johannesburg
Extremely talented senior packaging designer needed to join Just Design Johannesburg's team! If you absolutely adore packaging design and are looking for an exciting new opportunity, this is it! Read more >>

Jnr Bookkeeper/Accountant - Johannesburg
Looking for a accounting position in which you can develop a career? JF Group of companies is looking for a young/dynamic lady to join the team! Read more >>

2D After Effects Animators - Johannesburg
Pollen is looking for a team of 2D animators for a motion graphics based production. The job will require experience in animation and basic character work in Adobe After Effects. Read more >>

CD - Art Ad Agency - CellularA/C - Johannesburg
Creative director - Art ."Live Wire" cellular account (eight years exp. two on Cellular) Top conceptual skills - strategic thinker. Excellent manager - TV, radio, print, BTL. R55,000 ctc. Read more >>

Digital Campaign Manager - Cape Town
Mark 1 Media is looking for another campaign manager to join our awesome AdOps team. That can be you! Read more >>

Senior Sales Executive - Johannesburg
defenceWeb is looking for a sales executive to build business by identifying and selling prospects. defenceWeb is the preferred provider of news, insight and facts to the defence community. Read more >>

Social Media Assistant Manager - Cape Town
Western Cape Government, Department of the Premier currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced social media assistant manager (Ref. DOTP 121/2014). Applications close: 3 October 2014 Read more >>

Social Media Manager - Cape Town
Western Cape Government, Department of the Premier currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced social media manager (Ref. DOTP 120/2014). Applications close: 3 October 2014 Read more >>

Junior Designer/Digital Marketing Assistant - Cape Town
Are you a junior designer looking for a new challenge in an exciting and stimulating environment? Let us know! Read more >>

PA/Event Coordinator - Durban
Umlilo Brands, Durban based event and branding specialists are looking for a PA /event assistant. Have you got what it takes, must have experience as a PA and event coordinator? Read more >>

Out of Home Media Planner - Cape Town
Requiring a highly organised person to fill a OOH planner position in Cape Town. This position is for someone with a solid understanding media planning/strategy or marketing management. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Freelance breakfast
The Common Room - 25 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

The social media boot camp
Britefire - 29 Sep 2014 Cape Town

AdForum - Loeries Flying in
Future Publishing - 3 Oct 2014 Randburg

Learn everything about web design in three days!
Multidimensions - 9 Oct 2014 to 13 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Illustrated infographics and animation workshop
Multidimensions - 14 Oct 2014 to 15 Oct 2014 Cape Town

InDesign advanced
Multidimensions - 24 Oct 2014 Cape Town

ED Conference 2014
Creative Space Media - 27 Oct 2014 to 28 Oct 2014 Midrand

E-commerce marketing workshop
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 29 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

AFPRO Connect Expo
AFPRO Connect - 14 Nov 2014 to 15 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Social media marketing for business
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 20 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Nedbank Digital Edge Live - 30 Sep 2014 Johannesburg
Look at how brands, marketers and agencies leverage the power of purpose driven communications and how this will inspire deeper relationships with consumers. Read more >>


The 5th Orange Africa Mega Music Expo
Ngavu Enterprise Inc. - 23 Sep 2014 to 24 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Social media morning workshop
Multidimensions - 23 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Katy Katopodis speaks to SAFREA
SJC Creative - 23 Sep 2014 Richmond, Johannesburg

Heritage Day Soweto Festival
La Brandz Madiba Events - 24 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Customer journey mapping workshop
N'lighten - 25 Sep 2014 to 30 Sep 2014 Cape Town,Johannesburg

Eye Tracking workshop
ETSA - 25 Sep 2014 to 26 Sep 2014 Roodepoort

Quotes
Madeleine L'Engle
"Inspiration usually comes during work rather than before it."
Émile Zola
"The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work."
J.M. Barrie
"Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else."
Gustave Flaubert
"Be steady and well-ordered in your life so that you can be fierce and original in your work."
Charles Swindoll
"We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations."

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